When asked why he gave himself up after his first taste of freedom for twelve years, the con replied, "When I finally got home, the first thing my wife asked me was, 'Where have you been? You escaped eight hours ago.'"
The convict who escaped from Texas State Prison late Friday evening is safely back in custody after surrendering himself to police early this morning.
When asked why he gave himself up after his first taste of freedom for twelve years, the con replied, "When I finally got home, the first thing my wife asked me was, 'Where have you been? You escaped eight hours ago.'"
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Mel Tinney, in the Control Tower, observing and supervising the publication of Hugh's News.Mel Tinney, in the Control Tower, observing and supervising the publication of Hugh's News. Mel Tinney, our webmaster for over 18 years, said that Hugh's News published the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the 20th Century and will continue to do so in the 21st Century. He and his wife, Linda, sent a framed copy of this photo to me. I have placed it on a table next to my chair for all to see when they visit me here at Mulberry Grove Senior Living in Statham, Georgia. Have a cup of coffee with Mel & Linda Tinney who are partners with Hugh Morgan. Obituary & Funeral Service for Stacey "Verne" Stalvey Stacey "Verne" Stalvey December 29, 1946 - April 27, 2024 In Remembrance Obituary Mr. Stacey L. “Verne” Stalvey, 77, of Hartwell, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024 at AnMed Health Medical Center, Anderson, SC. Born on December 29, 1946 in Conway, SC, he was the son of the late Stacey Randel Stalvey and Lucille Causey Stalvey. Mr. Stalvey was a self-employed house painter and a member of the Christ’s Church of Hartwell. He was an avid Atlanta Braves and Georgia football fan. He loved his Myrtle Beach Roots. Survivors include his wife: Sarah Daniels Stalvey; seven children: Katherine Stalvey, Nancy Stalvey both of Hartwell, Candy Stalvey of Toccoa, Jeff Chapman (Debbie) of Royston, John Chapman of Bowman, Steven Chapman (Whitney) of Hartwell, Josh Chapman (April) of Elberton; two brothers: Wayne Stalvey of Athens, Randel Stalvey of Snellville; two sisters: Angela LaBruce of Myrtle Beach SC, Debbie Oliver of Lilburn GA; and eleven grandchildren. Mr. Stalvey is preceded in death by his parents and one sister: Pam Dudgeon. The family will receive friends Thursday, May 2, 2024 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell. Other times the family will be at the home. Funeral services for Mr. Vern Stalvey will be Thursday, May 2, at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell with Rev. Michael Kimberly and John Silver officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Garden of Prayer. Flowers are optional, and memorials may be made to the Christ’s Church of Hartwell, P.O. Box 1099, Hartwell, GA 30643. The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Stacey "Verne" Stalvey, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. [Editor's comment: I met Verne when became pastor of Tarkenton Memorial Pentecostal Holiness Church in Athens, Georgia. Verne and his brother, Wayne, were present at the parsonage when Lester Cape drove up with me in the rental truck with it full of furniture and household goods. They were present to show their appreciation and love for their new pastor and his wife by unloading the furniture as Lester Cape directed them. That day when I met Verne and Wayne Stalvey was the beginning of a long time relationship that was meaningful to both of us. Verne and Wayne were in the house painting business, and they painted the church and parsonage as needed, as well as painting a newly built literature cabinet with racks for tracts, and our altar rails I had Henry Shaw to design and build. Henry designed the church as an archetect would. His brother, Larry Shaw served as the general contractor. Dr. Paul Hopkins was the pastor. The day the church is full. The Tarkentons were present with the absence of the Rev. Dr. Dallas Tarkenton who was deceased and a friend of Dr. Paul Hopkins. Fran Tarkenton, the famed quarterback for Georgia, and a pro quarterback for the Vikings and Giants was present and spoke. Bishop J. Floyd Williams dedicated the church to the glory of God. Verne married up when he married Sarah Daniels. Melvine and I were pleased with his marrying Sarah. It is my prayer that God will bring comfort and peace to the family. This Sunday, May 5, 2024, Pastor Wayne Butler and Pastor Hugh Morgan will lead a worship service for the residents at Mulberry Grove Senior Living in Statham, Georgia, at 3 p. m. June Butler, wife of Wayne Butler, serves as our church administrator. Pastor Morgan will be preaching. His Scriptural text is recorded in Jude 11. His sermon title is "The Way of Cain." Cain believed in God, but rejected a blood sacrifice for man's redemption. Jesus said there is only one way to God . . . and He is the Son of God Who took upon Himself the sins of the world as the perfect Lamb of God. Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me" (John 14:6, NIV). Pastor Butler will lead the singing and sing a solo. Wayne has a beautiful tenor voice that is natural and uplifting. People love to hear him sing. We are grateful for this opportunity God has given to us. Your prayers for us as we minister to these dear people are needed and welcomed. There may be some who have never been born again. When you pray you are investing in the Kingdom of God. We believe in the power of prayer, and the power and presence of the Holy Spirit. Living with mental health struggles is no small feat. We live in a fallen world. Sin, pain, and suffering persist. We may wrestle with negative emotions and thoughts beyond our control. Despite these challenges, we have hope. God is the great Deliverer and Redeemer.
Learn how to use God’s Word to help guard your heart and mind against negative thoughts and emotions with CBN’s newest FREE resource for you called Calm Your Heart and Mind Mental Health Support and Prayer Guide. Use this for yourself or share it with a loved one. Whether you’re walking through mental health challenges or supporting someone who is, this resource is a great tool to dive deep into the truth of Scripture! Download this guide today and discover how to use God’s Word in mighty ways. The goal is for your heart, soul, and mind to find the peace from God that surpasses all understanding. DOWNLOAD TODAY M25 and DRUSA is engaged in restoration efforts in Fritch, Texas. Hundreds of homes were destroyed by fire. With assistance from Great Plains Conference, M25 crews from Tallahassee, Fl and Amarillo, Tx have built decks/porches for recovering families.
Pastor Steve Dow of All Nations Church has boots on the ground. Pastor Steve and Yvonne Dow along with a crew of four have teamed up with Gary Burd and men of Christian Heritage in Amarillo to tackle the project. Pictured above are the recovery team and the results of their efforts. DRUSA has assisted in funding these efforts but it’s the volunteers who are getting the work done. Contributions for ongoing efforts can be sent to DRUSA at PO Box 12609 in OKC, OK 73127. Our thanks to many who have already contributed. Earmark DRUSA contributions to Texas Fires. This recovery will be very expensive and long lasting. Hugh your viewership has been so gracious and generous in responding. Thank you for your unflagging support. God bless each and every one. Before You Ask God for a Word, Be Willing to Say Yes Author: J. Lee Grady God loves to speak to us. Psalm 85:8 (NASB) says: “I will hear what God the Lord will say; for He will speak peace to His people, to His godly ones.” At the right time, the Lord offers a fresh Word for us that can bring strength, guidance, confirmation or correction. There have been countless times when I was famished for a Word from God, and when He spoke it came like a drink of cold water in the desert. But there’s a right way and a wrong way to seek God for His direction. I’ve seen Christians line up in front of prophets, hoping for a quick solution to their problems. I’ve also seen those same Christians stand in line a second time in front of the same prophets because they didn’t like the word they received the first time. Prophecy is a legitimate spiritual gift, and we are instructed to desire it earnestly in 1 Corinthians 14:1. But we should never abuse or misuse this precious gift. Here are some guidelines that will help you: Read the Bible regularly. Many Christians crave a direct Word from God, yet they refuse to spend time reading Scripture. They may even consider reading the Bible boring—yet they love the thrill of getting a prophetic word in a public meeting. Carnal Christians aren’t willing to be disciplined students; they want their prophetic words handed to them on a silver platter. You will never become a mature Christian if you don’t learn to hear from God on your own through His Word. And if you don’t read Scripture regularly you won’t know the difference between a true prophecy and a fake one—because prophecy never contradicts the Bible. Look to God for direction, not man. I don’t chase prophets so they can tell me what to do or to show me my spiritual