Daily Update, Friday, October 31, 2025
Happy Birthday Saturday To:
Jake Butson
Happy Birthday Sunday To:
Brian Dale
Genny Mabry
No Anniversaries Today!
Happy Birthday Saturday To:
Jake Butson
Happy Birthday Sunday To:
Brian Dale
Genny Mabry
No Anniversaries Today!
Daylight Savings Time Ends Saturday night. Remember to run your clocks back one hour.
Sunday, November 2 - Join us for our special Mission Sunday service and potluck meal following the morning service. Our Speaker is Bill Marquette and he will be speaking on the Myanmar preaching school work in Southeast Asia. He is the father of our Joanna McQueen. Our contribution targets are as follows:
-Healing Hands International-water wells in Africa
-Gospel Chariot Missions-Mobile Mission Trucks for Africa and Central America
-Eastern European Missions-Bibles for Europe
-Inner Cities Ministries Nashville-food and aid to inner city students
-African Christian Schools-two preaching schools
-Christmas bonus for preachers fully supported by Jefferson Avenue in Nicaragua and Panama
-Bibles for Nicaragua and Panama
-Evangelism campaigns for Nicaragua
-Food for teachers and students in Nicaragua
-Operation expenses for preaching schools in Nicaragua and Panama
-Food for children in Nicaragua and Panama
All contributions over our regular budget on Mission Sunday will go to these works. Thank you from the Elders and Mission Committee.
2026 Calendar - All ministry leaders, deacons, etc. are asked to get potential event dates for 2026 to the office (office@jacoc.org) no later than Friday, October 31st.
Continue in your daily prayers:
Rejoice we have a new sister in Christ, Caitlyn Clark, was baptized on Wednesday night. Lift her up in prayer as she begins her walk in Christ.
Charlie Moore requests prayers for his nephew, Bryan Taylor, who had a heart attack on Thursday in Nashville. They were able to put in a stent; he is recovering at Centennial Hospital.
Marian Dale’s back surgery went well and is at home recovering. Cards can be sent to: 2409 Magnolia Drive, Cookeville, TN 38506. Let’s show some love with some tasty meals. Grab a friend & click the link. (You can also message Stacey Bennett to help you sign up!) Thank you for always being willing to help out your brothers & sisters. https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/5l18ok
Calvin Skinner’s hip surgery went well. He is doing pretty good and is now at home recovering. Cards can be sent to: 1418 Bay View Dr, Cookeville, TN 38506
Doug Fowler injured his hand requiring stitches and is at home recuperating. He is improving daily, and his stitches come out on Wednesday. Cards can be sent to: 6378 Brotherton Mtn. Rd., Cookeville, TN 38506
Cassandra Sexton is now back at a rehab facility. Please continue prayers of healing, strength and guidance. Cards can be sent to:3100 Dodson Branch Rd. APT. B1, Cookeville, Tn. 38501
Sympathy is extended to the Chuck Teeters family who passed away on Tuesday. Continue to pray for Amy, Cole, Austin and Logan. Arrangements are not available at this time. Send cards to 360 Brotherton Drive, Cookeville, TN. 38506.
Daily Bible Reading: Here's the link to today’s Bible reading: October 31 : Ps 88-90
Events:
Sunday, November 2—Mission Sunday with potluck following morning service. All classes 7th and up meet in the large auditorium. No evening service.
Wednesday, November 5—WAS
Friday, November 7-9—Youth Fall Retreat
Sunday, November 9—Teens For Christ
Wednesday, November 12—WAS
Wednesday, November 19—Friendsgiving for Youth, CA&YA
Saturday, November 22—Project Thanks
Sunday, November 23—Thanksgiving Singing 5pm—This year, Sycamore Church of Christ will be hosting the annual Putnam County Thanksgiving singing. Please make plans now to be there to lift our voices to God in praise together. Make sure to spread the word about this great night and invite guests to come be with us. We will not have service at our building this night.
Friday, December 5th– YAH– Christmas Banquet—we will eat at 12 noon. Sign up on the YAH board now. Contact J.C. or Annita Young.
