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Exodus 3:7-10
The LORD said, "I have indeed seen the misery of my people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their slave drivers, and I am concerned about their suffering. So I have come down to rescue them from the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land into a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey — the home of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites and Jebusites. And now the cry of the Israelites has reached me, and I have seen the way the Egyptians are oppressing them. So now, go. I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring my people the Israelites out of Egypt."
NIV
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The Scripture for today is recorded in Exodus 3:7-10
The Editor’s commentary on today’s Scripture written in the Book of Exodus 3:7-10
Presiding Bishop Ronald W. Carpenter, Sr. reports on first Thrust 20 Website –- a tremendous success
This is My University – Southwestern Christian University
2009 Southwestern University Alumni & Friends Homecoming Weekend, November 12, 13, 14, 2009
Falcon Children’s Home Centennial Celebration and 2009 Harvest Train, November 24, 2009
The Inauguration of President James D. Leggett as the sixth President of Holmes Bible College, October 1, 2009
Speech by Marilyn Riggins, a graduating senior at Holmes Bible College, October 1, 2009
The 90th Celebration of Emmanuel College and the 62nd Feast of Ingathering, October 2, 2009
The Rev. Mr. Vernon Kenneth Clark, 87, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 11, 2009
Grace Hearn Hill, 87, passed away Monday, September 21, 2009
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A Children’s Sermon:
One Easter Sunday morning as the minister was preaching the children’s sermon he reached into his bag of props and pulled out an egg. He pointed at the egg and asked the children, “What’s in the egg?” “I know!” a little boy exclaimed, “Pantyhose.”
The Scripture for today is recorded in Exodus 3:7-10
The LORD said, "I have indeed seen the misery of my people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their slave drivers, and I am concerned about their suffering. So I have come down to rescue them from the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land into a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey — the home of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites and Jebusites. And now the cry of the Israelites has reached me, and I have seen the way the Egyptians are oppressing them. So now, go. I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring my people the Israelites out of Egypt."
NIV
The Editor’s commentary on today’s Scripture written in the Book of Exodus 3:7-10
Last Sunday, October 4, I heard Presiding Bishop Ronald W. Carpenter, Sr., preach at the Centennial Celebration at Flatwoods Pentecostal Holiness Church. There were approximately 225 people present. He read this Scripture text, and preached a masterful sermon. I sensed it was a message from God as Bishop Carpenter, Sr. preached with a powerful anointing of the Holy Spirit.
God had spoken with Moses and told him that he had seen, heard the cries of His people and was touched by their suffering. Then, He said, “I have come down to rescue them from the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land into a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey. The cry of God’s people had reached Him. Apparently God is touched by the cries of His people, and will always respond when we call upon Him with believing faith.
Bishop Carpenter told the story of how God used the widow of Zarephath to provide food for the Prophet Elijah. Here is that passage of Scripture as recorded in 1 Kings 17:9-11:
“Go at once to Zarephath of Sidon and stay there. I have commanded a widow in that place to supply you with food." So he went to Zarephath. When he came to the town gate, a widow was there gathering sticks. He called to her and asked, "Would you bring me a little water in a jar so I may have a drink?" As she was going to get it, he called, "And bring me, please, a piece of bread."
NIV
Then, Elijah told her that this is what the Lord God of Israel says, “The jar of flour will not be used up and the jug of oil will not run dry until the day the LORD gives rain on the land” (1 Kings 17:14, NIV).
“She went away and did as Elijah had told her. So there was food every day for Elijah and for the woman and her family. For the jar of flour was not used up and the jug of oil did not run dry, in keeping with the Word of the LORD spoken by Elijah” (1 Kings 17:15-16, NIV).
God used this lady who gave the prophet all she had in obedience to his command. In turn God blessed her and her son, and no doubt fed her whole family, and just maybe -- the entire town.
In the early days of his son’s church plant in Greenville, SC, two couples in his church wanted to minister to the homeless and those sleeping under bridges. They asked Ron, Jr. if they could go to Hardee’s each Sunday morning to purchased sausage biscuits and coffee for them, and invite and bring them to the church. They said, “We will pay for the coffee and biscuits and it won’t cost the church a dime.” Ron Jr. said, “Go for it!” One Sunday when Ronald Sr. was visiting the church and sitting on the front row, they brought in a drunk, dirty and smelling to the high heavens and sat him beside him. When the invitation was given to receive Jesus, this man, whose name is Bob, went to the altar, and God saved him. He had been drunk for 20 years. He got angry one day with his wife over something, and ran away. He was a graduate of Notre Dame and had a degree in engineering. In time, they located his wife in Florida. She had not remarried. They called her, but she was not ready to see or talk with Bob. Eventually, she agreed, and the church bought Bob a bus ticket and sent him to see his wife. They were reunited, and she gave her heart to the Lord.
