Daily Update Friday, January 9, 2026
Happy Birthday Today To:
Carrie Simpson
Happy Anniversary Today To:
Doug & Mae Fowler-55yrs.
Happy Birthday Today To:
Carrie Simpson
Happy Anniversary Today To:
Doug & Mae Fowler-55yrs.
Continue in your daily prayers:
Jim & Marian Dale requests prayers and cards of encouragement for Weldon Thompson, age 11 of Georgetown, Texas. He recently started the effects of a congenital kidney defect. One kidney has become non-functional and will be removed once blockage is removed from the other kidney. Weldon has also contracted Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and has been very sick. Let’s cover this fine young boy up with fervent prayers, cards, love and get well wishes. Let him know where you are from. His address is: 4555 Highway 195, Georgetown, TX 78633
Phylliss Burton requests prayers for her friend, Donna Robinson, who has a grandbaby due in March. He has a hole in his heart and will require surgery at Vanderbilt upon his birth to repair it. Prayers greatly appreciated.
Mary Anne Lankford remains at CRMC. Please remember her in your prayers.
Geraldine Jackson is now at home recovering from RSV.
Ronda Stout, niece of Pat Shinsky, was admitted to Centennial Hospital. Please keep her and Pat in your prayers.
Kevin Marengo is dealing with knee issues related to an injury and is currently waiting to be seen by an orthopedic doctor. He would appreciate your prayers.
Carol Brewster, Andy’ mother, had a good doctor’s visit. Your prayers have been appreciated.
Larry Harkleroad is now home recovering from a pinched nerve.
Brittany Miller, daughter of Charles & Sherry Ratcliff, and the babies are improving. Please remember them in your prayers.
Brayden Goolsby (Sullivan family) could sure use more prayers for healing and comfort.
Brenda Turner will have a procedure to get her heart back in correct rhythm on January 23. Please keep her in your prayers.
Sympathy to the family of Mr. David Vaughn, who passed away last night. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Sympathy to the family of Mark Edwin Clark, who passed away. Mr. Clark attended JA several years ago. Visitation will be held Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 11:00 am until the time of service at 12:00 pm at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
Steve Baggett, former Associate Minister & Song Leader (he is also the grandfather to Rebecca Baggett Carr’s children-Lane, John and Anna Kathryn). “On Tuesday, November 11, Pam took me to the Horizon Hospital ER with severe back pain and nausea. Tests revealed the presence of a large cancerous mass on my right kidney. I was transferred to Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville where I remained for eight days. The mass was removed, along with my right kidney. Recovery from the surgery has gone really well, and at this time, no treatment is needed. We are thankful for God’s blessings, thousands of prayers, and the love of so many friends!
Through this experience, we have been reminded of several timeless truths:
* Life can change in an instant.
* Those in Christ are not immune to trials in life.
* Hearing the word “cancer” can be really scary.
* The medical care available today is excellent.
* As James wrote, “The fervent prayer of the righteous avails much,” (James 5:16). Thank you in advance for your continued prayers! Steve & Pam Baggett”
Continue in prayer for our shut-ins:
Judy Adams, Ruby Anderson, Rita Ashburn, John Brown, Frances Buckner, Marcia Byrge, Mildred Clark, Louise Flatt, Leon Fletcher, Hazel Holloway, Anne Hubbard, Eldon & Carolyn Leslie, Linda Moore, Janice Parish, Robert & Jean Reeves, Calvin Skinner, Claudine Smith, Mae Stults, Sarah White, Betty Jo Whiteaker, Joyce Whiteaker and Dorisse Yokley.
