THE CHURCH OF CHRIST

AT SYCAMORE 1144 Crescent Dr.

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

Fax: (931) 525-1004 Website: www.sycamorecoc.com

Worship with us at any of our services:

Sunday Worship ......... 9:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. (Summer - DST) 6:00 p.m. Sunday Bible Study .. 8:00 a.m. & 10:15 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study ................. 7:00 p.m.

ELDERS Randy DeBord ............................... 528-9082 Dale Garrett................................... 858-4844 Sam Masters ................................. 498-2121 Bobby Pruett ................................. 528-8724 Donnie Roberson .......................... 528-1665 Charles Vaughn ............................ 498-2803

DEACONS Tracey Barker * Tim Chambers

* Barry Daniel * John Meadows * Wayne Moss * Bob Pharris * Casey Fox * Casey Rich

* Marc Robinson *Jeremy Fox * Tim Saylor * Jesse Gilliam * Tommy Lee

* Jimmy Loftis * Garrett Shepherd * Ryan Mattson * Steve Tillman

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

SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT MINISTER Kevin Daughrity…………………..261-4889

YOUTH MINISTER Ross Garrison…………………….235-8512

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

COUNSELING Mike Palk ..................................... 528-6167

Schedule of Elders’ Meetings October 25……………..Donnie Roberson November 8……………...Charles Vaughn November 22……………...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 27 October 22, 2015 Issue 43

Keep Praying For Our Haiti Mission Work! After meeting with the elders the decision has been made to place our January and April trips on hold for the foreseeable future. The guest house has been shut down until after Jan 1. Given the unknown nature of events at this time and our inability to ensure some level of safety, we have de-cided to shelve any further trips until we know more. This may be quite a while when dealing with Haitian police and investigation systems. All that being said, we are still planning on being strongly involved with the work, if only in a financial capacity at this time. There will be a meeting sched-uled in the coming weeks for the Mission Team to get together to discuss and answer any questions you might have. I appreciate your willingness to work and put in time for the cause of furthering the Gospel in Haiti. Con-tinue to pray for the Children’s Home. The missions committee will also be planning other trips for 2017 in a variety of locations that hopefully many of you can be involved with. Thank you for all you do!! Brad Whitson Sycamore Missions

We Need You For Trunk or Treat! The date is Friday, October 30, 6:00pm. The place is our parking lot and fellowship room. It’s exciting to see so many folks dressing up and getting involved in this great work! We need people to decorate trunks, bring candy, serve food, clean up, etc. There are sign-up sheets on the Kids’ for Christ bulletin board downstairs by the Big Class classroom. You can place the candy in the tubs downstairs or in the foyer. We will also have a maze of hay bales for the children. If you can help with that, see Jeremy Fox or Scott Jefcoat. We anticipate a large crowd again this year, so please come on out for this huge outreach event! However, we cannot possibly pull off this event without your help! We urge everyone to attend and find a job! Your smiling and friendly faces will make all the difference in the world! We appreciate all those who are involved in this special outreach!

Guest Speaker On Sunday, November 8, the new president for Faulkner University, Mike Williams, will be bringing us the sermon. We also invite all the teens and their parents to come to the fellowship room for Bible class as he will share a message to them. Mike spoke at Inspire this past summer, and we are excited about the great job that he will do for the university. We look forward to hearing him preach and teach for us. We urge you to attend. There will also be a luncheon at the Lebanon Country Club on Thursday, November 12, 11:30am-1:30pm, to meet the new president. It is for all ministers, elders, deacons, and members in the area who would like to attend. Faulkner will be paying for a nice buffet meal. They are trying to get the word out about this wonderful Christian University, and the value of a Christian education. Sycamore will be taking a van to Lebabon. We will leave at 10:30am, and return by 2:30pm. Let me know if you would like to attend the luncheon. Love for you to go with us! Kevin

*Tommy George, father of Tonya Lee, is at Cookeville Regional.

*Joan Sliger had shoulder surgery on the 22nd. *Bryan Street had knee surgery on the 23rd. *Vicky Worley, friend of Melissa Masters, is undergo-ing chemo treatments at St. Thomas Hospital.

*Josie Sparks has some ongoing back issues. *Louise Goodwin has ongoing heart issues. *Haskell Allen, father of Pat Boone and Judy Mead-ows, has ongoing health issues.

*Rhett Massey, April Jones and Bob Pharris have re-ceived good reports from their recent scans.

*Dick Reed is at home continuing his dialysis. *Elizabeth Stone fell recently and broke her foot. *Sharon Nelson, sister-in-law of Sue Nelson, Wayne Mahaney, cousin of Connie Vaughn, and Buddy Brown, friend of Janet Coomer are battling cancer.

*Remember the Son Light Children’s Home in Haiti and the sudden death of Roberta Edwards, the care giver of those children. Also remember the child that was kidnapped during that incident.