The major message that Bishop Carpenter gave was that God uses people to do kingdom work and ministry. He can and will use anyone who will be obedient. The church must be relevant, dynamic, and demonstrative.
Although I had worked closely with Bishop Carpenter for 12 years when he was the Chairman of Chaplains Ministries, IPHC, and Executive Director, Evangelism USA, I never knew he could sing. He did Sunday morning, October 4, 2009, at the Flatwoods P. H. Church. He sang, “I was there when it happened, and I ought to know.” He is gifted and can sing with the best of those in Nashville and elsewhere. He is a tenor.
"I Was There When It Happened"
There are some people, who say we cannot tell,
Whether we are saved or, whether all is well;
They say we only can hope and, trust that it is so,
But I was there when it happened and I guess I ought to know.
Chorus
Yes, I know when Jesus saved me (yes, He saved my soul),
The very moment He forgave me (yes, He made me whole);
He took away my heavy burden (yes, He took my sin and),
And He gave me peace within (gave me peace within).
Satan can't make me doubt it (he can't make me doubt it),
It's real and I'm gonna shout it (I'm gonna shout it);
'Cause I was there when it happened (oh, my Lord),
and I guess I ought to know (yes, I ought to know).
Now, I don't care who tells me, salvation is not real,
Though the world may argue, that we cannot feel;
The heavy burdens lifted and the vile sins go,
But I was there when it happened and I guess I ought to know.
A love offering was taken by Pastor Phillip Hart for Bishop Carpenter. However, when Carpenter got up to speak he said, “Today, we are here to celebrate your 100 years as a local church, and your good pastor and his wife, Phillip and Inez Hart, have been pastoring here now for almost 52 years in this church. We should honor them. I want the ushers to come and receive another offering. I hope you gave a good offering for me, but I want what you gave for me to go to them. So, we all gave again. The total love offering for Pastors Phillip and Inez Hart was $1,832.00. PTL!
Presiding Bishop Ronald W. Carpenter, Sr. reports on first Thrust 20 Webcast –- a tremendous success
Our first Thrust 20 webcast was a tremendous success! To date, we've had over 3,500 views of our webcast around the world! Here are some of the responses we have received from viewers:
“I share your vision for a church that is relevant, dynamic and demonstrative. So I pray for you and your team of bishops as you lead us into the future. Without a doubt, I believe this is the most qualified and anointed leadership team we have ever had. I think you are on to something.”
-- Linwood Berry, Missionary to Spain, RMC -- Southwest Europe
“I wanted to say thank you for connecting with the lives of your ministers around the world. The presentation this morning was great and I look forward to the impartation and inspiration times that will be forth coming.”
-- Rev. Brad Davis, West Columbia PH Church
“It is around 5:35 p. m. local time... The Bishop is coming through in South Africa loud and clear! Praise the Lord...How exciting ... we are in a new day indeed!!!!”
-- Ernest Turner, Director of Africa Missions
”It was great being able to watch this webcast from Santiago, Dominican Republic, and feel part of something awesome that God is doing in the IPHC. Thank you for already making us feel a part of Thrust 20.”
-- Darrel Clowers, RMC, West Indies/Caribbean
”Congratulations on the success of the first Thrust 20 webcast. The format and content were excellent and we look forward to future events like this that enable us to feel a close relationship with you and our other senior leaders.”
-- Bishop Gordon McDonald, IPHC Canada
[Editor’s Note: You can see the first Thrust 20 Webcast by going to the website of the IPHC: www.iphc.org]
This is My University – Southwestern Christian University
From the moment you arrive on campus of Southwestern Christian University in Bethany, OK, you should immediately sense something different. Sure, this looks like any other university campus, but you will quickly discover that Southwestern Christian University is no ordinary university.