Daily Bible Reading: Here's the link to today’s Bible reading: January 9 : Isaiah 23-24
We encourage you to start the new year with our Bible reading plan! We just started Isaiah so now is a great time to join in. 2025-2026 2-Year Bible Reading Plan1.docx
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
Upcoming Events:
Sunday, January 11– Digital Parenting Workshop—Class for Parents of Elementary-Age at 9am in the Fellowship Hall; Sermon, The Family and Digital Media 10am in the large auditorium; Class for Parents of Teenagers 5pm in the Fellowship Hall
Wednesday, January 14-Youth WAS
Sunday, January 18—CA&YA Devo
Wednesday, January 21—Youth WAS
Friday, January 23– Nerf and Nachos 6:30pm
Friday, January 23—WOJA Boards & Blessings– Bring your own board to share at Bingo, Boards & Blessings at 6pm in the Fellowship Hall. Childcare for ages 4 and under provided. Sign up on the WOJA Board to bring a sweet, savory or dip board.
Sunday, January 25– JAYM Devo
Wednesday, January 28-Youth WAS
Friday, January 30– Teacher Appreciation Meal @ Nick’s 6pm—Honoring our 2025 adult and children Bible class teachers. Sign up on the Information Bulletin Board by January 21. Attendance is limited to spouses.
Thursday, February 12--Attention Amazing Ladies Group! Our Valentines luncheon together will be at Nick’s Restaurant in Cookeville. The bus will leave the parking lot at 11:15am. Remember to sign the list on the bulletin board across from the library if you can attend this; our first outing together of the new year. Please remember to indicate if you’ll be riding the bus as well. The deadline for signing up is Sunday, February 8th. Contact Marian Dale if you need assistance.
Attendance—Class/AM/PM—Contribution—Wednesday
1/4/2026 248/441/142 $23,697 220
1/11/2026
Birthdays This Week:
Carrie Simpson-January 9
Harold Keisling-January 11
Calvin Skinner-January 13
Ryleigh Swink-January 13
Noah Howard-January 14
Kim McDonald-January 14
Autumn Joy Sims-January 14
Jareth Taylor-January 15
Samantha Harold Parker-January 16
Mary Beth Gentry-January 17
Anniversaries For January:
Brian & Pam Carver-January 8—21yrs.
John & Chelsea Rose-January 8—15 yrs
Doug & Mae Fowler-January 9—55yrs.
Charlie & Linda Moore-January 14—59yrs.
Slade & Susan Stroud-January 14—31yrs.
Jack & Cindy Hayes-January 16—12yrs.
Jerry & Holly Myers-January 27—25yrs.
Cody & Hallie Hillis-January 28—9yrs.
Jim & Marian Dale requests prayers and cards of encouragement for Weldon Thompson, age 11 of Georgetown, Texas. He recently started the effects of a congenital kidney defect. One kidney has become non-functional and will be removed once blockage is removed from the other kidney. Weldon has also contracted Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and has been very sick. Let’s cover this fine young boy up with fervent prayers, cards, love and get well wishes. Let him know where you are from. His address is: 4555 Highway 195, Georgetown, TX 78633
Phylliss Burton requests prayers for her friend, Donna Robinson, who has a grandbaby due in March. He has a hole in his heart and will require surgery at Vanderbilt upon his birth to repair it. Prayers greatly appreciated.
Mary Anne Lankford remains at CRMC. Please remember her in your prayers.
Geraldine Jackson is now at home recovering from RSV.
Ronda Stout, niece of Pat Shinsky, was admitted to Centennial Hospital. Please keep her and Pat in your prayers.
Kevin Marengo is dealing with knee issues related to an injury and is currently waiting to be seen by an orthopedic doctor. He would appreciate your prayers.
Carol Brewster, Andy’ mother, had a good doctor’s visit. Your prayers have been appreciated.
Larry Harkleroad is now home recovering from a pinched nerve.
Brittany Miller, daughter of Charles & Sherry Ratcliff, and the babies are improving. Please remember them in your prayers.
Brayden Goolsby (Sullivan family) could sure use more prayers for healing and comfort.
Brenda Turner will have a procedure to get her heart back in correct rhythm on January 23. Please keep her in your prayers.
