Daily Update, Monday, October 12, 2026
Happy Birthday Today To:
Patti Skinner
Happy Birthday Today To:
Patti Skinner
WE NEED HALLOWEEN CANDY! OUR TRUNK OR TREAT IS NEXT WEEK!
Continue in your daily prayers:
Robert & Marlene Shirk requests prayers for issues dealing with family matters, love and compassion and faith. Cards can be sent to 533 Geeseway Dr., Cookeville, TN 38506.
Larry Wayne Harkleroad is home recovering from surgery. Cards can be sent to 404 Windrowe Dr, Cookeville, TN 38506.
Monica Jenkins, mother of Caitlyn Matheney, is recovering at the home of Caitlyn (BJ) Matheney. Cards can be sent to 180 Ridgedale Dr, Cookeville 38501.
Grace Collins has developed an eye infection that has caused her to lose sight in her left eye. She's on strong medication to treat it and treatment will last six weeks to a year. We are asking for prayers for her eye to heal and for her vision to return. Cards can be sent to 50 W Paris St, Cookeville, 38501.
June & baby, Theodore James, are home now. Visitors are welcomed; please reach out to Carter or June first to make sure the timing is good. Please continue to pray for his progress. Help welcome the newest member of the Ashby Family with a delicious meal! Let’s show some love JA! Grab a friend & click on the link below: https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/8zm841
June Farris is now at Grandview Post Acute (formally Bethesda). Continue to keep her in your prayers. Cards can be sent: 444 One Eleven Place, Room 303, Cookeville, Tn. 38506.
Anne Hubbard requests continued prayers as her severe cellulitis is spreading and she is in a lot of pain. Continue prayers for healing so she does not have to be hospitalized.
Our sympathy to the family of our long-time member, Judy Adams, who passed away October 3. A private service was held on Thursday, October 8. Judy was the aunt of Sarah Lane and Charlie Dalton.
Thank You: I would like to sincerely thank JACOC and all its members for the tremendous outpouring of gratitude and thoughtful prayers for June. She is improving now at Grandview rest home from her fractured wrist. The progress is slow and may be lengthy. How long she will be there is unknow. Depends on her and how well her progress goes. Again, I'd like to personally thank everyone there for the cards, well wishes and prayers. God's grace is wonderful. Thank you. Glenn Farris
Thank You: Dear Church Family, Thank you so much for the overwhelming love, prayers and support following the passing of my grandmother. Having so many of you visit with us at the funeral home meant the world to our family, and the delicious meals were such a comforting relief during a difficult week. We are deeply grateful for your thoughtful cards and for being a congregation that cares for one another so faithfully. With love and gratitude, Courtney and Lindsey Norton
Continue in prayer for our shut-ins: Rita Ashburn, John Brown, Frances Buckner (Bailey Manor), Marcia Byrge, Sue Chaffin, Mildred Clark, Leon Fletcher, Anne Hubbard, Glenda Johnson, 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).
Agape Counseling: Our Agape counseling office is now open 2 days a week, Tuesday and Wednesday. This is a great blessing to those served by this ministry. We need your help - Please do not enter the foyer of large auditorium on those days especially when signs are up and the doors from the auditorium are closed. We must respect the privacy involved in this ministry. Additionally, sounds travels in that area of the building due to the floors and this can be a big distraction for counseling sessions. Thank you and please continue to pray for God to use this ministry for His glory.
Shut-In Ministry: We are looking for volunteers to help with a shut-in program. If anyone is interested in participating or would like more information, reach out to Kevin (931-252-0411) or Elizabeth (931-252-2099) Marengo.
Budget Time: Glenn is asking that deacons and ministry leaders start their budget process. Please have the final draft by October 25th. Your 2026 expenditures are in your boxes.
Daily Bible Reading: Here's the link to today’s Bible reading: October 12: Galatians 1-2
Bedding Drive: Sleep in Heavenly Peace bedding drive ENDS THURSDAY, October 15. Please bring your twin size bedding (sheets, mattress covers and comforter sets.) A basket is in the lobby for your donations. in desperate need of twin size bedding.
Upcoming Events:
TODAY, Monday, October 12—Amazing Ladies go to Chestnut Oaks Farm Store and Kitchen on Burgess Falls Road near the State Park. Please be at the church by 11:00 am. The bus will leave at 11:15. Please contact Marian Dale with questions.
Tuesday, October 13th— Open Gym for Kids-10 am- noon. Let Elizabeth Marengo know if you’re coming.
Saturday, October 24—Trunk or Treat 6pm—8pm-Please bring candy now for this event. Baskets are set up in each foyer.
Sunday, October 25—Bridal Shower for Jayci Hunt and Jonah Evans. It will be a money/ gift card tree.
Attendance—Class/AM/PM/Wed—Contribution
10/4/2026 233/380/155/182 $24,130
10/11/2026 205/353/126/ $24,435
Birthdays This Week:
Patti Skinner-October 12
Evan Burns-October 15
Andy Milton-October 15
Jen Webb-October 15
Vanessa Johnson-October 16
Willa Jean Reeves (92)-October 17
Don Viar-October 17
Anniversaries This Month:
Rob & Brandy Porter-October 3-17yrs.
Brooks & Isabella Burr-October 4-2yrs.
Chris & Tina Kelly -October 4-30yrs.
Matt & Ashton Poindexter-October 7-8yrs.
Bryan & Justice Knowles -October 9-5yrs.
Carter & June Ashby-October 13-8yrs.
J.C. & Annita Young-October 16-22yrs.
Ken & Marty Clark-October 18-40yrs.