While on campus, you might encounter faculty and staff not only pouring into their students' education, but into their lives. You will have the opportunity to engage in student led worship services that allow all to openly express their faith in the one true God. You might even have the chance to sit in on one of the Christ-centered courses where students are actively being prepared for their future. With so many things to take pride in, there are countless reasons an individual might say, "This is MY University."
2009 Southwestern Christian University Alumni & Friends Homecoming Weekend – November 12, 13, 14, 2009
Coming in November is the annual Alumni & Friends Homecoming Weekend at Southwestern Christian University. If you have never attended this event, plan now to make this one!
Scheduled events will include:
Thursday, November 12th
5:30 p.m. - Homecoming Bonfire
9 p.m. - Alumni Worship Band
Join us in the Chapel Auditorium for a time of worship from an all alumni band!
Friday, November 13th
5:30 - 7:30 p. m. - Car Bash and Pep Rally
Join us on campus for an old-fashioned car bashing and a pep rally led by the SCU cheerleaders!
7:30 p. m. - Men's Homecoming Basketball Game
(Pickens/Springer Gymnasium)
The defending ACCA National Champion SCU Men's team take the court to bring home a win.
(SCU women play at 6 p. m. at Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, OK).
9 p. m. - Alumni and Friends Ice Cream Social (Patrick Cafeteria)
At the conclusion of the Men's basketball game, join us in the Patrick Cafeteria for a time of fun and sweet fellowship. Make your own old-fashioned ice cream sundae from a variety of provided ingredients.
Saturday, November 14th
9:00 a. m. - Breakfast
(Patrick Cafeteria)
Join the faculty, administration, and fellow alumni in the Patrick Building for a welcome and time of fellowship.
10:30 a.m. - Singing Reunion
(Newly renovated Chapel Auditorium)
Celebrate the past and present talented singers from Great Life and One Voice as they share unforgettable music. If you are interested in participating in this event, please contact Rita Tate!
rita@tatepublishing.com
2:00 -4:00 p. m. - Alumni Reunions
There will be rooms set up on campus for the following alumni decades: 40-50s, 60s-70s, 80s. Make plans now to attend these reunions!
6:00 p. m. - Alumni & Friends Banquet/Feast of Ingathering
(Pickens/Springer Gymnasium)
Finish off the weekend with a great meal and presentation at the 63rd annual Feast of Ingathering Banquet.
(Childcare will be available on Saturday from 5:30 p. m. to 9 p. m. in the Patrick Building, room P-105.)
Falcon Children’s Home Centennial Celebration and 2009 Harvest Train, November 24, 2009
Make plans now to attend this historic Centennial Celebration of Falcon Children’s Home in Falcon, NC, on Tuesday, November 24, 2009.
The editor of Hugh’s News encourages you to make your hotel or motel reservations now in Dunn, NC. In his opinion, you will want to consider making reservations at the Hampton Inn, at 100 Jesse Tart Circle in Dunn. If you are a senior citizen take advantage of a senior citizen discount. Members of AAA and other senior citizens organization will get you a 10% discount. To make reservations at this lovely hotel, the tallest building in Dunn, call 1-910-892-4333.
You will be greatly impressed by Joseph T. Leggett, better known as Joey, who is the superintendent of Falcon Children’s Home. Under his able leadership the home has grown exponentially in the number of children. They always have a great program. It will be held in the beautiful Culbreth Memorial Auditorium that holds more than 1,000 people. It will be one of the largest gatherings in the history of the home.
The Inauguration of President James D. Leggett as the sixth President of Holmes Bible College, October 1, 2009
The sixth President of Holmes Bible College is no stranger to the IPHC and the Pentecostal/Charismatic world. In fact, he has made an impact on the Evangelical world.
Bishop James D. Leggett wanted his inauguration to be held in the historic Holmes Memorial Church on Old Buncombe Road and Briggs Avenue. That was an important decision for it linked the college with the glorious past, but brought the congregation that gathered into the present 21st Century. The church was full, not packed. That was a pleasant sight for this editor. The last time I saw Holmes Memorial Church packed with standing room only was at the funeral service for Paul F. Beacham. He was one of a kind, and in my opinion, the greatest Bible teacher in the 20th Century.
The installation service was well planned and carried out with proficiency. Those who were associated with the academic program wore their academic regalia with hoods and mortarboards. It was impressive.
Representatives from the Church of God, Assemblies of God, the IPHC, and Emmanuel College participated in the service, as well a representative from the Holmes faculty and administration. Presiding Bishop Ronald W. Carpenter, Sr. spoke on behalf of the IPHC, and Dr. Mike Stewart for Emmanuel College.