purpose. True prophets are gifts to the body of Christ—but my focus is on God, not on the men or women He uses. If you ever start looking to a human being as your source of divine guidance, you are heading toward unhealthy idolatry. People who have the gift of prophecy must be careful they don’t allow people to put them on pedestals. We are not mediums who read people’s fortunes, and prophets should never allow themselves to be put in such a position. Stop looking for the sensational. We’ve all heard of charismatic prophets who provide phone numbers or addresses in their prophetic words. It’s true that God has the power to reveal such personal information, but in some such cases the “prophets” were actually con artists who preyed on the gullible. Beware of prophets who use sensational means to bring a word to you. In all my years of ministry, I have observed that the most solid prophets were humble men and women who never drew attention to themselves. The apostle Paul told us that true prophecy is about three things: encouragement, comfort and exhortation (see 1 Cor. 14:3). True prophecy strengthens us, confirms God’s promises and propels us into our divine destiny. Beware of words that draw people’s attention to the messenger. Don’t be impatient when seeking prophetic guidance. I’ve talked with Christians who were desperate for a word from God, but they informed me they were on a deadline. They needed instant spiritual gratification. Sometimes they seemed to be threatening God—as in, “If I don’t hear from God by tomorrow, I quit!” God moves according to His sovereign calendar, not yours. Don’t allow impatience to derail your Christian journey. Don’t throw a tantrum; mature disciples must learn to wait for God’s word, and for the fulfillment of it. Waiting will require you to adjust your timetable to God’s. Sometimes God deliberately pushes the mute button. If His voice is not clear right now, it may be because He’s leading you into a quiet wilderness season. The quiet can be painful, but you must learn to trust Him in the dark. Wait on the Lord, and let your roots grow deep. Make sure your heart is willing to obey. Many people are eager to hear from God, especially if the prophecy tells them they will have a worldwide ministry or that they are going to become independently wealthy. But God’s word is never sent to puff us up, flatter us or stroke our egos. A true word from God cuts deep to our core; it requires surrender and demands holiness. Make sure you are willing to embrace a true word from God before you ask for it. Henry Blackaby once wrote: “Our difficulty is not that we don’t know God’s will. Our discomfort comes from the fact that we do know His will, but we do not want to do it.” God gave Jonah a clear word: “Arise, go to Nineveh the great city and cry against it” (Jon. 1:2). Yet Jonah ran in the opposite direction because of his unwillingness. Before you seek a word from God, lift your hands and yield to what He says. The best way to welcome God’s prophetic message is with an attitude of unconditional surrender. J. Lee Grady is an author, award-winning journalist and ordained minister. He served as a news writer and magazine editor for many years before launching into full-time ministry. Lee is the author of six books, including “10 Lies the Church Tells Women,” “10 Lies Men Believe” and “Fearless Daughters of the Bible.” His years at “Charisma” magazine also gave him a unique perspective of the Spirit-filled church and led him to write “The Holy Spirit Is Not for Sale” and “Set My Heart on Fire,” which is a Bible study on the work of the Holy Spirit. Lee Grady is an ordained minister of the Gospel in the IPHC. He is a friend of mine and has agreed to be a contributing writer for Hugh's News. A Friend of God Author: Anne Graham Lotz "Are You not our God, who drove out the inhabitants of this land . . . and gave it to the descendants of Abraham Your friend forever?" (2 Chronicles 20:7, NKJV). Once, I was invited to address a group of professional women golfers the night before the U.S. Women’s Open. I was struck by the intensity of their focus as they pursued their goal of competing in and winning the golf tournament. Their entire lives, including diet, schedules, activities, friendships, and material resources, revolved around their one purpose – of being the best golfers they could be. I told them I also had a similar sense of purpose that dictated where I went, how I spent my time and money, what I said and did, and who I interacted with. For more than 30 years, I have nailed down what I believe to be God’s purpose for my life, and I have sought to achieve it. Simply stated, it is to increasingly grow in my personal knowledge of God as I follow Him in a life of faith. I want to know God today better than I knew Him yesterday. I want to know Him better next year than I do this year. I want to know Him until one day, like Abraham, God refers to me as His friend! Blessings, Anne Graham Lotz Copyright © 2024 Anne Graham Lotz (AnGeL Ministries) Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. Used by permission. All rights reserved www.annegrahamlotz.org. Pray for Emmanuel University Author: Ron White, Former President "Evening and morning and at noon, I will pray and cry aloud, and He shall hear my voice."