Sympathy

Sympathy is extended to Jim & Clara Way in the pass-ing of their brother-in-law, Noah Eckel. He is also the uncle of Joy Fox. His funeral was on the 21st. Sympathy is also extended to Casey and Andrea Fox in the passing of their sister-in-law, Linda Eddington. Her funeral was also on the 21st.

Asked For Prayers

Richard Copeland admitted sin in his life, and asked for our prayers and forgiveness. God has certainly granted Richard forgiveness. We appreciate Richard, and his good heart! Please show him our love and sup-port. His address is 3679 Mockingbird Hill Circle, Apt. A-8, Cookeville, TN 38501.

Birth Announcement

Congratulations to Justin & Jessica Locke on the birth of their son, Kyler Ashton Locke. He was born on the 18th. He weighed 8 lbs. 5 oz. and was 20 1/2” long. The proud great-grandparents are Jesse and Brenda Gilliam.

Van Drivers and Riders

Van drivers and riders, please make sure to update your information with Ryan Mattson by November 1st.

Daylight Savings Time Ends

Remember that on November 1 we fall back the clocks. Also, our Sunday evening service times will be moved to 5:00pm starting November 1.

Church Planning Calendar Meeting

Ministry Leaders need to meet November 1, 4:00-5:00pm, in the fellowship room to plan/schedule events for 2016. See Ryan Mattson for questions.

New Addresses

Please make these changes to your directory: Steve, Kerri & Abbi Reeder - 1522 Post Oak Road, Cooke-ville, TN 38506 Roy & Lora Cravens - 581 Bethel Palk Road, Bloomington Springs, TN 38545 - Phone: 931-858-7541

Thank You Cards

“Dear Sycamore, Thank you for the visits, cards and most of all your prayers in the death of our niece, Kathy Osborn.” In Christian love, Jacky & Sandra McCloud “Dear Sycamore family, thank you for all your kindness during the passing of my ex-husband, Ricky Boles. Thanks for everything you did in words or deeds. I will always remember it.” In Christian love, Joyce Boles

Meals For Pharris Family

If you would like to help with the purchase of restaurant gift cards, please give money to Gina Key, Judy Meadows or Teresa Pruett. This will be more convenient due to Bob’s restrictive diet.

Travel & Food Expenses

If you would like to give money toward travel and food expenses for April Roberson Jones while undergoing chemo and frequent doctor visits, please see Teresa Pruett or Judy Meadows.

Meals for Elizabeth Stone & Joan Sliger

If you would like to prepare a meal for Elizabeth or Joan while they are recuperating, please see Mary Alice Tho-mas.

Gospel Meeting at Center Grove

Everyone is invited to Center Grove’s Gospel Meeting on October 18-21 with Brother Luke Wilkin. The theme is Producing the Right Kind of Fruit. He will speak that Sun-day morning, then Sunday evening at 5:00pm, and 7:00pm each evening. The full schedule and topics are listed on the bulletin board.

27 Judy Maynard 31 Verble Randolph 28 Greg Smith 1 Judy Chambers

29 Kathy Smith 1 Joe Moceri

29 Adam Elrod

Servants of Christ Christian Student Center

on the campus of TTU www.ttusoc.com

Service Wednesday—Our next Service Wednes-day will be Oct. 28. We will be mentoring. Bring $5 for food. Prayer Breakfast—Our next prayer breakfast is Oct. 29, at Chick-Fil-A at 7am for all High School-ers. Won By One—Won by One will be November 7th at the home of the Daniels. We will have a devo, good food, costume contest, and fun games. The purpose of this event is to introduce others to our youth group, so make sure you are inviting your friends. We’d love to see everyone bring a visitor with them.

Ross

“...joined & knit together by what every joint supplies…” Eph. 4:16

Sisters In Service

Ladies with last name beginning with J-N 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.

GROW Ministry

Our Class of the Week is Horace’s Auditorium Class. Make a visit or send a card, and make someone’s day!

Ministries for All Ages Sycamore has Ministry Teams that are designed for certain age groups. Love to get you involved! Listed below are their titles and their ministry leaders: Kids For Christ—6th grade & down (Jeremy Fox) Youth Horizons—7th-12th grade (Ross Garrison) Servants of Christ (SOC)—College-age (Scott Jefcoat) Young Professionals—Post-college to mid-20’s (Matt Reeves) Home Builders—20’s-30’s (Garrett Shepherd) ARISE—30’s-50’s (Don Fox) Sycamore Seniors—60’s & above (Bobby Pruett)

$3 Tuesdays

This week the meal will be Mexican. If you can help pre-pare food or serve, please sign the list in the vestibule.

