Atoka Presbyterian Church EPC, 1041 Atoka Idaville Road, Atoka, TN (2026)

09/06/2026

Atoka EPC Sermons · Episode

09/05/2026

Dear congregation,

The following items are needed as we look to host Presbytery on September 25. If you have any of these and are willing to let us use them it would be greatly appreciated. There will be a sign up sheet available this Sunday.

1. 3 large coolers and ice for those coolers (coolers need to be at church by September 24)
2. Padded chairs
3. 17 gallons of Milo’s tea 4 of them unsweetened
4. Volunteers
5. Banana pudding
6. Sheet cakes chocolate and vanilla

Remember that there is no Sunday school this Sunday, September 6 and our worship service begins at 9 a.m. We will celebrate communion and take up our monthly food offering of non perishables for the food pantry and First Covington.

Next Sunday, September 13, we go back to our normal schedule: Sunday school at 9:45 am and our worship service at 11 am.

Thanks for all your help. I look forward to our time together.

09/03/2026

Dear Atoka EPC family,

As we gather on the first Sunday of September we will resume our study of Colossians, looking at 3:1-4.

Be reminded that our worship service this Sunday, September 6, begins at 9 a.m. There is no Sunday school.

Sunday school resumes on September 13 at 9:45 a.m.and our worship service will be at 11 a.m.

Let’s continue to be in prayer for . . .

1. Krissy Lavelle and her treatment.
2. Betty Roberts.
3. Eleanor Talley.
4. Shirley Chorley.
5. Faye Kitchens.
6. Jan Hall. �7. Sue Arthur.
8. Braxton Seward.
9. Jon Benton Mize
10. James Albert McCulley.
11. Jill Worley.
12. Lorin Frison.
13. Brandy Parker.
14. Leah and Chance Anderson.
15. Nahomy Van Kampen.
16. Hastin Dodson and Jacob Yates.
17. Andrew Stroud and Jenn Fortune.
18. Bobbie Wooten.
19. Louise and Bill Vanderven.
20. Give thanks that Homer Billings was found after an intensive search of several days. He is presently hospitalized in Dyersburg.

Sunday school will meet again starting on Sunday, September 13, at 9:45 a.m. The adult class convenes in the sanctuary and is in a 14 week video series on Galatians. The middle/high school class meets in the library. Pre-K/elementary meets downstairs, where Brenda Bryant and an additional volunteer continue to serve our young children well weekly.

This Sunday, September 6, there will be no Sunday school and our worship service will begin at 9 a.m. Carrie and I plan to leave after the service to arrive in Birmingham by mid-afternoon so Nahomy and Nathanael may head to the hospital for a planned induction of Jane.

The women’s group will meet again on Wednesday, October 7, at 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary for a time of fellowship and Bible study.

Atoka EPC will host the 129th stated meeting of the Central South Presbytery on Friday, September 25. (39 people have registered as of Wednesday morning.) Check-in will begin at 9 a.m. and the meeting itself will convene at 10 a.m. Lunch will be served around noonand the meeting will reconvene around 1 p.m. with a worship service and whatever business remains. We would likely adjourn by 4 p.m. or so. We need volunteers to help with check in, helping guests find parking , making coffee and snacks available, getting tables set up for lunch and making sure food is served and lunch cleaned up, with sound, and with overall presence for greeting and other needs as they may arise. Let me know if you are able to help. There will be a way for you to serve.

Please put the following long term dates on your calendar:
The Thanksgiving potluck is on November 15 following the worship service, at which time the names for Angel Tree should be available.

A 5th Sunday potluck breakfast is scheduled for November 29. No Sunday school. Breakfast at 9 a.m.and worship at 10 a.m.
Our Christmas program is on Sunday, December 6 at 5 p.m. A time of fellowship and finger foods will take place afterward.
Angel Tree gifts should be returned by December 13, wrapped with the name tag attached.

Angel Tree gifts will be delivered on Saturday, December 20 at 11 a.m.

