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

Relay for Life The Dyer CP Church has participated in the annual Relay for Life event since its inception in Gibson County. Each year, the church sponsors a team and support them in their fund-raising activities. Every member of our team has been affected by cancer, either personallly or through a family member. We continue raising money and praying for this cause. We have hope that one day a cure will be found.

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.

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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This is the website of the Dyer Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Dyer Tennessee. NOTE FROM OUR PASTOR Cover to cover the Bible tells of people whose prayers were answered and who turned the tide of history as a result. Hezekiah prayed and God spared his nation when the Assyrians attacked. Elijah prayed and God sent fire to confound the false prophets and consume the offering on the waterlogged altar. Elisha prayed and the son of the Shunammite woman was raised from the dead. Jesus prayed and Lazarus came forth from the tomb. Paul prayed and new churches were born. The early church prayed and Peter was delivered from prison. The list goes on and on. We can change the course of events if we go to our knees in believing prayer! 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! February Lent (February 18-April 5) 25 - 6:00 PM Meal (potluck) Wednesday Night Activities 27-28 Session Retreat March 1 - 2nd Sunday of Lent 10 AM Sunday School 11 AM Worship Service 4 - Wednesday Night Activities 6 PM Meal Provided 6:30 Activities 4 - HNBM Youth Rally 7PM 5 - HNBM Youth Rally 7PM 6 - World Day of Prayer 8 - SPRING FORWARD YOUR CLOCK 8 - 3rd Sunday of Lent - Youth Sunday Convo Recap 10 AM Sunday School 11 AM Worship Service 8 - 12:30 - 1:30 PM Wedding Shower for Matthew Simmons and Maddie Vernon. 8 - Mission Committee Meeting 8 - 6 PM Session Committee Meeting 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 Departure 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

Christian Endeavor The idea for the Christian Endeavor started in a discussion among members of the Upper Room Sunday School class of the Dyer Cuumberland Presbyterian Church in early 1992. The class was discussing ways of showing Christian love in the community, and serving those who are in greatest need seemed to be a good way of showing this love. Originally, through a generous rental agreement from a local businessman, a suitable building was secured. For a period of time, class members operated with class funds and donations from a few people who believed in the mission of the Christian Endeavor. In an effort to extend this service, other community churches were invited to participate. Through this effort, donations of money, used clothing, toys, and furniture increased. Additional volunteers began working as well. A board of directors, with representatives from each participating church, help to govern the operations of the Christian Endeavor. They do not charge for items in the store, nor do they have cash avaiable. They do provide food and other items for individuals and familaies who have a great need. Donations of funiture, gently used clothing, and money are always needed. Volunteers are welcomed and needed as well. The LORD has blessed this ENDEAVOR.

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from our humble beginnings The photographs give some insight into the previous pastorial leadership of the Dyer CP Church. Some of these men served the church more than once. Also, not all pictures were available for this page. Prior to the last renovation of the church, these photographs were displayed in the back hallway. The actual prints are located in an album in the church llibrary. You may click on the thumbnail picture at the bottom of the page or scroll through all pictures by clicking on the directional arrows. Our Ministers from years gone by Water Droplets Describe your image here cp_minister011.jpg Rev. H. R. Reed 1855-1857 1865-1868 cp_minister012.jpg Rev. R. G. McLeskey 1868-1873 cp_minister013.jpg Rev. Joe McLeskey 1882-1887 cp_minister014.jpg Rev. P. F. Johnson 1906-1908 cp_minister015.jpg Rev. James McLeskey 1910-1911 cp_minister016.jpg Rev. J. W. Stiles 1911-1912 cp_minister017.jpg Rev. J. A. McIlwain 1915-1916 cp_minister018.jpg Rev. J. H. Thomas 1916-1923 1926-1936 cp_minister019.jpg Rev. H. J. Burroughs 1925-1926 cp_minister020.jpg Rev. David Kinnard Dec. 1936-Nov. 1938 cp_minister021.jpg Rev. B. F. Warren 1939-1947 cp_minister022.jpg Rev. Glenn Finley 1947-1952 cp_minister024.jpg Rev. Doyle Richardson 1957-1960 cp_minister025.jpg Rev. John Stiles 1960-1973 cp_minister026.jpg Rev. James Westbrook 1973-1978 cp_minister027.jpg Rev. Charles Hughes 1979-1982 cp_minister028.jpg Rev. Laroyce Brown 1983-1987 cp_minister029.jpg Rev. Clay Brown June 1988-Sept. 1990 cp_minister030.jpg Rev. James Cantey Oct. 1990- cp_minister031.jpg Rev. Keith Harwell IMG_4445 Rev. Johnny Watson Edited Image 2016-02-15 17-50-53 Rev. Tony Smith March 2016- 337029949_942598830209077_2362680307406074144_n Present - Bro. Joey Edwards

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