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Covenant Presbytery – Spring Meeting On March 16, 2020, we were informed that the Spring meeting of Covenant Presbytery had been cancelled in accordance with guidelines for gatherings in the face of the Coronavirus. Presbytery plans to reschedule.

After twelve years of service, Mark Duck, has decided to retire as Coordinator of Benefits. The Board of Stewardship, Foundation and Benefits will begin the search for a person to serve as Coordinator of Benefits. We would like to find a person who has a desire to serve the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He or she […]

Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God in whatever way that may take place. Read Psalm 81:11-16 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) “But my people did not listen to my voice; Israel would not submit to me. So I gave them over to their stubborn hearts, […]

Focus Let your soul take a moment of rest as you hear God’s word. Put your busy schedule, wandering mind, stressful thoughts, and burdened heart at the feet of the cross and open up to God’s voice as the Giver of Life tends your soul. Read Exodus 17:1-7 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) From the […]

Focus Pay attention to the tension in your body. Let go of it and any expectations to do anything other than God’s will today. Prepare yourself to hear God’s word. Read Psalm 32:1-2 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Of David. A Maskil. Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Happy are […]

Guidance for Coronavirus Outbreak From the Office of the General Assembly Dear Friends, As people read the news about the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) they have many concerns, questions, anxiety and fear.  While the news reports key in on hospitalizations and deaths, much less is reported about the number of people who have recovered. How should […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Scripture: Psalms 32: 3-7 “While I kept silence, my body wasted away through my groaning all day long. For day and night your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was dried […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Due to the latest developments with the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Southern States Athletic Conference has announced the suspension of regular season competitions for all team sports until Wednesday, March 25. Bethel University is a member of the SSAC. SSAC Commissioner Mike Hall: “The health and well-being of our student-athletes, coaches, fans and […]

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The NAIA announced today that effective immediately, it will be cancelling all remaining winter championship events, including those that are currently underway. The health and safety of our student-athletes, as well as all involved in our championship events, is the NAIA’s highest priority. We will continue to monitor COVID-19 developments and […]

From Rev. Chris Anderson, I just received a call from our stated clerk, Janie Stamps. The Arkansas Presbytery will not have its spring meeting. It has been canceled. No word of a makeup date has been discussed. I would advise anyone that has a hotel room booked to cancel it immediately. That’s all the information […]