Refuel

We will meet on Thursday, Oct. 29, at 7pm in the Nursing Building room 260. The guest speaker will be Jay Glenn.

SOC Halloween Party

On October 31, beginning at 5:30pm we will have a SOC Halloween Party at the home of Sam & Melissa Masters.

Predators Game

On November 12th, we will be going to a Predators Hockey Game. You need to pay $15.00 for your ticket by Nov. 1st.

Scott

Christmas Gift Bags for Shut-ins

Everyone of the congregation is asked to begin purchasing items to place in Goody Bags for our elder and shut-ins. There is a list on the counter in the vestibule of needed items. If you choose to pre-wrap items, please indicate what the item is. On Tuesday, December 8, the ladies will meet to prepare the bags. If you prefer to give money to purchase items, please give it to Mary Alice Thomas, Betty Jett or Jacky Burks. If you would like to host this event, please see Pam Barnhart.

Ladies Spring Retreat

Ladies, please mark your calendar for April 15-17, 2016, for our spring retreat. We will be going to Gatlinburg. Every lady of the congregation is urged to attend. If you have any questions, please see Pam Barnhart.

Baby Crib Needed

If you or someone you know has a baby crib you would like to donate, we know someone in need. Please call the church office if you can help.

Service Opportunities for This Week

Service Opportunities for Next Week

Sunday, October 25, 2015 Morning Worship

If you are unable to serve, please contact Casey Rich at 260-0304

Call to Worship Barry Daniel

Elder Prayer Sam Masters

Lead Singing Jeff Stout

Read Scripture Jaxon Whitson

Announcements Brad Whitson

Closing Prayer Steve Tillman

Presiding Over Communion: Tim Chambers

Serving Lord’s Supper: Tracey Barker, Casey Fox, Casey

Rich, Marc Robinson, Jeremy Fox, Tim Saylor, John Mead-

ows, Wayne Moss, Jesse Gilliam, Tommy Lee, Jimmy Loftis,

Garrett Shepherd, Ryan Mattson

October Ushers: Barry Daniel, Tracey Barker, Steve

Tillman, Tim Saylor & Jimmy Loftis

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

Announcements Brad Whitson

Lead Singing Parker Lusk

Read Scripture Brett Windrow

Opening Prayer John Zoodsma

Closing Prayer Jim Ashley

Presiding Over Lord’s Supper: David Carter

Assist Lord’s Supper: Clay Daniel & Jimmy Daniel

Taking Lord’s Supper to Shut-Ins October 25, 2015

Anna & Joey Brown (709 Buffalo Valley Rd)—Charles

Vaughn & Jason Vaughn

Wednesday, October 28, 2015 If you are unable to serve, please contact Jeff Massey 870-273-2650

Announcements Brad Whitson

Devotional Keith Terrill

Lead Singing Colin Stubblefield

Prayer Horace Burks

NOVEMBER

VAN DRIVERS

Sunday Morning - Brad Eich - 510-1600

Sunday Evening - John Allison - 260-1329

Wednesday Evening - Bruce Bean - 267 - 5445

Sunday, November 1, 2015 Morning Worship

If you are unable to serve, please contact Casey Rich at 260-0304

Call to Worship Jim Ashley

Elder Prayer Bobby Pruett

Lead Singing Marc Robinson

Read Scripture Jaxon Whitson

Announcements Kevin Daughrity

Closing Prayer John Allison

Presiding Over Communion: David Carter

Serving Lord’s Supper: Steve Sykes, Fred Vaughn, Kim

Way, Bruce Bean, Paul Bellamy, Tim Chambers, Brett Wind-

row, Kirk Windrow, John Zoodsma, Paul Zoodsma Sr.,

Stanley Birdwell, Rick Brittingham

November Ushers: John Meadows, Casey Fox, Jesse Gilliam

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

Announcements Kevin Daughrity

Lead Singing Jeff Stout

Read Scripture Roy Cravens

Opening Prayer Joseph Cross

Closing Prayer Jimmy Daniel

Presiding Over Lord’s Supper: Adam Elrod

Assist Lord’s Supper: Jimmy Daniel & Tony Thomas

Taking Lord’s Supper to Shut-Ins November 1, 2015

Anna & Joey Brown (709 Buffalo Valley Rd)—Jeremy Fox

& Brad Whitson

Wednesday, November 4, 2015 If you are unable to serve, please contact Jeff Massey 870-273-2650

Announcements Kevin Daughrity

Devotional Alan Thrasher

Lead Singing Keith Terrill

Prayer Don Fox

For The Record - October 18, 2015 A.M. WORSHIP……..…………………………………………………376 P.M. WORSHIP……..………...………………………………………262 A.M. BIBLE CLASS.….…………………………………...…………..208 WEDNESDAY BIBLE CLASS ……………………………………...234 CONTRIBUTION ………………………………………………..$12,924