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……………………..319-4432

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

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

Schedule of Elders’ Meetings November 20……………………..Bobby Pruett November 27……………….Donnie Roberson December 4…………………….Charles Vaughn 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 November 14, 2019 Issue 46

Worship, Class, Luncheon & Singing Sunday, November 17, Scott Jefcoat will be preaching for us. We appre-ciate Scott preparing lessons to challenge us, and all the work he does with our college students. Scott and Courtney and their family have been a true blessing for Sycamore. We thank them for their tireless work. Following our worship, we always encourage everyone to stay for Bible class. We have wonderful teachers preparing great lessons for all ages. If you placed membership at Sycamore within the last year, you are invited to a luncheon after Bible class. It will be held in the Youth Horizons Room. Elders, deacons, ministers and their wives are asked to attend as well. This will be a time we recognize and honor our new members. Then tonight we will meet at 5:00pm for a night of singing praises to God. Please pack the front of the auditorium where we can edify each other in fellowship and in song. It will be a great day!

Wednesday Night Bible Class Change As we do each year on the week of Thanksgiving, our Wednesday night Bible study will move nights. So we will meet on Tuesday, November 26, 7:00pm. We hope this will help those who travel for the holidays.

Toys of Joy Names If you did not get a name for Christmas for our Toys of Joy, please see Bryan or Amanda Street. As we did last year, we will purchase gifts for all the needy children at Sycamore Elementary School. Please bring gifts wrapped and labeled with the child’s name on each gift by December 1. Bring them to the main foyer. If you would rather give a financial dona-tion, we do need money for care packages. It would be greatly appreci-ated. See Bryan and Amanda for any questions. This Toys of Joy event is on Saturday, December 7.

Lads to Leaders Kick-off We will have our annual Lads to Leaders Kickoff on Sunday, November 24, in the Youth Center immediately following Bible classes. We encour-age anyone who would like to participate in or help with Lads to Lead-ers this year to attend. Or if you would simply like to learn more about the program, please plan to attend. Information about the 2020 Annual Convention and event signup will be provided. Lunch will be served, and there will be exciting door prizes! Don’t miss the opportunity too sign up for this great program.

Building Fund Over the years Sycamore has had to expand it facilities to keep up with its growth and an aging building, but none of those projects have ex-

ceeded the magnitude and expense of this one. We have been short of

classroom space and fellowship room space. We have been inadequate in being handicap accessible and elderly-friendly. We have not had a good area where we can do community outreach. We have had outdat-ed rooms for some time now. We have not had a real green space on our property. All that will be changed. We urge everyone to prayerfully give as God has purposed in your heart. We cannot complete this pro-

ject without your generous donations. Kevin

*Judy Chambers will be admitted to Vanderbilt in a cou-ple of weeks if her health condition does not improve. *Charlotte Pierce will be seeing her doctor this week about options concerning a spot on her lung. *Larry Copeland’s mother, Glenda Copeland, is at CRMC . *Jim Way is at CRMC in room 619. *Jack Wilkerson, cousin of Connie Vaughn, had a stroke and is at CRMC in room 549. *Jerry Maynard is having reactions to some of his medi-cations. *Karen Shatley, daughter of C.D. & Janice Robinson, is improving. *Marjorie Brewer, sister of Mary Alice Thomas, is in a nursing home in Ohio. Samuel Grandell, 2 yr. old nephew of Sarah Scoles, is battling Leukemia. *Doris Casteel, niece of Glendora Casteel, is battling cancer. *Tyler Ford, nephew of Tracy Mabry, is battling Hodg-kin's Lymphoma.

Sympathy

Sympathy is extended to Debbie Cumby and Pearl Flatt in the passing of their nephew, Donnie Flatt. His funeral was on the 11th. Sympathy is also extended to Bryan Street and family in the passing of his grandmother, Vannie Street. Her fu-neral was on the 13th.

Thanksgiving Meal Deliveries

If you would like to help deliver meals to our shut-ins, please sign the list on the bulletin board. Meet in the Youth Center on Wednesday, November 27th, at 4:00pm, to pick up the prepared meals. If you have any questions, please see Jesse Gilliam.

