Daily Update

Continue in your daily prayers:
Rejoice with us. We have a new sister in Christ, Eliza McQueen, was baptized on Monday . She is the daughter of Ryan & Joanna McQueen. Lift her up in prayer as she begins her walk with Christ.

So good to have Laura Carter in worship with us Sunday!

Marlene Shirk had back surgery on Thursday. Prayers for a successful surgery and recovery appreciated. Cards can be sent to: 533 Geeseway Dr., Cookeville, TN 38506

Leon Fletcher had knee surgery at Cookeville Regional. Prayers for a speedy recovery appreciated. Cards can be sent to: 870 Villa Dr, Livingston, TN 38570

Amanda Hill's uncle, Glen Boggs, is in need of our prayers. He has throat cancer and is going through chemo. He will have surgery because he's struggling to get enough nutrition.

Please continue in prayer for Brayden Goolsby; he received news that was not encouraging. Prayers of strength, guidance, comfort and healing greatly appreciated.

Sympathy to Allison Burr on the passing of her mother, Sherrie McCormack. Celebration of Life will be  Tomorrow, Saturday, August 9 at Donelson Church of Christ. Visitation is from 10-12, with shared stories and prayer at 12 noon.

Sympathy to Mary Dee Allen, in the loss of her uncle, Matt Henderson, who passed away. His funeral was held on Thursday.

Thank You: Collin & I are so appreciative of all the love, support, & precious baby gifts! Our little family has felt so blessed & loved because of this JA Family! We can’t thank you enough! Love, The Gilliams

Daily Bible Reading: Here's the link to today’s Bible reading: August 8 : 2 Chr 19-21

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

Events:
Thursday, August 14—The Amazing Ladies will be traveling to Cumberland Mountain State Park for their monthly luncheon. A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board across from the library. Please indicate if you will attending and/or riding the bus no later than Sunday, August 10th. Please be at the church parking lot by 10:30am on August 14th; the bus will be leaving promptly at 10:45am.
Sunday, August 17th with Infusion Ministries: Combined Sunday Morning Bible Class: 9:00am   Large Auditorium (7th grade up) and Sunday Morning Worship: 10:00am. PM Service 5:00–6:45 PM/ Doors open at 4:30PM– Regional area wide A cappella singing.
Sunday, August 17th—CAYA– Devo
Saturday, August 23—Women of Jefferson Ave.: Ladies Day! Join us from 9 am – 12 pm for an uplifting morning with Lori Boyd of Murfreesboro, TN. Lunch provided.
Sunday, August 24—A bridal/ money and gift card tree tea will be held for Ali Jane Gilbert, bride elect of Brenden Adkins, on Sunday, August 24, from 1:30-3 in the Fellowship Hall. They are registered at Target, Crate and Barrel, Anthropologie, and Pottery Barn. *** The bride and groom have dietary restrictions and request no food gift cards.
Sunday, August 24—Youth—Devo
Wednesday, August 27—CAYA—Upper Room Meal
Fowler Farms: September 20, 2025 - that's the date for the Annual Fall Fun, Food, Fellowship and of course, Friendly Faces at Fowler Farms! Details to follow. As always, there will be entertainment, bounce houses, etc. Save the date…

Attendance—Class/AM/PM—Contribution—Wednesday
8/3/2025            253/428/176         $23,920                236    
8/10/2025      
 
Birthdays This Week:
Rick Gilbert—August 8
Emerson Kate Kelly—August 8
Martha Dowell—August 9
Elin McCowan—August 9
Grayson Phillips—August 9
Marcia Brown-August 10
Callen Farris-August 10
Judy Fletcher-August 11
Michelle Mainord-August 11
Isabella Sullivan-August 12
Laken Evans-August 13
Joan Kelly-August 13
Larry Wayne Harkleroad-August 14
Lucy Smith-August 14
Kailee McCowan-August 15
Sam Brown-August 16
 
Anniversaries for August:
Dwayne & Linda Carver-August 1-55yrs.
Ed & Amie Howell-August 4-13yrs.
Ryan & Devin Risher-August 6-9yrs.
Calvin & Patti Skinner-August 6-37yrs.
John & Lisa Rhodes-August 9-45yrs.
Dave & Jeana Piggott-August 10-30yrs.
Fred & Phyliss Burton-August 11-61yrs.
Russ & Diana Nichols-August 13
Don & Ashley Viar-August 14-32yrs.
Roger & Debbie Buckner -August 19-47yrs.
Seth & Brook Gilbert-August 20-20yrs.
Steve & Linda Flatt-August 21
Terry & Ann Sissom-August 21-43yrs.
Glenn & Sherry Binkley-August 26-47yrs.
Larry Wayne & Faye Harkleroad-August 26-63yrs.
Jim & Mickie Loyd-August 27-60yrs.
David & Jen Webb-August 30-17yrs.
Charles & Mary Anne Lankford -August 31-40yrs.