Daily Update

THIS OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY

Continue in your daily prayers:
Please pray for Rachel Sims, June & Carter Ashby, Katelyn Leddy, Steve Leddy and Matt Suggs as they travel to Texas this weekend to record an album of congregational worship songs with Praise & Harmony. To learn more about these recordings visit https://www.praiseandharmony.com/recording.

Jonah Evans had a motorcycle accident recently. Nothing was broken but he has extensive road rash. He is expected to be released from the Vanderbilt Burn Clinic today. Prayers for continued healing and no infection are appreciated.

God is faithful and answered prayers for Jim Hafling, uncle of Sondra Carmen. Jim’s initial surgery for cancer of the jaw was successful. Please continue to pray for Jim as he starts a long series of radiation treatments this week. Also, his son Jody Hafling will begin radiation treatments for a non operational meningioma on his brain stem.

June Farris has been diagnosed with vertigo and requests our prayers.

Brayden Goolsby is back in the hospital with complications from treatments and now has a virus.

The Swink's friend, David Brown, suffered a stroke and was transferred to St Thomas West. They are waiting results to figure out the severity and next steps.

Greg Howell had surgery to reattach the retina in his left eye. Please pray that, when the oil bubble is removed in three months, he will have his sight back.

Chuck Johnson is now at home.

Leon Fletcher is now at Cookeville Rehab (Blue Roofs ) Room 17. Please continue to pray for a speedy recovery.

Sympathy to Lena Brewster in the passing of her cousin, Taylor Tatum, on Sunday in South Carolina. Please continue to pray for the family. Visitation with the family will be tomorrow, Thursday, from 5pm to 7pm at Brea First Baptist Church, 529 Farrs Bridge Rd, Greenville, SC. Her funeral will be held Friday at 1:30 at Brea First Baptist Church. Address for Zach and Landon Tatum - 102 Richmond Drive, Greenville, SC 29617.

Daily Bible Reading: Here's the link to today’s Bible reading: August 27 : Neh 10-13

There will be a murder mystery dinner party for the 30s and 40s—this is not a strict age requirement, so if you are not in this age group (and at least 18) but want to join us you are welcome—on Friday, September 26, starting at 6:00 PM. If you are interested, please sign up using this link: https://forms.gle/8g7qB7fyYjsXMZHQ7. The cutoff date to sign up is Wednesday, September 17.

We are looking for photographers—whether you're an expert or just enjoy taking pictures on your phone—to help us capture the genuine moments of fellowship, worship and community at JA. For questions or to join our team, reach out to Rachel Sims at rachels@jacoc.org or Andy Brewster.

The Parkinson Group has a change of date due to a conflict. The new meeting date is Thursday, September 4 at 10am in the Library. See Laura Carter for information.

There is a ladies only trip to Dollywood on September 5th. Discounted tickets are available. Please see Sarah Burns or Stacie Watson.

Men’s Day September 13 at 12 noon. Last day to sign up is Wednesday, September 10. Sign up on the Event Board beside the large auditorium.

Magi Boxes are available!! Please contact Lisa Rhodes to request a box. These need to be completed and returned by October 1. Text or call 931-252-5440. Thanks!

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

Attendance—Class/AM/PM—Contribution—Wednesday
8/3/2025           253/428/176         $23,920                236
8/10/2025          289/459/193         $25,107                233
8/17/2025          285/408/216         $26,734                252
8/24/2025          237/407/174         $22,985

Birthdays This Week:
Karley Gentry-August 23
Cheri Harold-August 23
Steve Flatt-August 24
Annie Brown-August 25
Rita Lafever -August 25
Bruce Martin-August 26
Corey Watson-August 26
Layne Brown-August 27
Levi Carver-August 27
Dawson Davidson-August 29
Nancy Jared -August 29
Sarah Johnson-August 29
Bob Jared-August 30

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 14-32 yrs.
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.