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As the month of May comes to a close, I would like to give you a gentle reminder that I need your prayers and financial support.

We work hard to report the news as it happens. When news stories break out, we will break in to report the news.

As the editor and CEO of Hugh's News, Inc. I want to say "Thank You" for your continued support of Hugh's News by your prayers and financial gifts.

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Your gifts are needed now to meet the budget for this month.

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BETHANY, Oklahoma–Southwestern Christian University is announcing special “storm relief” need-based scholarships for individuals who have been impacted by the recent tornadoes. The university is offering one-year, full-tuition scholarships for first-time students who have been verifiably impacted by the storm.

The purpose of the scholarships is to assist students who have suffered financial hardship as a result of the devastating tornadoes that ripped through Oklahoma on May 19th and 20th.

According to University President, Dr. Ed Huckeby, this is an opportunity for those whose lives were disrupted by these storms to defray their college costs.

“We feel this is not only the right thing to do, but is also the type of gesture that exemplifies Southwestern Christian University’s ‘scholarship, spirit and service’ mantra,” said Dr. Huckeby. “We are excited about the opportunity to have a positive impact on this tragic situation.”

The scholarship would cover the school year beginning in August of 2013 and ending in May of 2014 and will be available to qualifying high school seniors who are graduating this Spring as well as adults looking to begin their college education.

For information about applying for these scholarships, contact Vice President for Development, Kevin Richardson at 405-789-7661.

Additionally, in collaboration with Disaster Relief USA, SCU is providing temporary housing for storm victims, as well as for DRUSA Mobile Kitchen team members from around the country who will be providing meals for the Moore storm victims and relief workers. Storm victims interested in more information about temporary housing should contact the DRUSA office at 405-792-7132.

There's nothing good about a divorce. It is one of the most painful experiences a person can endure. What's worse is that if one is a Christian and divorced, what he or she often finds is that the institution meant to heal the brokenhearted (the church) often sounds more like an adversary rather than an advocate. Too often they are intentionally re-classified as "second-class" Christians. Why is this so? Should this be so?

A Difficult Passage is a call to rethink, in Biblical and compassionate terms, the traditional, conservative views of divorce and remarriage. Readers will navigate their way through difficult questions such as:

What was God's original intent when He designed marriage?

What role did history and culture play in shaping modern opinion and doctrine?

Once a person is married, can they ever be considered unmarried in the eyes of God?

Did God make provision for divorce as a corrective measure to insure justice for the innocent?

Once divorced, can a person ever remarry?

Does remarriage constitute perpetual sin?

From where did the modern church get its marital views?

272 pages - $15.99 (paperback)

[Editor's Comment: I have not been privileged to read Glenn Lafferty's book, A Difficult Passage, but knowing Glenn as I do, and his abilty to think, pray, and write about a heavy subject like Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage, I recommend that you purchase a copy of his book.

At my suggestion, he contacted Dr. Richard Tate of Tate Publishers in Mustang, Oklahoma, and signed a contract with them to publish his book. Tate Publishers is one of the leading book publishing companies in the nation.

Glenn Lafferty is a pastor and the former superintendent of the Mississippi Conference. He serves as a member of the Chaplains Ministries, IPHC Board and I have gotten to know him. I will publish in a separate blog (in today's Hugh's News) the Bio of Glenn Lafferty.

Glenn Lafferty is the senior pastor of Bethany Church (Pentecostal Holiness) in Quitman, Mississippi, where he has served the last fifteen years.

He and his wife Jennifer, a family nurse practitioner, reside in Quitman with their two sons (Caleb and Joshua); and two daughters (Lauren and Jordan).

In more than 32 years of ministry, Glenn has served as an evangelist, youth pastor, associate pastor, Bible college instructor and senior pastor. During those years he also spent sixteen years in conference leadership with the IPHC, six of which he was privileged to serve as Bishop for the Mississippi Conference. He has a B.S. degree from Holmes Bible College in Greenville, SC, and is currently a student at Wesley Biblical Seminary in Jackson, MS, where he is working on his M.A. in Theology.