Our Christmas Eve service of lessons and carols will be held at 6 p.m.

Scripture text for the coming weeks: September 6: Colossians 3:1-4; September 13: Colossians 3:5-11; September 20: Colossians 3:12-14; September 27: Colossians 3:15-17; October 4: Colossians 3:18-19; October 11: Colossians 3:20-21; October 18: Colossians 3:22-4:1; October 25: Colossians 4:2-6; November 1: Colossians 4:7-9; November 8: Colossians 4:10-15; November 15: Colossians 4:16-18; November 22: Psalm 131: November 29: Matthew 1:1-17; December 6: Matthew 1:18-25: December 13: Matthew 2:1-12; December 20: Luke2:16-20; December 27: Matthew 2:13-23

Bible study is planned for Sunday, September 20, at 4 p.m.��Youth group is planned for Sunday, September 20, at 5 p.m..�
Prayer is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9 at 5:30 p.m.

08/27/2026

Dear Atoka EPC family,

As we gather on the last Sunday of August we will conclude our study of some texts from previous series that were moved. Our final text before we pick back up with our study of Colossians on September 6 is II Samuel 7.

This Sunday, August 30, is also a 5th Sunday. We will have a potluck breakfast at 9 a.m. and our worship service will begin at 10 a.m.

The following Sunday, September 6, we will not have Sunday school and our worship service will begin at 9 a.m.

Sunday school resumes on September 13 at 9:45 a.m.and our worship service will be at 11 a.m.

Let’s continue to be in prayer for . . .

1. Krissy Lavelle, as she continues her treatment. She had a chemo infusion treatment Monday and is taking her 14 day chemo pill regiment. Pray that the side effects will be minimal and the scan scheduled for September 30 will produce good results.
2. Betty Roberts, giving thanks that she has been able to return home. Pray for good care from Home Health, that her ongoing PT will be effective, and that her appetite will bring strength.
3. Andrew Stroud and Jenn Fortune, asking the Lord to bless their home as they move toward their marriage.
4. Bobbie Wooten, with her pacemaker surgery scheduled on September 18.
5. Eleanor Talley,for good care to be provided.
6. Shirley Chorley. �7. Faye Kitchens, for her hip to continue to heal.
8. Jill Worley, as she waits for a full diagnosis and treatment plan.
9. Braxton Seward and the entire family, praying that his body will respond well to treatment and the Lord will uphold his mom, dad, and brother with His grace.�10. Sue Arthur, giving thanks for the Lord’s faithfulness.
11. Bill Arthur, asking that he will remain healthy for many years to come.
12. James Albert McCulley, brother in law of Janet Pinner. He suffered a recent heat stroke and is still hospitalized.
13. Jon Benton Mize, that he will again be able to return home from the hospital.
14. Leah and Chance Anderson, giving thanks for a healthy pregnancy thus far and asking for the Lord’s grace to sustain their family in the coming months and years.
15. Katie Allred, giving thanks for successful iron treatment.
16. Brandy Parker, for ongoing daily health.
17. Hastin Dodson and Jacob Yates in their fire academy training.
18. Jan Hall, waiting for her needed shoulder surgery.
19. Nahomy Van Kampen, scheduled to be induced on September 6..
20. Lorin Frison, as he finishes his infusion treatments in the coming months.

Sunday school will meet again starting on Sunday, September 13, at 9:45 a.m. The adult class convenes in the sanctuary and is in a 14 week video series on Galatians. The middle/high school class meets in the library. Pre-K/elementary meets downstairs, where Brenda Bryant and an additional volunteer continue to serve our young children well weekly.

Our next 5th Sunday potluck breakfast is scheduled for this Sunday, August 30 at 9 a.m. There will be no Sunday school. Our morning worship service will begin at 10 a.m.

On Sunday, September 6, there will be no Sunday school and our worship service will begin at 9 a.m. Carrie and I plan to leave after the service to arrive in Birmingham by mid-afternoon so Nahomy and Nathanael may head to the hospital for a planned induction of Jane.

