Daily Update, Friday, September 11, 2026
Happy Birthday Today To:
J.C. Young
Happy Anniversary Today To:
Owen & Judy Hammond
Happy Birthday Saturday To:
Ryan Risher
Happy Birthday Sunday To:
Chloe Walker
Happy Birthday Today To:
J.C. Young
Happy Anniversary Today To:
Owen & Judy Hammond
Happy Birthday Saturday To:
Ryan Risher
Happy Birthday Sunday To:
Chloe Walker
Continue in your daily prayers:
We Rejoice with Regan Ray on his baptism into Christ on Sunday. Let keep him in prayer as he begins his new walk with the Lord. His address is 222 Allison Way, Cookeville, 38501.
Robert Shirk had knee replacement surgery Tuesday. Let’s keep him in prayer as he recovers.
Savannah Viar, Don & Ashley’s daughter, is the hospital in Boston dealing with pancreatitis. Pray for relief from the pain she is experiencing.
Ken Clark is scheduled to have open heart by-pass surgery Monday. Pray for all to go well.
Kenny Shelton, Scott Shelton's father, has been transferred to Grandview (Bethesda) for him to be sepsis free and his legs healed. Please pray for all the conditions surrounding this illness.
Please continue to keep Ken Mabry’s wife, Regina, in prayer as she goes through cancer treatments. The address is 800 W 8th St, F3, Cookeville, TN 38501.
Continue in prayer for Brayden Goolsby as he is now under the care of hospice.
Continue in prayer for our shut-ins: Judy Adams (Heritage Pointe), Rita Ashburn, John Brown, Frances Buckner (Bailey Manor), Marcia Byrge, Sue Chaffin, Mildred Clark, Leon Fletcher, Anne Hubbard, Eldon Leslie (LifeCare), Linda Moore, Robert & Jean Reeves, Bill Shuster (Heritage Pointe), Calvin Skinner, Claudine Smith, Mae Stults, Sarah White, Betty Jo Whiteaker, Joyce Whiteaker and Dorisse Yokley (LifeCare).
NEED: We are in need of a wheelchair to keep at church. If you have one you would like to donate; please call the church office.
Daily Bible Reading: Here's the link to today’s Bible reading: September 11: Romans 7-8
Bedding Drive: Our local chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace is in desperate need of twin size bedding. We are hosting another bedding drive for new twin sized sheets, mattress covers and comforter sets. October 15 is the deadline to get things gathered.
Food to the Rescue: We will be collecting 16oz jars of peanut butter for the month of September for the Spread the Love campaign. Bins are set up in the front and back foyers.
Magi Boxes (a plastic shoebox filled with Christmas gifts for a specific child) are ready to be filled! If you would like to participate in this service, call or text Lisa Rhodes (931-252-5440) for acquiring a box and instructions. Monetary donations are accepted and appreciated!
Free Books: There is a cart with free books located near the secretaries' offices. Please help yourself to as many as you like. Please note: These books are a work of Christian literature and may be helpful for personal study. However, these books are not a substitute for the Bible. Readers are encouraged to compare the content with Scripture and consult a minister for guidance.(andy@jacoc.org)
Upcoming Events:
Friday, September 11—The American Legion will have community program to observe the 25th Anniversary of 9/11. It will be conducted in the large auditorium. The program starts at 10am.
Saturday, September 12—Bible Bowl
Sunday, September 13—Is Legacy Sunday and luncheon. Invite your “grands” for Grandparents Day and join us following our service for a catered meal in the Fellowship Gym. Ladies bring desserts. There will be no evening service following.
Thursday, September 17—Amazing Ladies Luncheon— 11:30 am—We will be going to The Stolen Coin Restaurant in Gainesboro with a brief stop after our meal at Honest John’s Custard for some ultra-thick, delicious frozen custard. The bus will leave the church parking lot at 10:45am. Please sign up on the list on the bulletin board across from the library if you can attend & indicate if you will be riding the bus. The deadline for signing up is Sunday, September 13th. Contact Marian Dale if you need assistance.
Saturday, September 19 @ 5:30—Fall Family Fellowship at Fowler Farms. Come one, come all! Featuring ...Back Roads Band, Sam's kettle corn, bounce houses and friendly faces! Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, flashlights and your favorite campfire dishes for the pot-luck meal & enjoy. Please sign one of the sign up sheets, your name, number attending and dishes you will bring. Suggested dishes: chili, hot dogs/buns, corn dogs, dips/chips/condiments, fruit/dessert, drinks (hot & cold). Food line will begin at 5:30, but only if enough people arrive early (5:00) so food can be set up.
Saturday, September 19—Discipleship Training Day with Gospel Chariot
Sunday, September 20— JAYM—Devo
Wednesday, September 30—JAYM– Teens for Christ
Attendance—Class/AM/PM/Wed—Contribution
9/6/2026 262/430/187/ 236 $22,251
9/13/2026
Birthdays This Week:
J.C. Young– September 11
Ryan Risher– September 12
Chloe Walker-September 13
Mae Fowler-September 14
Ella Rose Kimbrough-September 14
Jace Kirby-September 14
Brook Gilbert-September 15
Ken Shepherd-September 15
Seth Gilbert-September 16
Mark McCowan-September 16
Amanda Hill-September 17
Cade Kirby-September 17
Emmaline Rose McQueen-September 17
Thurman Bradley-September 18
Adeline Mayes Brown-September 18
Judy Hammond-September 18
Colton Porter-September 18
Holland Ledger Gilliam-September 19
Renee Mayher-September 19
Anniversaries This Month:
Ken & Sandra Shepherd-September 6-57yrs.
Matthew & Rachel Sims-September 7-6yrs.
