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Thelma Mae Grebe, 99, of Memphis, Tennessee, the oldest member of Faith Cumberland Presbyterian Church (West Tennessee Presbytery) in Bartlett, Tennessee, died August 4, 2022. Thelma was born September 13, 1922, Lutesville, Missouri, and was just short of her hundredth birthday. She had served as president of Faith’s Cumberland Presbyterian Women’s Ministry.

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time.   Read Luke 8:16-21 (NRSV) “No one after lighting a lamp hides it under a jar, or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a lampstand, so that those who enter […]

Dear Cumberland Presbyterian Church Family, Every year, many of our Cumberland Presbyterian congregations celebrate Seminary Sunday during worship. This is a chance for us to connect with our denomination, communicate important updates, and thank you for your continued support. This year, the General Assembly of the CP Church approved for Seminary Sunday to be held […]

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 James 3:13-18 (NRSV) Who is wise and understanding among you? Show by your good life that your works are done with gentleness born of wisdom. But if you […]

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 2 Chronicles 5:2-14 (NRSV) Then Solomon assembled the elders […]

Bethel Men’s Soccer added an assistant coach, Thomas Chameraud, former head coach of the Yellowjackets at Montana State University in Billings. Prior to serving as Montana State head coach, Chameraud was associate head coach with Alex Balog. Chameraud, who is an MSUB graduate and men’s soccer alumnus, earned his master’s degree in public relations during […]

Kathaleen Joyce Pitts, 97, of Fayetteville, Tennessee, died August 2, 2022. She was a member of the Kelso Cumberland Presbyterian Church (Columbia Presbytery) where she was an active member of Cumberland Presbyterian Women’s Ministry.

Donna Mae McKenzie, 94, of Sidney, Arkansas, died August 3, 2022. She served as a pianist for many years at Sidney Cumberland Presbyterian Church and the United Methodist Church of Sidney.

Bethel University Men’s Basketball veteran, Jamarius Mayberry, signed a professional contract to play in Galitos in Portugal’s Proliga, the university announced August 8, 2022. The 6’5 forward, a former Wildcat and Gibson County, Tennessee, High School standout, averaged 10.3 points, six rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game as a Wildcat. Mayberry commented on the opportunity. […]

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 29 (NRSV) Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. Ascribe to the LORD the glory of […]