Daily Update, Monday, August 10, 2026
Happy Birthday Today To:
Marcia Brown
Callen Farris
Happy Anniversary Today To:
Dave & Jeana Piggott—31 years
Happy Birthday Today To:
Marcia Brown
Callen Farris
Happy Anniversary Today To:
Dave & Jeana Piggott—31 years
Continue in your daily prayers:
We are thrilled to announce the birth of Collins Isabelle Leddy, born on August 6. She weighed 5 lbs. 8 oz. and is 19 inches long. Her parents are 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
Brayden Goolsby has not been feeling well and will have surgery on Thursday to add his lines and ports for dialysis. Please keep them in your prayers.
Annie Hubbard reports that her friend Julie has been discharged from the hospital in Tuscumbia. She has deficits in memory and physical strength. Her doctors are cautiously optimistic but warn that she has a long road ahead. Her fiancé and family are appreciative of all the prayers said on her behalf.
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.
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. His funeral was held Sunday.
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: We want to thank our church family for the phone calls, visits, food and above all prayers for Renee’s health. Christian Love is the best medicine. John & Renee Mayher
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 10 : John 9-10
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.
Upcoming Events:
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. 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
Sunday, September 13—Legacy Sunday and luncheon
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 258/431/152 $17,513
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.
We are thrilled to announce the birth of Collins Isabelle Leddy, born on August 6. She weighed 5 lbs. 8 oz. and is 19 inches long. Her parents are 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
Brayden Goolsby has not been feeling well and will have surgery on Thursday to add his lines and ports for dialysis. Please keep them in your prayers.
Annie Hubbard reports that her friend Julie has been discharged from the hospital in Tuscumbia. She has deficits in memory and physical strength. Her doctors are cautiously optimistic but warn that she has a long road ahead. Her fiancé and family are appreciative of all the prayers said on her behalf.
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.
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. His funeral was held Sunday.
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: We want to thank our church family for the phone calls, visits, food and above all prayers for Renee’s health. Christian Love is the best medicine. John & Renee Mayher
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 10 : John 9-10
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.
Upcoming Events:
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. 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
Sunday, September 13—Legacy Sunday and luncheon
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 258/431/152 $17,513
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.