Daily Update

Continue in your daily prayers:
Let Us All Rejoice at the baptism of Zamfira Andrei on Friday. She comes to us from Romania. Keep her in your prayers and uplift her as she begins her new walk with the Lord.

Congratulations to Ryan & Katie Kelly on the birth of their new daughter born April 21, Landry. Emmie Kate is her proud big sister. Tony & Lee Ann Kelly are the proud grandparents. There is a gift basket in the foyer. Also, please help with the food train at this site: https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/kekyor. Cards can be sent to: 4169 Walnut Grove Rd, Cookeville, TN 38506.

Bradley & Lois Thurman requests prayers for their son-in-law, Matt Anderson, his cancer has returned. He will be going to Vanderbilt for treatment and will have to stay in the hospital for 30 days.

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

Sympathy to the family of our Hazel Holloway who passed away on Tuesday night. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Sympathy to the family of our Louise Flatt who passed away Friday, April 24. She was the mother of Stephen (Linda) Flatt, grandmother of Benton Flatt and the widow of our late Bill Flatt. Her funeral was held Tuesday.

Thank You: Thank you for the kind words, cards, calls, and the wonderful meal following the service for my dad’s passing. We love and appreciate everyone so much. The Milton’s

OPPORTUNITY Available - Jefferson Avenue is looking to fill a staff position. Anyone interested in learning more about the job description and responsibilities for our Agape Secretary & Media and Communications Coordinator is asked to reach out to Andy (andy@jacoc.org) or Evan (evan@jacoc.org).

Daily Bible Reading: Here's the link to today’s Bible reading: May 1 : Hosea 13-14

All college graduates: This is the last week to get information to the church office for college graduates for those who wish to be recognized in the bulletin.

Starlight Bible Academy needs volunteers: Teachers/bus drivers/ ages 21 and up—Classroom assistants/ages 18 and up. Our goal is to have 200 students in our academy from Capshaw School grades K-4th beginning in the fall. Go to starlightbibleacademy.com for more information and to apply. Any questions please contact Stacey Gonzales at snoopylvr5721@gmail.com

Upcoming Events:
Friday, Saturday, May 1-2—JAYM—PBC youth Rally
Saturday, May 2—YAH—We will be going to Harpers Diner in Scottsville, Ky, leaving the church parking lot at 11am. Sign up and let’s go eat!!
Sunday, May 3rd—Lovebirds Devo
Wednesday, May 6— Kick-Off Meal — Come join us as we kick-off a new quarter of classes. Meal begins at 5:43pm in the gym, and Yes—the meal is catered. Pizza chips and drinks. It's for everyone.
Wednesday, May 6—JAYM—W.A.S.
Sunday, May 10— Kids Avenue—1st-6th Grade Mother’s Day Bible Class
Tuesday, May 12—Amazing Ladies—We will have our May Luncheon at Helen’s Restaurant in Gainesboro at 11:30am. The bus will leave the church parking lot at 11:00am. Please remember to sign the list on the bulletin board if you can attend and indicate if you will be riding the bus or driving. The deadline for signing up is Sunday morning May 10th. Contact Marian Dale if you need assistance.
Wednesday, May 13—JAYM—W.A.S.
Sunday, May 17– WOJA—Chris Hall & Abby Chandler Bridal Tea— 1:30-3pm in the fellowship hall. They are registered at Amazon, Anthropologie, and Crate and Barrel.
Sunday, May 17—JAYM—Senior Sunday
Wednesday, May 20— JAYM—W.A.S.
SUNDAY, May 24— CA & YA—Devo &  JAYM—Devo
Wednesday, May 27—JAYM-100% Night
Sunday, May 31– JAYM– Youth led services

Attendance—Class/AM/PM—Contribution—Wednesday
5/3/2026

Birthdays This Week:
Kaden Falcone—May 1
Nadell Howell—May 2
Archie Polamo—May 2
Phineas Polamo—May 2
Michael Anderson -May 03
Tina Kelly-May 04
Jean Nichols (94)-May 04
Ross Alan Binkley-May 06
Lamar Redmond-May 06
Ryan Kelly-May 07
Chloe Caldwell-May 08
Madison Vaughn-May 08
Cooper Gilbert-May 09
Donna Porter-May 09

Anniversaries This Week:
Jace & Lindsay Medley—May 2— 5 yrs
Drew & Sasha Swink—May 2—12 yrs
Glenn & June Farris—May 03
Jim & Marian Dale—May 05—47yrs.
Courtney & Lindsey Norton—May 5-14yrs.

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION UPDATES: no changes

BATHROOMS UPDATE:
· Women’s Downstairs Bathroom near the Fellowship Hall IS NOW OPEN!!
· ALL UPSTAIRS BATHROOMS are now available.
· MEN’S DOWNSTAIRS BATHROOM near the Fellowship Hall REMAINS CLOSED.

ENTRANCE #2 by the small auditorium is CLOSED due to the construction work, also no access to Mother’s Day Out hallway and the small auditorium until the work is completed.

Class changes due to construction:
· 9am Sunday Bible class that meets in the small auditorium taught by David Whiteaker now meets in the Large Auditorium.
· 6:30pm Wednesday SINGING Class led by Carter Ashby that meets in Room #115 now meets in the Library.