# Weekly Update - October 8, 2026 - From: Judson Baptist Church — General Emails - Sent: October 8, 2026 (2026-10-08T21:01:46.417Z) - Web version: https://judsonbaptist.flowforth.co/emails/general-emails/19030 - More emails: https://judsonbaptist.flowforth.co/emails/general-emails --- ![](https://churchusercontent.com/f67e345f-1ff8-45ee-aeeb-39467e1e5aed/weekly_update_cover_small_2026-09-24T18-33-44-947Z.png?w=1400) ![](https://churchusercontent.com/f67e345f-1ff8-45ee-aeeb-39467e1e5aed/No_midweek_activities_2026-10-08T14-28-06-009Z.jpg?w=1400) --- ## Prayer Service *Sunday, Oct. 11th at 5pm* ![](https://churchusercontent.com/f67e345f-1ff8-45ee-aeeb-39467e1e5aed/Prayer_Service_5pm_2026-10-07T19-44-03-872Z.png?w=1400) Prayer is a huge part of our church, and we would love for you to be a part of our monthly prayer service. Join us this Sunday, October 11th, at 5pm in the Gathering Room for a guided prayer time. This is for all ages & we will have childcare for Birth-4th grade. --- ## Judson Weekday's Trunk or Treat *Thursday, Oct. 29th from 4pm-6pm* [![](https://churchusercontent.com/f67e345f-1ff8-45ee-aeeb-39467e1e5aed/2026TOT-presentation_2026-10-05T15-40-51-227Z.png?w=1400)](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScV9CBn6GLBYvxQ2WadP2E-nCFMPhWmYltzfxuIPLDz5b_Cig/viewform?pli=1&authuser=0) Save the date for Trunk or Treat on October 29th from 4- 6 p.m. Want to participate but can't host a trunk? We'd love a candy donation! We'll be collecting bags of candy until Sunday, October 25th, at the L-shaped desk in the Lobby. [Sign up to host a Trunk!](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScV9CBn6GLBYvxQ2WadP2E-nCFMPhWmYltzfxuIPLDz5b_Cig/viewform?pli=1&authuser=0) [Pre-Order Pizza for your family for Trunk or Treat!](https://forms.gle/5Ppf8fqihR69bpzT9) --- ## Soccer Celebration Volunteers Needed *Saturday, Oct. 31st* ![](https://churchusercontent.com/f67e345f-1ff8-45ee-aeeb-39467e1e5aed/Upward_Soccer_Coaches_Wanted_2026-10-08T14-48-18-590Z.png?w=1400) Believe it or not, our soccer season is almost over! We need volunteers for our end of season celebration on Saturday, October 31st. Help is needed with set up, greeting, serving food, and grilling. [Volunteer for Upward Soccer Celebration](https://jbc.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3947228) --- ## Upward Basketball Registration Open *Now Open* ![](https://churchusercontent.com/f67e345f-1ff8-45ee-aeeb-39467e1e5aed/Upward_Basketball_Graphic_2026-10-08T14-35-19-180Z.png?w=1400) Registration for our Upward Basketball League is now open! We're giving our church members the opportunity to sign up first at a discounted rate before we announce it to the community. Use promo code JUDSON to take $30 off, or if you're willing to coach, promo code JUDCOACH to take $75 off! The league is for children in Kindergarten (or 5 years old by December 1st) through 4th Grade. [Sign up for Upward Basketball](https://jbc.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3947309) --- ## Helping Hands *Monday, Oct. 12th from 9am-1:30pm* ![](https://churchusercontent.com/f67e345f-1ff8-45ee-aeeb-39467e1e5aed/pco-imports/2026-10-01T18-51-17-627Z-a34d055a-7b36-4fd2-a312-ab94daa7abd2.jpg?w=1400) Helping Hands is a group of ladies that meet the second Monday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Big House. They make a variety of items to supply the needs of others. They will meet on October 8th, at the Big House next to Judson. Bring lunch, water will be provided. This month they will be collecting canned and boxed food items for the Nashville Rescue Mission. --- ## **International** Prayer Lunch *Sunday, Nov. 1st from 12pm-1pm* [![](https://churchusercontent.com/f67e345f-1ff8-45ee-aeeb-39467e1e5aed/pco-imports/2026-10-01T18-32-13-603Z-5352f396-1c75-4eff-a32b-0b6595e06c0c.jpg?w=1400)](https://jbc.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3852139) Join believers around the world in praying for persecuted Christians, especially those in the Iran, on Sunday, November 1st, in the Gathering Room from 12pm-1pm. There will be a lunch provided for all who register. [Sign up for International Prayer Lunch](https://jbc.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3852139) --- **THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE:** **Sunday** 9am // Life Groups for All Ages 10:30am // Worship & Message 10:30am // Birth - PreK Worship 10:30am // Kids' Worship (Soul Summit) **No** **Wednesday** **night activities on Wednesday, October 14th,** except for Choir & Orchestra Rehearsal. A Semi-Annual Church Business Meeting will be held on Sunday, October 25th, at the end of the worship service. --- **LAST WEEK'S ATTENDANCE:** Worship: 600 Life Groups: 538 **STEWARDSHIP:** Budget YTD: $62,908 Over (under) Budget YTD: $4,288 Global Focus YTD: $7,313 --- You can access the current prayer list by clicking the button below. [Prayer List](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gV7kUtzpeVANLwaNBHMdKvAl7bKs1AVjIVH83_IhndQ/edit?tab=t.0) ## New Announcement