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@sycamorecoc.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............................ 615-347-9531 Bobby Pruett .......................... 931-510-9626 Donnie Roberson ................... 931-267-1595 Charles Vaughn ..................... 931-261-9413

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 Bryan Street * Wayne Moss

Tim Chambers * Randy Thompson

PULPIT MINISTER

Steve Reeder……………………..319-4432 YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTER

Kevin Daughrity…………………..261-4889 CAMPUS EVANGELIST

Scott Jefcoat ................................ 252-7671

WIFI INFORMATION

Login……………………….Sycamore Guest Password……………….welcomesycamore

Schedule of Elders’ Meetings October 7……………….....Donnie Roberson October 14…………………...Charles Vaughn October 21……………………..Randy DeBord 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 32 October 1, 2020 Issue 40

Bible Classes Are Starting Back!! We are very excited to announce that beginning the week of Sunday, October 4, all children and adult classes will be starting back on Sun-days and Wednesdays. All children’s classes will be upstairs in the new building. When you exit the front of the auditorium and exit up the ramp, that will be the area for the children’s classes. There will be peo-ple there to direct you to where you need to be. You can see John Alli-son if you have any questions. Teen classes will be in the Youth Center, which is in the old basement area. We are in the process of organizing several adult classes, but for the fall quarter only there will be one adult class. On Sunday mornings Horace and Steve will be teaching a class in the auditorium, and on Wednesday nights Steve will be teach-ing an adult class in the new fellowship room downstairs. There is one important change for Wednesday nights: During the time of COVID everyone will go straight to class. There will be no devotional time on Wednesday nights to minimize close contact in the auditorium. Here are the guidelines for the children’s classes: • Children ages 4 and should wear masks.

• Keep children in the same seat from week to week so that if one is positive for COVID you know who was sitting closest.

• Masks should be worn in the hallways.

• Parents of Cradle Roll and 2 & 3 year-olds are to remain with their child and hold them during the class.

• Teachers are to wear masks.

• Tables and chairs are to be sanitized after class.

• There will be hand sanitizers in each room. We are so thankful for the precious time we have for Bible class when we get to open up our hearts and minds to God’s Word. There are very few things more valuable than this faith-building time together. May we not take it for granted. Hope to see you in class this week!

Lads to Leaders The competition at the convention did not happen this year due to COVID, but we did have several who participated in the year-round awards. Here is who received an award: 11th Grade Song Leading (Gold): Drew Mattson Bible Bowl High Score: Sarah Hazelton, Aiden McKenzie, Archer Shep-herd, Maya Shepherd Pearls High Score: Clara Holloway, Logan Jefcoat, Aiden McKenzie, Tae-lor Ray, Ellie Shepherd, Maya Shepherd, Tanner Shepherd, Ashley Thrasher Congratulations to all these winners who worked hard all year round! Great job! These participants need to see me for their awards.

Ministry Leaders If you missed the meeting, please contact me on the details. We do

need any revisions to the Ministry Book by October 11. Kevin

*Phil Thomas is at home recovering from surgery.

*Chris Dial, son-in-law of Larry & Patsy Copeland, is at Erlanger under going cancer treatments.

*Lester Sparks, brother of Elizabeth Stone, is at Cookeville Regional.

*Julie Breen has been diagnosed with Covid. She is at Vanderbilt.

*Sandra Allen has been diagnosed with Covid and is at home.

*Jerome Kline has been diagnosed with Covid and is at home.

*Don Fox has health issues and will be seeing a specialist soon to determine the best options for surgery

*Jennie Lu Walker, 4 year old granddaughter of Courtney Jefcoat’s co-worker, has been diagnosed with Leukemia.

*Tim Chambers will have surgery on Oct 16th.

