Daily Update, Friday, February 27, 2026
Happy Birthday Today!
Brenda Turner
Happy Birthday Saturday!
Neil Ranft
Happy Birthday Sunday!
David Edgington
Levi Howard
Happy Birthday Today!
Brenda Turner
Happy Birthday Saturday!
Neil Ranft
Happy Birthday Sunday!
David Edgington
Levi Howard
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION UPDATES:
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.
Class changes due to construction:
· 9am Sunday Bible class that meets in the small auditorium taught by David Whiteaker will now meet in the Large Auditorium.
· 6:30pm Wednesday SINGING Class led by Carter Ashby that meets in Room #115
will now meet in the Library.
BATHROOMS UPDATE:
· ALL BATHROOMS (UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS) near the Fellowship Hall remain closed until further notice.
Continue in your daily prayers:
Linda Farris is in the hospital dealing with some heart issues. Let’s keep her in our prayers.
Jim Lynn's latest scan show that his cancer is slowly disappearing. Now attention will be to his body to correct the damage that the 1-1/2 years of chemo has done. We appreciate your continued prayers.
Jackie Tidwell is home recovering from a fall. She will be doing physical therapy for several weeks. Please keep her in your prayers. Her address is 824A State Street, Cookeville, TN 38501.
Anne Hubbard has been ill for the past few weeks having severe side effects to an injectable medications. She also received treatment at the hospital and was discharged home to rest and recover. Her address is: 811 Green Valley Circle, Livingston, TN 38570.
Allison Burr's aunt, Mary McCormack, has pancreatic cancer with spots on her liver as well. She will have chemo as surgery is not an option as of now.
Continue to pray for Brayden Goolsby. His address is: Brayden Goolsby, c/o Wil Charlie Wilcox, P.O. Box #49032, Algood, Tn. 38506.
We extend sympathy to our Judy Adams on the passing of her son, Randy Dalton. His memorial service was Monday February 23.
Continue in prayer for our shut-ins:
Judy Adams, Rita Ashburn, John Brown, Frances Buckner, Marcia Byrge, Mildred Clark, Louise Flatt, Leon Fletcher, Hazel Holloway, Anne Hubbard, Eldon & Carolyn Leslie, Linda Moore, Robert & Jean Reeves, Calvin Skinner, Claudine Smith, Mae Stults, Sarah White, Betty Jo Whiteaker, Joyce Whiteaker and Dorisse Yokley.
Thank You: It’s a wonderful blessing to be part of Jefferson Avenue. I have never felt forgotten through my knee & hip surgeries. Thank you for all the calls, cards, flowers, food and especially your prayers. God is good, and I am so blessed. Sue Chaffin
Thank you: To My JA Family, Thank you for all the calls, text and cards during my recent illness. Thank you all so very much! Brenda Spratt
2025 Contribution Statements: If you would like your Contribution Statement for 2025, please let us know by calling the office (931-526-4605) or email info@jacoc.org. Also let us know if you prefer email or U.S. Mail. Our system only generates a statement for each contribution amount given of $250 or more to be in compliance with the IRS.
Daily Bible Reading: Here's the link to today’s Bible reading: February 27 : Jer 33-34 . We encourage you to start the new year with our Bible reading plan! Now is a great time to join in. 2025-2026 2-Year Bible Reading Plan1.docx
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
Upcoming Events:
TONIGHT: Friday, February 27—YAH Game Night– Join us for food, fun, & games in the fellowship hall from 5pm--?. Bring your favorite games and snacks!!
Sunday, March 1—Lovebirds Devo
Sunday, March 1—JAYM—Teens for Christ
Tuesday, March 10—Amazing Ladies March Luncheon: Our March luncheon together is at Crawdaddy’s Restaurant in Cookeville. The bus will leave the church parking lot at 11:15. Please remember to sign the list on the bulletin board across from the library if you can attend and indicate if you will be riding the bus. The deadline for signing up is Sunday, March 8th. Contact Marian Dale if you need assistance.