The women’s group will meet again on Wednesday, September, 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary for a time of fellowship and Bible study.

Atoka EPC will host the 129th stated meeting of the Central South Presbytery on Friday, September 25. Check-in will begin at 9 a.m. and the meeting itself will convene at 10 a.m. Lunch will be served around noonand the meeting will reconvene around 1 p.m. with a worship service and whatever business remains. We would likely adjourn by 4 p.m. or so. We need volunteers to help with check in, helping guests find parking , making coffee and snacks available, getting tables set up for lunch and making sure food is served and lunch cleaned up, with sound, and with overall presence for greeting and other needs as they may arise. Let me know if you are able to help. There will be a way for you to serve. Also, we are looking for up to an extra 55 padded folding chairs, primarily for use downstairs for lunch and a few in the sanctuary if they are needed. If you have a number and are willing to let us borrow them for the meeting please let me know.

Please put the following long term dates on your calendar:

The Thanksgiving potluck is on November 15 following the worship service, at which time the names for Angel Tree should be available.

A 5th Sunday potluck breakfast is scheduled for November 29. No Sunday school. Breakfast at 9 a.m.and worship at 10 a.m.
Our Christmas program is on Sunday, December 6 at 5 p.m. A time of fellowship and finger foods will take place afterward.
Angel Tree gifts should be returned by December 13, wrapped with the name tag attached.

Angel Tree gifts will be delivered on Saturday, December 20 at 11 a.m.

Our Christmas Eve service of lessons and carols will be held at 6 p.m.

Scripture text for the coming weeks: August 30: II Samuel 7; September 6: Colossians 3:1-4; September 13: Colossians 3:5-11; September 20: Colossians 3:12-14; September 27: Colossians 3:15-17; October 4: Colossians 3:18-19; October 11: Colossians 3:20-21; October 18: Colossians 3:22-4:1; October 25: Colossians 4:2-6; November 1: Colossians 4:7-9; November 8: Colossians 4:10-15; November 15: Colossians 4:16-18; November 22: Psalm 131: November 29: Matthew 1:1-17; December 6: Matthew 1:18-25: December 13: Matthew 2:1-12; December 20: Luke 2:16-20; December 27: Matthew 2:13-23

Bible study is planned for Sunday, September 20, at 4 p.m.��Youth group is planned for Sunday, September 20, at 5 p.m..�
Prayer is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9 at 5:30 p.m.

08/20/2026

Dear Atoka EPC family,

As we look forward to gathering this Sunday we will continue our study of some texts from previous series that were moved. You will find those individual text selections below. Our text for this Sunday is from Matthew 26:36-68. Our study of Colossians will resume on September 6.

Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. and our worship service is at 11 a.m.

Let’s continue to be in prayer for . . .

1. Krissy Lavelle, as she continues her treatment. Pray that her appointment with her oncologist tomorrow will be productive and encouraging.
2. Betty Roberts, who after several surgeries remains at Methodist Germantown. Pray that she will soon be able to return home by tomorrow as planned.
3. Jan Hall, who continues in need of shoulder surgery.
4. Braxton Seward, an 8 year old Brighton Elementary student and nephew of Emily Montgomery’s sister. He has been diagnosed with stage 3/4 non-Hodgkins Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma. He has begun chemo treatments. Pray for full healing and day to day strength for the whole family.
5. Bobbie Wooten, who is scheduled to have a pacemaker implanted on September 18.
6. Jill Worley, a friend of Barb Frison, who has been going through a number of medical tests and it looks like the diagnosis may be cancer. �7. Katie Allred, asking that her iron infusion treatments will bring strength.
8. Jon Benton Mize, that he may be released back home from the hospital and that all infection will be gone.
9. Eleanor Talley.�10. Shirley Chorley.
11. Hastin Dodson and Jacob Yates at their Fire Academy training..
12. Andrew Stroud and Jenn Fortune, asking for the Lord’s grace to be upon them and their family as they move toward their marriage.
13. Dan Dodson.
14. Sue Arthur, giving thanks for the Lord’s faithfulness.
15. Bill Arthur, for the Lord’s gracious hand will continue to uphold him.
16. Brandy Parker, giving thanks she is able to be back at work.
17. Peace in the Middle East, Russia/Ukraine, and other war torn places in the world.
18. Phil and Diane Thrash, and their work with World Outreach.
19. Those who need work, asking that it will be provided. Give thanks for those who have been able to find work.
20. Our farmers.