Personal Information

Glenn A. Lafferty

Age: 51 [D.O.B., 23 February, 1962]

Married: Jennifer Lafferty

Children: Caleb (26), Joshua (24), Lauren (11), Jordan (8)

B.S. in Bible from Holmes Bible College, Greenville, SC

Master’s Degree studies in Church Administration from California Graduate School of Theology

Presently involved in Master’s Degree studies in Theology from Wesley Biblical Seminary, Jackson, MS

Ordained since 1985 through the International Pentecostal Holiness Church

Contact Information:

Address: 3040 CR 672, Quitman, MS 39355

Church Office Phone: (601) 776-3805

Home Phone: (601) 776-0379

Cell Phone: (601) 527-3786

Email: glennl@netdoor.com

Ministry Summary

I have been in ministry 32 years. During that time I have served as a youth pastor (1 year), associate pastor (3 years), and senior pastor for churches in Hawaii, Alabama and Mississippi. I have served 16 years in Conference Leadership for the International Pentecostal Holiness Church in the state of Mississippi. During that time my responsibilities included State Missions Director, Assistant Superintendent and 6 years as Bishop for the IPHC churches in the state of Mississippi. As a member of the Conference of Bishops, I have served on the Board of Regents of Southwestern Christian University (6 years); the Board of Publications of Lifesprings Resources (4 years); and am presently serving my fourth year on the IPHC Chaplain’s Ministries Board as the pastoral representative.

The man thought for a moment--"What are peers?" he asked.

"They're people just like you, your equals."

"Forget it," retorted the defendant. "I don't want to be tried by a bunch of thieves."

Oklahoma: How you can help rescue teams on the ground

Let me share with you a video interview that Fox News Anchor Lauren Green made with Bill Terry, Director of Men's Ministries, IPHC, and Coordinator of DRUSA (Disaster Relief USA) for the International Pentecostal Holiness Church.

See the interview in its entirety here. http://video.foxnews.com/v/2399552158001/oklahoma-how-you-can-help-rescue-teams-on-the-ground--/?

[Editor's Comment: I have known Bill Terry for many years. Both he and I have something we share in common in our respective ministries. He was my predecessor at Richmond First Pentecostal Holiness Church. I have admired him and often encouraged by his dynamic leadership and energy to reach out to help people in need.

He knows first hand what adversity is all about. He has maintained his confidence and faith in God, and never gave up when times were tough. He is a sterling example of a man of God in the 21st Century who is committed to the Kingdom of God and blessing others. Let us all give Bill Terry and DRUSA our support by our prayers and giving.]

As the editor and CEO of Hugh's News, Inc. I want to say "Thank You" for your continued support of Hugh's News by your prayers and financial gifts.

We need approximately $1,000 each month to pay for the costs of Hugh's News, Inc.

Your gifts are needed now to meet the budget for this month.

You may make out your checks or money orders to Hugh's News, Inc. and mail them to:

Hugh's News, Inc.
17 Sweet Apple Lane
Winder, GA 30680-3349

Some of you may choose to give by Credit Card. Look up at the top of this page and you will see a button, Donate. Click on it, and another window will drop down. Click on Support Hugh's News. Another window will drop down entitled, Contribution Gateway. It is here you can submit the amount you wish to give with your credit card. It is a safe method of giving, and the money will swiftly be transferred to our banking account. Your contribution will be verified and deposited.

Thank you for your willingness to stand with me as a partner in supporting Hugh's News, Inc.

Please write me today and let me know you want to be one of my partners. I need your help now.

The choice is yours to make.

My e-mail address is: hugh@hughsnews.com

I need your prayers and financial support to meet the monthly costs of Hugh's News

New Horizons Ministries is working with the IPHC DRUSA team and Heartland Conference to assist in the efforts to minister to those affected by the recent tornado in Moore, Oklahoma.