March 13-15—WOJA Retreat: Ladies of all ages are invited to the WOJA retreat on March 13-15 in Townsend, TN. Please sign up on Subsplash or at tinyurl.com/WOJA2026. Register soon as seats are limited!
Sunday, March 15—JAYM—TTU Lock-in
Monday, March 23—Freed-Hardeman University Chorale: will be coming to visit and sing for Jefferson Avenue on their spring tour! They will perform a concert for us on Monday, March 23rd, from 7pm-8pm. If you would be willing to host 2 or 4 (or more!) of these students that night before they continue on their tour, please sign up on the sheet on the family bulletin board. If you have any questions, reach out to Carter Ashby (931-308-4252).
Sunday, March 29—Kids Avenue—Egg Hunt– Please start bringing in wrapped candy for the eggs. See Sarah Burns for details.
Sunday, March 29—JAYM—Youth Led Services/ Devo
Attendance—Class/AM/PM—Contribution—Wednesday
2/1/2026 187/289/— $29,391 220
2/8/2026 276/424/— $23,895 249
2/15/2026 245/416/165 $25,277 224
2/22/2026 243/399/151 $15,191 243
Birthdays This Week:
Brenda Turner-February 27
Neil Ranft-February 28
David Edgington-March 01
Levi Howard-March 01
Eldon Leslie (91)-March 02
Ken Mayes-March 02
David Whiteaker-March 02
Fay Borden-March 03
Savannah Marengo-March 03
John Medley-March 03
Kyncee Gilbert-March 04
Courtney Norton-March 04
Rowen Bennett-March 06
Jennifer Birdwell-March 06
Phillip Tucker-March 06
Phyliss Burton-March 07
Anniversaries For March:
Johnny & Lora Bates-March 11-32yrs.
Denny & Mary Beth Gentry-March 11-26yrs.
Jim & Carol Lynn-March 16-64yrs.
Johnny & Lynn Lane-March 20 -46yrs.
John & Barbara Brown-March 26-55yrs.
Durley & Sue McLarty-March 26-70yrs.
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.
Class changes due to construction:
· 9am Sunday Bible class that meets in the small auditorium taught by David Whiteaker will now meet in the Large Auditorium.
· 6:30pm Wednesday SINGING Class led by Carter Ashby that meets in Room #115
will now meet in the Library.
BATHROOMS UPDATE:
· ALL BATHROOMS (UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS) near the Fellowship Hall remain closed until further notice.
Continue in your daily prayers:
Linda Farris is in the hospital dealing with some heart issues. Let’s keep her in our prayers.
Jim Lynn's latest scan show that his cancer is slowly disappearing. Now attention will be to his body to correct the damage that the 1-1/2 years of chemo has done. We appreciate your continued prayers.
Jackie Tidwell is home recovering from a fall. She will be doing physical therapy for several weeks. Please keep her in your prayers. Her address is 824A State Street, Cookeville, TN 38501.
Anne Hubbard has been ill for the past few weeks having severe side effects to an injectable medications. She also received treatment at the hospital and was discharged home to rest and recover. Her address is: 811 Green Valley Circle, Livingston, TN 38570.
Allison Burr's aunt, Mary McCormack, has pancreatic cancer with spots on her liver as well. She will have chemo as surgery is not an option as of now.
Continue to pray for Brayden Goolsby. His address is: Brayden Goolsby, c/o Wil Charlie Wilcox, P.O. Box #49032, Algood, Tn. 38506.
We extend sympathy to our Judy Adams on the passing of her son, Randy Dalton. His memorial service was Monday February 23.
