Daily Update, Friday, May 15, 2026
Happy Birthday Today To:
Andy Brewster
Mason Liner
Happy Birthday Saturday To:
Laura Taylor
Happy Birthday Sunday To:
Jerri Chaffin (90)
Happy Anniversary Saturday To:
Randy & Summer Brown– 28 yrs.
Charles & Sherry Ratliff-34 yrs.
Happy Anniversary Sunday To:
Porter & Kate Simpson Davidson– 1yr.
Happy Birthday Today To:
Andy Brewster
Mason Liner
Happy Birthday Saturday To:
Laura Taylor
Happy Birthday Sunday To:
Jerri Chaffin (90)
Happy Anniversary Saturday To:
Randy & Summer Brown– 28 yrs.
Charles & Sherry Ratliff-34 yrs.
Happy Anniversary Sunday To:
Porter & Kate Simpson Davidson– 1yr.
Nursery: There will not be an attended nursery nor Children’s Bible Hour on May 17th due to the Senior Sunday service.
Continue in your daily prayers:
Congratulations to Greg & Abby Lucius on the birth of their daughter, Edie June, born on May 1. She weighed 7lbs 15oz & 20”long. The proud grandparents are John & Lisa Rhodes.
Jim Lynn had a PET SC and everything looked really good.
Bill Shuster is at Signature Health Care in Algood following a fall.
Ken Tipton will have 3-4 bypass surgery today. Prayers for a successful surgery & recovery greatly appreciated.
Continue in prayer for our shut-ins: Judy Adams, Rita Ashburn, John Brown, Frances Buckner, Marcia Byrge, Mildred Clark, Leon Fletcher, Anne Hubbard, Eldon Leslie, Linda Moore, Robert & Jean Reeves, Calvin Skinner, Claudine Smith, Mae Stults, Sarah White, Betty Jo Whiteaker, Joyce Whiteaker and Dorisse Yokley.
Sympathy to Rocky (Beth) Davidson in the passing of his mother Rhoda Wrenn Flatt on May 9. She was also the grandmother of Porter (Kate) Davidson and Dawson Davidson. Her service was held on Thursday.
Short Mtn Bible Camp Information: SMBC is June 14-19. Signups are open until May 31, money due by June 7. Camper age 9-18, Camper with staff can go at age 8. Camper: $220, Camper with Staff: $110, Staff: $65. Scholarships are available, please see Mark or Lauren McCowan. If you have any questions let us know! Signup at shortmountainbiblecamp.com
Our Graduates:
High School: All Cookeville High School—Annie Brown, Robyn Carver, Cara Lee Gilbert, Brodie Holman, Lily McCowan
College: Karley Gentry (Bryan College), Grant Mainord (TTU)
OPPORTUNITY Available - Jefferson Avenue is looking to fill a staff position. Anyone interested in learning more about the job description and responsibilities for our Agape Secretary & Media and Communications Coordinator is asked to reach out to Andy (andy@jacoc.org) or Evan (evan@jacoc.org).
Daily Bible Reading: Here's the link to today’s Bible reading: May 15 : Jonah 3-4
Starlight Bible Academy needs volunteers: Teachers/bus drivers/ ages 21 and up—Classroom assistants/ages 18 and up. Our goal is to have 200 students in our academy from Capshaw School grades K-4th beginning in the fall. Go to starlightbibleacademy.com for more information and to apply. Any questions please contact Stacey Gonzales at snoopylvr5721@gmail.com
Upcoming Events:
Saturday, May 16—Ladies Tea 2:00pm at Jefferson Avenue. RSVP by Wednesday, May 13 on the WOJA Bulletin Board.
Sunday, May 17– WOJA—Chris Hall & Abby Chandler Bridal Tea— 1:30-3pm in the Fellowship Hall. They are registered at Amazon, Anthropologie and Crate and Barrel. There will also be a gift card/money tree.
Sunday, May 17—JAYM—Senior Sunday—High School: All Cookeville High School—Annie Brown, Robyn Carver, Cara Lee Gilbert, Brodie Holman, Lily McCowan
Wednesday, May 20 at 6:30pm—May Special Series on Doubt in the Large Auditorium Speaker Ralph Gilmore: Intellectual: When Stepping Out in Faith Seems Illogical
Wednesday, May 20— JAYM—W.A.S.
