On March 2-3, 2023, severe storms causing tornadoes occurred from Texas to Indiana across the areas of many Cumberland Presbyterian churches. The Missions Ministry Team is seeking information regarding any damages which might have been caused. If any churches were damaged, we will post information as it is available.
SYRIA AND TURKEY EARTHQUAKE We have all seen the devastation caused by the Earthquake in Syria and Turkey. The Cumberland Presbyterian Church does not have missionaries or mission work in that part of the world. However, there are reputable organizations we can suggest you support if you feel inclined to help. Samaritan’s Purse will soon […]
The McKenzie Banner reports that McKenzie, Tennessee, First Cumberland Presbyterian Church (Cornerstone Presbytery) held their Christmas Eve candlelight service. However, Sunday morning services were canceled when a pipe burst, flooding the church. https://www.mckenziebanner.com/stories/sub-zero-temps,26941?
A significant winter storm brought frigid arctic air and some snow to the Memphis, Tennessee, area overnight on December 22 & 23, 2022. Temperatures dropped to four or five degrees and strong winds brought wind chill temperature to between -15 and -20 degrees. The Tennessee Valley Authority which provides electrical power to much of the […]
The Mount Zion Cumberland Presbyterian Church (Grace Presbytery), near Columbus, Mississippi, in the community of Steens, suffered damage and lost their steeple in what was either a tornado or hurricane force straight-line winds on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. Severe storms swept across parts of the American South from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning. Numerous strong, […]
On November 4, 2022, a tornado struck the area of Idabell, in southeastern Oklahoma (Choctaw Presbytery), and moved to the east toward Eagletown. Another tornado touched down north of Broken Bow in the Battiest and Smithville area. Around 185 structures have been heavily damaged or destroyed, dozens of residents have been left homeless, and at […]
Our Missionary Daniel Jang in Iloilo City, Philippines reports that “Typhoon Nalgae struck the Philippines this week, and around 120 people died from the storm. All our churches are safe, but many church people’s houses were flooded.” News reports state that Nalgae lashed the Philippines with extreme rainfall causing landslides and flooding, making it among […]
After hurricane Ian swept across Florida on September 28, 2022, the Reverend Terry Hunley, pastor of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Jackson, Tennessee (Cornerstone Presbytery), felt called to help the victims. “The Lord just kind of gave me a nudge and said, ‘Terry you got to be doing something about this hurricane relief. I had […]
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 […]
The eyewall of Hurricane Ian made landfall at 2:20 p.m. EDT on North Captiva Island, a barrier island just west of Fort Myers, Florida. Fortunately, this was not in the vicinity of our CP Churches. Christ Church is located in Lutz, Florida which is 25 miles north of Tampa with Beth-El Farm Worker Ministry in […]
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