Daily Update

REMINDER: RSVP  by TODAY 8/14 FOR LADIES DAY!! Please register on the bulletin boards, or by calling the church office: 931-526-4605.

Continue in your daily prayers:
We are thrilled to announce the birth of Collins Isabelle Leddy, born on August 6. She weighed 5 lbs. 8 oz. and is 19 inches long. Her parents are Angela and Paul, along with big sister Tatum. She is also welcomed with love by her proud aunt, Katelyn Leddy, and grandparents, Steve and Cindy Leddy. Thank you for your prayers and well wishes, Steve

Please pray for Bill and Jean Thomas, uncle and aunt of Carrie Simpson. They are both very ill and in separate hospitals in Nashville.

Rachel Farris requests prayers for her mom, Diane Mabry, who has pneumonia. Cards can be sent to: 1361 Lakeview Rd., Livingston, Tn. 38570.

Brayden Goolsby has not been feeling well and  had  a biopsy done yesterday. Please keep them in your prayers.

JC & Annita Young requests prayers for their daughter, Jade Hicks, who is receiving treatments at Vanderbilt. Prayers of strength and healing appreciated.

Please pray for Mark Herren, the minister at Locust Grove, and his family. He was in a terrible automobile accident Sunday night and is at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville. Prayers for healing and recovery appreciated.

Bill Hallcomb requests prayers for his cousin, Cayce Clay, who had extensive cancer surgery. Prayers for healing and recovery appreciated.

Sympathy to Jean Nichols in the passing of her son-in-law, Barney DeWeese of Olive Branch, MS. Prayers of comfort and peace for the family appreciated.

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 (Signature), Calvin Skinner, Claudine Smith, Mae Stults, Sarah White, Betty Jo Whiteaker, Joyce Whiteaker and Dorisse Yokley (LifeCare).

Thank You: I cannot even recall the number of people who have prayed for, prayed over, fed, and given us gifts surrounding the birth of Ezra. We are so thankful for your generosity and love for our family. This church truly has shown what it means to rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep- simultaneously. Thank you- from the Sims Family

Thank you to all who came to visitation for our son Craig Lynn, for the cards, calls, donations to Happy Haven and prayers that were lifted up to God on our behalf. We appreciate all of you and love each of you. Jim & Carol Lynn

Thank You: We want to thank our church family for the phone calls, visits, food and above all prayers for Renee’s health. Christian Love is the best medicine. John & Renee Mayher

Daily Bible Reading: Here's the link to today’s Bible reading: August 14 : John 17-18

Parkinson’s Support Group: The Parkinson’s support group which meets in the JA library will have a guest speaker on August 20th. The group usually meets at 10am on alternate Thursdays each month. All interested people are invited.

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.

Free Books: There is a free book cart 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:
Thursday, August 20—Parkinson’s Support Group- meeting in the library at 10am.
Saturday, August 22—WOJA— Ladies Day—small auditorium from 9 am-noon. The theme is “Rest” and the speaker is Pam Lenz from Sheffield, Alabama. Lunch will be provided. Please invite your friends to join us. Registration ends today. See above for info.
Sunday, August 23—JAYM-Devo
Friday, August 28—AED training and Weather Emergency Response-Our usher team invites everyone to training for AED devices and Weather Emergency Response at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be in the Fellowship Hall and will last about 90 minutes. Food is provided. Please join us. Contact Bobby Lane at 931-510-4263 for more information.
Sunday, August 30—JAYM– Youth Led Services
Sunday, September 13—Legacy Sunday and luncheon
Saturday, September 19 @ 5:30—It is time for the congregation-wide Fall Family Fellowship at Fowler Farms. Come one, come all! Featuring ...Back Roads Band, Sam's kettle corn, bounce houses and friendly faces! More details to follow.

Attendance—Class/AM/PM/Wed—Contribution
8/2/2026            255/424/184/ 246         $20,640
8/9/2026            258/431/152/ 339         $17,513
8/16/2026

Birthdays This Week:
Larry Wayne Harkleroad-August 14
Lucy Smith-August 14
Kailee McCowan-August 15
Sam Brown-August 16
Karen Gentry-August 17
Elijah Myers -August 17
Virginia Selby-August 17
Drew Swink-August 17
Connie Tipton-August 17
Rosalie Ward-August 17
Waylon Fowler-August 19
Ruby N. Anderson-August 20
Jennifer Shelton-August 20
Linda Williams-August 21

Anniversaries This Month:
Dwayne & Linda Carver-August 1-56 yrs.
Ed & Amie Howell-August 4-14yrs.
Ryan & Devin Risher-August 6-10yrs.
Calvin & Patti Skinner-August 6-38yrs.
John & Lisa Rhodes-August 9-46yrs.
Dave & Jeana Piggott-August 10-31yrs.
Fred & Phyliss Burton-August 11-62yrs.
Don & Ashley Viar-August 14-33yrs.
Seth & Brook Gilbert-August 20-21yrs.
Steve & Linda Flatt-August 21yrs.
Terry & Ann Sissom-August 21-44yrs.
Glenn & Sherry Binkley-August 26-48yrs.
Larry Wayne & Faye Harkleroad-August 26-64yrs.
Jim & Mickie Loyd-August 27-61yrs.
David & Jen Webb-August 30-18yrs.
Colin &Lilyana Gilliam-August 31-2yrs.
Charles & Mary Anne Lankford -August 31-41yrs.