Dyer Cumberland
Presbyterian Church
256 East College Street P.O. Box 181
Dyer, TN 38330
731-692-2594
dyercpchurch@gmail.com 

This is the website of the Dyer Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Dyer Tennessee. NOTE FROM OUR PASTOR We, as Christians ought to carry written on our hearts the solemn truth of how short a time we have to witness for God. Whatever we are going to do for Christ we had better do now. We had better be sharing our testimony while we have the power to do so. If we are ever to study the Scriptures, if we are ever to spend time in prayer, if we are ever to win souls for Christ, if we are ever to invest our finances for His kingdom, it must be now. “As long as it is day, we must do the work of Him who sent Me. Night is coming when no one can work.” - John 9:4 Blessing See you Sunday! Bro. Joey The daily "Inspirational Thought" is a ministry of the Dyer Cumberland Presbyterian Church 256 East College Street, Dyer TN 38330 Visit us on Facebook or Instagram. If want to receive by email, email request to edwardsjoey@bellsouth.net If want to receive by text text request to 901-573-7579 New Updates! Here is a clickable link to the church's event google calendar. GO check it out! Lent (February 18-April) MARCH 11 - Wednesday Night Activities 6 PM Meal Potluck 6:30 Activities 15 - 4th Sunday of Lent 10 AM Sunday School 11 AM Worship Service 15-1 PM Outreach/Upward Soccer Meeting 17 - St. Patrick's Day 18 - 9:45 55 Alive d eparture to Carol's Homestyle Cooking Bardwell, KY 18 - Wednesday Night Activities 6 PM Meal Provided 6:30 Activities 20 - 1st Day of Spring 21 - 5-7 PM Senior Youth Steak Dinner Fundraiser 22 - 5th Sunday of Lent 10 AM Sunday School 11 AM Worship Service 22 - 2 PM Easter Egg Hunt 23-27 Weakley County Spring Break 25 - Wednesday Night Activities 6 PM Meal Potluck 6:30 PM Activities 29 - Palm/Passion Sunday 10 AM Sunday School 11 AM Worship Service 29 - Holy Week Begins 29 - April 3 GCSSD Spring Break 1- NO WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES **Calendar events have to be approved so changes may be made.** Wednesday Night Activities 6:00 Meal (1st,3rd,5th Wednesdays Meals provided, 2nd & 4th Wednesdays Potluck/Add-a-dish) 6:30 - 7:30 Jr. Youth Bible Study and Activities Sr. Youth & Adults Bible Study and Activities Opportunities to Serve Please remember to save best choice labels. **Van Drivers and a Rider (2) each for Sunday & Wednesday Night **Children Sermon - weekly JOIN us on Facebook! You are always welcome to come just as you are to join us! What is Lent? A season of reflection, penance, and renewal -a sacred time in the church to prepare our hearts for Easter. It is a season of prayer, fasting, almsgiving, and spiritual renewal, helping us reflect on Christ's sacrifice and grow closer to God. The word "Lent" comes from the 'old English lencten' or springtime spring and from West Germanic langitinaz or long days or lengthening of the day. The 40 days of Lent - the period leading up to Easter that starts on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday, the day before Easter. Commonly observed by Roman Catholic, Eastern and some Protestant churches these 40 days as a time of personal reflection to prepare your heart and mind for Good Friday and Easter. What is Ash Wednesday? February 18 Lent starts with Ash Wednesday, the day when you might see people with a cross of ashes on their foreheads. These ashes are a reminder of our need for repentance and the reality of our human frailty. The ash marks symbolize sorrow and mourning over sin. The Biblical support for this observation comes from the following verses: Then I turned my face to the Lord God, seeking him by prayer and pleas for mercy with fasting and sackcloth and ashes (Daniel 9:3 ). There was great mourning among the Jews, with fasting and weeping and lamenting, and many of them lay in sackcloth and ashes (Esther 4:3 ). What is Palm Sunday? March 29 Last Sunday of Lent and begins Holy Week which is the week leading up to Easter and the final days of Jesus's life. It also marks Jesus' arrival to Jerusalem, when people welcomed him by waving Palm branches recognizing Him as their King. What is Maundy Thursday? April 2 This day remembers the Last Supper, when Jesus shared a final meal with His disciples and demonstrated His humility by washing their feet. What is Good Friday? April 3 The day is a solemn day that commemorates Jesus’ crucifixion and His ultimate sacrifice for our sins. Despite its sorrowful events, it’s called “Good” because of the redemption Jesus secured for us. What is Holy Saturday? April 4 This is a day of quiet reflection, as we remember Jesus’ time in the tomb and anticipate the joy of what’s to come. Finally, Easter Sunday bursts forth with celebration: Jesus is alive! His resurrection offers us hope, new life, and the promise of eternity with Him. What is Holy Week? Holy Week is a solemn time, with Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday , Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil playing significant roles in preparing for Easter. Good Friday services involve veneration of the cross, scripture readings, and prayers, culminating in the Easter Vigil on Saturday night, a highly symbolic and sacred celebration of Christ’s Resurrection, often including baptisms and scripture reflections. Easter Sunday then marks the joyous conclusion of Lent, celebrating Christ’s victory over death with a high emphasis on the Eucharist and resurrection hope. What is Easter? April 5 Easter rejoices in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, signifying victory over sin and death. It is a day of great joy, marked by sunrise services, festive gatherings, and proclamations of “He is risen!” *Source: Christianity.com Lent Booklet Welcome! Morgan Whitlock, our new Senior Youth Leader! He is a Bethel student from the Bartlett area and will be leading our senior youth on Sundays & Wednesdays nights! Missed Sunday School? You can keep up by clicking this link. Or go to the Sunday School Lesson Page from the top of the page. Photos Click for photos Click for photos VIEW ALL Christmas Parade Pictures have been added!! Online Paver Order Form Printable Paver Order Form