Bud & Carrie Simpson-September 8-25yrs.
Owen & Judy Hammond-September 11
Greg & Nadell Howell-September 24-29yrs.
Mike & Holly Lane Freeman-September 26-11yrs.
Bill & Katie Hallcomb-September 27-16yrs.
We Rejoice with Regan Ray on his baptism into Christ on Sunday. Let keep him in prayer as he begins his new walk with the Lord. His address is 222 Allison Way, Cookeville, 38501.
Robert Shirk had knee replacement surgery Tuesday. Let’s keep him in prayer as he recovers.
Savannah Viar, Don & Ashley’s daughter, is the hospital in Boston dealing with pancreatitis. Pray for relief from the pain she is experiencing.
Ken Clark is scheduled to have open heart by-pass surgery Monday. Pray for all to go well.
Kenny Shelton, Scott Shelton's father, has been transferred to Grandview (Bethesda) for him to be sepsis free and his legs healed. Please pray for all the conditions surrounding this illness.
Please continue to keep Ken Mabry’s wife, Regina, in prayer as she goes through cancer treatments. The address is 800 W 8th St, F3, Cookeville, TN 38501.
Continue in prayer for Brayden Goolsby as he is now under the care of hospice.
Continue in prayer for our shut-ins: Judy Adams (Heritage Pointe), Rita Ashburn, John Brown, Frances Buckner (Bailey Manor), Marcia Byrge, Sue Chaffin, Mildred Clark, Leon Fletcher, Anne Hubbard, Eldon Leslie (LifeCare), Linda Moore, Robert & Jean Reeves, Bill Shuster (Heritage Pointe), Calvin Skinner, Claudine Smith, Mae Stults, Sarah White, Betty Jo Whiteaker, Joyce Whiteaker and Dorisse Yokley (LifeCare).
NEED: We are in need of a wheelchair to keep at church. If you have one you would like to donate; please call the church office.
Daily Bible Reading: Here's the link to today’s Bible reading: September 11: Romans 7-8
Bedding Drive: Our local chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace is in desperate need of twin size bedding. We are hosting another bedding drive for new twin sized sheets, mattress covers and comforter sets. October 15 is the deadline to get things gathered.
Food to the Rescue: We will be collecting 16oz jars of peanut butter for the month of September for the Spread the Love campaign. Bins are set up in the front and back foyers.
Magi Boxes (a plastic shoebox filled with Christmas gifts for a specific child) are ready to be filled! If you would like to participate in this service, call or text Lisa Rhodes (931-252-5440) for acquiring a box and instructions. Monetary donations are accepted and appreciated!
Free Books: There is a cart with free books located near the secretaries' offices. Please help yourself to as many as you like. Please note: These books are a work of Christian literature and may be helpful for personal study. However, these books are not a substitute for the Bible. Readers are encouraged to compare the content with Scripture and consult a minister for guidance.(andy@jacoc.org)
Upcoming Events:
Friday, September 11—The American Legion will have community program to observe the 25th Anniversary of 9/11. It will be conducted in the large auditorium. The program starts at 10am.
Saturday, September 12—Bible Bowl
Sunday, September 13—Is Legacy Sunday and luncheon. Invite your “grands” for Grandparents Day and join us following our service for a catered meal in the Fellowship Gym. Ladies bring desserts. There will be no evening service following.
Thursday, September 17—Amazing Ladies Luncheon— 11:30 am—We will be going to The Stolen Coin Restaurant in Gainesboro with a brief stop after our meal at Honest John’s Custard for some ultra-thick, delicious frozen custard. The bus will leave the church parking lot at 10:45am. Please sign up on the list on the bulletin board across from the library if you can attend & indicate if you will be riding the bus. The deadline for signing up is Sunday, September 13th. Contact Marian Dale if you need assistance.
Saturday, September 19 @ 5:30—Fall Family Fellowship at Fowler Farms. Come one, come all! Featuring ...Back Roads Band, Sam's kettle corn, bounce houses and friendly faces! Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, flashlights and your favorite campfire dishes for the pot-luck meal & enjoy. Please sign one of the sign up sheets, your name, number attending and dishes you will bring. Suggested dishes: chili, hot dogs/buns, corn dogs, dips/chips/condiments, fruit/dessert, drinks (hot & cold). Food line will begin at 5:30, but only if enough people arrive early (5:00) so food can be set up.
Saturday, September 19—Discipleship Training Day with Gospel Chariot
Sunday, September 20— JAYM—Devo
Wednesday, September 30—JAYM– Teens for Christ
Attendance—Class/AM/PM/Wed—Contribution
9/6/2026 262/430/187/ 236 $22,251
9/13/2026
Birthdays This Week:
J.C. Young– September 11
Ryan Risher– September 12
Chloe Walker-September 13
Mae Fowler-September 14
Ella Rose Kimbrough-September 14
Jace Kirby-September 14
Brook Gilbert-September 15
Ken Shepherd-September 15
Seth Gilbert-September 16
Mark McCowan-September 16
Amanda Hill-September 17
Cade Kirby-September 17
Emmaline Rose McQueen-September 17
Thurman Bradley-September 18
Adeline Mayes Brown-September 18
Judy Hammond-September 18
Colton Porter-September 18
Holland Ledger Gilliam-September 19
Renee Mayher-September 19
Anniversaries This Month:
Ken & Sandra Shepherd-September 6-57yrs.
Matthew & Rachel Sims-September 7-6yrs.
Bud & Carrie Simpson-September 8-25yrs.
Owen & Judy Hammond-September 11
Greg & Nadell Howell-September 24-29yrs.
Mike & Holly Lane Freeman-September 26-11yrs.
Bill & Katie Hallcomb-September 27-16yrs.