SYCAMORE SERVANT.

THE CHURCH OF CHRIST

AT SYCAMORE 1144 Crescent Dr.

Cookeville, TN 38501 Telephone: (931) 526-5427 Care-Line: (931) 526-1454

Website: www.sycamorecoc.com Email: office@sycamore.com

Worship with us at any of our services:

Sunday Worship ......... 9:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. Sunday Bible Study .. 8:00 a.m. & 10:15 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study ................. 7:00 p.m.

ELDERS Randy DeBord ........................ 931-400-1892 Dale Garrett................................... 858-4844 Bobby Pruett ................................. 528-8724 Donnie Roberson .......................... 528-1665 Charles Vaughn ............................ 498-2803

DEACONS Barry Daniel * Jeremy Fox

Meiklejohn McKenzie * John Allison Bob Pharris * Casey Fox

John Meadows * James Gravelle Jesse Gilliam * Tommy Lee * Kevin James

Jimmy Loftis * Garrett Shepherd * Victor Kline Ryan Mattson * Steve Tillman * Brad Whitson

Bryan Street * Wayne Moss Tim Chambers * Randy Thompson

PULPIT MINISTER Steve Reeder……………………..528-6195

YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTER Kevin Daughrity…………………..261-4889

CAMPUS EVANGELIST Scott Jefcoat ................................ 252-7671

Schedule of Elders’ Meetings September 4..……………………..Dale Garrett September 11…………………...Bobby Pruett September 18……………...Donnie Roberson If you ever have any needs, questions, desire to be a part of the church family, or just need prayers, the elders would be glad to meet with you. Call the elder above who will be the chairman of that meeting. Phone #’s are listed above.

Volume 31 August 29, 2019 Issue 35

Adult, College-age & Teen Classes—Fall Quarter

We have wonderful children classes for all ages. Teens, college-age, and adults have an exciting quarter planned as well. Please find a class that best suits you.

Sunday Morning Topic Teacher Location Revelation Randy Thompson Youth Center (8am) The Parables of Jesus Horace Burks Auditorium Acts Kevin Rush Room 255 Connected Brad Whitson Room 251 (Young Professionals/ Home Builders) The Chronological Life of Christ Scott Jefcoat SOC Building The Gospel of John Kevin Daughrity Youth Center (Teenagers)

Wednesday Night Topic Teacher Location The Sermon on the Mount Meiklejohn McKenzie Auditorium Being Better Evan Stafford Room 252 (Men’s Class) Unglued Angie Robinson Room 251 (Ladies’ Class) What is worship? Scott Jefcoat SOC Building (College-age) The Parables of Jesus Kevin Daughrity & Conner Hawkins Youth Center (Teen Boys) The Parables of Jesus Vicki Young & Libby Daughrity Upstairs Conference Room / Upstairs Hallway (Teen Girls)

Adult Class Survey

Remember to fill out an Adult Education Survey. If you attend any of our adult Bible classes, we want you to complete a survey. Adult class teachers, please fill out a survey as well so that we can update our teacher roster. The survey can be found at sycamorecoc.com/teach. If you have issues or questions, please see Joey Cross.

Marriage Retreat

Sycamore will host our annual Marriage Retreat at Lake Cumberland State Park in Jamestown, KY. The date is November 8-10. The cost this year is $125 a couple, plus three meals. Steve Wages from Montgom-ery, AL, will be our guest speaker. Rooms are limited. Please pay a $50 deposit by September 29 to reserve your room.

Building Project

“But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abun-dance for every good work,” II Cor. 9:6-8. September envelopes are now available to be picked up in the foyer. Please return within two weeks. For questions, see James Gravelle. Thank you!

Sycamore Bible Bowl Teams

Sycamore teams and coaches need to meet at 7:30am on Bible Bowl

day in between the Fitness Center and Hooper Eblen Center. Kevin

*James Gore has been released from the hospital. *Randy DeBord will have a heart procedure done on the 4th. *Doris Casteel, niece of Glendora Casteel, has been di-agnosed with stage 4 cancer. *Shauna Ledbetter, daughter of Don & Donna Fox, is undergoing chemo treatments. *Elbert & Glenda Copeland, parents of Larry Copeland, need prayers concerning upcoming medical tests and illness. *Betsy Cody, sister of Jim Perry, is recovering from mul-tiple surgeries. She lives in Brooksville, FL. **Those battling cancer are: April Jones; Charlotte Pierce; Josie Sparks’ brother Richard; Kamryn Claywell, one year old cousin of Greg Smith; Wayne Wilborn, brother of Patsy Copeland; Paul Cagle, father of Bart Cagle; Pansy Fagan, grandmother of Craig Breen; Khris-tine Garrett, daughter–in-law of Dale Garrett; and Ken Galloway, nephew of Jimmy Stewart.

Sympathy

Sympathy is extended to the family of Dycus Carter. His funeral was on the 26th.

