Daily Update, Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Happy Birthday Today To:
Linda Gilbert
Annie Jo Hillis
Happy Anniversary Today To:
Bud & Carrie Simpson—25 years
Happy Anniversary To:
Ken & Sandra Shepherd—September 6— 57 years
Matthew & Rachel Sims—September 7—6 years
Bud & Carrie Simpson—September 8—25 years
Happy Birthday Today To:
Linda Gilbert
Annie Jo Hillis
Happy Anniversary Today To:
Bud & Carrie Simpson—25 years
Happy Anniversary To:
Ken & Sandra Shepherd—September 6— 57 years
Matthew & Rachel Sims—September 7—6 years
Bud & Carrie Simpson—September 8—25 years
Continue in your daily prayers:
We Rejoice with Regan Ray on his baptism into Christ on Sunday. Let keep him in prayer as he begins his new walk with the Lord. His address is 222 Allison Way, Cookeville, 38501.
Robert Shirk had knee replacement surgery today. Let’s keep him in prayer as he recovers.
Savannah Viar, Don & Ashley’s daughter, is the hospital in Boston dealing with pancreatitis. Pray for relief from the pain she is experiencing.
Ken Clark is scheduled to have open heart by-pass surgery next Monday. Pray for all to go well.
Please Pray for the Shelton family. Kenny Shelton, Scott Shelton's father, has been admitted to hospital and is awaiting tests results.
Please continue to keep Ken Mabry’s wife, Regina, in prayer as she goes through cancer treatments. The address is 800 W 8th St, F3, Cookeville, TN 38501.
Continue in prayer for Brayden Goolsby as he is now under the care of hospice.
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 (Heritage Pointe), Calvin Skinner, Claudine Smith, Mae Stults, Sarah White, Betty Jo Whiteaker, Joyce Whiteaker and Dorisse Yokley (LifeCare).
Charlie and Linda Moore have sponsored a table for any of the Jefferson Ave. members who would like to attend the Happy Haven Celebration Banquet on Thursday, September 10th, at 6:30 p.m. at the Leslie Town Center. Enjoy a meal provided by Stroud’s Barbeque, entertainment by Matt Richardson, and join in on bidding on some amazing QUILTS this year. If you would like to go to the banquet, please call Happy Haven at 526-2052 to reserve your seat.
On September 11th, the American Legion will have a community-wide program to observe the 25th Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. It will be conducted in our large auditorium. The program begins at 10am.
Daily Bible Reading: Here's the link to today’s Bible reading: September 8: Romans 1-2
Bedding Drive: Our local chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace is in desperate need of twin size bedding. We are hosting another bedding drive for new twin sized sheets, mattress covers and comforter sets. October 15 is the deadline to get things gathered.
Food to the Rescue: We will be collecting 16oz jars of peanut butter for the month of September for the Spread the Love campaign. Bins are set up in the front and back foyers.
Magi Boxes (a plastic shoebox filled with Christmas gifts for a specific child) are ready to be filled! If you would like to participate in this service, call or text Lisa Rhodes (931-252-5440) for acquiring a box and instructions. Monetary donations are accepted and appreciated!
Free Books: There is a cart with free books 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)
Events:
TOMORROW—Wednesday, September 9—Everyone is invited to “Are you smarter than a Bible Bowler? in the small auditorium during Bible class… (Grades 2-12 will meet in there that night)
Saturday, September 12—Bible Bowl
Sunday, September 13—Legacy Sunday and luncheon
Thursday, September 17—Amazing Ladies Luncheon— 11:30 am—We will be going to The Stolen Coin Restaurant in Gainesboro with a brief stop after our meal at Honest John’s Custard for some ultra-thick, delicious frozen custard. The bus will leave the church parking lot at 10:45am. Contact Marian Dale if you need information.
Saturday, September 19 @ 5:30—Fall Family Fellowship at Fowler Farms. Come one, come all! Featuring ...Back Roads Band, Sam's kettle corn, bounce houses and friendly faces! Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, flashlights and your favorite campfire dishes for the pot-luck meal & enjoy. Please sign one of the sign up sheets, your name, number attending and dishes you will bring. Suggested dishes: chili, hot dogs/buns, corn dogs, dips/chips/condiments, fruit/dessert, drinks (hot & cold). Food line will begin at 5:30, but only if enough people arrive early (5:00) so food can be set up.
Attendance—Class/AM/PM/Wed—Contribution
9/6/2026 262/430/187/ $22,251
Birthdays This Week:
Annie Jo Hillis– September 8
Linda Gilbert-September 8
Susan Darrah– September 9
Rachel Sims– September 9
John Baggett– September 10
Karen Edgington– September 10
Cole Gentry– September 10
J.C. Young– September 11
Ryan Risher– September 12
Anniversaries This Month:
Ken & Sandra Shepherd-September 6-57yrs.
