Daily Update, Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Happy Birthday Saturday To:
Ben Brown
Tony Taylor
Happy Birthday Saturday To:
Ben Brown
Tony Taylor
Continue in your daily prayers:
Caitlyn Matheney requests prayers for her mom, Monica Jenkins, who had cancer surgery on Thursday. Her surgery went well. Prayers for a successful recovery appreciated. Cards can be sent to: 180 Ridgedale Dr., Cookeville, TN 38501.
Please continue to keep Ken Mabry’s wife, Regina, in prayer as she goes through cancer treatments.
Sam Brown is recovering from heart surgery. It was great to see him at services on Sunday. Let's continue to remember him in our prayers. Cards can be sent to: 5698 Cherry Creek Rd, Sparta, TN 38583.
Continue in prayer for Brayden Goolsby as his cancer has returned with a force.
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).
Thank You: Thank each of you for your prayers in losing my son-in-law Barney DeWesse. Thanks for your kindness and all the cards you sent. My daughter Beverly also gives her thanks. In Christian Love, Jean Nichols
Thank You. It’s great to be a part of the family of Christians at Jefferson Avenue church. Thanks to all who have showed concern and encouragement, but most of all, your prayers during my recovery. You all have been a shining light to Christy and I. Respectfully and Thankfully yours, Tim & Christy Anderson
Daily Bible Reading: Here's the link to today’s Bible reading: September 1: Acts 19-20
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)
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 266/412/186/254 $20,635
8/23/2026 261/440/210/252 $25,961
8/30/2026 229/406/183 $15,895
Birthdays This Week:
Bob Jared-August 30
Franklin Ashby-August 31
Josh Upchurch-August 31
Michael Yarbrough-August 31
Ben Brown-September 1
Tony Taylor-September 1
Teresa Butson-September 2
Jaclyn Gaw-September 2
Rachael Liner-September 2
Doug Fowler-September 3
Bryan Liner-September 3
Pat Shinsky-September 3
Jim Dale-September 4
Cora Vallee Lane-September 4
Ezra Dickerson-September 5
Stacie Watson-September 5
Anniversaries This Month:
David & Jen Webb-August 30-18yrs.
Colin &Lilyana Gilliam-August 31-2yrs.
Charles & Mary Anne Lankford -August 31-41yrs.
Ken & Sandra Shepherd-September 6-57yrs.
Matthew & Rachel Sims-September 7-6yrs.
Bud & Carrie Simpson-September 8-25yrs.
Owen & Judy Hammond-September 11
Patrick & Nancy Scott-September 17-38yrs.
Greg & Nadell Howell-September 24-29yrs.
Mike & Holly Lane Freeman-September 26-11yrs.
Bill & Katie Hallcomb-September 27-16yrs.
Caitlyn Matheney requests prayers for her mom, Monica Jenkins, who had cancer surgery on Thursday. Her surgery went well. Prayers for a successful recovery appreciated. Cards can be sent to: 180 Ridgedale Dr., Cookeville, TN 38501.
Please continue to keep Ken Mabry’s wife, Regina, in prayer as she goes through cancer treatments.
Sam Brown is recovering from heart surgery. It was great to see him at services on Sunday. Let's continue to remember him in our prayers. Cards can be sent to: 5698 Cherry Creek Rd, Sparta, TN 38583.
Continue in prayer for Brayden Goolsby as his cancer has returned with a force.
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).
Thank You: Thank each of you for your prayers in losing my son-in-law Barney DeWesse. Thanks for your kindness and all the cards you sent. My daughter Beverly also gives her thanks. In Christian Love, Jean Nichols
Thank You. It’s great to be a part of the family of Christians at Jefferson Avenue church. Thanks to all who have showed concern and encouragement, but most of all, your prayers during my recovery. You all have been a shining light to Christy and I. Respectfully and Thankfully yours, Tim & Christy Anderson
Daily Bible Reading: Here's the link to today’s Bible reading: September 1: Acts 19-20
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)
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 266/412/186/254 $20,635
8/23/2026 261/440/210/252 $25,961
8/30/2026 229/406/183 $15,895
Birthdays This Week:
Bob Jared-August 30
Franklin Ashby-August 31
Josh Upchurch-August 31
Michael Yarbrough-August 31
Ben Brown-September 1
Tony Taylor-September 1
Teresa Butson-September 2
Jaclyn Gaw-September 2
Rachael Liner-September 2
Doug Fowler-September 3
Bryan Liner-September 3
Pat Shinsky-September 3
Jim Dale-September 4
Cora Vallee Lane-September 4
Ezra Dickerson-September 5
Stacie Watson-September 5
Anniversaries This Month:
David & Jen Webb-August 30-18yrs.
Colin &Lilyana Gilliam-August 31-2yrs.
Charles & Mary Anne Lankford -August 31-41yrs.
Ken & Sandra Shepherd-September 6-57yrs.
Matthew & Rachel Sims-September 7-6yrs.
Bud & Carrie Simpson-September 8-25yrs.
Owen & Judy Hammond-September 11
Patrick & Nancy Scott-September 17-38yrs.
Greg & Nadell Howell-September 24-29yrs.
Mike & Holly Lane Freeman-September 26-11yrs.
Bill & Katie Hallcomb-September 27-16yrs.