We are using our 16 foot DRUSA trailer to take bottled water, blankets, hydration drinks, granola bars and protein bars to the Heartland Conference Center which has been designated as the drop-off location. We are leaving the trailer for DRUSA to use during this time to transport supplies.

Also, the Heartland Conference and New Horizons Ministries Conference are partnering to assist in the cost of bringing the DRUSA Mobile Feeding Kitchen to Oklahoma. Both conferences are securing volunteer lists to work the kitchen and receiving offering from our conference churches to help with the cost of food and supplies. This is a great ministry from the IPHC and we are honored to be a part of it.
I am proud of our NHM churches and ministers who have already begun to bring supplies to our Conference Center and received offerings to give to the Tornado Fund.

God Bless you for your assistance in keeping this information before the IPHC.

Also, we do have one minister, Rev. Jonathan Roberts, whose home and vehicles were destroyed in the tornado. Any donations for his family are appreciated. We are working with him to secure lodging for him and his family (wife and 2 daughters.)

FYI - Rev. Roberts' wife Janay works part time at the school that was destroyed. One of their daughters is in 4th grade there. Janay felt impressed to get her daughter from the school about 1 hour before the tornado hit. Otherwise, she would have been in the school.

We are thankful for their safety and pray for them as they rebuild their lives. I have spoken with Rev. Roberts and his spirits are good. I am so impressed with his outlook and great spirit. They are a wonderful family.

Thank you.
Bishop Randell O. Drake

[Editor's Comment: I have known Bishop Randell Drake since he was a senior in high school. I met him and his parents and his brother when I was president of Southwestern College. I helped in the recruitment process to enroll him in Southwestern. What a catch.

It is nothing less than wonderful to see what God can do with a life like Randell Drake. He and Michelle, and their sons, now young men, are treasured friends.]

Written by Robert Certain, executive director, Military Chaplains Association.

[Editor's comment: I am a Life Member of the MCA (Military Chaplains Association). We get timely messages and promos of various ministries to the military, veterans, wounded warriors, etc.]

Joe: "Yes, she came crawling on her hands and knees."

Bob: "Really? What did she say?"

Joe: "Come out from under the bed, you coward!"

In a pastoral letter from Bishop Frank Tunstall, superintendent of the Heartland Conference (Oklahoma), he wrote:

"I'm writing to bring you up to speed on our Heartland response to the tornadoes here in Oklahoma City and the devastation left behind.

1. We have two children in our conference family that remain unaccounted for. Please continue to pray for their families.

2.  We have families in our churches whose homes are a total loss and some that are partial loss.

3.  None of our Heartland churches are damaged.

4.  Our response: We are working in co-operation with our denominational disaster relief program (DRUSA--Disaster Relief USA), honoring the policies they have in place.

A. Would you consider receiving an offering this Sunday to assist families that have no insurance or are under insured? Please send your checks to the conference, notated as "Tornado Relief."

B. We are encouraging our churches too send water, Gator Aid, toiletries, and non-perishables food items.

C. DRUSA does not encourage sending clothing.

[Editor's Comment: Our hearts and prayers go out to the families affected and effected by the tornadoes that ripped through Oklahoma City and Moore, OK. Give through your local church and your respective conference. Hugh's News, Inc. is committed to helping financially as we have the money in crisis moments like these.]

I am looking forward to ministering in Africa this summer. I will be traveling in a small group from my church in Athens, Georgia, to minister in Uganda.

Although I have been to the mission field before, I have never been to Africa, which fills me with intrigue to be face-to-face with people in a third world country.

My church is Christian Life Worship Center, PH Church (formerly Tarkenton Memorial). The others on my team are Pastor J. Brian Williams, Youth Pastor Matthew Smith, and Alan Kizza, a Ugandan who attends our church and just graduated from the University of Georgia.

