Week of July 15-22

Our Johns Creek Baptist Church Member in the Spotlight this week is Doug Dunn. Doug has been a member of JCBC for over 25 years, several as a member of the Haywood Community. Doug appreciates receiving cards from his JCBC family, and these may be mailed to him at 4325 Havenridge Drive, Cumming, GA 30041.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Request, Rhonda Byrd, 7/21/2026:
JCBC Family, it is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of our dear JCBC member, Janelle Siegel. Please be in prayer for her husband, David, during this difficult time. A Graveside Service will be held on this Friday, July 24, 2026 at 10:30 am at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Georgia. Please pray for her family.
Obituary:
Margaret Janelle Siegel, 83, of Cumming, GA passed away July 16, 2026. Mrs. Siegel was born in Greenville, SC to the late Preston and Ellen Speed. Janelle loved her family. She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, David Siegel; sons and daughters in-law, Michael Siegel and Debbie Siegel, Scott and Sherryl Siegel; grandchildren, Matthew Siegel (Leah), Ryan Siegel (Katie), Lesley Salvatierra, Sydney Geake (Brad); great-grandchildren, Cooper, Graham, Juliette, Bryant; brother, James Speed (Rae), sister in law, Sherry… Continue reading: https://www.ingramfuneralhome.com/obituaries/janelle-siegel
Cards may be mailed to David Siegel at 2480 Ballantrae Circle, Cumming, Georgia 30041.

Week of July 1-8

Our Johns Creek Baptist Church Member in the Spotlight this week is Jackie Brown. Jackie has been a member of JCBC for over 17 years, many of these in the Durham Community and, more recently, the Friendship Community. Jackie appreciates receiving cards and letters from her JCBC family, and these can be mailed to her at Ivey Springs at Buford, Room 233. 3177 Gravel Springs Road, Buford, GA 30519.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Request, Rhonda Byrd, July 2, 2026:
JCBC Family, please pray for Jean Bowen. Jean has had an early detection of cancer in her left breast. The doctor has scheduled Jean for more testing to determine the scope of the cancer. Jean is in good spirits and is asking for her JCBC family to be in prayer with her and Rudy as they take these next steps in faith. All of your prayers are greatly appreciated. Cards and letters may be mailed to Jean at 5696 Kennedy Road, Suwanee, GA 30024.

Prayer Request, John Wiley, July 2, 2026:
Jill Wiley recently passed away on June 25, 2026 after years of fighting cancer. She left us peacefully into the arms of our Lord & Savior. Please pray for her and the family. Her obituary is posted on the Dignity Memorial website https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/roswell-ga/jillian-wiley-12944256. Cards and letters may be mailed to John Wiley at 655 Kensington Farms Drive, Milton, Georgia 30004.

Prayer Request, Brian Ward, July 7, 2026:
Prayers for Ben Ward. Ben served as a greeter with Gerald for many years. Ben is currently at Emory John’s Creek for dementia related illness. Please no visitation! Pray for Ben to receive the care he needs, and next steps for long term care.

Week of June 17-24

Our Johns Creek Baptist Church Member in the Spotlight this week is Jo Causey. Jo has been a member of JCBC for 16 years, many of these as a member of the Bowen Sunday School Community. Jo appreciates receiving cards from her JCBC family, and these may be mailed to her at 1330 Brook Knoll Lane, Cumming, GA 30041.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Request, Stephanie Wright, 6/18/2026:
Please be in prayer for the entire Powell Family as they mourn the loss of Mr. James (Joe) Powell.

James Joseph “Joe” Powell, the fearless patriarch of the Powell Family, left this earth June 15th, 2026, to be with his Lord and Savior.

Joe was special from the day he came into the world, as he was a Leap Year baby, born to Joan and Joseph Powell on February 29th, 1944, in St. Louis, Missouri and grew up in Greenfield, Illinois. He was an outstanding student, gifted athlete, and went on to study Civil Engineering at the University of Illinois, earning his degree in 1967. He married his childhood sweetheart, Sandy Powell, in 1962, who was the love and epicenter of his life for sixty-three years.

After college, Joe worked in Dallas, Texas and then moved to Atlanta to begin a new job with ITT Nesbitt Corporation. In 1971, Joe founded Joe Powell & Associates, Inc. and later was recruited as a Rep by Liebert Corporation in Atlanta, Georgia, for his remarkable ability to understand mechanical engineering and the art of sales. Over the course of forty years, he went on to build one of the most successful mechanical and electrical sales organizations in the southeast. He was widely respected in his industry for his visionary leadership with his ability to design and comprehend complex, critical IT infrastructure systems, and leaves a legacy going forward of Joe Powell and Associates, which now spans across the Southeast and serves customers across the nation, with his youngest son, Chad, now at the helm as CEO.

Joe was a selfless and extraordinary father to his three sons, Jeff (Holley) Zach (Elizabeth), and Chad (Stephanie), grandfather to his seven adoring grandchildren, Jeffrey (Molly), Griffin (Jessica), Anna Jane, Zachary, Kate, Georgia and Bo, and great-grandfather to his two great grandchildren, Banks and Sullivan. He was a devoted husband to his cherished wife, Sandy, and big brother to his two sisters, Susan Whipple, who preceded him in death, and Jennifer “Bop” Hopper (Steve).

In 1997, Joe and Sandy acquired a farm in the suburbs of Atlanta which they named after their beloved midwestern hometown. Greenfield Farm became the hub of Joe’s expansive talents and hobbies over three decades. He studied equestrian husbandry with his prized Tennessee Walkers, played competitive tennis, and loved captaining his boat at Lake Lanier on his famous cocktail cruises. He learned to paint landscapes and spent many years in private lessons to become an accomplished pianist. He threw legendary soirées and invited anyone and everyone into his home, welcoming all with his charismatic hospitality, generosity, and warmth.

Joe had the heart of a lion and passed his courage and entrepreneurial spirit on to his children and grandchildren as the treasured leader of the Powell Family. He could party with the best of them, loved deeply and openly, was generous to a fault, and modeled a steadfast marriage with an unwavering, enduring love story that transcends time. But most of all, he understood faith, family, friendship, commitment to our country, meaningfulness- and exemplified what a life of purpose should look like.

In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing to the Joe Powell Memorial Scholarship to benefit University of Georgia mechanical engineering students. Joe adored and mentored young people as professionals and will continue to nurture great minds into the future long after his passing. Give.uga.edu/powellscholarship

Cards and letters may be sent to the Powell Family c/o Mrs. Sandra (Sandy) Powell, 2335 Bagley Road, Cumming, Georgia 30041.