Door Greeters / Safety—Nov 17 AM Service (If you cannot serve contact Tim Terry - 261-3440)

Main Entrance - James Gravelle / Bobby Pruett Youth Center - Jack Daniel / Donnie Jackson

Front Side Entrance - Greg Rector / Kevin Rush Parking Lot Security

Jon Sharp / Brandon Shaw Phil Thomas / Bruce Bean

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

First Aide Courtney Jefcoat

Ladies Monthly Breakfast

The Ladies Monthly Breakfast is Wednesday, the 20th, at Grandma’s Pancake House beginning at 9:00am. There will not be a monthly breakfast in December, but we will resume in January.

Meals To The James Family

If you would like to take food to Grant and Taylor James to celebrate the birth of their new baby, go to: www.takethemameal.com. The user name is James and the password is Sycamore. If you have any questions, please see DeShawn Mattson.

Birth Announcement

Congratulations to Jerry & Chris Swallows on the birth of their son, Mason Gray Swallows. He was born on the 8th. He weighed 7 pounds 6 ounces and was 19 inches long. The proud grandparents are Ted and Doris Roberts.

Christmas Gift Bags For Shut-ins

It’s time to start gathering the items to put in the Shut-ins Christmas Gift bags. Suggestion lists will be on the “sign-in stand” in the foyer. Please be sure to wrap each individual item and label it with a post it or something we can pull off before bagging. Gifts need to be brought to the back of the auditorium by Sunday December 1st. You may also give money (by Nov. 20th) to Mary Alice Thomas to purchase needed items. We will meet at Kerri Reeder’s house on Tuesday, December 3, 6:00pm,to as-semble the bags. Bring finger foods or dessert and enjoy the fun and fellowship!

Shower Ministry Guidelines

The Shower Ministry has been revised and a list of ladies by month is posted in the foyer along with shower guidelines. If you know of anyone who is a member here at Sycamore who is getting married or expecting their first child while at Sycamore, please let one of the ladies on the list know. Thank You!!

Thanksgiving Singing

This year’s singing will be at Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ on November 24, 6:00pm. There will be no even-ing services at Sycamore that night. We hope everyone will come and enjoy the incredible worship to God and wonderful fellowship with our local brethren!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!! 21 Bobbie Locke 23 Donna Fox 21 Jackie Perry 23 Brooks Gravelle 21 Jessica Schmittou 23 Phil Thomas 21 Michele Thrasher 23 Katie Woodard 22 Tammy Cobb 24 Lucy Reeves 22 Miranda Fox 24 Teresa Wheeler 22 Jacky McCloud 25 Roman Ray

Servants of Christ

Service Wednesdays This week we will be doing a special activity to encour-age others & will be eating at Burger King & Subway.

Willow Avenue Youth Rally

We will leave the building at 8:45 & return by 2:15pm. We hope to take a big group!

Toys of Joy

The date is December 7 & the times are 6:00-8:00pm. Bring gifts to the church building by Dec. 1. Sign up if you would like to be in the skit.

Inspire Youth Conference

This event is June 27-July 2. It is at Faulkner University in Montgomery, AL. Your cost is $125.

Baja Mission Trip 2020

Pay a $75 deposit to reserve your spot. The date is July 10-17. See me for any questions.

Leadership Meeting

Our next meeting is on Sunday, Nov. 17, 3:45pm, in the Devo Room.

Evangelism University

This event is for High School only. It is in Savannah, TN on Jan. 17-19. The deadline is Dec. 1. The cost is now

$50. Kevin

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

Nov. 19 - Tuesday Lunch - The menu is Thanksgiving Meal. If you can help serve/prepare food, please sign the list on the bulletin board or contact June Garrett. Nov. 20 - Late Night Singing after Bible study over at the SOC House, 8:20-8:50pm. Nov. 21 - Refuel at 7pm in the Nursing Building Rm. 260. Speaker will be Tucker Masters. Nov. 22 - Guys and Girls Night Out. Dec. 5 - SOC Christmas Party at the SOC House. We provide the meat and drinks, students sign up to bring the side dishes, bread and dessert in the class-room or SOC House.

Scott

Building Fund

November envelopes are available. You can take an envelope from the foyer and deposit it in the box. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!

Baja Mission Trip 2020

The tentative date for next year is July 10-17. To re-serve your spot you, must pay a $75 deposit. Let Kevin know if you are interested.