I am really looking forward to the venues in which we will be ministering. We will be ministering in schools, prisons, a church, and out in the bush. We may be able to even visit an orphanage or two. I’m especially happy that we will be dispensing malaria medicine.

Our trip is sooner than later. We are actually leaving May 29th, which is next week. Time flies!

Although I’ve been to North America, the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia, I’ve never had to any medical facility to receive injections to prevent diseases that I more than likely would be exposed to abroad. However, this time was the exception. I had five shots last Friday, and I still need to get two more. They really didn’t hurt much although I do appreciate any amount of sympathy I can get.

My praise report is that the Lord has allowed me to raise my support financially, even though I did not advertise this trip on Hugh’s News, but only through letters to family, friends and from people in my home church. I would ask that everyone pray for us though--especially that souls will be saved, and that we will be the missionaries the Lord would have us to be.

God bless you,
Greg Morgan

[Editor's comment: Greg Morgan is the son of Melvine and me. When Melvine was pregnant with Greg we were having a missionary convention in our first pastorate, the Brownville P. H. Church, near Evergreen, Alabama. As Melvine was considering what she should give to World Missions the Lord spoke to her and asked if she would give Greg to be a missionary. She thought about it, submitted her life and the life of Greg to the Lord to use him for His glory and honor. Her answer was "Yes, Lord!"

Greg served as a tent maker missionary to Budapest, Hungary for two years for the IPHC where he taught English as a second language in a technical high school. He led a singing group on Friday nights to minister in the streets of Budapest, and the first person he ever led to the Lord was a man about my age at that time. He went to Taiwan for a short missions experience to teach English as a second language, and earlier he spent five weeks in London working with Missionary Harold Presley helping with music in the church there.

Greg is gifted in linguistics and picks up languages rapidly. He plays piano, saxophone, and sings. He even writes music, both the lyrics and the musical score.

We are pleased that our pastor, J. Brian Williams, has a heart for world missions and has planned this missions trip to Uganda. We have currently two families from Uganda attending our church. It is exciting to have an International Church in a university city like Athens, Georgia. Only God can build His Church and Jesus Christ is the Head of the Church.

The Scriptural Mission of Hugh's News is recorded in the Book of Daniel:

Daniel 12:3
And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.
KJV

Thank you for your prayers for Greg and the team, as well as Melvine and me.]

During their party, a fairy appeared to congratulate them and grant them each one a wish.

The wife wanted to travel around the world. The fairy waved her wand and poof--the wife had tickets in her hand for a world cruise.

Next, the fairy asked the husband what he wanted. He said, "I wish I had a wife 30 years younger than me."

So the fairy picked up her wand and poof--the husband was 90.

I have been trying to communicate with Chaplain (Colonel) Freeman and General Coleen Mashburn for a number of days. Finally, on Monday morning, Coleen sent an e-mail. Here is a portion of her report:

"I'm still at Epworth Rehabilition Center every day the weather isn't bad (Note: Freeman is there getting treatment). We really had bad weather yesterday, the track of one tornado was less than a mile from us, but God protected us.

Freeman and Coleen Mashburn are dear friends of Melvine and me, and our family. He was my predecessor and served as the director/endorser of Chaplains Ministries, IPHC for five years with honor and distinction. Now, Chaplain (Colonel) Jerry Jones, US Army Retried, is our new director/endorser.

It was Bishop Leon O. Stewart who made this statement about Freeman Mashburn, "He is the best Public Relations Person this church has ever produced."

It has been my prayer that Freeman and Colleen could be with us at our Twenty-Seventh General Conference in Dallas, TX, in July 24 - 26, at the Sheraton Hotel. I wanted to hear him give another inspiring speech from the heart of a genuine man of God who lives a holy life (sanctified life).

Freeman and Colleen Mashburn reside in Jones, OK, in a lovely home near their son, John Mashburn, a leading attorney in Oklahoma City.

