Daily Update

Continue in your daily prayers:
Congratulations to Mary Allred on the arrival of her new grandson, Samson Lewis, born on Wednesday morning. He weighed 6lbs & 3oz., and was 21in. long.  The proud great-grandmother is Geraldine Jackson and proud big sister is Riley.

Annita Young is now at home recovering; she will have the kidney stones removed in a couple weeks. Her friend, Kay, is now back in Murfreesboro at a rehab center.

Pat Shinsky requests prayers for her brother-in-law, Adriel Stout, is now at NHC. Thank everyone for their prayers and please continue to pray. Please no visitors at this time.

Craig Lynn, son of Jim & Carol Lynn, had surgery in Alaska to remove his foot due to blood poisoning. We appreciate prayers.

Prayers for a friend of the Rishers, Bradley Houston, who is dealing with swelling on his brain.

Continue in prayer for our shut-ins: Judy Adams (Heritage Pointe), Rita Ashburn, John Brown, Frances Buckner (Bailey Manor), Marcia Byrge, Mildred Clark, Leon Fletcher, Anne Hubbard, Eldon Leslie (LifeCare), Linda Moore, Robert & Jean Reeves, Bill Shuster (Signature), Calvin Skinner, Claudine Smith, Mae Stults, Sarah White, Betty Jo Whiteaker, Joyce Whiteaker and Dorisse Yokley (LifeCare).

Sympathy to Sue McLarty in the passing of her husband and our Durley McLarty. The service will be held Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. at Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ. Interment with military honors will follow at Cookeville City Cemetery. His family will receive friends Today from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and again Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until service at Jefferson Ave.
*****We will have a meal for the family on Saturday after the service for 75 or more people. Please have your food to the church building no later than 11am on Saturday. It will be helpful if you could bring large portions; also if you are able to help or bring food please (Call Phyllis Burton (931) 881-8001 / or Bj ) to let them know.

Sympathy to Steve Leddy in the passing of his cousin, Bettie Taylor Estes-Rickner, of Norman, Oklahoma, who passed away Monday June 22. Memorial arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Sympathy to Drew (Sasha) Swink in the passing of his grandfather, Hunter Eshleman Swink, who passed away on June 13, 2026. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 10, at 11:00 a.m. at Wayside Presbyterian Church on Signal Mountain. He was the great–grandfather to Ryleigh and Sutton Swink.

Sympathy to our Asher & Morgan Palomo family (Adeline, Edith, Phineas, Rowan) in the passing of their 13 month old son, Archie Palomo. A Memorial service was Tuesday evening.
One of the burdens we can relieve is dinner for this precious family. Please grab a friend and make a home cooked meal for them as they are sensitive to fast foods. Click this link to sign up or call Stacey Bennett for assistance https://mealtrain.com/44o402.

Loving Our Family - If anyone would like to donate to help support the Palomo family at this time please give your donations to an elder or minister. If you’d prefer to support them directly online there is a go fund me link https://gofund.me/4fb289700.

Churchwide Fireworks Viewing—Join us in the parking lot on Saturday, July 4th, for fellowship and Red-White & Boom Viewing. Fireworks begin at 9pm.

Sycamore Elementary school supplies - Donations needed! As a sponsor/adopter of Sycamore Elementary, JA supplies students with needed items for the coming school year. This year, we will be providing supplies for 1st and 2nd Grades, plus 2 CDC classes. If you would like to donate, you can give checks or cash to the church office or to Jane Foy. Please make checks payable to the church with “school supplies” in the memo. Thank you for your support in this effort every year! Contact Jane with any questions.

Community Car Care Clinic: Free car inspection and wash (while you wait: ladies’ nail polishing, childcare, snacks) on Saturday, July 25 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! To request appointment call 931-526-4605 or email office@jacoc.org. This service is geared for single moms in the community. JA is asking our ladies for volunteers to help with nail polishing and childcare; our men to help with the cars. Also if you have unused nail polish and remover, please donate those items in the office, or call Jen Shelton 931-510-2250. Please sign up to help on the Upcoming Project & Family Boards.

Daily Bible Reading: Here's the link to today’s Bible reading: June 26 : Matthew 19-20

Starlight Bible Academy is seeking applicants to teach ($24/hr) and assist ($12.50/hr) with Bible lessons to public school students at the Jefferson Avenue church building. One or more hours per week. Please go to starlightbibleacademy.com for information and to apply. Any questions please contact Stacey Gonzales at snoopylvr5721@gmail.com.

Upcoming Events:
Saturday, June 27—Kids Avenue— Family Hangout-5:30-7:30pm—JA playground
Sunday, June 28
· CA &YA—Devo
· JAYM—Devo
Wednesday, July 1— CA & YA—Upper Room Meal / Kids Avenue—playground hangout
Saturday, July 4—Churchwide Fireworks Viewing—Join us in the parking lot for fellowship and Red-White & Boom Viewing. Fireworks begin at 9pm.
Sunday, July 5—Churchwide-First Sunday Singing
Wednesday, July 8– Kids Avenue– Playground Hangout
Saturday, July 11– JAYM– Lake Day
Tuesday, July 14—Amazing Ladies will travel to Livingston to eat lunch at The Clark House. The bus will leave at 10:45 for an 11:30 reservation. Please sign up on the Amazing Ladies’ board and indicate if you will be riding the bus.

Attendance—Class/AM/PM—Contribution—Wednesday
6/7/2026          226/374/155       $20,992              203
6/14/2026        243/418/108       $14,863              94 (camp week)
6/21/2026        238/426/128       $23,546              191
6/28/2026

Birthdays This Week:
Pat Coomer-June 26
Owen Robert Freeman-June 27
Fred Burton-June 28
Ken Mabry-June 28
Spencer Cupp-June 29
Ava-Farris-June 29
Joe Harold-June 30
William Birdwell-July 1
Raya Bennett-July 2
Isabella Stevens Burr-July 2
Kyle Carnes-July 2
Roy Johnson-July 3
Mae Stults-July 3

Anniversaries This Month:
Rocky & Beth Davidson—June 19—27 yrs.
Jim & Shirley Washburn—June 20—46 yrs.
Thurman & Lois Bradley—June 22—66 yrs.
Brian & Teresa Butson—June 26—27 yrs.
Michael & Mary-ann Yarbrough—June 27—16 yrs.
Kevin & Elizabeth Marengo—June 30—7 yrs.