Healing Hearts Cookbook

The Widows, along with the Current and Previous Care Partners, are going to make a new Cookbook. You are encouraged to bring as many recipes as you want. Make sure to put your name on the recipe. Put them in the box in the church foyer marked “Recipe”. We also want Bible verses, recipes for life, home and family, cooking tips and helpful hints. The deadline to turn in recipes is October 1. If you have any questions, see Linda Ramsey.

Door Greeters / Safety—September 1 AM Service (If you cannot serve contact Tim Terry - 261-3440)

Main Entrance - Gary Fox / Bruce Bean

Youth Center - Brent Parrett / Phil Thomas

Front Side Entrance - Jack Daniel / Donnie Jackson

Parking Lot Security Jon Sharp / Brandon Shaw

Greg Smith / Wes Spillers

(If you cannot serve contact Roy Cravens - 260-3173)

First Aide Donna Fox

Diaper Wipes Shower

The Diaper and Wipes Shower for Melissa Greenfield is Sunday, Sept. 8, 3:00-5:00pm, in the Youth Center.

Thank You Cards

“Brother’s & Sisters, Thank you for all the love and sup-port when Mason joined our family.” In Christian love, The Greenfields “Thank you for all the wonderful gifts to help us wel-come our new bundle of joy! You’re kindness is much appreciated.” In Christian love, Meredith & Chris Porter

Baby Shower

There will be a baby shower for Grant and Taylor James on Sunday, September 22, 3:00-5:00pm, in the Youth Horizons room. They are expecting a baby boy. They are registered at Wal-Mart and Amazon.

RUN4DON

The 2019 event is set for September 21, and will be the 10th annual running of the Run4Don! Since the run be-gan in 2009, together we have provided a total of $87,000 for ALS research and awarded a total of $142,000 in scholarship funds. Registration is $25 for 5K and $35 for 15K. Go to http://run4don.com for more info or to resister.

Bible Bowl Set-up

If you can help with Bible Bowl preparation on Friday evening September 6 or on Saturday, September 7, with serving food and clean up or if you would like to be a score keeper, please sign the list on the sign-up counter in the foyer. See Jimmy Loftis with any questions.

Bible Bowl Participant Snacks

We need Bible Bowl snacks to fill up our participants’ treat bags. Please bring items such as, candy, cookies popcorn/chips, Little Debbie snacks and small water bot-tles to the kitchen by Sunday night, Sept. 1. We will be making 60 bags to feed all the participants and coaches.

Construction Cleanup

We need help keeping our premises clean. We are asking for deacons or any other members to help out. If you can you help clean-up before Sunday services or Wednesday services, please go to our website to signup or reply to Ryan via email or text @ 931.783.0184 and he will sign you up. Thank you!

Healing Hearts Widows Ministry

The next Widows Ministry Fellowship is Saturday, Sep-tember 21, 12:00-3:00pm in the Youth Horizons Center.

3 Tammy Robinson 8 Craig Breen 6 Jim Cobb 8 Charity Zoodsma 7 Josh Gravelle 9 Shelia Barker 7 Kevin James 9 Clara Holloway 7 Dereck Robinson

Servants of Christ

Service Wednesdays Next week we will be working at the school & eating at El Tap.

YH Workforce

There will be a meeting this Wednesday after class in the Devo Room for all managers & advisors.

Fall Retreat

No one needs to miss this awesome weekend at Camp Hy-Lake! Our theme is Jesus: Name Above All Names. JD Schwartz is our speaker. The cost is $45. You must sign-up & pay by Sept. 18.

Youth Horizons Group Text Messages

To get on the Remind App to receive text messages for the youth group, do the following instructions: Enter this number in your phones: 81010 Then text this message: @youthhoriz

Encounter

We will be heading to the Shepherds’ home on Sun-day, Sept. 15, after evening services.

Fall Festival

The Daniels will host this event at their home on Sept. 21, 4:00-9:00pm. It will be a night of games, prizes, bonfire, hayride, food, devotional, etc. Please invite

your friends! Kevin

“...joined & knit together by what every joint supplies…”

Sept 3 - Tuesday Lunch from 11am-1pm. Menu is Mexican. If you would like to help bring food or serve, see the sign up sheet in the foyer. Sept 5 - Prayer Breakfast Chickfila 6:45AM Sept 5 - REFUEL - It is at the Nursing building room 260 from 7-8pm. Guest speaker is Joey Cross. Sept 6 - BIBLE BOWL SET-UP Service Project—Meet at the Hoop on campus at 6pm. Sept 11 - Late Night Singing after Bible Study is in the SOC Classroom, 8:15-8:45pm. Sept 13-14 Fresh Getaway for ALL New SOC Stu-dents—We will meet at the SOC House at 4:30pm and return at 10am on Saturday. IF YOU BORROWED SOME OF THE BLUE METAL CHAIRS FROM THE SOC CLASSROOM, PLEASE RETURN ASAP. WE NEED THEM TO HAVE ENOUGH SEATS FOR OUR SUNDAY AND WEDNESDAY CLASSES.

Scott

Support Group Ministry

Due to Labor Day, there will be no meeting on Septem-ber 2. It will resume on September 9, 6:30pm.