To read more about Freeman and Colleen Mashburn use the Search Engine of this newsletter or website and you will discover a number of articles (we now call them blogs) I have written about this great man and woman who have touched my life with love and prayers.

"Yes Ma, I reckon I do," replied the sleepy farmer.

"Well, every morning before he leaves the house for work, he gives his wife a big ol' kiss.

Why don't you ever do that?"

The farmer sighed and said, "Well, I reckon I can, but I just don't know her very well."

Discover the Core Values of the International Pentecostal Holiness Church

Through prayer and study, the IPHC leadership team refined seven core values that embody the mission of our denomination. Presiding Bishop A. D. "Doug" Beacham encourages you to watch the videos on our core values page, and to share how you and your church are expressing these values in your community.

Below is Bishop Chris Thompson's video exploring our core value of Pentecost. I encourage you to watch this video as you prepare for Pentecost Sunday.

EVUSA Bishop Chris Thompson Core Value - Pentecost from IPHC Ministries on Vimeo.

Click on this website: http://vimeo.com/65670480

Pentecost is not just a date on the calendar.
It’s a opportunity to be renewed in Christ.

By Presiding Bishop Doug Beacham

May 2013 (From the May issue of IPHC Experience)

May is an exciting time as students graduate, young couples prepare for summer weddings, and in the United States, people remember their mothers.

But it’s also an exciting time for those attuned to the New Testament message. This year, both the Ascension and Pentecost are celebrated in May.

Oddly, many Pentecostals do not place much emphasis on either of these days. I can understand why we might not know as much about the Ascension, but Pentecost? Thankfully there is a growing chorus across the Pentecostal/Charismatic community calling us to a greater Biblical awareness of Pentecost.

I think of the IPHC emphasis at www.iphc.org/gso on the IPHC 7 Core Values leading to Pentecost Sunday. Empowered 21 reveals a major emphasis at www.empowered21.com. I encourage you to explore both these resources. But before you click to those websites, let’s explore a little more about the Ascension and Pentecost.

The Ascension tells of the close of the 40 days that the risen Jesus met with His disciples following His resurrection (Matthew 28:16-20; Mark 16:7-20; Luke 24:13-53; John 20:11–21:25; Acts 1:1-11). We know from 1 Corinthians 15:5-8 that Jesus appeared not only to the Twelve, the women, and the Apostle Paul during those days, but also to more than 500 at one time.

In those 40 days Jesus taught His disciples “things pertaining to the Kingdom of God” (Acts 1:3). Thus, His Ascension on the 40th day was His enthronement at the right hand of the Father as the faithful Son of God and as the true Ruler of the universe. His Ascension meant that He had taken His place as our Intercessor before the Father (Romans 8:34). The Ascension meant that the stage was set for the Holy Spirit to be sent 10 days later at Pentecost. The Ascension meant that Ephesians 4:8-16 was fulfilled through Christ’s victory over death and sin.

This year Ascension is on Thursday, May 9, but most Christians celebrate it on Sunday, May 12. I encourage you to take time between May 9 and May 12 to read the Scripture passages referenced earlier. Use this time to reflect on the victory and hope we have in Jesus Christ.

Pentecost is on Sunday, May 19. It marks the Old Testament Feast of Weeks (Shavuot) and is referenced in Exodus 34:22; Numbers 28:26; and Deuteronomy 16:10. Because it was held 50 days following Passover, Hellenistic Jews referred to it as “Pentecost,” the Greek for “fiftieth.” In Jewish tradition it was also the day when the Law was given to Moses at Sinai.

Acts 2:1-4 is the primary description of what occurred on the Day of Pentecost following Christ’s death, resurrection, and ascension. It’s important to note the preparation for Pentecost described in Acts 1.