Thank you for your generous contribution of 16 bags of groceries for the food pantry at First Presbyterian in Covington.

The staff at Atoka Elementary was grateful for the school supplies you generously donated. Thank you for your care for those in need.

Sunday school will meet this Sunday at 9:45 a.m. The adult class convenes in the sanctuary and has just begun a 14 week video series on Galatians. The middle/high school class meets in the library. Pre-K/elementary meets downstairs, where Brenda Bryant and an additional volunteer continue to serve our young children well weekly.

Our next 5th Sunday potluck breakfast is scheduled for Sunday, August 30 at 9 a.m. There will be no Sunday school. Our morning worship service will begin at 10 a.m.

On Sunday, September 6, there will be no Sunday school and our worship service will begin at 9 a.m. Carrie and I plan to leave after the service to arrive in Birmingham by mid-afternoon so Nahomy and Nathanael may head to the hospital for a planned induction of Jane.

The women’s group will meet again on Wednesday, September, 2 for a time of fellowship and Bible study.

Atoka EPC will host the 129th stated meeting of the Central South Presbytery in late September. I will not know for certain if the meeting will be one day (Friday, September 24 only) or two days (Friday and Saturday,Sept. 24-25) until tomorrow. I anticipate a one day meeting that would convene by mid-morning for business (check in likely beginning around 9 or 9:30 a.m.), lunch would be served around noon for an hour, and then it would finish with a worship service and whatever business remains. We would likely adjourn by 4 p.m. or so. We will need volunteers to help with check in, helping people find parking, getting coffee and snacks available, getting tables set up for lunch and making sure food is served and lunch cleaned up, with sound, and with overall presence for greeting and service. Mark that date on your calendar. There will be further details coming in the next week or two.

Please put the following long term dates on your calendar:

The Thanksgiving potluck is on November 15 following the worship service, at which time the names for Angel Tree will be available.

A 5th Sunday potluck breakfast is scheduled for November 29. No Sunday school. Breakfast at 9 a.m.and worship at 10 a.m.

Our Christmas program is on Sunday, December 6 at 5 p.m. A Time of fellowship and finger foods will take place afterward.

Angel Tree gifts should be returned by December 13, wrapped with the name tag attached.

Angel Tree gifts will be delivered on Saturday, December 20 at 11 a.m.

Our Christmas Eve service of lessons and carols will be held at 6 p.m.

Scripture text for the coming weeks: August 23: Matthew 26:36-68; August 30: II Samuel 7; September 6: Colossians 3:1-4; September 13: Colossians 3:5-11;September 20: Colossians 3:12-14; September 27: Colossians 3:15-17; October 4: Colossians 3:18-19; October 11: Colossians 3:20-21; October 18: Colossians 3:22-4:1; October 25: Colossians 4:2-6; November 1: Colossians 4:7-9; November 8: Colossians 4:10-15; November 15: Colossians 4:16-18; November 22: Psalm 131: November 29: Matthew 1:1-17; December 6: Matthew 1:18-25: December 13: Matthew 2:1-12; December 20: Luke 2:16-20; December 27: Matthew 2:13-23

Bible study is planned for Sunday, September 20, at 4 p.m.��Youth group is planned for Sunday, September 20, at 5 p.m..�
Prayer is scheduled for Wednesday, August 26 at 5:30 p.m.