FOOD PANTRY: items needed: canned items—tuna, pork-n-beans, fruit, corn, green beans, peas, carrots, mixed vegetables, soup; boxed items—spaghetti, potatoes, mac and cheese, cereal, crackers; other items—peanut butter, spaghetti sauce & noodles, egg noodles, dried beans, ramen noodles.
Homeless Bags needs: Bottled waters, Beanie Wienies, Vienna Sausages, Potted Meat, pop-tops preferred, pop-top soup cans, single tuna, chicken packs, Mac & Cheese Cups, Ramen Noodle Cups, Applesauce, fruit cups, Granola Bars, Individual snacks (crackers, chips, etc.). Gift cards from Save A Lot and Walmart. Thank you. Mike & Carol
Attendance—Class/AM/PM—Contribution—Wednesday
10/5/2025 239/405/236 $26,888 185
10/12/2025 228/404/179 $22,667 196
10/19/2025 211/403/184 $20,229 220
10/26/2025 237/431/194 $23,629 230
Birthdays This Week:
Jake Butson-November 1
Brian Dale-November 2
Genny Mabry-November 2
Linda Farris-November 3
Drew Hallcomb-November 3
Erin Lewis-November 3
Brooks Burr -November 4
Anne Hubbard-November 4
Isla McCowan-November 4
Jesse Allen-November 5
John Phillis-November 6
Alfred Weaver-November 6
Robyn Carver-November 8
Jim Lynn-November 8
Anniversaries for October:
Rob & Brandy Porter- October 3—16 yrs
Brooks & Isabella Burr—October 4—1 yr
Chris & Tina Kelly—October 4—29 yrs
Matt & Ashton Poindexter—October 7—7 yrs
Bryan & Justice Knowles—October 9—4 yrs
Carter & June Ashby—October 13—7 yrs
J.C. & Annita Young—October 16—21 yrs
Ken & Marty Clark—October 18—39 yrs
Micah & Brittany Willoughby—October 19—1 yr
Rick & Elizabeth Anne Larnerd—October 21—8 yrs
Scott & Jennifer Shelton—October 23—4 yrs
Steve & Kim McDonald—October 24—16 yrs
Sunday, November 2 - Join us for our special Mission Sunday service and potluck meal following the morning service. Our Speaker is Bill Marquette and he will be speaking on the Myanmar preaching school work in Southeast Asia. He is the father of our Joanna McQueen. Our contribution targets are as follows:
-Healing Hands International-water wells in Africa
-Gospel Chariot Missions-Mobile Mission Trucks for Africa and Central America
-Eastern European Missions-Bibles for Europe
-Inner Cities Ministries Nashville-food and aid to inner city students
-African Christian Schools-two preaching schools
-Christmas bonus for preachers fully supported by Jefferson Avenue in Nicaragua and Panama
-Bibles for Nicaragua and Panama
-Evangelism campaigns for Nicaragua
-Food for teachers and students in Nicaragua
-Operation expenses for preaching schools in Nicaragua and Panama
-Food for children in Nicaragua and Panama
All contributions over our regular budget on Mission Sunday will go to these works. Thank you from the Elders and Mission Committee.
2026 Calendar - All ministry leaders, deacons, etc. are asked to get potential event dates for 2026 to the office (office@jacoc.org) no later than Friday, October 31st.
Continue in your daily prayers:
Rejoice we have a new sister in Christ, Caitlyn Clark, was baptized on Wednesday night. Lift her up in prayer as she begins her walk in Christ.
Charlie Moore requests prayers for his nephew, Bryan Taylor, who had a heart attack on Thursday in Nashville. They were able to put in a stent; he is recovering at Centennial Hospital.