Scott & Jennifer Shelton-October 23-5yrs.
Steve & Kim McDonald-October 24-17yrs.
Continue in your daily prayers:
Robert & Marlene Shirk requests prayers for issues dealing with family matters, love and compassion and faith. Cards can be sent to 533 Geeseway Dr., Cookeville, TN 38506.
Larry Wayne Harkleroad is home recovering from surgery. Cards can be sent to 404 Windrowe Dr, Cookeville, TN 38506.
Monica Jenkins, mother of Caitlyn Matheney, is recovering at the home of Caitlyn (BJ) Matheney. Cards can be sent to 180 Ridgedale Dr, Cookeville 38501.
Grace Collins has developed an eye infection that has caused her to lose sight in her left eye. She's on strong medication to treat it and treatment will last six weeks to a year. We are asking for prayers for her eye to heal and for her vision to return. Cards can be sent to 50 W Paris St, Cookeville, 38501.
June & baby, Theodore James, are home now. Visitors are welcomed; please reach out to Carter or June first to make sure the timing is good. Please continue to pray for his progress. Help welcome the newest member of the Ashby Family with a delicious meal! Let’s show some love JA! Grab a friend & click on the link below: https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/8zm841
June Farris is now at Grandview Post Acute (formally Bethesda). Continue to keep her in your prayers. Cards can be sent: 444 One Eleven Place, Room 303, Cookeville, Tn. 38506.
Anne Hubbard requests continued prayers as her severe cellulitis is spreading and she is in a lot of pain. Continue prayers for healing so she does not have to be hospitalized.
Our sympathy to the family of our long-time member, Judy Adams, who passed away October 3. A private service was held on Thursday, October 8. Judy was the aunt of Sarah Lane and Charlie Dalton.
Thank You: I would like to sincerely thank JACOC and all its members for the tremendous outpouring of gratitude and thoughtful prayers for June. She is improving now at Grandview rest home from her fractured wrist. The progress is slow and may be lengthy. How long she will be there is unknow. Depends on her and how well her progress goes. Again, I'd like to personally thank everyone there for the cards, well wishes and prayers. God's grace is wonderful. Thank you. Glenn Farris
Thank You: Dear Church Family, Thank you so much for the overwhelming love, prayers and support following the passing of my grandmother. Having so many of you visit with us at the funeral home meant the world to our family, and the delicious meals were such a comforting relief during a difficult week. We are deeply grateful for your thoughtful cards and for being a congregation that cares for one another so faithfully. With love and gratitude, Courtney and Lindsey Norton
Continue in prayer for our shut-ins: Rita Ashburn, John Brown, Frances Buckner (Bailey Manor), Marcia Byrge, Sue Chaffin, Mildred Clark, Leon Fletcher, Anne Hubbard, Glenda Johnson, 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).
Agape Counseling: Our Agape counseling office is now open 2 days a week, Tuesday and Wednesday. This is a great blessing to those served by this ministry. We need your help - Please do not enter the foyer of large auditorium on those days especially when signs are up and the doors from the auditorium are closed. We must respect the privacy involved in this ministry. Additionally, sounds travels in that area of the building due to the floors and this can be a big distraction for counseling sessions. Thank you and please continue to pray for God to use this ministry for His glory.
Shut-In Ministry: We are looking for volunteers to help with a shut-in program. If anyone is interested in participating or would like more information, reach out to Kevin (931-252-0411) or Elizabeth (931-252-2099) Marengo.
Budget Time: Glenn is asking that deacons and ministry leaders start their budget process. Please have the final draft by October 25th. Your 2026 expenditures are in your boxes.
Daily Bible Reading: Here's the link to today’s Bible reading: October 12: Galatians 1-2
Bedding Drive: Sleep in Heavenly Peace bedding drive ENDS THURSDAY, October 15. Please bring your twin size bedding (sheets, mattress covers and comforter sets.) A basket is in the lobby for your donations. in desperate need of twin size bedding.
Upcoming Events:
TODAY, Monday, October 12—Amazing Ladies go to Chestnut Oaks Farm Store and Kitchen on Burgess Falls Road near the State Park. Please be at the church by 11:00 am. The bus will leave at 11:15. Please contact Marian Dale with questions.
Tuesday, October 13th— Open Gym for Kids-10 am- noon. Let Elizabeth Marengo know if you’re coming.
Saturday, October 24—Trunk or Treat 6pm—8pm-Please bring candy now for this event. Baskets are set up in each foyer.
Sunday, October 25—Bridal Shower for Jayci Hunt and Jonah Evans. It will be a money/ gift card tree.
Attendance—Class/AM/PM/Wed—Contribution
10/4/2026 233/380/155/182 $24,130
10/11/2026 205/353/126/ $24,435
Birthdays This Week:
Patti Skinner-October 12
Evan Burns-October 15
Andy Milton-October 15
Jen Webb-October 15
Vanessa Johnson-October 16
Willa Jean Reeves (92)-October 17
Don Viar-October 17
Anniversaries This Month:
Rob & Brandy Porter-October 3-17yrs.
Brooks & Isabella Burr-October 4-2yrs.
Chris & Tina Kelly -October 4-30yrs.
Matt & Ashton Poindexter-October 7-8yrs.
Bryan & Justice Knowles -October 9-5yrs.
Carter & June Ashby-October 13-8yrs.
J.C. & Annita Young-October 16-22yrs.
Ken & Marty Clark-October 18-40yrs.
Scott & Jennifer Shelton-October 23-5yrs.
Steve & Kim McDonald-October 24-17yrs.