Daily Update

Daily Update Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Happy Birthday Today To!!
Calvin Skinner
Ryleigh Swink
Continue in your daily prayers:
Richard Lafever is sick with Covid and was scheduled for back surgery Thursday.


Prayer requests for friends of Sondra Carmen: 1) Jimmy McBride, three consecutive strokes, at home with PT, issues remain with use of speech and hands; 2) Bobby Bartlett, passing of his wife Geneva on Christmas Eve while Bobby was undergoing leg amputation below the knee, he remains in rehab and the funeral for Geneva is on hold.


We have an opportunity to show love to one of our members, Anna Hummel, who will be having surgery today, Tuesday, Jan 13. You know Ken could use some help with meals. Please grab a friend & click on the link below to bless the Hummel family with something yummy. https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/zgy26d


Jim & Marian Dale requests prayers and cards of encouragement for Weldon Thompson, age 11 of Georgetown, Texas. He recently started the effects of a congenital kidney defect. One kidney has become non-functional and will be removed once blockage is removed from the other kidney. Weldon has also contracted Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and has been very sick. Let’s cover this fine young boy up with fervent prayers, cards, love and get well wishes. Let him know where you are from. His address is: 4555 Highway 195, Georgetown, TX 78633


Phylliss Burton requests prayers for her friend, Donna Robinson, who has a grandbaby due in March that has a hole in his heart and will require surgery at Vanderbilt upon his birth to repair it. Prayers greatly appreciated.


Ronda Stout, niece of Pat Shinsky, remains at Centennial Hospital. Please keep her and Pat in your prayers.


Kevin Marengo is dealing with knee issues related to an injury and is currently waiting to be seen by an orthopedic doctor. He would appreciate your prayers.


Brittany Miller, daughter of Charles & Sherry Ratcliff, and the babies are improving. Please remember them in your prayers. Thank you so much for all the prayers and messages for our daughter and her baby girls. We praise God for their daily improvements. Charles & Sherry Ratiff


Brayden Goolsby (Sullivan family) could sure use more prayers for healing and comfort.


Brenda Turner will have a procedure to get her heart back in correct rhythm on January 23. Please keep her in your prayers.


We extend our sympathy to the family of Reed Baker Caldwell who was born/passed on January 8, 2026. His parents are Drew & Chloe Caldwell. Grandparents are Dan & DeAnne Evans and Mark & Leigh Caldwell. Please keep this family in your prayers and also respect their privacy during this sad time. There is a meal train set up to show our love and support to the Caldwell family. Please only do door drop offs at this time. Thank you for always being ready & willing to love our JA Family. Click on the link to sign up: https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/6976gq


Sympathy to the family of Mr. David Vaughn, former member. His funeral was held yesterday.


Sympathy to the family of Mark  Edwin Clark, former member. His service was held on Saturday.

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.


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 13 : Isaiah 28-29. 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

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


Birthdays This Week:
Harold Keisling-January 11
Calvin Skinner-January 13
Ryleigh Swink-January 13
Noah Howard-January 14
Kim McDonald-January 14
Autumn Joy Sims-January 14
Jareth Taylor-January 15
Samantha Harold Parker-January 16
Mary Beth Gentry-January 17


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.