Youth Sunday School Classes Early Elementary March 8. 2026 Lesson 1 – Knowing Jesus Bible Basics: Matthew 16:13-17; John 1:35-42 Lesson Focus: We can know that Jesus is God’s son. Memory Verse: “Jesus is the Son of God.” 1 John 5:5 Bible Readiness: To help get ready to learn from the Bible story about Peter knowing that Jesus is God’s Son, the children will play a game and talk about knowing others. Bible Story: The children will learn what Peter knew about Jesus - he knew Jesus is God’s Son. Bible Response: The children will apply the Bible lesson about Peter knowing that Jesus is God’s Son by planning way they can help others know that Jesus is God’s Son. Seeing God throughout the Week: Remember to look for opportunities to share with others about Jesus, God’s Son, this week. Like Peter in today’s story, we can tell others we know who Jesus is. Elementary March 8. 2026 Lesson 1 – Jesus Serves Bible Basis: Luke 22:7-13; John 13:1-17 Lesson Focus: Jesus shows us how to serve each other. Memory Verse: “Serve one another humbly in love.” Galatians 5:13 Bible Readiness: To connect their own experiences of serving others to the Bible story about Jesus washing the disciplines’ feet, children will talk about reasons to serve. Bible Study: Jesus washes His disciples’ feet. Bible Activity Choices: Children will investigate ways to serve others. Bible Response: To apply the Bible story about Jesus serving His disciples by washing their feet, the children will choose a way to serve others in the upcoming week. Tie to the Bible: Sometimes it’s hard to serve. Jesus showed us how to serve each other. Let’s see how He did it in our Bible study. Seeing God throughout the Week: Encourage children to follow through on one idea they chose to serve someone this week. Invite them to ask Jesus for help to do this. Middle School March 8. 2026 Lesson 1: Fair-Weather Followers Bible Basis: John 12:12-19 Focus: Do you love Jesus or just follow the crowd? Connecting with God’s Word: Judging Popularity: Students will talk about popular celebrities and the influence they carry. Studying God’s Word: Students will study the difference between loving Jesus and just following the crowd. Applying God’s Word: Evaluating Pressured Actions: students will choose from activities that explore loving Jesus or following the crowd. Memory Verse: “Then………stand firm and hold fast on the teachings we passed on to you.” 2 Thessalonians 2:15 Seeing God throughout the Week: The draw of the crowd is strong. Help your students realize that they don’t need to worry about what other people think of them. Instead they should reflect on their love for Jesus and watch that love grow this week as they spend time with Him. Material from David C. Cook Curriculum Sunday School Classes Senior Youth Young Adults J.O.Y. Class Pairs and Spares Class Wednesday Night Lessons Pre-K through 2nd Grade: Bible Stories 3rd - 5th graders: Books of the Bible 6th - 8th graders High School 9th-12th

OUR PROGRAMS Our church offers a variety of programs for persons of all ages. Please review these and find the areas that interest you. ALL are welcome to participate in the activities of our church family. Sunday Sunday School Program Classes for all ages meet to have fellowship and study together using scripturally based materials designed to foster a better understanding of our mission as Christians in the modern world today. Morning Worship The church gathers for morning worship beginning with a variety modern and traditional praise songs. Worshipers engage in congregarional singing, prayer, and reading of the Word followed by a message delivered by the minister. Evening Activities The church has an active youth group program with leaders for youth Grades 7-12, and younger youth below 7th grade. Other Programs of the Church Choir Everyone is invited to join the choir! On Sundays, they warm up at 9:30 am and practice at 4:00 pm. "Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!" Psalm 100:1-2 (ESV) Recreation and Fellowship Throughout the year, we have many opportunities and special events to fellowship as a church family and get to better know new members and visitors. How YOU can HELP! Backpack Program: The items collected help kids in need for the weekends. Ask Sandy if you would like to help. Christian Endeavor: This long-lived ministry is still at work in the heart of Dyer reaching out to the hearts of those in need. If you have any questions or would like to get involved, contact Jeannie. Food Pantry: Items collected for the food pantry go directly to those in need throughout our community. There are times throughout the year that the shelves become a bit bare. You can make monetary donations or bring items to add at any time. Contact Beckie Jo for suggestions of items needed. Save a Label: Whenever you purchase Best Choice items, please clip the barcode and place that in a specially labeled bag on the bulletin board outside of the church office. These are sent off when a certain amount is reached, and the check received goes to the youth fund for projects. Penny Jar: Most every Sunday, you will see a sweet little youth face coming around with a jar. This is to collect change that will go into the penny jar at the front of the sanctuary. Every time it gets full, we count it out and send a check to Cumberland Presbyterian Children's Home. View More Give us a call 692-2594 or just visit us anytime at 256 E College St Dyer, TN

