Daily Update, Friday, January 23, 2026
Happy Birthday Today To:
Kailyn Stevens
Kristy Stevens
Kelly Sullivan
Happy Birthday Saturday To:
Dorinda Gaw
Carol Hart
Ashton Poindexter
Daisy Ruth Sims
Happy Birthday Sunday To:
Patty Dycus
Amy Fowler
Evon Hicks
Happy Birthday Today To:
Kailyn Stevens
Kristy Stevens
Kelly Sullivan
Happy Birthday Saturday To:
Dorinda Gaw
Carol Hart
Ashton Poindexter
Daisy Ruth Sims
Happy Birthday Sunday To:
Patty Dycus
Amy Fowler
Evon Hicks
Attention: Winter Weather - Due to the potential for winter weather this weekend, please note the following:
One - Lord’s Supper supplies will be available in the entrance 4 foyer. Please pick up what you may need for your family this Sunday.
Two - As soon as the Shepherd’s make a decision about Sunday services an Update (email and text) will be sent out. This will likely happen on Saturday.
Three - If we are unable to meet in-person, there will be a pre-recorded worship service released on the JA YouTube and Facebook pages. The aforementioned email and text will include links to those pages.
Four - Be safe. If you need any assistance during the winter weather, please let the office know.
Let’s keep our community and surrounding communities in our prayers as the storm approaches.
Continue in your daily prayers:
Lewis Coomer, husband of Pat Coomer, is in CRMC ICU. He has pneumonia in the left lung and his BP is running low. Prayers are always wanted and appreciated.
Sue Chaffin is now at Cookeville Rehab (Blue Roofs) in Room 12 for therapy. The address there is 215 West 6th St, Cookeville 38501. Keep her and the family in your prayers.
Ronda Stout, niece of Pat Shinsky, is now home recovering. No visitors at this time. Please keep her in your prayers.
Brenda Turner will have a procedure to get her heart back in correct rhythm today. Please keep her in your prayers.
Sympathy to Lynn Kelly in the loss of his brother, Larry Kelly, who passed away. He was uncle of Tony & Chris Kelly.
Sympathy to Vanessa (Brendan) Johnson in the loss of her grandfather, Charbo Trisdale, who passed away. He was the great-grandfather of Max, Bo & Jett Johnson and an uncle of Michelle Mainord. His Service was held on Tuesday.
Continue in prayer for our shut-ins:
Judy Adams, Ruby Anderson, Rita Ashburn, John Brown, Frances Buckner, Marcia Byrge, Mildred Clark, Louise Flatt, Leon Fletcher, Hazel Holloway, Anne Hubbard, Eldon & Carolyn Leslie, Linda Moore, Janice Parish, Robert & Jean Reeves, Calvin Skinner, Claudine Smith, Mae Stults, Sarah White, Betty Jo Whiteaker, Joyce Whiteaker and Dorisse Yokley.
2025 Contribution Statements: If you would like your Contribution Statement for 2025, please let us know by calling the office (931-526-4605) or email info@jacoc.org. Also let us know if you prefer email or U.S. Mail. We will begin these on Monday.
Thank you: All acts of kindness and love, especially your visits shown to us during Larry Waynes brief hospital stay, has meant so much to us. We Love You, Wayne and Faye Harkleroad.
Cassandra Sexton, mother of Matthew Sims, is moving to a new apartment in Cookeville on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Matthew is requesting assistance to help move his mom's belongings. A trailer will be provided to transport her belongings. If you are interested in helping, please contact Matthew Sims in person or via phone at (715) 919-1026.
Daily Bible Reading: Here's the link to today’s Bible reading: January 22 : Isaiah 43-44. We encourage you to start the new year with our Bible reading plan! We just started Isaiah so now is a great time to join in. 2025-2026 2-Year Bible Reading Plan1.docx
Odyssey House is a spiritual theatrical walk-through journey hosted by Sycamore Church of Christ. The script is about a college girl who goes through some trials that will test her faith. She is facing a spiritual warfare as the forces of good and the forces of evil are at war for her soul. The dates and times are January 30, 6:30-8:30pm, and January 31, 5:00-8:00pm. There is no cost to attend, but you must call the church office at Sycamore Church of Christ (931-526-5427) to reserve your free tickets. A free meal will be provided on Saturday night. Kevin Daughrity, Family Minister, Sycamore Church of Christ
Upcoming Events:
TONIGHT: Friday, January 23– Nerf and Nachos 6:30pm
TONIGHT: Friday, January 23—WOJA Boards & Blessings– Bring your own board to share at Bingo, Boards & Blessings at 6pm in the Fellowship Hall. Childcare for ages 4 and under provided. Sign up on the WOJA Board to bring a sweet, savory or dip board.
Sunday, January 25– Teens 4 Christ @ Willow
Wednesday, January 28-Youth WAS
Friday, January 30– Teacher Appreciation Meal @ Nick’s 6pm—Honoring our 2025 adult and children Bible class teachers. Sign up on the Information Bulletin Board by January 21. Attendance is limited to spouses.
Sunday, February 8—Souper Sunday—Bring soup, sandwiches or sides to share. Our guest speaker is Trae Durden.
Thursday, February 12--Attention Amazing Ladies Group! Our Valentines luncheon together will be at Nick’s Restaurant in Cookeville. The bus will leave the parking lot at 11:15am. Remember to sign the list on the bulletin board across from the library if you can attend this; our first outing together of the new year. Please remember to indicate if you’ll be riding the bus as well. The deadline for signing up is Sunday, February 8th. Contact Marian Dale if you need assistance.
FOOD PANTRY: items needed: canned items—tuna, pork-n-beans, fruit, corn, green beans, peas, carrots, mixed vegetables, soup; boxed items—spaghetti, potatoes, mac and cheese, cereal, crackers; other items—peanut butter, spaghetti sauce & noodles, egg noodles, dried beans, ramen noodles.
Homeless Bags needs: Bottled waters, Beanie Wienies, Vienna Sausages, Potted Meat, pop-tops preferred, pop-top soup cans, single tuna, chicken packs, Mac & Cheese Cups, Ramen Noodle Cups, Applesauce, fruit cups, Granola Bars, Individual snacks (crackers, chips, etc.). Gift cards from Save A Lot and Walmart. Thank you. Mike & Carol
Attendance—Class/AM/PM—Contribution—Wednesday
1/4/2026 248/441/142 $23,697 220
1/11/2026 254/399/192 $26,218 227
1/18/2026 221/408/168 $21,395 199
1/25/2026
Birthdays This Week:
Kailyn Stevens-January 23
Kristy Stevens-January 23
Kelly Sullivan-January 23
Dorinda Gaw-January 24
Carol Hart-January 24
Ashton Poindexter-January 24
Daisy Ruth Sims-January 24
Patty Dycus-January 25
Amy Fowler-January 25
Evon Hicks-January 25
Carter Ashby-January 27
Lindy Gaw-January 30
Anniversaries For January:
Brian & Pam Carver-January 8—21yrs.
John & Chelsea Rose-January 8—15 yrs
Doug & Mae Fowler-January 9—55yrs.
Charlie & Linda Moore-January 14—59yrs.
Slade & Susan Stroud-January 14—31yrs.
Jack & Cindy Hayes-January 16—12yrs.
Jerry & Holly Myers-January 27—25yrs.
Cody & Hallie Hillis-January 28—9yrs.