Continue in prayer for our shut-ins:
Judy Adams, Rita Ashburn, John Brown, Frances Buckner, Marcia Byrge, Mildred Clark, Louise Flatt, Leon Fletcher, Hazel Holloway, Anne Hubbard, Eldon & Carolyn Leslie, Linda Moore, Robert & Jean Reeves, Calvin Skinner, Claudine Smith, Mae Stults, Sarah White, Betty Jo Whiteaker, Joyce Whiteaker and Dorisse Yokley.
Thank You: It’s a wonderful blessing to be part of Jefferson Avenue. I have never felt forgotten through my knee & hip surgeries. Thank you for all the calls, cards, flowers, food and especially your prayers. God is good, and I am so blessed. Sue Chaffin
Thank you: To My JA Family, Thank you for all the calls, text and cards during my recent illness. Thank you all so very much! Brenda Spratt
2025 Contribution Statements: If you would like your Contribution Statement for 2025, please let us know by calling the office (931-526-4605) or email info@jacoc.org. Also let us know if you prefer email or U.S. Mail. Our system only generates a statement for each contribution amount given of $250 or more to be in compliance with the IRS.
Daily Bible Reading: Here's the link to today’s Bible reading: February 27 : Jer 33-34 . We encourage you to start the new year with our Bible reading plan! Now is a great time to join in. 2025-2026 2-Year Bible Reading Plan1.docx
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
Upcoming Events:
TONIGHT: Friday, February 27—YAH Game Night– Join us for food, fun, & games in the fellowship hall from 5pm--?. Bring your favorite games and snacks!!
Sunday, March 1—Lovebirds Devo
Sunday, March 1—JAYM—Teens for Christ
Tuesday, March 10—Amazing Ladies March Luncheon: Our March luncheon together is at Crawdaddy’s Restaurant in Cookeville. The bus will leave the church parking lot at 11:15. Please remember to sign the list on the bulletin board across from the library if you can attend and indicate if you will be riding the bus. The deadline for signing up is Sunday, March 8th. Contact Marian Dale if you need assistance.
March 13-15—WOJA Retreat: Ladies of all ages are invited to the WOJA retreat on March 13-15 in Townsend, TN. Please sign up on Subsplash or at tinyurl.com/WOJA2026. Register soon as seats are limited!
Sunday, March 15—JAYM—TTU Lock-in
Monday, March 23—Freed-Hardeman University Chorale: will be coming to visit and sing for Jefferson Avenue on their spring tour! They will perform a concert for us on Monday, March 23rd, from 7pm-8pm. If you would be willing to host 2 or 4 (or more!) of these students that night before they continue on their tour, please sign up on the sheet on the family bulletin board. If you have any questions, reach out to Carter Ashby (931-308-4252).
Sunday, March 29—Kids Avenue—Egg Hunt– Please start bringing in wrapped candy for the eggs. See Sarah Burns for details.
Sunday, March 29—JAYM—Youth Led Services/ Devo
Attendance—Class/AM/PM—Contribution—Wednesday
2/1/2026 187/289/— $29,391 220
2/8/2026 276/424/— $23,895 249
2/15/2026 245/416/165 $25,277 224
2/22/2026 243/399/151 $15,191 243
Birthdays This Week:
Brenda Turner-February 27
Neil Ranft-February 28
David Edgington-March 01
Levi Howard-March 01
Eldon Leslie (91)-March 02
Ken Mayes-March 02
David Whiteaker-March 02
Fay Borden-March 03
Savannah Marengo-March 03
John Medley-March 03
Kyncee Gilbert-March 04
Courtney Norton-March 04
Rowen Bennett-March 06
Jennifer Birdwell-March 06
Phillip Tucker-March 06
Phyliss Burton-March 07
Anniversaries For March:
Johnny & Lora Bates-March 11-32yrs.
Denny & Mary Beth Gentry-March 11-26yrs.
Jim & Carol Lynn-March 16-64yrs.
Johnny & Lynn Lane-March 20 -46yrs.
John & Barbara Brown-March 26-55yrs.
Durley & Sue McLarty-March 26-70yrs.