Directory

Just a reminder, it is very simple to change information or photos on the directory. Please send those updates to Ryan Mattson. If you have recent photos to replace those on the ministry pages, please send to Ryan as well.

House to House Heart to Heart

These publications are available in the vestibule. There are some great articles written by the brotherhood. Please pass them out to family and friends.

Sycamore Website

If you would like to reserve a room in the building or a van for a trip, please go to our website sycamorecoc.com and click on “members” an then “request form”. You can also submit an announcement and make a prayer requests on our website. Call the church office if you need assistance.

Sycamore New Wi-Fi

For the new Wi-Fi at our church building you will need to log in to Sycamore Guest and the Username is: welcomesycamore.

Spiritual Involvement Forms

Sycamore is a very active congregation. There are a vari-ety of ways to get involved. If you have not yet filled out a Spiritual Involvement Form, please put one up in the ves-tibule. Fill it out and return it to the wooden box. There are Ministry Books there as well that detail each ministry. You are an important part of the kingdom of God! Get plugged in to the work of the church!

Prayer works… ...when you pray.

Service Opportunities for This Week Service Opportunities for Next Week

Sunday, September 1, 2019 Morning Worship

If you are unable to serve, please contact : Jimmy Loftis at 528-3265

Call to Worship Scott Jefcoat

Elder Prayer Charles Vaughn

Lead Singing Jonathan Pate

Read Scripture Robert Woodard

Announcements Brad Whitson

Closing Prayer John Zoodsma

Presiding Over Communion: Tim Chambers

Serving Lord’s Supper: David Young, Paul Zoodsma, Bruce

Bean, Paul Bellamy, David Carter, Brad Cavender, Jim Cobb,

Austin Allen, Tracey Barker, Shelby Barker, Stanley Bird-

well, Rick Brittingham, Donald Cantrell

Evening Worship If you are unable to serve, please contact Jimmy Loftis at 528-3265

Announcements Brad Whitson

Lead Singing Marc Robinson

Read Scripture Bart Cagle

Opening Prayer John Allison

Closing Prayer Joseph Cross

Presiding Over Lord’s Supper: Jim Ashley

Assist Lord’s Supper: Jonathan Coble & Larry Copeland

Taking Lord’s Supper to Shut-Ins Johnny & Juanita Fletcher (201 S Walnut Apt P-6) Jason

Vaughn

Rita Grissom, Janice Holland (Cedar Hills) John Zoodsma

Wednesday, September 4, 2019 If you are unable to serve, please contact Casey Rich (931) 260-0304

Announcements Brad Whitson

Devotional Alan Thrasher

Lead Singing Collin Stubblefield

Prayer Barry Daniel

Sisters In Service

Ladies with last name beginning with R-W are asked to

bring individual snacks for CRMC ICU waiting room this

week. Please place snacks in the basket at the back of the

auditorium.

SEPTEMBER VAN DRIVERS

Sunday Morning - Rob Gaw - 615-429-9933

Sunday Evening - Larry Copeland - 303-3541

Wednesday Evening - Casey Fox - 261-3144

Sunday, September 8, 2019 Morning Worship

If you are unable to serve, please contact : Jimmy Loftis at 528-3265

Call to Worship Jim Ashley

Elder Prayer Randy DeBord

Lead Singing Marc Robinson

Read Scripture Matt Donegan

Announcements Barry Daniel

Closing Prayer Jimmy Daniel

Presiding Over Communion: Wesley Flatt

Serving Lord’s Supper: Bryann Fox, Don Fox, Ed Fox,

Gary Fox, Jeremy Fox, Rob Gaw, Slade Dale, Clay Daniel,

Louis Davidson, Cameron Drake, Hulon Fox, Jesse Gilliam,

James Gravelle

Evening Worship If you are unable to serve, please contact Jimmy Loftis at 528-3265

Announcements Barry Daniel

Lead Singing Horace Burks

Read Scripture Justin Douglas

Opening Prayer Kevin Daughrity

Closing Prayer Casey Fox

Presiding Over Lord’s Supper: Jimmy Loftis

Assist Lord’s Supper: Jim Hazleton, Lawson Hazleton

Taking Lord’s Supper to Shut-Ins Johnny & Juanita Fletcher (201 S Walnut Apt P-6) Charles

Vaughn

Rita Grissom, Janice Holland (Cedar Hills) Casey Fox

Wednesday, September 11, 2019 If you are unable to serve, please contact Casey Rich (931) 260-0304

Announcements Barry Daniel

Devotional Brad Whitson

Lead Singing Wesley Flatt

Prayer Scott Jefcoat

Sisters In Service

Ladies with last name beginning with Y-C are asked to

bring individual snacks for CRMC ICU waiting room this

week. Please place snacks in the basket at the back of the

auditorium.

For The Record - August 25, 2019

A.M. WORSHIP………………………………………………………..550 P.M. WORSHIP…...………...……………………………..……….266 WED. BIBLE CLASS……….…..……………………………..……..300 CONTRIBUTION………….….…………………………….….$15,221