Daily Update, Friday, May 8, 2026
Happy Birthday Today To:
Chloe Caldwell
Madison Vaughn
Happy Birthday Saturday To:
Cooper Gilbert
Donna Porter
Happy Birthday Sunday To:
Richard Lafever
Evie Porter
Happy Anniversary Sunday To:
Kyle & Kasey Dickerson-18yrs.
Happy Birthday Today To:
Chloe Caldwell
Madison Vaughn
Happy Birthday Saturday To:
Cooper Gilbert
Donna Porter
Happy Birthday Sunday To:
Richard Lafever
Evie Porter
Happy Anniversary Sunday To:
Kyle & Kasey Dickerson-18yrs.
Continue in your daily prayers:
Congratulations to Patrick & Mary Lankford on the birth of their son, John Titus, who was born on Wednesday. He weighed 7lbs. & 3oz./ 21” long. The Proud grandparents are Chuck & Mary Anne Lankford.
Bryan Liner requests prayers for his sister, Lori Liner. She has pneumonia and her body isn't fighting the infection. She has been sedated and on a ventilator since Monday afternoon to help her immune system recover and heal from the aggressive pneumonia infection. I sincerely thank everyone for their continued prayers for healing. Prayers 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 Mary Dee Allen in the passing of her aunt, Maxine Drake, on May 2nd. The funeral will be at Collegeside Church of Christ on Monday, May 11, with visitation from 12 pm until time of the funeral at 2 pm.
Sympathy to the family of our Hazel Holloway who passed away on Tuesday, April 29. Her service was held on Thursday.
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 8 : Amos 5-6
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:
Sunday, May 10— Kids Avenue—1st-6th Grade Mother’s Day Bible Class/ Fellowship hall
Tuesday, May 12—Amazing Ladies—We will have our May Luncheon at Helen’s Restaurant in Gainesboro at 11:30am. The bus will leave the church parking lot at 11:00am. Please remember to sign the list on the bulletin board if you can attend and indicate if you will be riding the bus or driving. The deadline for signing up is Sunday morning May 10th. Contact Marian Dale if you need assistance.
Wednesday, May 13—JAYM—W.A.S.
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— JAYM—W.A.S.
Sunday, May 24— CA & YA—Devo & JAYM—Devo
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
Birthdays This Week:
Cooper Gilbert-May 9
Donna Porter-May 9
Richard Lafever-May 10
Evie Porter-May 10
Tyler Smith-May 11
Ty Briggs-May 12
Roger Buckner-May 12
Morris Mabry-May 12
Leah Milton-May 12
Rosalie Cupp-May 13
Parks Fowler-May 13
Andy Brewster-May 15
Mason Liner -May 15
Laura Taylor-May 16
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
Bruce & Brenda Martin—May 11—8 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: no changes YET
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.
Congratulations to Patrick & Mary Lankford on the birth of their son, John Titus, who was born on Wednesday. He weighed 7lbs. & 3oz./ 21” long. The Proud grandparents are Chuck & Mary Anne Lankford.
Bryan Liner requests prayers for his sister, Lori Liner. She has pneumonia and her body isn't fighting the infection. She has been sedated and on a ventilator since Monday afternoon to help her immune system recover and heal from the aggressive pneumonia infection. I sincerely thank everyone for their continued prayers for healing. Prayers 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 Mary Dee Allen in the passing of her aunt, Maxine Drake, on May 2nd. The funeral will be at Collegeside Church of Christ on Monday, May 11, with visitation from 12 pm until time of the funeral at 2 pm.
Sympathy to the family of our Hazel Holloway who passed away on Tuesday, April 29. Her service was held on Thursday.
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 8 : Amos 5-6
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:
Sunday, May 10— Kids Avenue—1st-6th Grade Mother’s Day Bible Class/ Fellowship hall
Tuesday, May 12—Amazing Ladies—We will have our May Luncheon at Helen’s Restaurant in Gainesboro at 11:30am. The bus will leave the church parking lot at 11:00am. Please remember to sign the list on the bulletin board if you can attend and indicate if you will be riding the bus or driving. The deadline for signing up is Sunday morning May 10th. Contact Marian Dale if you need assistance.
Wednesday, May 13—JAYM—W.A.S.
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— JAYM—W.A.S.
Sunday, May 24— CA & YA—Devo & JAYM—Devo
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
Birthdays This Week:
Cooper Gilbert-May 9
Donna Porter-May 9
Richard Lafever-May 10
Evie Porter-May 10
Tyler Smith-May 11
Ty Briggs-May 12
Roger Buckner-May 12
Morris Mabry-May 12
Leah Milton-May 12
Rosalie Cupp-May 13
Parks Fowler-May 13
Andy Brewster-May 15
Mason Liner -May 15
Laura Taylor-May 16
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
Bruce & Brenda Martin—May 11—8 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: no changes YET
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.