Marian Dale’s back surgery went well and is at home recovering. Cards can be sent to: 2409 Magnolia Drive, Cookeville, TN 38506. Let’s show some love with some tasty meals. Grab a friend & click the link. (You can also message Stacey Bennett to help you sign up!) Thank you for always being willing to help out your brothers & sisters. https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/5l18ok
Calvin Skinner’s hip surgery went well. He is doing pretty good and is now at home recovering. Cards can be sent to: 1418 Bay View Dr, Cookeville, TN 38506
Doug Fowler injured his hand requiring stitches and is at home recuperating. He is improving daily, and his stitches come out on Wednesday. Cards can be sent to: 6378 Brotherton Mtn. Rd., Cookeville, TN 38506
Cassandra Sexton is now back at a rehab facility. Please continue prayers of healing, strength and guidance. Cards can be sent to:3100 Dodson Branch Rd. APT. B1, Cookeville, Tn. 38501
Sympathy is extended to the Chuck Teeters family who passed away on Tuesday. Continue to pray for Amy, Cole, Austin and Logan. Arrangements are not available at this time. Send cards to 360 Brotherton Drive, Cookeville, TN. 38506.
Daily Bible Reading: Here's the link to today’s Bible reading: October 31 : Ps 88-90
Events:
Sunday, November 2—Mission Sunday with potluck following morning service. All classes 7th and up meet in the large auditorium. No evening service.
Wednesday, November 5—WAS
Friday, November 7-9—Youth Fall Retreat
Sunday, November 9—Teens For Christ
Wednesday, November 12—WAS
Wednesday, November 19—Friendsgiving for Youth, CA&YA
Saturday, November 22—Project Thanks
Sunday, November 23—Thanksgiving Singing 5pm—This year, Sycamore Church of Christ will be hosting the annual Putnam County Thanksgiving singing. Please make plans now to be there to lift our voices to God in praise together. Make sure to spread the word about this great night and invite guests to come be with us. We will not have service at our building this night.
Friday, December 5th– YAH– Christmas Banquet—we will eat at 12 noon. Sign up on the YAH board now. Contact J.C. or Annita Young.
FOOD PANTRY: items needed: canned items—tuna, pork-n-beans, fruit, corn, green beans, peas, carrots, mixed vegetables, soup; boxed items—spaghetti, potatoes, mac and cheese, cereal, crackers; other items—peanut butter, spaghetti sauce & noodles, egg noodles, dried beans, ramen noodles.
Homeless Bags needs: Bottled waters, Beanie Wienies, Vienna Sausages, Potted Meat, pop-tops preferred, pop-top soup cans, single tuna, chicken packs, Mac & Cheese Cups, Ramen Noodle Cups, Applesauce, fruit cups, Granola Bars, Individual snacks (crackers, chips, etc.). Gift cards from Save A Lot and Walmart. Thank you. Mike & Carol
Attendance—Class/AM/PM—Contribution—Wednesday
10/5/2025 239/405/236 $26,888 185
10/12/2025 228/404/179 $22,667 196
10/19/2025 211/403/184 $20,229 220
10/26/2025 237/431/194 $23,629 230
Birthdays This Week:
Jake Butson-November 1
Brian Dale-November 2
Genny Mabry-November 2
Linda Farris-November 3
Drew Hallcomb-November 3
Erin Lewis-November 3
Brooks Burr -November 4
Anne Hubbard-November 4
Isla McCowan-November 4
Jesse Allen-November 5
John Phillis-November 6
Alfred Weaver-November 6
Robyn Carver-November 8
Jim Lynn-November 8
Anniversaries for October:
Rob & Brandy Porter- October 3—16 yrs
Brooks & Isabella Burr—October 4—1 yr
Chris & Tina Kelly—October 4—29 yrs
Matt & Ashton Poindexter—October 7—7 yrs
Bryan & Justice Knowles—October 9—4 yrs
Carter & June Ashby—October 13—7 yrs
J.C. & Annita Young—October 16—21 yrs
Ken & Marty Clark—October 18—39 yrs
Micah & Brittany Willoughby—October 19—1 yr
Rick & Elizabeth Anne Larnerd—October 21—8 yrs
Scott & Jennifer Shelton—October 23—4 yrs
Steve & Kim McDonald—October 24—16 yrs