07/30/2026

Dear Atoka EPC family,

As we look forward to gathering this first Sunday of August, we will continue our study of some texts from previous series that were moved. You will find those individual text selections below. Our study of Colossians will resume on September 6.

Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. and our worship service is at 11 a.m.

Let’s continue to be in prayer for . . .

1. Faye Kitchens, giving thanks she has been able to return home from Encompass Health Care. Pray that her in-home PT is successful in the weeks to come.
2. Betty Roberts, who had emergency surgery late Tuesday evening and is in the ICU. Pray for wisdom for the medical team and for her body to respond to her treatment. Pray for Mus and her whole family, for the Lord’s grace to uphold them.
3. Krissy Lavelle, who had a scan on Wednesday and will undergo another scan at the end of September. An infusion is scheduled for Monday, August 3.
4. Sue Arthur, giving thanks that her scan results continue to show no cancer.
5. Jan Hall, praying that her scheduled surgery will be able to take place today and that it will be fully successful.
6. Eleanor Talley, for good daily care to be given. �7. Brandy Parker, for ongoing strength
8. Bobby Roachell.
9. Jon Benton Mize, giving thanks he has been able to return home after 6 months in the hospital.�10. Bobbie Wooten, for the ongoing effectiveness of her recent cardioversion.
11. Shirley Chorley.
12. Hastin Dodson and Jacob Yates during their Fire Academy training, beginning August 10.
13. Katie Allred, for strength to be gained through her iron infusion treatments.
14. Dan Dodson, giving thanks that his shoulder and hand surgery have been completed and his rehab has progressed.
15. Peace in the Middle East between the US and Iran, as we as well as between Russian/Ukraine.
16. Those in need of work, that it will be provided in good time.
17. The EPC, for the Lord’s grace to continue to sustain us.
18. The Kim’s in France, Hamd’s in Lebanon, and Non’s in Tajikistan.
19. Our students as they prepare to return to their class work and extra-curricular activities.
20. The Lord to protect those who are traveling in the coming weeks before the end of summer.

As we prepare to come to be fed by the Lord at His table this Sunday, out of gratitude we will take up our monthly offering of non-perishable food items to help out the work of the food pantry at First Presbyterian in Covington.

We are once again collecting school supplies for the students in need at Atoka Elementary in July/August. You may drop off supplies through Sunday, August 16 in the room behind the sanctuary, where a couple tables are set up. Tax free weekend for shopping in Tennessee is this Friday, July 31 – Sunday, August 2.

Sunday school will meet this Sunday at 9:45 a.m. The adult class convenes in the sanctuary and has just begun a 14 week video series on Galatians. The middle/high school class meets in the library. Pre-K/elementary meets downstairs, where Brenda Bryant and an additional volunteer continue to serve our young children well weekly.

Carrie and I will be gone August 5-13. Tim Stroud will lead the service and Mr. Derrick Delancie, a candidate under care of the Presbytery, will preach on August 9.

Attention all Atoka Presbyterian men: the semi-annual meeting of the John Knox Fellowship is planned for Tuesday, August 11 at First Presbyterian Church in Brownsville, Tennessee. The evening begins at 7 p.m.with dinner. The cost of the meal is $15. Those who wish to attend can plan on meeting at the church parking lot around 6:10 p.m. to carpool. Dr. Eddie Pate will be the guest speaker, with the program lasting from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sign up on the sheet on the bulletin board in the foyer if you plan to attend.

Our next 5th Sunday potluck breakfast is scheduled for Sunday, August 30 at 9 a.m. There will be no Sunday school. Our morning worship service will begin at 10 a.m.

On Sunday, September 6, there will be no Sunday school and our worship service will begin at 9 a.m. Carrie and I plan to leave after the service to arrive in Birmingham by mid-afternoon so Nahomy and Nathanael may head to the hospital for a planned induction of Jane.

The women’s group is off for the summer will meet again on Wednesday, September, 2 for a time of fellowship and Bible study.