(Psalm 55:17, KJV). Please pray for Emmanuel University this week. Pray for our campus community and alumni to pray "without ceasing" for Emmanuel. Pray for ample enrollments, abundant resources, and exemplary staff, faculty, and administration who follow the leadership of the Holy Spirit. Pray for the Master of Ministry and the Master of Divinity programs to exceed enrollment goals next fall. Pray for wise planning and decision-making in current and future academic programs. Thank you for praying. John 17:7-12 Jesus' High Priestly Prayer
7 They know now, beyond the shadow of a doubt, That everything You gave me is firsthand from You, 8 For the message You gave me, I gave them; And they took it, and were convinced That I came from You. They believed that You sent Me. 9 I pray for them. I'm not praying for the God-rejecting world But for those You gave Me, For they are yours by right. 10 Everything Mine is Yours, and Yours Mine, And My life is on display in them. 11 For I'm no longer going to be visible in the world; They'll continue in the world While I return to You. Holy Father, guard them as they pursue this life That You conferred as a gift through Me, So they can be one heart and mind 12 As we are one heart and mind. As long as I was with them, I guarded them In the pursuit of the life You gave through Me; I even posted a night watch. And not one of them got away, Except for the rebel bent on destruction (the exception that proved the rule of Scripture). (from THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language © 2002 by Eugene H. Peterson. All rights reserved.) Two Alabama State Trooper patrol cars were in hot pursuit of a Camaro heading east toward Georgia on I-90.
When the suspect crossed the Georgia line, the first trooper pulled over immediately. The rookie trooper pulled over right behind him and asked, "Sarge, why'd you stop?" "You dumb rookie," replied the sarge. "He's in Georgia now. They're an hour ahead of us, so we'll never catch him." Mel Tinney, in the Control Tower, observing and supervising the publication of Hugh's News.Mel Tinney, in the Control Tower, observing and supervising the publication of Hugh's News. Mel Tinney, our webmaster for over 18 years, said that Hugh's News published the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the 20th Century and will continue to do so in the 21st Century. He and his wife, Linda, sent a framed copy of this photo to me. I have placed it on a table next to my chair for all to see when they visit me here at Mulberry Grove Senior Living in Statham, Georgia. Have a cup of coffee with Mel & Linda Tinney who are partners with Hugh Morgan. Loving Like Jesus: Put On Love Author: Joyce Meyer “Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony” (Col. 3:14, NLT). Love is the highest level of spiritual warfare. We are to “wear” it like a garment or armor. That’s why it’s so important to learn to love like the Bible says to: on purpose. But there are so many angry, wounded, unhappy people in the world. Angry people cannot love others because basically, they just don’t love themselves—and you can’t give away something you don’t have. Don’t get me wrong, I understand there are numerous reasons for people’s pain. A lot of times people have been mistreated, many from their childhood into adult life. I’ve shared my story openly about how my father abused me sexually from a very early age. I grew to believe that it must be my fault—that there was something wrong with me that made him do that. I became ashamed, embarrassed and angry about my life. I didn’t like myself, much less love myself. How I felt about myself became a major part of how I acted and treated others. Even though I gave my life to Jesus when I was very young, it was years before I began to comprehend the power of God’s love. So I understand the fact that hurting people hurt people. What I had to learn—and most of us have to learn—was to love myself. You need to first receive God’s