In this season, staying connected with each other has been complicated. To help in a small way, we're continuing a new feature on the Acklen podcast feed-"Checking in with the family." A few times a month, I'll interview an Acklen family member. We'll keep it light and relatively short. Our goal is to smile and maybe even laugh a bit.

Today, I checked in with Judy Jackson. She weighs in on Vanderbilt football and whether or not Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time. She shares an update on her dog Pixie and tells us about the best milkshake she’s ever had. And no, she does not miss cooking.  Enjoy this conversation with an Acklen veteran of 57 years!

Prayer of Blessing - J.P. Conway

Youth Ministry Values - Spencer Porter

Water Bottle - Lily Batey

Flashlight - D.J. Church

Bible - Nancy Martin

In this episode, with school beginning this week, we pray over our students and teachers. We also welcome 5 new 5th graders into our Youth Ministry.  Per our tradition, they receive 3 gifts-a water bottle, flashlight, and Bible. 

Order of Worship

Ryan Sullenberger: Gen 32:22-31 and prayer

Nigel Fontenot: Psalm 17:1-7, 15 and prayer

JP Conway: Sermon Luke 10:25-28

Tim Spivey: Table Talk

Jack Sternberg: Rom 9:1-5 and prayer

Chris Church: Announcements

Order of Worship

Brad Knapp: Genesis 29:15-28 and prayer

Jonathan Gibson: Psalm 119:129-136 and prayer

Paul Spivey: Sermon on Mark 2:21-22

Bryan Thornton: Table Talk

Clay Jones: Romans 8:26-39 and prayer

Spencer Porter: Announcements

Welcome to our inaugural episode of “Checking in with the Family.”  Today, I checked in with Justin Myrick. He reveals that 900 Acklen Avenue still stands, shares his discovery of 160-year-old family letters, explains why he only goes once daily to Twice Daily, and gives advice on how to throw out the first pitch at a baseball game.

Bodhi Dark: Genesis 28:10-19 and prayer

Neal Allison: Psalm 139:1-24 and prayer

JP Conway: Sermon on Matthew 16:21-28

Spencer Porter: Table Talk

Lake Porter: Romans 8:12-25 and prayer

Paul Spivey: announcements

Prayer and Genesis 25:19-34: Paul Prill

Prayer and Psalm 119:105-112: Tim Spivey

Sermon from Philippians 4:4-9: JP Conway

Communion: Paul Spivey

Prayer and Matthew 13:1-23: Bryan Thornton

Announcements: Chris Church

Welcome, Opening Prayer, and Genesis 24:34-67 – Justin Myrick

Song of Solomon 2:8-13 and Prayer – Brian Batey

Sermon on Matthew 14:22-36 – J.P. Conway

Communion Prayer – Randy Spivey

Romans 7:15-25 and Prayer – Dave Wagner

Announcements – Brad Knapp

Ryan Sullenberger offers encouragement on our July 3rd Day of Prayer and Fasting.

Order of Worship:

Welcome, Opening Prayer, and Genesis 22:1-14 – Danny Ray Martin

Psalm 13 and Prayer – Jeremy Martin

Sermon - Galatians 6:1-10 – J.P. Conway

Communion Prayer – Chris Church

Matthew 10:40-42 and Prayer – Paul Prill

Announcements – Spencer Porter