Atoka EPC will host the 129th stated meeting of the Central South Presbytery in late September. I will not know for certain if the meeting will be one day (Friday, September 24 only) or two days (Friday and Saturday,Sept. 24-25) until August 21. My sense is that it is leaning toward a one day meeting. If that is the case, the Presbytery meeting would convene by mid-morning for business (check in likely beginning around 9 or 9:30 a.m.), lunch would be served around noon for an hour, and then it would finish with a worship service and whatever business remains. We would likely adjourn by 4 p.m. or so. We will need volunteers to help with check in, helping people find parking, having coffee and snacks available, getting tables set up for lunch and making sure food is served and lunch cleaned up, with sound, and with overall presence for greeting and service. Mark that date on your calendar. There will be further details coming as the date draws closer.

Scripture text for the coming weeks: August 2: I Corinthians 12:31-13:13; August 9: TBA; August 16: I Corinthians 16:1-4; August 23: Matthew 26:36-68;August 30: II Samuel 7; September 6: Colossians 3:1-4; September 13: Colossians 3:5-11; September 20: Colossians 3:12-14; September 27: Colossians 3:15-17; October 4: Colossians 3:18-19; October 11: Colossians 3:20-21; October 18: Colossians 3:22-4:1; October 25: Colossians 4:2-6; November 1: Colossians 4:7-9; November 8: Colossians 4:10-15; November 15: Colossians 4:16-18; November 22: Psalm 131: November 29: Matthew 1:1-17; December 6: Matthew 1:18-25: December 13: Matthew 2:1-12; December 20: Luke 2:16-20; December 27: Matthew 2:13-23

Bible study is planned for Sunday, August 2, at 4 p.m.��Youth group will be off for the summer and resume meeting in September.�
Prayer is scheduled for Wednesday, August 12 at 5:30 p.m.

07/24/2026

Dear Atoka EPC family,

As we gather this last Sunday of July and through each Sunday of August we will continue our study of some texts from previous series that were moved. You will find those individual text selections below. Our study of Colossians will resume on September 6.

Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. and our worship service is at 11 a.m.

Let’s continue to be in prayer for . . .

1. Faye Kitchens, who is at Encompass Healthcare for PT following her hip surgery. If all goes as planned she will come home today and continue PT there.
2. Bobby Roachell, who continues PT at Encompass Healthcare. He also is scheduled to come home today.
3. Betty Roberts as she continues to recover from her surgery at home.
4. Jon Benton Mize, that he may be able to return home as planned by the end of next week.
5. Bill Arthur, that the Lord will continue to bless him with health.
6. Jan Hall, for her surgery planned for July 30 will be fully successful. �7. Krissy Lavelle, who as an MRI on July 29. Pray the results show no cancer.
8. Shirley Chorley.
9. Brandy Parker, for full recover as she plans to return to work in the coming month.�10. Dexter Kuhlman, giving thanks he plans to return home from therapy this week.
11. Harriet Cooper.
12. Gary Montgomery.
13. Hastin Dodson and Jacob Yates, who will begin 10 weeks of training at the Tennessee State Fire Academy on August 10 near Murfreesboro. Pray for them as they move into this phase of their training and travel back and forth.
14. Bobbie Wooten, who has a cardioversion scheduled for today. Pray that this procedure will keep her heart in rhythm for a long period of time.
15. Katie Allred in her iron infusion treatments and Tristan Allred, that his foot will heal fully and quickly.
16. Dan Dodson.
17. Those in need of work, that the Lord will provide it.
18. Eleanor Talley.
19. Those in our nation suffering from floods and other natural disasters.
20. Peace in the Middle East with Iran, Russia/Ukrain, and other war torn places.

We will once again be collecting school supplies for the students in need at Atoka Elementary in July/August. You may drop off supplies from this Sunday, July 26 through Sunday, August 16 in the room behind the sanctuary, where a couple tables are set up. Tax free weekend for shopping in Tennessee is Friday, July 31 – Sunday, August 2.