SUNDAY, May 24— CA & YA—Devo & JAYM—Devo
Wednesday, May 27 at 6:30pm—May Special Series on Doubt in the Large Auditorium Speaker Kee Ford: Relational: When God Seems Distant
Wednesday, May 27—JAYM-100% Night
Sunday, May 31– JAYM– Youth led services
Attendance—Class/AM/PM—Contribution—Wednesday
5/3/2026 234/409/136 $21,343 272
5/10/2026 232/425/153 $21,379 243
5/17/2026
Birthdays This Week:
Andy Brewster-May 15
Mason Liner -May 15
Laura Taylor-May 16
Jerri Chaffin (90)-May 17
Channing Risher-May 18
Phil Hall-May 19
Don Foy-May 20
Audrey Bowman-May 23
Ariana Stevens-May 23
Anniversaries This Month:
Jace & Lindsay Medley—May 2— 5 yrs
Drew & Sasha Swink—May 2—12 yrs
Glenn & June Farris—May 3
Jim & Marian Dale—May 5—47yrs.
Courtney & Lindsey Norton—May 5—14yrs.
Kyle & Kasey Dickerson—May 10—18 yrs
Martha Dowell & Jeffrey—May 13—45 yrs
Mike & Sondra Carmen—May 14—21 yrs
Randy & Summer Brown—May 16—28 yrs
Charles & Sherry Ratliff—May 16—34 yrs
Porter & Kate Simpson Davidson—May 17—1 yr
BJ & Caitlyn Matheney—May 19—8 yrs
Neil & Kay Ranft—May 19—53 yrs
Mike & Kim Gaw—May 20—37 yrs
B.J. & Kelly Sullivan—May 22—16 yrs
Brendan & Vanessa Johnson—May 23—17 yrs
Freddie & Dorothy McClennon—May 24
Tim & Dana Durm - May 26—13 yrs
Jeff & Jaclyn Gaw—May 31—23yrs
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION UPDATES:
BATHROOMS UPDATE:
· Women’s Downstairs Bathroom near the Fellowship Hall IS NOW OPEN!!
· ALL UPSTAIRS BATHROOMS are now available.
· MEN’S DOWNSTAIRS BATHROOM near the Fellowship Hall REMAINS CLOSED.
ENTRANCE #2 by the small auditorium is CLOSED due to the construction work, also no access to Mother’s Day Out hallway and the small auditorium until the work is completed.
Continue in your daily prayers:
Congratulations to Greg & Abby Lucius on the birth of their daughter, Edie June, born on May 1. She weighed 7lbs 15oz & 20”long. The proud grandparents are John & Lisa Rhodes.
Jim Lynn had a PET SC and everything looked really good.
Bill Shuster is at Signature Health Care in Algood following a fall.
Ken Tipton will have 3-4 bypass surgery today. Prayers for a successful surgery & recovery greatly appreciated.
Continue in prayer for our shut-ins: Judy Adams, Rita Ashburn, John Brown, Frances Buckner, Marcia Byrge, Mildred Clark, Leon Fletcher, Anne Hubbard, Eldon Leslie, Linda Moore, Robert & Jean Reeves, Calvin Skinner, Claudine Smith, Mae Stults, Sarah White, Betty Jo Whiteaker, Joyce Whiteaker and Dorisse Yokley.
Sympathy to Rocky (Beth) Davidson in the passing of his mother Rhoda Wrenn Flatt on May 9. She was also the grandmother of Porter (Kate) Davidson and Dawson Davidson. Her service was held on Thursday.
Short Mtn Bible Camp Information: SMBC is June 14-19. Signups are open until May 31, money due by June 7. Camper age 9-18, Camper with staff can go at age 8. Camper: $220, Camper with Staff: $110, Staff: $65. Scholarships are available, please see Mark or Lauren McCowan. If you have any questions let us know! Signup at shortmountainbiblecamp.com
Our Graduates:
High School: All Cookeville High School—Annie Brown, Robyn Carver, Cara Lee Gilbert, Brodie Holman, Lily McCowan
College: Karley Gentry (Bryan College), Grant Mainord (TTU)
OPPORTUNITY Available - Jefferson Avenue is looking to fill a staff position. Anyone interested in learning more about the job description and responsibilities for our Agape Secretary & Media and Communications Coordinator is asked to reach out to Andy (andy@jacoc.org) or Evan (evan@jacoc.org).
