Daily Update, Monday, August 31, 2026
Happy Birthday Saturday To:
Franklin Ashby
Josh Upchurch
Michael Yarbrough
Happy Anniversary Today To:
Colin & Lilyana Gilliam—2 years
Chuck & Mary Anne Lankford—41 years
Happy Birthday Saturday To:
Franklin Ashby
Josh Upchurch
Michael Yarbrough
Happy Anniversary Today To:
Colin & Lilyana Gilliam—2 years
Chuck & Mary Anne Lankford—41 years
Continue in your daily prayers:
Caitlyn Matheney requests prayers for her mom, Monica Jenkins, who had cancer surgery on Thursday. Her surgery went well. Prayers for a successful recovery appreciated. Cards can be sent to: 180 Ridgedale Dr., Cookeville, TN 38501.
Sam Brown is at home recovering from heart surgery. 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.
Continue in prayer for Brayden Goolsby as his cancer has returned with a force.
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 31: Acts 17-18
Bedding Drive: Our local chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace is in desperate need of twin size bedding. We are hosting another bedding drive for new twin sized sheets, mattress covers and comforter sets. October 15 is the deadline to get things gathered.
Food to the Rescue: We will be collecting 16oz jars of peanut butter for the month of September for the Spread the Love campaign. Bins are set up in the front and back foyers.
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, call or text Lisa Rhodes (931-252-5440) 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:
Monday, September 7—The offices will be closed for Labor Day.
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.
Saturday, September 12—Bible Bowl—Hyde Burks Pavilion
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 229/406/183 $15,895
Birthdays This Week:
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.
Caitlyn Matheney requests prayers for her mom, Monica Jenkins, who had cancer surgery on Thursday. Her surgery went well. Prayers for a successful recovery appreciated. Cards can be sent to: 180 Ridgedale Dr., Cookeville, TN 38501.
Sam Brown is at home recovering from heart surgery. 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.
Continue in prayer for Brayden Goolsby as his cancer has returned with a force.
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 31: Acts 17-18
Bedding Drive: Our local chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace is in desperate need of twin size bedding. We are hosting another bedding drive for new twin sized sheets, mattress covers and comforter sets. October 15 is the deadline to get things gathered.
Food to the Rescue: We will be collecting 16oz jars of peanut butter for the month of September for the Spread the Love campaign. Bins are set up in the front and back foyers.
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, call or text Lisa Rhodes (931-252-5440) 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:
Monday, September 7—The offices will be closed for Labor Day.
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.
Saturday, September 12—Bible Bowl—Hyde Burks Pavilion
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 229/406/183 $15,895
Birthdays This Week:
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.