Daily Update

Continue in your daily prayers:
We are thrilled to announce the birth of Collins Isabelle Leddy, born on August 6, 2026. She weighed 5 lbs. 8 oz. and is 19 inches long. Her parents, Angela and Paul, along with big sister Tatum. She is also welcomed with love by her proud aunt, Katelyn Leddy, and grandparents, Steve and Cindy Leddy. Thank you for your prayers and well wishes, Steve

JC & Annita Young requests prayers for their daughter, Jade Hicks, who is receiving treatments at Vanderbilt. Prayers of strength and healing appreciated.

Please pray for Mark Herren, the minister at Locust Grove, and his family. He was in a terrible automobile accident Sunday night and is at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville. Prayers for healing and recovery appreciated.

Ryan McQueen requests prayers for his mother, Marty, who has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is now undergoing treatment.

Bill Hallcomb requests prayers for his cousin, Cayce Clay, who had extensive cancer surgery. Prayers for healing and recovery appreciated.

Sympathy to Ronnie Thornton in the passing of his step-father, Clark Dennis, on August 4. Visitation with the family will be held  today and Saturday from 4pm—8pm each evening and on Sunday from 12am until the time of service at 2pm. Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home in Gainesboro, Tn. is in charge of the arrangements.

Sympathy to Jean Nichols in the passing of her son-in-law, Barney DeWeese. Prayers of comfort and peace for the family appreciated.

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 (Signature), Calvin Skinner, Claudine Smith, Mae Stults, Sarah White, Betty Jo Whiteaker, Joyce Whiteaker and Dorisse Yokley (LifeCare).

Thank You: Once again we come to thank you, our JA family. This time we thank you for all the prayers, texts, calls, and generosity shown to Linda during her recent surgery and battle with blood clots. We love and appreciate everyone so much! Love, Linda & Rick Gilbert

Daily Bible Reading: Here's the link to today’s Bible reading: August 6 : John 7-8

All women are invited to JA Ladies’ Day: August 22nd in the small auditorium from 9 am-noon. The theme is “Rest” and the speaker is Pam Lenz from Sheffield, Alabama. Lunch will be provided. Please invite your friends to join us. RSVP required by 8/14. Please register on the bulletin boards, by clicking the following link, or by calling the church office: 931-526-4605. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXV60GajhRbPPkwF0vlqg0oKyBI9M8_u2gzztqgMqhqBhkLQ/viewform?usp=dialog

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.

Second Sunday Singing (SSS) - 1st 10 min. will be open to any young man who would like to lead a song, especially those who wish to be a part of L2L's year-round song leading event. Let's start at 4:55.PM. We will take requests for songs and song leaders; a board will be set up in the large auditorium on Sunday morning to make your requests on.

Upcoming Events:
Sunday, August 9— Second Sunday Singing
Tuesday, August 11—Amazing Ladies Luncheon—Our August luncheon together will be at Mauricio’s Italian Restaurant at 232 North Peachtree Street in Cookeville. The bus will leave the parking lot at 11:15 am. Please sign the list on the bulletin board if you can attend and indicate if you will ride the bus or be driving. The deadline for signing up is Sunday, August 9th. Come and join us! Contact Marian Dale if you need assistance.
Wednesday, August 12—Teens for Christ
Saturday, August 22—WOJA— Ladies Day—small auditorium from 9 am-noon. See info above.
Sunday, August 23—JAYM-Devo
Sunday, August 30—JAYM– Youth Led Services
Save The Date: Sunday, September 13—Legacy Sunday and luncheon
SAVE THE DATE —Saturday, September 19 @ 5:30—It is time for the congregation-wide Fall Family Fellowship at Fowler Farms. Come one, come all! Featuring ...Back Roads Band, Sam's kettle corn, bounce houses and friendly faces! More details to follow.

Attendance—Class/AM/PM/Wed—Contribution
8/2/2026      255/424/184/ 246               $20,640
8/9/2026

Birthdays This Week:
Chelsea Rose-August 7
Dorisse Yokley (92)-August 7
Rick Gilbert-August 8
Emmie Kate Kelly-August 8
Martha Dowell-August 9
Elin McCowan-August 9
Grayson Phillips-August 9
Marcia Brown-August 10
Callen Farris-August 10
Judy Fletcher-August 11
Michelle Mainord-August 11
Isabella Sullivan-August 12
Laken Evans-August 13
Joan Kelly-August 13
Larry Wayne Harkleroad-August 14
Lucy Smith-August 14
Kailee McCowan-August 15

Anniversaries This Month:
Dwayne & Linda Carver-August 1-56 yrs.
Ed & Amie Howell-August 4-14yrs.
Ryan & Devin Risher-August 6-10yrs.
Calvin & Patti Skinner-August 6-38yrs.
John & Lisa Rhodes-August 9-46yrs.
Dave & Jeana Piggott-August 10-31yrs.
Fred & Phyliss Burton-August 11-62yrs.
Don & Ashley Viar-August 14-33yrs.
Seth & Brook Gilbert-August 20-21yrs.
Steve & Linda Flatt-August 21yrs.
Terry & Ann Sissom-August 21-44yrs.
Glenn & Sherry Binkley-August 26-48yrs.
Larry Wayne & Faye Harkleroad-August 26-64yrs.
Jim & Mickie Loyd-August 27-61yrs.
David & Jen Webb-August 30-18yrs.
Colin &Lilyana Gilliam-August 31-2yrs.
Charles & Mary Anne Lankford -August 31-41yrs.