Cedine Ministries

05/28/2026

Cedine is celebrating 80 years of God's faithfulness! All are welcome! Visit https://www.cedine.org/our-80th-anniversary/homecoming/ for more information and to register. There is no fee to attend. Housing is limited and first come, first served. We hope to see you there!

04/29/2026

April Ladies Retreat, First-timers Choir

04/29/2026

April Ladies Retreat, was a full house this past weekend. God’s word was delivered powerfully from our Main Speaker and Worship Leaders. His Name is Near!
(Nadia Terry)

There are two more opportunities for you to come and experience this powerful Sisterhood and word from the Lord. Find the one that fits your schedule and register today.

there is still time for October and November. We can't wait to see you on the Mountain Top.

04/22/2026

We would love for you to come serve with us at Camp Cedine this summer!

https://linktr.ee/campcedine

03/17/2026

March Retreat is back in full force. What a blessing this pass weekend was for all in attendance, ladies, committee and staff. God’s word was powerful and His Name glorified. Elohim (The One true God) Supreme Creator.

His Name is Near!
(Nadia Terry)

We are so excited that we are back to four retreats again. With all four opportunities, there is no excuess. Find the one that fits your schedule and register today.

April is full but you still have time for October and November. We can't wait to see you on the Mountain Top.

02/24/2026

Our Spring Couples’ Retreat will be on April 17-19, 2026. The Theme: “Life, Love, Legacy, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7” Hope to see you on the Mountain! If you can’t attend, be sure to earnestly pray for us! Register @ https://www.cedine.org/couples-retreat/

02/21/2026

**You are Invited to the Cedine Family Prayer Meeting**

In 1946, Cedine officially opened its tent flaps and extended welcoming arms to African American children in East Tennessee. So much has happened since then, and God has blessed this ministry greatly!
2026 is Cedine’s 80th Anniversary Year! Nothing that has been accomplished was accomplished without looking to our Heavenly Father in prayer.
It’s time to gather again. We're going LIVE on Saturday, February 28th for a special time of testimonies and thanksgiving, concluding with Noon Day Prayer.
Go to
https://www.cedine.org/our-80th-anniversary/special-prayer-meeting
for more information and to download our 80th Anniversary prayer guide. We can’t wait to see you! You are part of the family.

01/24/2026

A fellow soldier and servant of the Lord is with his Lord and Maker. Bro. Dwight served as Director of Cedine from 1966 to 2000. He was involved with Cedine from its inception and continued to serve faithfully as his strength allowed all his life.

Paul “Dwight” Zimmerman age 90 of Spring City, because of his trust in the finished work of Jesus on the cross to be sufficient for the payment of his sin, was welcomed into the eternal glory of Jesus Christ his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

Dwight was born May 8th 1935 to Paul and Ruth Zimmerman, founders of the Cedine Bible Mission. His parents and foursiblings moved to Rhea County in 1944.

At the age of 13 he began his high school years at Prairie Bible High School located in Alberta, Canada, and from there received formal Bible training at Southland Bible Institute, Midwest Bible and Missionary Institute and Bryan College, where he graduated in 1959.

He was a charter member of Christian Fellowship Church of Grandview, Tennessee in 1948 where he was ordained and served as pastor from 1957-1966. In 1966 Dwight served as General Director of Cedine Bible Mission from 1966-2000, and he and his wife Phyllis remained as missionaries until their deaths.

Dwight was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Calvin Zimmerman, his first wife Betty Grace Starring, 1957-1966, his second wife Phyllis Joanne Zehr 1968-2025, infant daughter Rebecca Ann, infant granddaughter Kristen Grace Adams, and four daughters-in-law.

Dwight is survived by a very large and loving family of five children, Stephen (Joan) Zimmerman of Spring City, Tennessee, Phillip (Julia) Zimmerman of Grandview, Tennessee, Timothy Zimmerman of Spring City, Tennessee, Susan Zimmerman (Ken) Adams of Spring City, Tennessee, Keren Zimmerman (Craig) Baca of St Louis,Missouri brother Titus (Donna) Zimmerman of Ten Mile and sisters Joy Zimmerman Allen of Georgia and Ruth Ann Zimmerman Potchen, 21 grandchildren and 50 great-grandchildren.

There was a great reunion that took place in heaven the day the Lord called him home. Most of his heritage is looking forward to that reunion as well. Will you be there?

Funeral services will be Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Cedine Jubilee Center, 333 Cedine Camp Rd., Spring City, Tennessee at 2:00 P.M. The body will lie in state there one hour before services. Interment to follow at Cedine Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Friday, January 30, 2026 at the Grandview Christian Fellowship Church, 140 Doc Loy Rd.,Grandview, Tennessee from 4 P.M. until 8 P.M.

Vaughn Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Paul “Dwight” Zimmerman. Please share your memories and condolences with his family at www.vaughn-funeral-home.com

01/23/2026

The arrangements for P. Dwight Zimmerman are as follows:

Visitation at Christian Fellowship Church, 104 Doc Loy Rd, Grandview, TN on January 30, 2026 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. The funeral will be on the grounds of Cedine Bible Mission at the Jubilee Center, 422 Zimmerman Drive, Spring City, TN, Viewing will begin at 1:00 pm on January 31, 2026, the service is planned for 2:00 pm with burial to follow at the Cedine Cemetery. A meal for all in attendance will be served following the burial. Please be in prayer for the family and co-workers in this time.

01/21/2026

Bro Dwight Zimmerman went home to be with the Lord this evening. Please pray for the family. We will update arrangements when we know them.