Daily Update, Thursday, June 18, 2026
Happy Birthday Today!!
Mary Allred
Ali Kate Howard
Happy Birthday Today!!
Mary Allred
Ali Kate Howard
Continue in your daily prayers:
Congratulations to Matthew & Rachel Sims on the birth of their new son Ezra Cooper Sims. He was born Tuesday, June 16th weighing 6lbs 13oz. Autumn and Daisy are the proud big sisters. Chuck & Mary Anne Lankford and Cassy Sexton are the proud grandparents.
Durley McLarty had a heart catheterization Wednesday; all went well. He had one artery with 90% blockage that was fixed with a stent; another artery had 70-80% blockage that will be treated with a stent in a couple of weeks. He should go home today. Prayers for healing and a recovery appreciated.
Jean Nichols requests prayers as she is dealing with complications from covid. She is very weak and having problems with her blood pressure. She asked for prayers of healing and strength.
Annita Young is at Cookeville Regional with kidney stones and hopes to be dismissed soon. She also had a friend visiting, Kay, who fell and broke her hip and is also in the hospital.
Pat Shinsky requests prayers for her brother-in-law and our former member Adriel Stout, who is currently at Cookeville Regional. Please no visitors at this time.
Craig Lynn, son of Jim & Carol Lynn, had surgery Wednesday morning in Alaska to remove his foot due to blood poisoning. Hopefully he will able to go be transferred over the weekend to Vanderbilt. We appreciate prayers.
Prayers for a friend of the Risher’s, 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 Lena Brewster in the passing of her aunt late last week. Her funeral was Sunday in South Carolina. Please keep the family in your prayers.
Sympathy to our Asher & Morgan Palomo family (Adeline, Edith, Phineas, Rowan) in the passing of their 13 month old son, Archie Palomo, on Sunday morning at Vanderbilt. Arrangements are an Open House on Monday evening June 22, from 4-7pm to visit with friends and family in the Paloma home. Everyone is welcome: 211 East Montpelier, Gainesboro. A Memorial service will be in the small auditorium Tuesday evening, June 23 at 6pm.
***We will have a meal for the family on Tuesday before the Memorial service for 25 people. Please have your food to the church building by 3:30pm (Call Mickie Loyd 931-349-0139 if needed).
***The Palomo family asks that in lieu of flowers, there is a gofundme account set up at https://gofund.me/4fb289700 or to the venmo account at https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2923451119566848369&created=1781632249. 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.
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.
Daily Bible Reading: Here's the link to today’s Bible reading: June 18 : Matthew 7-8
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.
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)
Birthdays This Week:
Lacquita Westbrooks-June 15
Courtney Savage-June 16
Marian Dale -June 17
Kayla McCord-June 17
Mary Allred-June 18
Ali Kate Howard-June 18
Anniversaries This Month:
Micael & Kayla McCord—June 1—19 yrs.
Ken & Connie Tipton—June 2—57 yrs.
Tony & LeeAnn Kelly—June 3— 37 yrs.
Collin & Markie Keith—June 5— 5 yrs.
Bob & Linda Farris—June 11—66 yrs.
Phillip & Allison Burr—June 14—29 yrs.
Rod & Melissa Lewis—June 14
Ronnie & Patty Thornton —June 14—52 yrs.
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.
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION UPDATES:
Latest update: ***MEN’S DOWNSTAIRS BATHROOM NEAR THE FELLOWSHIP HALL IS OPEN!!!!.
***Entrance 2 is open!
***MDO HALLWAY IS OPEN & CLASSROOMS ARE READY TO USE!!!!
***DAVID WHITEAKER’S Sunday Morning CLASS WILL move back to the SMALL AUDITORIUM!
Congratulations to Matthew & Rachel Sims on the birth of their new son Ezra Cooper Sims. He was born Tuesday, June 16th weighing 6lbs 13oz. Autumn and Daisy are the proud big sisters. Chuck & Mary Anne Lankford and Cassy Sexton are the proud grandparents.
Durley McLarty had a heart catheterization Wednesday; all went well. He had one artery with 90% blockage that was fixed with a stent; another artery had 70-80% blockage that will be treated with a stent in a couple of weeks. He should go home today. Prayers for healing and a recovery appreciated.
Jean Nichols requests prayers as she is dealing with complications from covid. She is very weak and having problems with her blood pressure. She asked for prayers of healing and strength.
Annita Young is at Cookeville Regional with kidney stones and hopes to be dismissed soon. She also had a friend visiting, Kay, who fell and broke her hip and is also in the hospital.
Pat Shinsky requests prayers for her brother-in-law and our former member Adriel Stout, who is currently at Cookeville Regional. Please no visitors at this time.
Craig Lynn, son of Jim & Carol Lynn, had surgery Wednesday morning in Alaska to remove his foot due to blood poisoning. Hopefully he will able to go be transferred over the weekend to Vanderbilt. We appreciate prayers.
Prayers for a friend of the Risher’s, 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 Lena Brewster in the passing of her aunt late last week. Her funeral was Sunday in South Carolina. Please keep the family in your prayers.
Sympathy to our Asher & Morgan Palomo family (Adeline, Edith, Phineas, Rowan) in the passing of their 13 month old son, Archie Palomo, on Sunday morning at Vanderbilt. Arrangements are an Open House on Monday evening June 22, from 4-7pm to visit with friends and family in the Paloma home. Everyone is welcome: 211 East Montpelier, Gainesboro. A Memorial service will be in the small auditorium Tuesday evening, June 23 at 6pm.
***We will have a meal for the family on Tuesday before the Memorial service for 25 people. Please have your food to the church building by 3:30pm (Call Mickie Loyd 931-349-0139 if needed).
***The Palomo family asks that in lieu of flowers, there is a gofundme account set up at https://gofund.me/4fb289700 or to the venmo account at https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2923451119566848369&created=1781632249. 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.
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.
Daily Bible Reading: Here's the link to today’s Bible reading: June 18 : Matthew 7-8
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.
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)
Birthdays This Week:
Lacquita Westbrooks-June 15
Courtney Savage-June 16
Marian Dale -June 17
Kayla McCord-June 17
Mary Allred-June 18
Ali Kate Howard-June 18
Anniversaries This Month:
Micael & Kayla McCord—June 1—19 yrs.
Ken & Connie Tipton—June 2—57 yrs.
Tony & LeeAnn Kelly—June 3— 37 yrs.
Collin & Markie Keith—June 5— 5 yrs.
Bob & Linda Farris—June 11—66 yrs.
Phillip & Allison Burr—June 14—29 yrs.
Rod & Melissa Lewis—June 14
Ronnie & Patty Thornton —June 14—52 yrs.
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.
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION UPDATES:
Latest update: ***MEN’S DOWNSTAIRS BATHROOM NEAR THE FELLOWSHIP HALL IS OPEN!!!!.
***Entrance 2 is open!
***MDO HALLWAY IS OPEN & CLASSROOMS ARE READY TO USE!!!!
***DAVID WHITEAKER’S Sunday Morning CLASS WILL move back to the SMALL AUDITORIUM!