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John Howell Ingram, 75, of Hernando, Mississippi (formerly of Memphis, Tennessee), died October 2, 2022. John was born in McKenzie, Tennessee, while his father, the Reverend Dr. William T. Ingram was on the faculty at the Cumberland Presbyterian Theological Seminary. He served as a deacon at East Side Cumberland Presbyterian church. He was an active […]

Focus Stop and thank God for being present with you today. Ask for God’s guidance as you hear God’s voice through scripture and the writer. Read Malachi 3:6-14 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 6 For I the Lord do not change; therefore you, O children of Jacob, have not perished. 7 Ever since the days of your ancestors you […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Psalm 37:1-9 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition Psalm 37 Exhortation to Patience and Trust Of David. 1 Do not fret because of the wicked;     do not be envious of wrongdoers, 2 for they […]

The Reverend Charles Gary Morrow, 88, of Union, Mississippi, died September 29, 2022. He was an honorably retired member of Grace Presbytery where he served for many years and was pastor of Steam Mill Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Union. Charles was born November 29, 1933, into the Cumberland Presbyterian family of Rufus Connie Morrow and […]

Bethel University will honor two former athletic greats with inductions into the prestigious Bethel Athletic Hall-of-Fame Saturday October 22. Bethel will also present the University’s Lifetime Achievement Award. The Alumni Awards and Athletic Hall-of-Fame Inductions will be held in the board room of the Vera Low Center for Student Enrichment, Crisp Wing. The awards brunch […]

Mary Imogene (Gene) Harley Cox, 92, of Spring Hill, Texas, died September 28, 2022. In 2010, she celebrated over 60 years in church ministry as a pianist and organist for Elmira Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church (Trinity Presbytery). She accompanied The Sanctuary Choir, Children, and Youth Choirs along with numerous soloists, ensembles, and instrumentalists.

Hope Presbytery met August 24th at Springfield C.P.Church. Rev.Mike Wilkinson Moderator of the 191st General Assembly was welcomed by Presbytery & gave the devotional. Rev. Paul Hancock was elected Moderator of Presbytery. Rev. Terry Herston Stated Clerk pro tem, was elected to complete the term of deceased Stated Clerk Mrs. Dianne Vandiver. A Plaque honoring […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Matthew 20:29-34 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition Jesus Heals Two Blind Men 29 As they were leaving Jericho, a large crowd followed him. 30 There were two blind men sitting by the roadside. When […]

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 Jeremiah 33:1-13   New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 33 The word of the Lord came to Jeremiah a second time while he was still confined in […]

On advice of legal council, West Tennessee Presbytery will continue as Cornerstone Presbytery. Presbytery met at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Jackson, Tennessee, on October 1, 2022, in order to officially rename the presbytery, adopt new bylaws, and elect new officers. The Communications Ministry Team has been informed that the Reverend Jimmy Latimer was elected […]