First, these men and women (120 in the upper room that first Christian Pentecost) had been with the risen Lord for 40 days and had a greater understanding of Him and His mission. When a Man raised from the dead told you to go and pray for 10 days, you did it! They worshiped and prayed as they began to realize the cosmic dimensions of His life and mission (Acts 1:14).

Second, they took time to deal with some business (Acts 1:15-26). They had to replace the betrayer Judas and had to do it according to Biblical mandate. Through their worship and prayer they gained insight into the importance of divine order and structure.

Third, they were “in one accord in one place.” They were faithful to be spiritually holy before the Lord and one another. They were not told what would occur when the Holy Spirit came. But they knew what Jesus had taught them about the Holy Spirit.

I am praying that this May will be a transforming time for the global IPHC family and Christian family. I am convinced that Ascension and Pentecost remind us of the Lordship of Jesus Christ and the reality of His Kingdom on this earth. This is significant as we live with hope in a world dominated by global terror, injustice and confusion. Jesus Christ really is the Lord!

Endnote
1. There are IPHC congregations in Eastern Europe that follow the Orthodox calendar. Thus, Easter for these churches is May 4, Ascension is June 13, and Pentecost is June 23.

In fact, today, May 19, 2013, is Pentecost Sunday. Bishop Doug Beacham gives a brief background of Christ’s ascension and the Day of Pentecost and urges readers to use these holy days as a time of focused reflection and prayer.

In this month’s cover story, Garnet Pike explains the significance of the third person of the Trinity inhabiting believers, and he encourages the church to boldly proclaim the message of Pentecost so that the Holy Spirit may empower individuals, churches and communities to effect real change.

You’ll also find an interview with the youth and worship leaders scheduled to speak at Youth Quest in July, as well as news from the IPHC across the globe.

To solve the problem, NASA spent 6 years and $2 million in designing a pen for use in space. The pen would work under zero gravity conditions due to the pressurized ink inside, it would work under sub zero conditions, underwater, on glass and virtually any surface known to man.

The Russians used a pencil.

Etta B. McGhee celebrated the 100th anniversary of her birth date on Saturday, February 16, 2013, at the Ministry Center of the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Patrick Springs, Virginia.

Approximately 250 family members and many friends from various churches where she and her husband, the late Rev. Mr. G. (Graydon) I. McGhee, ministered were present to help her celebrate this most significant occasion in her life.

The following photo was taken of Mrs. Etta McGhee on her 95th birthday:

You can easily see that Mrs. McGhee is a stately Christian lady, with eloquence, charm, and beauty. She has beautiful long hair. The Apostle Paul instructs us that a woman's long hair is her glory (1 Corinthians 11:15, NIV).

Then, here is a photo of Etta as a child:

                       

Etta McGhee is the mother of seven children: Gerald McGhee, Burlington, NC; Pearlie Coleman, Collinsville, VA; Elaine Scarlett, Snow Camp, NC; Naomi Pilson, Stuart VA; Nadine Wilson, Clinton NC; David McGhee (deceased); and Tommy McGhee, Oklahoma City, OK. She has 9 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 9 step grandchildren, 28 step great grandchildren, and 12 step great, great grandchildren.

Her legacy is summed up in the words of the song, “All the way my Savior leads me, for I know whate’er befall me, Jesus doeth all things well.”

Mrs. G. I. McGhee

“Mama Ghee”

Why is “All The Way My Savior Leads Me” a favorite song of Mrs. McGhee?

(Excerpts from her writings)

In December of 1965, while pastoring the church in Jonesville, Graydon and I both were in a bad wreck. I was unconscious for several hours. We were in the hospital for 30 days, and in need of a hospital bed and wheel chair for quite some time after that.

After I was able to walk, I was looking at my dress shoes wondering if I would ever be able to wear them. For some reason the shoe that I had on in the wreck was in the closet. I picked it up, it was ruined, and if the Lord ever spoke through me it was then. I spoke out loud these words “For I know whatever befalls me, Jesus doeth all things well” and I was kind of startled. I thought,“Is that part of a song?” So, I got the song book, and there were these words. I have never forgotten them.