The Rev. Mr. Alan Ladd, Music Instructor, directed the Holmes Ensemble and they were great. Their music was appropriate for the occasion.
President James D. Leggett gave an inspirational response after his official installation service. Everyone was encouraged by his leadership.
I was greatly impressed with a young lady, a rising senior, by the name of Marilyn Riggins who spoke on behalf of the students of Holmes Bible College. She spoke with confidence and authority. She is a bright star and I believe she will have a great future ahead of her. Here is what she said:
Speech by Marilyn Riggins, a graduating senior at Holmes Bible College, October 1, 2009
“Good Evening
“My name is Marilyn Riggins and I am a graduating senior from Holmes Bible College. On behalf of the student body, it is my pleasure, Dr. Leggett, to welcome you as our president.
“Your prestigious record precedes you and we feel honored that you have come to our college at this crucial time. The other members of the student body and I are preparing for the greatest work in the world, that of making disciples. We trust you to guide our steps, to challenge our minds, and to send us out with the glorious message of Jesus.
“There are other great institutions of learning that may be more prestigious than Holmes, but not one of them has a greater mission. We have long been challenged by our motto, "Living for Others," but we have been assured in the same reference that "Jehovah Jireh" will provide a clear vision and the resources to carry out our task.
”We welcome you, sir, and pledge ourselves to make you proud that you are the President of Holmes Bible College. Our prayer for you and ‘Miss Faye’ is that our God who has led you through many roads to this pinnacle of your latest appointment will indeed be your most fulfilling.”
Unofficially, I am told that the offering that was taken at the installation service along with the offering given by the ladies of Women’s Ministries is almost $50,000. I can tell you that the college needs our support now as never before. The college not only needs your contributions, but they need more students. Encourage potential students to consider Holmes Bible College. Veterans who feel a call of God upon their lives and older adults need to consider attending this Bible college.
Send your contributions, made out to Holmes Bible College to:
The Rev. Dr. James D. Leggett
President, Holmes Bible College
P. O. Box 14188
Greenville, SC 29610-4188
Let us encourage President Leggett by our financial and prayer support.
Jesus said, “Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you" (Luke 6:38, NKJV).
[Editor’s Note: I want to publically apologize to Dr. G. Earl Beatty. I failed to give him proper credit for being the 5th President of Holmes Bible College. He served for some 16 months as the Interim President. So, that makes Bishop James D. Leggett the sixth president. The presidents are in this order: N. J. Holmes, Paul F. Beacham, Kenneth Benson, Richard Waters, G. Earl Beatty, and James D. Leggett.]
The 90th Celebration of Emmanuel College and the 62nd Feast of Ingathering, October 2, 2009
The 62nd Feast of Ingathering was the best ever. There is no doubt about it, this year’s 90th Anniversary Celebration drew the largest crowd of alumni and friends of Emmanuel College in her 90 years of existence from all across the county.
Tamé M. Lambert, the newly elected Executive Director of Women’s Ministries, IPHC, did an excellent job in presiding over the service. I think the total offering this year from the various conference Women’s Ministries representing local churches totaled more than $81,396.00.
An impressive sight was when the students from various countries marched down the isles and across the stage with flags representing their various countries. Mickey Rowell, Director of the Emmanuel Singers, led the choir in singing “We Lift Our Hands.”
Presiding Bishop Ronald W. Carpenter, Sr., told about his son, Ron Jr., who came to Emmanuel as an unsaved youth whose desire was be a football coach. However, during the first revival he went to the altar and Dr. David Hopkins, President of Emmanuel, led him to Christ. Where can you find that at other colleges. Parents want the best for their children, and the greatest gift of all is salvation through Jesus Christ.
Dr. Mike Stewart, President, shared his vision for future expansion of college facilities including a new basketball gymnasium and sports complex. On Saturday, there was the dedication of the new sign on US 29 highway. The sign is strikingly beautiful.
For this editor, the most impressive part of the weekend was the Friday evening recognition of the 2009 NCCAA MEN’S DIVISION I NATIONAL CHAMPIONS! The Emmanuel College Lions capped off an unthinkable season by bringing home the school’s first ever National Championship. The Lions were winners of 25 games this year including 12 of their last 14 and five in a row that led them to the championship.
