Daily Update

Continue in your daily prayers:
Sam Brown is feeling much better since his heart surgery. He is now at home now recovering. They are very thankful for your prayers. Cards can be sent to: 5698 Cherry Creek Rd, Sparta, TN 38583.

Elin McDonald had knee surgery on Wednesday.  Prayers for a speedy recovery appreciated. Cards can be sent: 127 Pearson St., Sparta, TN 38583

Caitlyn Matheney requests prayers for her mom, Monica Jenkins, who had cancer surgery on Thursday.  Her surgery went well. Prayers for a successful surgery and recovery appreciated. Cards can be sent to: 180 Ridgedale Dr., Cookeville, TN 38501

Larry Harkleroad had tests run at Cookeville Regional Monday and will follow up with his neurologist. Cards can be sent to: 404Windrowe Dr, Cookeville, TN 38506

Regina Mabry had outpatient surgery Monday to install her chemo port.

Don Foy’s father, Larry, has moved to Heritage Pointe Room 113. Visitors are welcome.

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. It’s great to be a part of the family of Christians at Jefferson Avenue church. Thanks to all who have showed concern and encouragement, but most of all, your prayers during my recovery. You all have been a shining light to Christy and I. Respectfully and Thankfully yours, Tim & Christy Anderson.

Daily Bible Reading: Here's the link to today’s Bible reading: August 28: Acts 15-16

DISASTER RELIEF: We will be packing boxes Monday, August 31st for Disaster Relief. For those that can, the bus will be leaving at 7:30 am. Everyone make plans to help out. Please let Ruben Gonzales know if you can attend and help.

Magi Boxes (a plastic shoebox filled with Christmas gifts for a specific child) are ready to be filled! If you would like to participate in this service, contact Lisa Rhodes for acquiring a box and instructions. Monetary donations are accepted and appreciated!

Free Books: There is a cart with free books located near the secretaries' offices. Please help yourself to as many as you like. Please note: These books are a work of Christian literature and may be helpful for personal study. However, these books are not a substitute for the Bible. Readers are encouraged to compare the content with Scripture and consult a minister for guidance.(andy@jacoc.org)

Upcoming Events:
 TONIGHT: Friday, August 28—AED training and Weather Emergency Response-Our usher team invites everyone to training for AED devices and Weather Emergency Response at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be in the Fellowship Hall and will last about 90 minutes. Food is provided. Please join us. Contact Bobby Lane at 931-510-4263 for more information.
Sunday, August 30—JAYM– Youth Led Services
Monday, August 31— DISASTER RELIEF: We will be packing boxes Monday, August 31st for Disaster Relief. For those that can, the bus will be leaving at 7:30 am. Everyone make plans to help out. Please let Ruben Gonzales  know if you can attend and help.
Wednesday, September 9—Everyone is invited to “Are you smarter than a Bible Bowler? in the small auditorium during Bible class… (Grades 2-12 will meet in there that night)
Friday, September 11—The American Legion will have community program to observe the 25th Anniversary of 9/11. It will be conducted in the large auditorium. The program starts at 10am.
Sunday, September 13—Legacy Sunday and luncheon
Thursday, September 17—Amazing Ladies Luncheon— 11:30 am—We will be going to The Stolen Coin Restaurant in Gainesboro with a brief stop after our meal at Honest John’s Custard for some ultra-thick, delicious frozen custard. The bus will leave the church parking lot at 10:45am. Please sign up on the list on the bulletin board across from the library if you can attend & indicate if you will be riding the bus. The deadline for signing up is Sunday, September 13th. Contact Marian Dale if you need assistance.
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/ 339         $17,513
8/16/2026          266/412/186/ 254         $20,635
8/23/2026          261/440/210/ 252         $25,961
8/30/2026

Birthdays This Week:
Dawson Davidson-August 29
Nancy Jared -August 29
Sarah Johnson-August 29
Bob Jared-August 30
Franklin Ashby-August 31
Josh Upchurch-August 31
Michael  Yarbrough-August 31
Ben Brown-September 1
Tony Taylor-September 1
Teresa Butson-September 2
Jaclyn Gaw-September 2
Rachael Liner-September 2
Doug Fowler-September 3
Bryan Liner-September 3
Pat Shinsky-September 3
Jim Dale-September 4
Cora Vallee Lane-September 4
Ezra Dickerson-September 5
Stacie Watson-September 5

Anniversaries This Month:
David & Jen Webb-August 30-18yrs.
Colin &Lilyana Gilliam-August 31-2yrs.
Charles & Mary Anne Lankford -August 31-41yrs.
Ken & Sandra Shepherd-September 6-57yrs.
Matthew & Rachel Sims-September 7-6yrs.
Bud & Carrie Simpson-September 8-25yrs.
Owen & Judy Hammond-September 11
Patrick & Nancy Scott-September 17-38yrs.
Greg & Nadell Howell-September 24-29yrs.
Mike & Holly Lane Freeman-September 26-11yrs.
Bill & Katie Hallcomb-September 27-16yrs.