Sunday school will meet this Sunday at 9:45 a.m. The adult class convenes in the sanctuary and has just begun a 14 week video series on Galatians. The middle/high school class meets in the library. Pre-K/elementary meets downstairs, where Brenda Bryant and an additional volunteer continue to serve our young children well weekly.

Attention all Atoka Presbyterian men: the semi-annual meeting of the John Knox Fellowship is planned for Tuesday, August 11 at First Presbyterian Church in Brownsville, Tennessee. The evening begins at 7 p.m.with dinner. The cost of the meal is $15. Those who wish to attend can plan on meeting at the church parking lot around 6:10 p.m. to carpool. Dr. Eddie Pate will be the guest speaker, with the program lasting from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sign up on the sheet on the bulletin board in the foyer if you plan to attend.

Our next 5th Sunday potluck breakfast is scheduled for Sunday, August 30 at 9 a.m. There will be no Sunday school. Our morning worship service will begin at 10 a.m.

On Sunday, September 6, there will be no Sunday school and our worship service will begin at 9 a.m. Carrie and I plan to leave after the service to arrive in Birmingham by mid-afternoon so Nahomy and Nathanael may head to the hospital for a planned induction of Jane.

The women’s group is off for the summer will meet again on Wednesday, September, 2 for a time of fellowship and Bible study.

Atoka EPC will host the 129th stated meeting of the Central South Presbytery in late September. I will not know for certain if the meeting will be one day (Friday, September 24 only) or two days (Friday and Saturday,Sept. 24-25) until August 21. My sense is that it is leaning toward a one day meeting. If that is the case, the Presbytery meeting would convene by mid-morning for business (check in likely beginning around 9 or 9:30 a.m.), lunch would be served around noon for an hour, and then it would finish with a worship service and whatever business remains. We would likely adjourn by 4 p.m. or so. We will need volunteers to help with check in, helping people find parking, having coffee and snacks available, getting tables set up for lunch and making sure food is served and lunch cleaned up, with sound, and with overall presence for greeting and service. Mark that date on your calendar. There will be further details coming as the date draws closer.

Scripture text for the coming weeks: July 26: Isaiah 53:1-6; August 2: I Corinthians 12:31-13:13; August 9: I Corinthians 15:29-34; August 16: I Corinthians 16:1-4; August 23: Matthew 26:36-68; August 30: II Samuel 7; September 6: Colossians 3:1-4; September 13: Colossians 3:5-11; September 20: Colossians 3:12-14; September 27: Colossians 3:15-17; October 4: Colossians 3:18-19; October 11: Colossians 3:20-21; October 18: Colossians 3:22-4:1; October 25: Colossians 4:2-6; November 1: Colossians 4:7-9; November 8: Colossians 4:10-15; November 15: Colossians 4:16-18; November 22: Psalm 131: November 29: Matthew 1:1-17; December 6: Matthew 1:18-25: December 13: Matthew 2:1-12; December 20: Luke 2:16-20; December 27: Matthew 2:13-23

Bible study is planned for Sunday, August 2, at 4 p.m.��Youth group will be off for the summer and resume meeting in September.�
Prayer is scheduled for Wednesday, August 12 at 5:30 p.m.

07/16/2026

Dear Atoka EPC family,

Typically in the summer months we do a 4 – 6 week series in the Psalms. Beginning this Sunday, however, we will use the next 7 weeks to study some texts from previous series that had been moved. You will find those individual text selections below.

Our study of Colossians will resume on September 6.

Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. and our worship service is at 11 a.m.

Let’s continue to be in prayer for . . .