Sympathy to the family of Mr. David Vaughn, who passed away last night. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Sympathy to the family of Mark Edwin Clark, who passed away. Mr. Clark attended JA several years ago. Visitation will be held Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 11:00 am until the time of service at 12:00 pm at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
Steve Baggett, former Associate Minister & Song Leader (he is also the grandfather to Rebecca Baggett Carr’s children-Lane, John and Anna Kathryn). “On Tuesday, November 11, Pam took me to the Horizon Hospital ER with severe back pain and nausea. Tests revealed the presence of a large cancerous mass on my right kidney. I was transferred to Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville where I remained for eight days. The mass was removed, along with my right kidney. Recovery from the surgery has gone really well, and at this time, no treatment is needed. We are thankful for God’s blessings, thousands of prayers, and the love of so many friends!
Through this experience, we have been reminded of several timeless truths:
* Life can change in an instant.
* Those in Christ are not immune to trials in life.
* Hearing the word “cancer” can be really scary.
* The medical care available today is excellent.
* As James wrote, “The fervent prayer of the righteous avails much,” (James 5:16). Thank you in advance for your continued prayers! Steve & Pam Baggett”
Continue in prayer for our shut-ins:
Judy Adams, Ruby Anderson, Rita Ashburn, John Brown, Frances Buckner, Marcia Byrge, Mildred Clark, Louise Flatt, Leon Fletcher, Hazel Holloway, Anne Hubbard, Eldon & Carolyn Leslie, Linda Moore, Janice Parish, Robert & Jean Reeves, Calvin Skinner, Claudine Smith, Mae Stults, Sarah White, Betty Jo Whiteaker, Joyce Whiteaker and Dorisse Yokley.
Daily Bible Reading: Here's the link to today’s Bible reading: January 9 : Isaiah 23-24
We encourage you to start the new year with our Bible reading plan! We just started Isaiah so now is a great time to join in. 2025-2026 2-Year Bible Reading Plan1.docx
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
Upcoming Events:
Sunday, January 11– Digital Parenting Workshop—Class for Parents of Elementary-Age at 9am in the Fellowship Hall; Sermon, The Family and Digital Media 10am in the large auditorium; Class for Parents of Teenagers 5pm in the Fellowship Hall
Wednesday, January 14-Youth WAS
Sunday, January 18—CA&YA Devo
Wednesday, January 21—Youth WAS
Friday, January 23– Nerf and Nachos 6:30pm
Friday, January 23—WOJA Boards & Blessings– Bring your own board to share at Bingo, Boards & Blessings at 6pm in the Fellowship Hall. Childcare for ages 4 and under provided. Sign up on the WOJA Board to bring a sweet, savory or dip board.
Sunday, January 25– JAYM Devo
Wednesday, January 28-Youth WAS
Friday, January 30– Teacher Appreciation Meal @ Nick’s 6pm—Honoring our 2025 adult and children Bible class teachers. Sign up on the Information Bulletin Board by January 21. Attendance is limited to spouses.
Thursday, February 12--Attention Amazing Ladies Group! Our Valentines luncheon together will be at Nick’s Restaurant in Cookeville. The bus will leave the parking lot at 11:15am. Remember to sign the list on the bulletin board across from the library if you can attend this; our first outing together of the new year. Please remember to indicate if you’ll be riding the bus as well. The deadline for signing up is Sunday, February 8th. Contact Marian Dale if you need assistance.
Attendance—Class/AM/PM—Contribution—Wednesday
1/4/2026 248/441/142 $23,697 220
1/11/2026
Birthdays This Week:
Carrie Simpson-January 9
Harold Keisling-January 11
Calvin Skinner-January 13
Ryleigh Swink-January 13
Noah Howard-January 14
Kim McDonald-January 14
Autumn Joy Sims-January 14
Jareth Taylor-January 15
Samantha Harold Parker-January 16
Mary Beth Gentry-January 17
Anniversaries For January:
Brian & Pam Carver-January 8—21yrs.
John & Chelsea Rose-January 8—15 yrs
Doug & Mae Fowler-January 9—55yrs.
Charlie & Linda Moore-January 14—59yrs.
Slade & Susan Stroud-January 14—31yrs.
Jack & Cindy Hayes-January 16—12yrs.
Jerry & Holly Myers-January 27—25yrs.
Cody & Hallie Hillis-January 28—9yrs.