Those with ongoing health issues are: Vernon and Bob-bie Locke, Anna Burgess, Judy Chambers, Mary Judd, Cathy Cantrell, Maggie Dyer, Rita Grissom (Cedar Hill’s Health Care), Lane Spivey, Donald Pierce, Debbie Cumby, James Gore (Bethesda Health Care), Janice Holland (Cedar Hill’s Health Care)

Those battling cancer are: April Jones, Elma Allison, Mable Lee, Fred & Pauline Birdwell (parents of Andrea Fox), Jerry Johnston (father of Jenny Whitson), Sheila Pip-pin (sister of Larry Copeland), Elma Allison, Lynn Smith (friend of Bruce Bean), Tyler Ford (nephew of Tracy Mabry), Jim Ashley, Wayne Wilborn (brother of Patsy Copeland), Samuel Grandell (2 year-old nephew of Sara Scoles), Khristine Garrett (daughter-in-law of Dale Gar-rett), Paul Cagle (father of Bart Cagle), Doris Castell (niece of Glendora Castell), Bobby Randolph (friend of Joe Moceri), Loran Breckinridge (cousin of Peggy Brittingham & nephew of Glendora Castell), Glenda Copeland (mother of Larry Copeland), Lakelan Barham, cousin of Joe Moceri, Penny Sells, (granddaughter of Louise Goodwin)

Sympathy

Sympathy is extended to Dean Gardner and family in the passing of her husband, Jack Gardner. He is also the son of Georgia Sherfey. Visitation is Friday from 5:00-8:00pm and Saturday from 12:00-2:00pm at Hooper and Huddle-ston Funeral Home in Baxter.

Mask Only Service

On Sunday morning and Sunday night in the small fellow-ship room in the new building, we will live stream both services for those who are wanting to wear masks during the whole service.

Baby Gift Card

Seth & Morgan Cagle are expecting a little boy in Octo-ber. We would like to help them celebrate their little blessing by showering them with a gift card. Money may be given to Robin James or Kristen Reeves by Oc-tober 11 You may mail in or drop off money to the church office. Make sure to indicate it is for them.

Thank You Cards

Dear Sycamore, “I want to thank all the nice ladies that think of me and send me the pretty cards. I miss my church family so much. Thanks for the Spring Street Market sale slips. The doctor says I can come back to church if I wear my mask and be careful. It will be so good to see every one.” In Christian love, Glendora Casteel Dear Sycamore, Thank you so much for the many acts of kindness during my illness. All of the prayers, cards, calls, food, and visits over the months have been so appreciated. My Sycamore family is so very special!” In Christian love, Ann Burgess Dear Sycamore, Thank you so much for the card and all the prayers on my behalf!” In Christian love, Michelle Sullivan

New Nursery

The nursery has been moved to its new location in the new building. Simply exit the front of the auditorium and go through the doors to the new building. It is the first room on your left.

Secret Sisters

We would like to thank Jackie Perry and Nancy Matthews for organizing our Secret Sisters! They did an excellent job! Jennifer Daughrity and Libby Daughrity will now be overseeing this ministry. It is time to begin another one! This is such a fun and uplifting ministry of which to be involved. Blank forms are located in the foyer, and there's a box available to turn the form in once you have it completed. The deadline to turn the form in is no later than Sunday, October 11. See Jen-nifer or Libby for questions. Please consider taking part in Secret Sisters!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!

6 Phyllis Haney 8 Jill DeBord 6 Brandon Shaw 8 Connie Maynard 7 Dennis Matthews 10 Kerri Reeder 7 Joriel Shepherd 11 Louella Gentry 7 Betty Smith 11 Carlie McCowan 8 Peggy Brittingham 12 Kevin Daughrity

Servants of Christ

Service Wednesdays

There will no activities on Wednesdays during Fall Break. We will resume on Oct. 21.

Fall Kick-off Packets

See me for your packet of calendar, brochure, directo-ry, forms, etc. Please turn your forms in by Sept. 27.

Flag Football

On Tuesday, Oct. 6, 10:00am-12:00pm, we will be playing flag football. Meet in the Youth Center at 10:00am. Bring money for lunch. We will return by 1:00pm.