Senior Jaeves McLendon was named All Tournament and Micah Hayes was named Tournament MVP. The teams top two scorers, Teddy Hudson and Ben Brim, both received All-American Status; and Coach T.J. Rosene was named National Coach of the Year.
I want to interview Coach T. J. Rosene. He is a gifted speaker and knows his players and their families. He is doing far more for his basketball players than teaching the fundamentals of basketball, he is teaching principles of character and proper daily living. He gave each of his players championship rings that were impressive. Emmanuel College is blessed to have a coach like T. J. Rosene.
The celebration concluded Saturday evening with a reunion of the Emmanuel Singers. They along with the present group filled the risers on the stage, and sang for over an hour. It was a time of praise and worship and magnifying the Name of Jesus.
We are truly blessed to have Dr. Mike Stewart as our President.
The Rev. Mr. Vernon Kenneth Clark, 87, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 11, 2009
September 6, 1922 – September 11,2009
“ . . . husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, preacher, pastor, culinary genius missionary friend . . .”
Vernon Clark was the eldest of three sons born to Lucy and Roy Clark. Mom and Dad Clark worked in a hosiery mill in a little village in Tarboro, North Carolina called Runnymeade. It was generally expected that all family members who lived in the village would eventually become employed by the mill. But, God had other plans for Vernon that he, nor his family, could fully envision during those difficult depression-like years of his youth.
As a young man of 19 years, Vernon surrendered his life to Christ at the Tarboro Pentecostal Holiness Church on September 19, 1941 – one week short of nearly 68 years ago. A few days later at a cottage prayer meeting, he was called to preach. Soon after Vernon left Runnymeade to pursue his life’s calling, a news wire was received from the War Department. His middle brother, William Curtis Clark, 19 years old, had been killed on Christmas Day while serving our country. The news was devastating, and caused so much heartbreak to their family.
Vernon entered Holmes Bible College – first, starting in the Academy, and then graduating with a BSL degree six years later in the college. At Holmes, he met Miss Reatha Mae Simpson, and soon after graduation, they were married. Reatha was a gifted minister, too, and both she and Vernon felt a call to the mission field of Africa. For various reasons, God never opened that door, so they made themselves available to the conference and pastored churches for more than 40 years. Vernon and Reatha were excellent pastors and every church grew spiritually and numerically. They pastored: Fuquay-Varina, St. Matthew/Goshen, Shiloh [twice], Harkers Island, Thunder Swamp, Scotland Neck, Williamston, Lumberton, Pikes Cross Roads, New Bern and Peniel.
Never forgetting the missionary call placed on their hearts, they came to this agreement: “If we cannot go, we will help make it possible for others to go.” From that eventful decision, until their pastoral days ended, it is believed that Vernon and Reatha made far greater impact on the mission fields around the world, while never leaving North Carolina to serve in a foreign country. They worked hard, raising significant funds to help others go where they could not. They organized and promoted missions programs in every church they pastored and thousands of dollars were given through their efforts to send others “into all the world.”
Even to this day, people reminisce fondly those years that the Clarks ministered in the dining hall of our conference during major events. Vernon started cooking at camp meeting and youth camps in 1960, and continued until 1987. He distinguished himself as a prudent purchaser, organizer, and meal planner. He directed a wonderful kitchen crew in how to prepare delicious food at a price almost unheard of today. When you visited his home or held revivals at his church, you could always expect the very best in food and fellowship.
In May 1990, Reatha passed away. She had suffered for many months, and was a true and loving companion. Her home going left Vernon lonely.
It was in God’s timing that he met Mrs. Eva Mae Bass, a faithful member of the Lumberton Church where he had pastored. They were married June 23, 1991. Words fail to express his deep love and appreciation for what she meant to him during the 17 years they were married. In all their years, and especially his final years, she stood by him as a faithful helpmate who went far beyond her own strength to make sure his needs were met. Vernon often referred to her as an “angel” that God has sent to him. He loved her dearly.
Vernon was always proud of his family. Janice and Kenneth were the love of his life. He was successful in leading them to know the Lord and to become faithful followers and dedicated servants. Kenneth was a preacher, whom many of us remember his untimely death in 2003. Janice is married to the Reverend Mr. Dallas Gurganus, pastor of our church in Robersonville, NC. No grandpa showed more joy than when his grandchildren, Dawn and Michael, came to see him, and his great grandchildren.