Daily Bible Reading: Here's the link to today’s Bible reading: May 15 : Jonah 3-4
Starlight Bible Academy needs volunteers: Teachers/bus drivers/ ages 21 and up—Classroom assistants/ages 18 and up. Our goal is to have 200 students in our academy from Capshaw School grades K-4th beginning in the fall. Go to starlightbibleacademy.com for more information and to apply. Any questions please contact Stacey Gonzales at snoopylvr5721@gmail.com
Upcoming Events:
Saturday, May 16—Ladies Tea 2:00pm at Jefferson Avenue. RSVP by Wednesday, May 13 on the WOJA Bulletin Board.
Sunday, May 17– WOJA—Chris Hall & Abby Chandler Bridal Tea— 1:30-3pm in the Fellowship Hall. They are registered at Amazon, Anthropologie and Crate and Barrel. There will also be a gift card/money tree.
Sunday, May 17—JAYM—Senior Sunday—High School: All Cookeville High School—Annie Brown, Robyn Carver, Cara Lee Gilbert, Brodie Holman, Lily McCowan
Wednesday, May 20 at 6:30pm—May Special Series on Doubt in the Large Auditorium Speaker Ralph Gilmore: Intellectual: When Stepping Out in Faith Seems Illogical
Wednesday, May 20— JAYM—W.A.S.
SUNDAY, May 24— CA & YA—Devo & JAYM—Devo
Wednesday, May 27 at 6:30pm—May Special Series on Doubt in the Large Auditorium Speaker Kee Ford: Relational: When God Seems Distant
Wednesday, May 27—JAYM-100% Night
Sunday, May 31– JAYM– Youth led services
Attendance—Class/AM/PM—Contribution—Wednesday
5/3/2026 234/409/136 $21,343 272
5/10/2026 232/425/153 $21,379 243
5/17/2026
Birthdays This Week:
Andy Brewster-May 15
Mason Liner -May 15
Laura Taylor-May 16
Jerri Chaffin (90)-May 17
Channing Risher-May 18
Phil Hall-May 19
Don Foy-May 20
Audrey Bowman-May 23
Ariana Stevens-May 23
Anniversaries This Month:
Jace & Lindsay Medley—May 2— 5 yrs
Drew & Sasha Swink—May 2—12 yrs
Glenn & June Farris—May 3
Jim & Marian Dale—May 5—47yrs.
Courtney & Lindsey Norton—May 5—14yrs.
Kyle & Kasey Dickerson—May 10—18 yrs
Martha Dowell & Jeffrey—May 13—45 yrs
Mike & Sondra Carmen—May 14—21 yrs
Randy & Summer Brown—May 16—28 yrs
Charles & Sherry Ratliff—May 16—34 yrs
Porter & Kate Simpson Davidson—May 17—1 yr
BJ & Caitlyn Matheney—May 19—8 yrs
Neil & Kay Ranft—May 19—53 yrs
Mike & Kim Gaw—May 20—37 yrs
B.J. & Kelly Sullivan—May 22—16 yrs
Brendan & Vanessa Johnson—May 23—17 yrs
Freddie & Dorothy McClennon—May 24
Tim & Dana Durm - May 26—13 yrs
Jeff & Jaclyn Gaw—May 31—23yrs
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION UPDATES:
BATHROOMS UPDATE:
· Women’s Downstairs Bathroom near the Fellowship Hall IS NOW OPEN!!
· ALL UPSTAIRS BATHROOMS are now available.
· MEN’S DOWNSTAIRS BATHROOM near the Fellowship Hall REMAINS CLOSED.
ENTRANCE #2 by the small auditorium is CLOSED due to the construction work, also no access to Mother’s Day Out hallway and the small auditorium until the work is completed.