1. Faye Kitchens, who underwent surgery on her broken hip on Tuesday. Give thanks the surgery went well. Pray she will respond well to the PT to follow.
2. Bobby Roachell, who has been hospitalized at Methodist North and has now been moved to Encompass Healthcare and Rehab. Pray for full restoration to health.
3. Krissy Lavelle for daily strength.
4. Betty Roberts, who underwent surgery on Tuesday. Give thanks that it went well and she was able to return home Wednesday. Pray it will enable her to digest her food well.
5. Eleanor Talley.
6. Louise Vanderven. �7. Brandy Parker.
8. Jon Benton Mize, that he will be able to return home by the end of July.
9. Bill Arthur.�10. Our students as they begin extra-curricular activities prior to the start of school.
11. Shirley Chorley..
12. Gary Montgomery.
13. Harriet Cooper.
14. Jan Hall, that her surgery in late July will take place.
15. Dexter Kuhlman as he recovers from surgery.
16. Hastin Dodson, who begins the state fire academy for 10 weeks on August 9..
17. Dan Dodson.
18. Lorin Frison.
19. Those in need of work.
20. Katie Allred, who is beginning a series of iron infusion treatments, asking these will bring strength without side effect. Tristan Allred, who broke a toe and is in need of quick healing to be able to fully participate for his cross country team in the coming weeks.

Thanks for the 15 bags of groceries for the food pantry at First Covington.

Thanks to all who volunteered in various capacities for VBS. It was a great week and a good amount of donations (over $500 and a lot of diapers) for Confidential Care were raised.

We will once again be collecting school supplies for the students in need at Atoka Elementary in July/August. You will be able to drop off supplies from Sunday, July 26 through Sunday, August 16. Tax free weekend for shopping in Tennessee is Friday, July 31 – Sunday, August 2.

Sunday school will meet this Sunday at 9:45 a.m. The adult class convenes in the sanctuary and has just begun a 14 week video series on Galatians. The middle/high school class meets in the library. Pre-K/elementary meets downstairs, where Brenda Bryant and an additional volunteer continue to serve our young children well weekly.

Our next 5th Sunday potluck breakfast is scheduled for Sunday, August 30 at 9 a.m. There will be no Sunday school. Our morning worship service will begin at 10 a.m. On the next Sunday, September 6, we are planning no Sunday school and the worship service to begin at 9 a.m.

The women’s group is off for the summer will meet again on Wednesday, September, 2 for a time of fellowship and Bible study.

Atoka EPC will host the 129th stated meeting of the Central South Presbytery in late September. I will not know for certain if the meeting will be one day (Friday, September 24 only) or two days (Friday and Saturday,Sept. 24-25) until August 21. My sense is that it is leaning toward a one day meeting. If that is the case, the Presbytery meeting would convene by mid-morning for business (check in likely beginning around 9 or 9:30 a.m.), lunch would be served around noon for an hour, and then it would finish with a worship service and whatever business remains. We would likely adjourn by 4 p.m. or so. We will need volunteers to help with check in, helping people find parking, having coffee and snacks available, getting tables set up for lunch and making sure food is served and lunch cleaned up, with sound, and with overall presence for greeting and service. Mark that date on your calendar. There will be further details coming as the date draws closer.

Scripture text for the coming weeks: July 19: II Samuel 20; July 26: Isaiah 53:1-6; August 2: I Corinthians 12:31-13:13; August 9: I Corinthians 15:29-34; August 16: I Corinthians 16:1-4; August 23: Matthew 26:36-68; August 30: II Samuel 7; September 6: Colossians 3:1-4; September 13: Colossians 3:5-11; September 20: Colossians 3:12-14; September 27: Colossians 3:15-17; October 4: Colossians 3:18-19; October 11: Colossians 3:20-21; October 18: Colossians 3:22-4:1; October 25: Colossians 4:2-6; November 1: Colossians 4:7-9; November 8: Colossians 4:10-15; November 15: Colossians 4:16-18; November 22: Psalm 131: November 29: Matthew 1:1-17; December 6: Matthew 1:18-25: December 13: Matthew 2:1-12; December 20: Luke 2:16-20; December 27: Matthew 2:13-23

Bible study is planned for this coming Sunday, July 19, at 4 p.m.��Youth group will be off for the summer and resume meeting in September.�
Prayer is scheduled for Wednesday, July 22 at 5:30 p.m.

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