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A commission of the Synod of Great Rivers met at Medina Cumberland Presbyterian Church in order to constitute the new tentitively named Presbytery of the Midsouth. Commission chair, the Reverend Don McCurley (West Tennessee Presbytery) asked the questions of the body, delivered the charge, and declared the new presbytery to be constituted. After prayer, the […]

West Tennessee Presbytery met for their regularly scheduled fall meeting at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Jackson, Tennessee, on October 1, 2022. Elder Mark Maddox (Dresden CPC) was elected moderator and the Reverend Linda Glenn (Medina CPC) was elected vice moderator. The Reverend Dianne White was released to Trinity Presbytery. The Reverends Samantha and Victor […]

Focus Slow your breathing and become aware of the taking in and letting out of your breath. Focus on putting things aside so you will be open to what God is saying to you today. Read Lamentations 3:19-26 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 19 The thought of my affliction and my homelessness     is wormwood and […]

The Jerry Wilcoxson Memorial Golf Tournament honors the legacy of the late Dr. Jerry Wilcoxson during Bethel’s homecoming week. Homecoming is a time for Wildcats from all over to come back home and celebrate years of students, faith, education, and community. During Dr. Wilcoxson’s time at Bethel, he served as the Athletic Director, Coach, and […]

Coach Ryne Potts and the Bethel University In-Line Hockey team are preparing for another great season. The Roller Cats are recognized nationwide as one of the best programs in the country. The Cats open their season November 4th in St. Louis. Coach Potts is also pleased to have home games scheduled November 18, 19 and […]

A Day in the Park The annual “Day in the Park” will take place Tuesday, October 4, 2022. Gather for a day of worship, fellowship, and fun at the Cumberland Presbyterian Birthplace Shrine in Montgomery Bell State Park. We will start at 10:00 am. Historical Foundation reenactors will be on site. Worship will start around […]

Rev. Kristi Lounsbury: Earlier this morning (9/29/2022) I was able to be in touch with Teresita Matos-Post, Executive Director of Beth-El Farm Worker Ministry in Wimauma, FL. She stated that she and her family are doing fine in Lakeland, FL. They have been without power, however no other major issues at this time. She also […]

Choctaw Presbytery met at McGee Chapel, Broken Bow, OK on September 24, 2023. The outgoing moderator was Tony Ward, an elder (McGee Chapel). Elder Ronald Lewis was elected the new moderator. Elder Jimmy Scott, vice moderator. Vice Moderator, Rev. Joe Butler brought greetings on behalf of the General Assembly and provided the sermon during the worship service by […]

Focus Relax and listen. Consciously prepare to hear God’s Word. Clear your mind of the worries and tasks that lie before you. Open your heart and allow it to refresh. Read Psalm 62 For Jeduthun, the choir director: A psalm of David. 1 I wait quietly before God, for my victory comes from him. 2 […]

Focus Close your eyes and open yourself as you relax into a peaceful state. Be willing to expose yourself for who you are as God created you to be. Breathe deeply as you prepare to hear God’s Word. Read Psalm 119:49-56 49 Remember your promise to me; it is my only hope. 50 Your promise […]