Daily Update

Daily Update, Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Happy Birthday Today To:
Carol Davis
Jamie Harris
Continue in your daily prayers:
Congratulations to June & Carter Ashby on the birth of their son, Theodore James, who was born Monday, September 21. Franklin Ashby is the proud big brother. Theodore is currently at Vanderbilt NICU and is progressing nicely while still receiving a “little extra flow” of air through a nasal cannula. June was able to give him his first bottle feeding yesterday. Please continue to pray for his progress.


Ron Hall, father of Amy Fowler, underwent open-heart surgery last week. He is recovering well, but needs prayers for healing. He is currently in CVICU at CRMC.


Janice Hall, mother of Amy Fowler, continues chemo treatments for cancer. Keep her in your prayers. Cards may be sent to: 1480 Pilot Drive, Cookeville, TN. 38506.


Melissa Lewis had hip surgery yesterday in Nashville and will be down several weeks.


June Farris fell and broke her wrist and remains at Cookeville Regional Hospital.


Kyle Dickerson requests prayer for William Albritton, a childhood friend of his from Louisiana. He went into cardiac arrest last week.


Judye Halfing, mother of Sondra Carmen, will receive an injection for her back pain Tuesday. Pray specifically that it works as she is in constant, sever back pain.


Don Galbreth, friend Sondra Carmen, has cancer throughout his body and not receiving well his cancer treatments. He continues to not be able to hold down food and may soon need to be on a feeding tube; pray that does not happen and he begins to heal from the treatments.


David Hafling, uncle Sondra Carmen has a recent diagnosis of kidney disease.


Anne Hubbard requests our prayers as she is suffering from severe cellulitis in both of her legs. She started another round of antibiotics on Friday. Continued prayers for healing so she does not have to be hospitalized.


Sympathy to Lindsey (Cortney) Norton in the passing of her grandmother, Liz Philpot, on Monday night. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday from 3pm to 7pm and again on Wednesday from 9am until time of the service at 11am, at Upper Cumberland Anderson Funeral Home.


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 you for your prayers, cards, texts, videos, visits and encouraging words during my recent illness. Sam Brown


Shut-In Ministry: We are looking for volunteers to help with a shut-in program. If anyone is interested in participating or would like more information, reach out to Kevin (931-252-0411) or Elizabeth (931-252-2099) Marengo.


Budget Time: Glenn is asking that deacons and ministry leaders start their budget process. Please have the final draft by October 18.  Your 2026 expenditures are in your boxes.


Daily Bible Reading: Here's the link to today’s Bible reading: September 29: I Corinthians 15-16


Bedding Drive: Sleep in Heavenly Peace is in desperate need of twin size bedding. We are hosting a bedding drive for new twin sized sheets, mattress covers and comforter sets. A basket is in the lobby for your donations. October 15 is the deadline to donate.


Food to the Rescue: Wednesday is the deadline for your donation of 16oz jars of peanut butter for the Spread the Love campaign. Bins are set up in the front and back foyers.


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
9/6/2026        262/430/187/236            $22,251
9/13/2026      266/504/n-s/231             $18,126
9/20/2026     235/438/158/258             $25,192
9/27/2026      228/408/186                     $15,916


Birthdays This Week:
Hazel Burns-September 27
Evy Matheney-September 27
Lora Bates-September 28
Joe Carter-September 28
Zachariah Howard-September 28
Angela Stone-September 28
Carol Davis-September 29
Jamie Harris-September 29
Connie Fowler-September 30
Pearson McClendon—October 1
David Buster—October 2
Wanda Jared—October 3


Anniversaries This Month and Next:
Bill & Katie Hallcomb-September 27-16yrs.
Rob & Brandy Porter-October 3-17yrs.
Brooks & Isabella Burr-October 4-2yrs.
Chris & Tina Kelly -October 4-30yrs.
Matt & Ashton Poindexter-October 7-8yrs.
Bryan & Justice Knowles -October 9-5yrs.
Carter & June Ashby-October 13-8yrs.
J.C. & Annita Young-October 16-22yrs.
Ken & Marty Clark-October 18-40yrs.
Scott & Jennifer Shelton-October 23-5yrs.
Steve & Kim McDonald-October 24-17yrs.