Matthew & Rachel Sims-September 7-6yrs.
Bud & Carrie Simpson-September 8-25yrs.
Owen & Judy Hammond-September 11
Greg & Nadell Howell-September 24-29yrs.
Mike & Holly Lane Freeman-September 26-11yrs.
Bill & Katie Hallcomb-September 27-16yrs.
We Rejoice with Regan Ray on his baptism into Christ on Sunday. Let keep him in prayer as he begins his new walk with the Lord. His address is 222 Allison Way, Cookeville, 38501.
Robert Shirk had knee replacement surgery today. Let’s keep him in prayer as he recovers.
Savannah Viar, Don & Ashley’s daughter, is the hospital in Boston dealing with pancreatitis. Pray for relief from the pain she is experiencing.
Ken Clark is scheduled to have open heart by-pass surgery next Monday. Pray for all to go well.
Please Pray for the Shelton family. Kenny Shelton, Scott Shelton's father, has been admitted to hospital and is awaiting tests results.
Please continue to keep Ken Mabry’s wife, Regina, in prayer as she goes through cancer treatments. The address is 800 W 8th St, F3, Cookeville, TN 38501.
Continue in prayer for Brayden Goolsby as he is now under the care of hospice.
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 (Heritage Pointe), Calvin Skinner, Claudine Smith, Mae Stults, Sarah White, Betty Jo Whiteaker, Joyce Whiteaker and Dorisse Yokley (LifeCare).
Charlie and Linda Moore have sponsored a table for any of the Jefferson Ave. members who would like to attend the Happy Haven Celebration Banquet on Thursday, September 10th, at 6:30 p.m. at the Leslie Town Center. Enjoy a meal provided by Stroud’s Barbeque, entertainment by Matt Richardson, and join in on bidding on some amazing QUILTS this year. If you would like to go to the banquet, please call Happy Haven at 526-2052 to reserve your seat.
On September 11th, the American Legion will have a community-wide program to observe the 25th Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. It will be conducted in our large auditorium. The program begins at 10am.
Daily Bible Reading: Here's the link to today’s Bible reading: September 8: Romans 1-2
Bedding Drive: Our local chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace is in desperate need of twin size bedding. We are hosting another bedding drive for new twin sized sheets, mattress covers and comforter sets. October 15 is the deadline to get things gathered.
Food to the Rescue: We will be collecting 16oz jars of peanut butter for the month of September for the Spread the Love campaign. Bins are set up in the front and back foyers.
Magi Boxes (a plastic shoebox filled with Christmas gifts for a specific child) are ready to be filled! If you would like to participate in this service, call or text Lisa Rhodes (931-252-5440) for acquiring a box and instructions. Monetary donations are accepted and appreciated!
Free Books: There is a cart with free books 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)
Events:
TOMORROW—Wednesday, September 9—Everyone is invited to “Are you smarter than a Bible Bowler? in the small auditorium during Bible class… (Grades 2-12 will meet in there that night)
Saturday, September 12—Bible Bowl
Sunday, September 13—Legacy Sunday and luncheon
Thursday, September 17—Amazing Ladies Luncheon— 11:30 am—We will be going to The Stolen Coin Restaurant in Gainesboro with a brief stop after our meal at Honest John’s Custard for some ultra-thick, delicious frozen custard. The bus will leave the church parking lot at 10:45am. Contact Marian Dale if you need information.
Saturday, September 19 @ 5:30—Fall Family Fellowship at Fowler Farms. Come one, come all! Featuring ...Back Roads Band, Sam's kettle corn, bounce houses and friendly faces! Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, flashlights and your favorite campfire dishes for the pot-luck meal & enjoy. Please sign one of the sign up sheets, your name, number attending and dishes you will bring. Suggested dishes: chili, hot dogs/buns, corn dogs, dips/chips/condiments, fruit/dessert, drinks (hot & cold). Food line will begin at 5:30, but only if enough people arrive early (5:00) so food can be set up.
Attendance—Class/AM/PM/Wed—Contribution
9/6/2026 262/430/187/ $22,251
Birthdays This Week:
Annie Jo Hillis– September 8
Linda Gilbert-September 8
Susan Darrah– September 9
Rachel Sims– September 9
John Baggett– September 10
Karen Edgington– September 10
Cole Gentry– September 10
J.C. Young– September 11
Ryan Risher– September 12
Anniversaries This Month:
Ken & Sandra Shepherd-September 6-57yrs.
Matthew & Rachel Sims-September 7-6yrs.
Bud & Carrie Simpson-September 8-25yrs.
Owen & Judy Hammond-September 11
Greg & Nadell Howell-September 24-29yrs.
Mike & Holly Lane Freeman-September 26-11yrs.
Bill & Katie Hallcomb-September 27-16yrs.