55 Alive on the road again. The group traveled to Slingshot Charlie’s in Galloway today for nostalgia, food, and fellowship. Who knows where they will go next month! Be on the lookout for their destination. Everyone is welcome regardless of age. Those in attendance were as follows: Jerry, Donna, Sandy, Marshall, Bro. Joey, Joe and Brad. Due to lack of space, former photos are in an album on the church's Facebook page. The link is below. View More

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ABOUT The Dyer Cumberland Presbyterian welcomes you to our website. Please visit all pages to learn more about our history, our church family, and our ministries. As the community's oldest organized Christian congregation, we continue to be a dedicated and faithful church. Bro. Joey Edwards Born and raised in Weakley County TN. Married (Leanne, originally from Humboldt) with 4 children (Zach and Tyler (wife Katelyn), Martin), Drew, (Parker College of Chiropractic, Dallas TX), and Will, 8th grade; and 3 grandchildren (Gavin, Kaylee, and Carter). Worked 15 years in Manufacturing Management. Worked in Education for 24 years as teacher and administrator at Bethel University, LeMoyne-Owen College (Memphis) and Webster University (Millington) Ministry: 6 years as Youth Pastor 21 years as Pastor in CP churches Education: Bachelor of Business (BS) - UT Martin Master of Business (MBA) - UT Martin Master of Divinity (MDiv) - Memphis Theological Seminary Doctor of Ministry (DMin) - Memphis Theological Seminary Sports oriented family. Father-in-law, Andy Martin is in the Gibson County Sports Hall of Fame. Drew played baseball at the University of Memphis. Will plays baseball and basketball. TSSAA football and basketball official for 12 years. Joey, Leanne, Drew, and Will Edwards 868 Shades Bridge Road Greenfield, TN 38230 Want to start the day with encouragement and scripture? Sign up for Bro. Joey’s “Inspirational Thought”. • Send a text to 901-573-7579 • Send an email to edwardsjoey@bellsouth.net Then you will be added! Click above to learn more about our demonation from these web links.

Give Back Support our church's mission by giving back in various ways. Whether through tithes, offerings, or donations, your generosity helps us serve the community and spread God's love. In-Person Donations Join us during services to give in person. Your physical presence and offerings are greatly appreciated as we come together to worship, connect, and support one another. Online Giving Conveniently give online through our secure platform. Your contributions enable us to continue our ministries and outreach efforts, making a positive impact on those in need. Memorial Donations If you would like to give a donation in memory or honor of someone you can mail donations with the person's name to the church at the address below: Dyer Cumberland Presbyterian Chruch 256 East College Street P.O. Box 181 Dyer, TN 38330 "Give and it will be given to you A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." Luke 6:38 (NIV) Give Now

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What is Compassion Child? Click to find out. What does Compassion Child Do? Click to find out. Coming soon - information on the church's sponsored child. What Is Sponsorship? When you sponsor a child, you care for and encourage them through prayer, letter writing and financial support. That support empowers a local church to individually and holistically meet their needs in a loving, safe community where they can learn, grow, play and dream. When you become a sponsor, you are personally connected with a child who will know your name and treasure the thought that you care about them. Your support gives a child life-changing opportunity to develop spiritually, emotionally, physically and economically. It's a relationship more powerful than poverty — changing their life and yours! http://compassion.com/SponsoranOlderChild

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Memorials Given In Memory of June Jones To the Bus Fund By Jerry & Donna Phillips In Memory of June Jones By Jeannie Ward In Memory of June Jones By James & Debbie Williams In Memory of June Jones By Ila L. Tidwell In Memory of June Jones To the Building Fund By Lynn & Jackie Tucker In Memory of June Jones By Mary Beth Wilson Natalie McMillen Rob Wilson In Memory of June Jones To the Building Fund By Sherri Monsue In Memory of June Jones To the Building Fund By Jerry & Beckie Jo Maxwell In Memory of Kim Bone To the Building Fund By Jerry & Beckie Jo Maxwell In Memory of Paul Newbert To the Building Fund By Jerry & Beckie Jo Maxwell In Memory of June Jones To The Building Fund By Richard & Mae Beth Reed In Memory of Kim Bone To The Building Fund From Richard & Mae Beth Reed In Memory of Paul Newbert To The Building Fund By Richard & Mae Beth Reed