Need a Sitter?

One of our members, Delores Davidson, is offering her sitting services. If you know of someone who needs care provided for them on a part-time or full-time ba-sis, let her or the church office know.

Secret Sisters

Secret Sisters please don’t forget your new sis-ter...even if just mailing a card to let her know you are thinking and praying for her.

Support Group Ministry

Our next meeting is Monday, November 18, 6:30pm, in the large classroom in the basement. Come through the Food Pantry Doors. Everyone is welcome! “Bear one an-other’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ,” Gal. 6:2.

Happy Haven House Parents Opening

It is a Christian home for girls in Cookeville, TN. Opening will be available in 3-6 months. Applications are available at the website: http://www.happyhaven.org/documents/EmploymentApplication.pdf. Office: 931-526-2052; Fax: 931-372-8837; Email: happyhaven@frontiernet.net Houston Bynum, Administrator

Cookeville Travelers

There are two trips being planned. One is Lancaster PA on May 18-23, and the other is Cape Cod on August 22-30. There is a $75 refundable deposit due to reserve your spot. It is open to all families. See the flyer on the bulletin board for more details or see Bobby Pruett.

Service Opportunities for This Week Service Opportunities for Next Week

Sunday, November 17, 2019 Morning Worship

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

Call to Worship Gary Fox Elder Prayer Randy DeBord Lead Singing Josh Gravelle Read Scripture Jonathan Pate Announcements Brad Whitson Closing Prayer Jim Perry

Presiding Over Communion: Joe Moceri

Serving Lord’s Supper: Paul Meadows, Frankie Milton, Johnny Moss, Brent Parrett, Bob Pharris, Danny Ransom, Jackson Ray, Jackson Ray, Shane Ray, Joseph Reeves, Matt Reeves, Casey Rich, C.D. Robinson

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

Announcements Brad Whitson Lead Singing Jonathan Pate Read Scripture Marc Robinson Opening Prayer Dereck Robinson

Presiding Over Lord’s Supper: Kevin Rush Assist Lord’s Supper: Tim Saylor, Isaiah Scoles

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

Rita Grissom, Janice Holland, Jean Haney, Treva Burton (Cedar Hills) - Charles Vaughn

Wednesday, November 20, 2019 If you are unable to serve, please contact Casey Rich (931) 260-0304

Announcements Brad Whitson Devotional Don Fox Lead Singing Derrick Robinson Prayer Greg Smith

Sisters In Service

Ladies with last name beginning with E-L 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.

NOVEMBER VAN DRIVERS

Sunday Morning - Brad Eich - 510-1600 Sunday Evening - John Allison - 260-1329 Wednesday Evening - Don Fox - 239-3925

Sunday, November 24, 2019 Morning Worship

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

Call to Worship Bryan Street Elder Prayer Dale Garrett Lead Singing Jonathan Pate Read Scripture Lloyd Steele Announcements Don Fox Closing Prayer Casey Rich

Presiding Over Communion: Garrett Shepherd

Serving Lord’s Supper: Brandon Shaw, Jimmy Smith, Tim Strickland, Colin Stubblefield, Steve Sykes, Randy Thomp-son, Gordon Saylor, Scott Smith, Daniel Thomas, Tony Thomas, Alan Thrasher, Steve Tillman, Dennis Turney

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

Announcements Don Fox Lead Singing Marc Robinson Read Scripture Hunter Vetter Opening Prayer Jason Vaughn

Presiding Over Lord’s Supper: Paul Zoodsma Assist Lord’s Supper: Jaxon Whitson, Robert Woodard

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

Rita Grissom, Janice Holland, Jean Haney, Treva Burton (Cedar Hills) - John Zoodsma

Wednesday, November 27, 2019 If you are unable to serve, please contact Casey Rich (931) 260-0304

Announcements Don Fox Devotional Drew Mattson Lead Singing Garrett Shepherd Prayer Jim Ashley

Sisters In Service

Ladies with last name beginning with M-S 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 - November 10, 2019

A.M. WORSHIP………………………………………………………418 P.M. WORSHIP…...………...……………………………..……….190 WED. BIBLE CLASS……….…..………………………….…..…….260 CONTRIBUTION………….….…………………………….…..14,997