Fall Retreat

The date is Oct. 30-Nov. 1. The place is Fall Creeks Falls State Park. The theme is “Faith Over Fear”. The speak-er is Lonnie Jones. The cost is $60, which includes lodg-ing, 4 meals, long-sleeve t-shirt & ropes course. Oct. 18 is the deadline to pay.

Kevin

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

With SOC getting started back up with the Fall Se-mester, we will be following new TTU guidelines about events held on and off-campus. You will need to wear masks if you are inside our buildings and also use doors that are specifically for ENTER and EXIT only.

October 5—Monday Night Refuel speaker—Weston Sharpe—7:30pm Memorial Gym on Campus

October 6—Tuesday Lunch from 11:00am—1:00pm—The meal will be Meat & Veggies. Sign the list on the bulletin board or contact/see June Garrett if you would like to help prepare food or serve.

October 8—Game Night - SOC House starting at 7:00pm

October 7—Singing after class from 8:15-8:45pm

October 16-18—Fall Retreat at Camp Discovery in Gainesboro

Scott

Audio Visual Volunteers Needed

We need help running the new sound and video sys-tem for worship services. At every service we will need one person running the projector, one person running the sound system, and probably another person starting and ending the live stream. Please let Kevin Rush know if you would be willing to help with this!

Polishing the Pulpit Media Library

Sycamore has purchased an online resource that is accessible to the whole congregation .Go to watch.polishingthepulpit.com and you can view doz-ens of lessons from the most renown speakers in the brotherhood. Many of these are taken from past years of this annual lectureship in Pigeon Forge. It is a tre-mendous resource that is available to all our members. Please take advantage of these lessons that can teach great biblical principles and challenge your faith.

Mowing & Landscaping

We need several men to be on the landscaping list for the building. Ideally every week, 3 or more men would oversee the landscaping; which will include mowing, trim-ming, blowing off sidewalks and the parking lots and litter removal. At this time, this job may not require three men, but as the building process nears completion, 3 would be a good number. Weather permitting, we would like to see this done on Fridays or Saturdays. Please sign up on the attached link or see Kevin Rush if you have any ques-tions. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Sk8RkLQUylYB0L5rG2bvUTFoniQuQAffcbccWXoXVYM/edit?usp=sharing

Men’s Trap Shoot

All men of the congregation are invited to a Trap Shoot on October 24. Sign up on the bulletin board in the foyer if you plan on attending. More details later.

Sunday, October 4, 2020

Morning Worship

If you are unable to serve, please contact : Bruce Bean-528-7570

Call to Worship Dale Garrett Lead Singing Josh Gravelle Read Scripture Brad Cavender Closing Prayer Larry Copeland

Presiding Over Communion: Bart Cagle

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

Announcements Tim Saylor Lead Singing Weston Sharp Read Scripture Matt Donegan Opening Prayer Wayne Moss Closing Prayer Justin Douglas

Presiding Over Lord’s Supper: Jimmy Daniel Gary Fox

Wednesday, October 7, 2020 If you are unable to serve, please contact Casey Rich (931) 260-0304

NO DEVOTIONAL TIME GO STRAIGHT TO CLASSES

Sisters In Service Ladies with last name beginning with V-B 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

September 27, 2020 A.M. Worship 340 P.M. Worship 150 Wed. Bible Class 205

Contribution $13,073

Sunday, October 11, 2020

Morning Worship

If you are unable to serve, please contact : Bruce Bean-528-7570

Call to Worship Bobby Pruett Lead Singing Horace Burks Read Scripture Casey Fox Closing Prayer Ed Fox

Presiding Over Communion: James Gravelle

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

Announcements Brad Whitson Lead Singing Will Pigg Read Scripture Cameron Drake Opening Prayer Jeremy Fox Closing Prayer Rob Gaw

Presiding Over Lord’s Supper: Jesse Gilliam Jimmy Loftis

Wednesday, October 13, 2020 If you are unable to serve, please contact Casey Rich (931) 260-0304

NO DEVOTIONAL TIME GO STRAIGHT TO CLASSES

Sisters In Service Ladies with last name beginning with C-F 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.