There are some things we don’t understand, but we know He doeth all things well. Yes there are happy times and there are hard times but if God is for us who can be against us.

[Editor's Comment: I have known the McGhee family since the 50s. Mrs. Etta McGhee was faithful in her church, conference and at the annual Harvest Train event at Falcon Childrens Home in Falcon, NC. You could always count on Mrs. McGhee and Mrs. Maxine McLaughlin Stanley of Mayodan, NC, being present, and dressed so appropriately and in style and filled with enthusiasm and joy.

I have known Pearlie McGhee Coleman since college days. David McGhee was a friend of mine and was a prince of pastors and preachers. His untimely death deeply touched my life. Tommy McGhee has been and continues to be a friend for many years. I have known him as a pastor, conference superintendent, and now one of the resident members of the executive Council of Bishops in Bethany, OK. Nadine McGhee Wilson, wife of George Wilson, has been a friend for a number of years as well. I served with George Wilson on the World Missions Board, and as I recall Nadine and George, were with us and the members of the World Missions Board when we traveled to San Jose, Costa Rica, and did the jungle cruise. Melvine was on that boat, too. It is a wonderful thing to have lived long enough to know so many people of the IPHC family. What a family we have. Let us celebrate Mrs. Etta McGhee's 100th birthday. And we wish her a blessed Mother's Day, too.

Since I composed this special edition, Pearlie McGhee called our home and talked with Melvine. She reported that all seven of the McGhee children attended Emmanuel College and every one of them is involved in ministry in the IPHC. What a legacy!]

After a lot of prayer and considered thought, I felt led of God to invite Caleb to work with me this summer as an editorial consultant.  He is a graduate of Emmanuel College and will be going into his second year of graduate school at Clemson University in Clemson, SC, this fall. His goal is to teach English in a predominate college or university. He plans to pursue the Ph. D. degree after he completes his master's degree.

Here is what Caleb has written in response to my request to work with me this summer as an editorial consultant:

Caleb Milligan is a graduate student in English at Clemson University, where he has served this past year as a teaching assistant for a sophomore literature class as part of his assistantship. This coming fall, he will be an instructor of freshmen composition classes for his next assistantship assignment. After Clemson, he plans to continue his education at a doctoral program, all this in preparation for his ultimate career goal to teach college English at a prestigious university.

All his funds have been met this year by his assistantship, and they will be again this coming fall. However, as he is not paid over the summer, he is in need of summer employment. He is grateful to be a temporary part of the hardworking staff at Hugh's News, but will need additional employment to pay rent and other expenses. He would be very grateful if any readers have any leads or offers for jobs in the Monroe/Athens, Georgia area, as well as information or access for bedroom furniture for his new apartment this coming fall.

He greatly appreciates this opportunity to be involved with Hugh's News ongoing success, and thanks the readers for considering his current situation prayerfully. God bless!"

Looking forward to getting to work for you, Dr. Morgan, and anticipating that first email with my first assignment. Thanks again.

Many of you will remember Caleb Milligan from Youth Quest and Teen Talent. I have been impressed by his creative writing abilities and literary acumen over the years I have known him.

If you can help Caleb, let me know by writing me at: hugh@hughsnews.com

When you write, I will forward your e-mail on to him.

There is no investment greater than that of investing in our youth. I believe God has a bright future for Caleb. I sense that the anointing of the Holy Spirit is upon his life and preparing him for greater things to bless his generation. He is blessed to have godly parents who are faithful ministers of the Georgia LifePoint Conference.

"And where do you think you are going?"

Driver, "I'm not sure, but I must be late as everyone else is coming back."

I found this note that Stephanie, our precious daughter, wrote on a card about her mother, Melvine Morgan, for Mother's Day 2012.