The family asked that many of their dear friends reflect on what Vernon meant to all of us while he was here. Rejoice with them as they can only try to conceive of his joy as he finally gets to meet his Lord face to face. Pledge with them to live your life in such a way that you will one day have an opportunity to see him and thousands of others and share in the riches our Lord has for all His faithful servants.
[Editor’s note: All of the above information, I composed from the bulletin that was printed. I am grateful to Jean Morris Clark for sending it to me. Jean is the wife of Wiley T. Clark. The funeral service was conducted at Culbreth Memorial Pentecostal Holiness Church, Falcon, NC, on Monday, September 14, 2009.
For those who are interested in knowing the names of those who participated in the service of worship and loving memory of Vernon K. Clark, here is a listing: Deane Morris Jackson and Billie Morris Butler (piano and organ); Pastor Ashley Smith, Culbreth Memorial Church; Maria Stalls, soloist from Robersonville P. H. Church; Joe Arthur, retired IPHC missionary; John B. Parker, retired IPHC missionary; Pastor Roland Harrell and his wife, Phyllis, duet, Kingston First P. H. Church; remarks and song by Wiley T. Clark, brother; message and prayer by Bishop Jim Whitfield, Superintendent, NC Conference.
The pall bearers were: Paul Brafford, Danny Nelson, Ralph Leggett, Roger Leggett, Steven Clark, Curtis Clark, Ronald Butler, and Willie Pearson.
At the graveside service the Rev. Mr. Dallas Gurganus, the Rev. Mr. Wiley T. Clark, and Bishop Jim Whitfield were the ministers.
If you would like to communicate with Wiley and Jean Clark, you may call them at 910-980-1071, or send them a note or card to Wiley and Jean Clark, P. O. Box 151, Falcon, NC 28342. Wiley served as the General Sunday School President following the retirement of Karl Bunkley, known as Mr. Sunday School, and then as the General Christian Education Director. Jean and I were classmates at Emmanuel College in the early 50s. In those days we were assigned seats in chapel alphabetically. Here is the order of how we sat: Hugh Morgan, Jean Morris, and Bill Nash. No one had more fun than we did in the chapel services. Jean and Bill were a joy to sit near.]
Grace Hearn Hill, 87, passed away Monday, September 21, 2009
Grace H. Hill, 87, passed away Monday, September 21, 2009. Born in Drill, VA, she later moved to Pulaski, VA, with her parents where she attended school and graduated from Pulaski High. Grace attended college in Roanoke, VA, and graduated from Holmes Bible College in Greenville, SC. She began teaching Sunday School at age 14 as an assistant teacher. Later she became a youth leader and couples teacher and led the church choir for many years. Grace retired from Alliant Techsystems in the early 1980s. After retiring, she worked for three years as a volunteer helping the World Missions Ministries of the International Pentecostal Holiness Church in the People to People Ministries in Oklahoma City, OK. After leaving Oklahoma City, she moved to Florida to be closer to family.
Grace was very active in the Women's Ministries of the church and served on the board and as the president of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Virginia Conference. She had a heart for God and was a wonderfully giving person. She financially supported several missionaries for many years and often hosted missionaries on leave from the mission field.
Predeceased by husband, Earl Hill, survivors include her sister Ruby H. Correll and many nieces and nephews. A graveside service was held at 11 a. m. on Friday, September 25, 2009, at Riverside Memorial Park, Jacksonville, FL, with the Rev. Mrs. Judy Correll Hames, Grace's niece, Senior Pastor, Bethel United Methodist in Denmark, SC, officiating.
[Editor’s note: You may wish to contact Grace Hill’s sister, Ruby Correll, who resides in Jacksonville, FL. She is the widow of the late Rev. Mr. Harry B. Correll, who died June 1, 2007. Her mailing address is: 8149 Cayuga Trail West, Jacksonville, FL 32244. Her telephone number is 904-573-0396.]
Will you receive the Benediction?
Numbers 6:22-27
And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying: "Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, 'This is the way you shall bless the children of Israel. Say to them:
24 "The LORD bless you and keep you;
25 The LORD make His face shine upon you,
And be gracious to you;
26 The LORD lift up His countenance upon you,
And give you peace."'
27 "So they shall put My name on the children of Israel, and I will bless them."
NKJV
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The Reverend Dr. Hugh H. Morgan
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