George E. Cates, 83, of Memphis died June 21, 2021, when his small airplane crashed near Jackson, Tennessee. George was a benefactor of Memphis Theological Seminary. MTS President Jody Hill said, “George and Bena Cates have been the epitome of Christian servants. They have been deeply committed to the mission of MTS both as students […]

Billie Jean Hedgecock Wyatt, 96, of Kingston, Tennessee, died June 26, 2021. She was a member of Youngs Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church where she served as an elder, Sunday school teacher, choir director, church historian, and youth leader. She was born April 18, 1932, in Roane County, Tenessee, and has been a lifelong resident of […]

The Reverend Dr. Ronald B. Mays (Covenant Presbytery) has been named athletic director for Ballard County (Kentucky) Schools. Mays has been a Ballard Memorial High School teacher and coach. He replaces Tim Adams, who was recently named the new principal at Ballard Memorial High School.   Dr. Mays holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting […]

Hannah Locks, a Cumberland Presbyterian youth and member of the Spring Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church (Grace Presbytery) in Montevallo, Alabama, was at Grace Presbytery Camp in Millport, Alabama, June 17, 2020, and “having the time of her life” on “Water Day” on an inflatable water slide when she suffered an accident which resulted in a […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read 1 Samuel 31 New Revised Standard Version 31 Now the Philistines fought against Israel; and the men of Israel fled before the Philistines, and many fell on Mount Gilboa. 2 The Philistines overtook Saul and his […]