I share it with you in this Special Edition of Hugh's News, and I will print it out for Melvine to read on Sunday, Mother's Day, May 12, 2013:

Dear Mom,

You are such a blessing in my life. When I think of you I see the perfect mom. Your heart, concern for others cannot be compared with anyone I know.

I am so proud to call you my mother. You have lived a Christian example that has shaped who I am today. I hope I have an ounce of the classy, sophisticated godly woman you are to me. You so special to me, Mom.

With all my heart,

Love,

Stephanie

[Editor's Comment: This is the first Mother's Day that Melvine and I have experienced without the presence of Stephanie. She passed away Friday, August 3, 2012 at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens, GA, and was buried on Tuesday, August 7, 2012.

Stephanie's fight with cancer ended August 3, 2012. She Won!

She taught First Grade and kindergarten at Statham Elementary School for 21 years. She loved her students, prayed for them, and nurtured them. No doubt she continues her ministry of teaching in heaven as she is there teaching precious children who have died early on in life, and need a good teacher to teach them the things they need to learn in elementary school. But more importantly, she is teaching them about Jesus Christ Who died to save every one them.

If you wish to write Melvine you can send an e-mail to my e-mail account: hugh@hughsnews.com

Or you may write her at:

Melvine Morgan
17 Sweet Apple Lane
Winder, GA 30680-3349]

We are going to Texas!!

Our first General Conference in the Lone Star State will be held in Dallas, Texas, July 24-26, 2013, at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel.

The General Conference is a quadrennial gathering of IPHC members, delegates, and leaders from around the world. When in session, the General Conference is the most authoritative body of the IPHC.

The 27th General Conference will include worship, fellowship, leadership selection, policies adoption, legislation, training, and other activities in support of the mission and vision of the IPHC to fulfill the Great Commission.

Other quadrennial events that will take place alongside the General Conference include:

• Youth Quest, a yearly conference for IPHC teens and youth leaders.

• Men’s Ministries Convention, a time of training and impartation for IPHC men.

• Women’s Ministries Convention, a meeting that includes worship and training sessions for all IPHC women, along with business and polity sessions for WM delegates and leadership.

What's missing? Wouldn't you know it--it happens to be Chaplains Ministries Retreat for military chaplains and spouses, July 22 & 23, 2013.

Your presence at the General Conference is desired and will be not only a spiritual blessing to you through the training and outstanding speakers, but a time where your voice can be heard and your vote counted as a clergy or lay delegate. You may contact your local conference office to confirm your certification as a delegate to the conference.

For a schedule of events and how to register use this web link:

http://goo.gl/alT77

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Pre-Register Today

Pre-registration for the 27th General Conference has begun! You may pre-register as a Clergy or Church Delegate before June 26 for $145.00; after June 26 registration is $200.00.

Clergy-retired ministers are exempt from paying the General Conference registration fee if certified as a retired minister by the conference. Retired ministers must still complete the registration process for a Clergy-Retired Delegate in order to participate.

Bible College in India in Desperate Need of a Water Well

Yesterday, Russell Board, Continental Director of Asia for World Missions Ministries, contacted our office and informed us of a great need in India. Moses Kumar, Conference Superintendent of the South India Conference, told Russell Board that the water table that sources the Hyderabad Bible College in Hyderabad is quickly drying up and a more reliable source of water is desperately needed.

Hyderabad Bible College in Hyderabad, India

Digging a deep water well would more than supply their need. The cost to dig this well is $2,500. Will you give $50 to help us provide this sustainable source of drinking water for Hyderabad Bible College and other locations? The next generation of church leaders are depending on your contribution. Thank you for supporting People to People's Water Well Project! Your contribution is saving lives!

Here is the web link where you can contribute to this special project for digging a well.

Here's more information for contacting People to People and the World Missions Ministries Office at GMC in Bethany, OK:

Call: 405.792.7128 Mail: PO Box 12609 Oklahoma City, OK 73157

Let the operator know that you read about this need in Hugh's News.