love and then learn to love yourself in a balanced way before you can truly love your neighbor as yourself. So, learn to love what God loves: you. Breaking news, Spirit-filled stories. Subscribe to Charisma on YouTube now! God’s love will change you. It will make you a happier, kinder, more generous person. I’m reminded of a story about a young boy who came to his mother and presented her with his “bill” for chores he’d done around the house that week. For cutting the grass, his charge was $5; for cleaning his room, $1; for running to the store, 50¢; $1 for taking out the garbage; $5 for a good report card; and on he went until he gave her the grand total of $14.75. The mother looked at the bill, turned the paper over and wrote: For the nine months I carried you while you were growing inside me, NO CHARGE; for all the nights I sat up with you, doctored, and prayed for you, NO CHARGE; for all the trying times and the tears you’ve caused through the years, NO CHARGE; for all the nights that were filled with dread and all the worries I knew were ahead, NO CHARGE; for the toys, the food, the clothes and even for wiping your nose, NO CHARGE. She finally said to him, “Son, when you add it all up, the cost of my love is NO CHARGE! The boy finished reading what his mother had written and with tears in his eyes, he turned the paper back over and wrote across his bill: PAID IN FULL. True love is free. Real love is not something we can “charge” people for. We must not try to make someone pay for our love: “If you’re nice to me, I’ll love you.” “If you do things for me, I’ll do things for you.” That’s not the kind of love of God calls us to. To love like God does, we have to make up our mind that we’re going to do it on purpose. Many times, that will mean choosing to love regardless of how we feel about a person. There will be times we will be called to love difficult people or those who have hurt us in some way. We must learn to look beyond the person or what they did to hurt us to what the enemy is using them to do. As long as we are angry or hate someone for what they’ve done, we will be the one who is being tormented. I know I said real love is free. But there is a cost involved for the one who loves. It’s called sacrifice. As I’ve studied love in God’s Word over the years, I’ve learned it is something we must do on purpose, and if we will make the sacrifice to “put on” love and walk in it, our feelings will catch up. A minister once told a story about a wife who wanted to divorce her husband. She said she hated him, not only wanting to divorce him, but to hurt him as much as he had hurt her. The minister suggested she try something before she went through with the divorce. He told her to go home and act as if she really loved her husband. He told her to tell him she loved him, to praise him for every good thing she could think of, to go out of her way (sacrifice) to be as kind and generous to him as she possibly could, to spare no effort to please him, to make him believe in her undying love for him. Then, he told her, drop the bomb and tell him she was getting a divorce. That would really hurt him. She willingly followed the plan with enthusiasm, playing the part of an adoring wife, acting as if she loved him while thinking how much it would hurt when she told him she was getting a divorce. But she never called the minister back to report. So when he called her after two months to find out if she was ready to get her divorce, the woman replied, “Divorce? No, never! I’ve discovered that I really do love him!” Now, I’m not advocating for that preacher’s advice; we must follow the Holy Spirit’s lead in each situation. But the point is, God does amazing things in a person—or in yourself—when you walk in love toward them … especially when it’s difficult. The bottom line is that giving real love is free. But let it cost you the small sacrifice of your time and effort, because that place of sacrifice will be the place of your breakthrough. When you put on love and walk in love toward others in obedience to God, you are fighting the highest form of spiritual warfare. And absolutely nothing or nobody will be able to keep you from being blessed! Join Charisma Magazine Online to follow everything the Holy Spirit is doing around the world! For more on this topic, order Joyce’s four-part teaching resource “Winning Life’s Battles.” You can also contact us to receive our free magazine, “Enjoying Everyday Life,” by calling 800-727-9673 or visiting www.joycemeyer.org. Joyce Meyer is a New York Times bestselling author and founder of Joyce Meyer Ministries, Inc. She has authored more than 140 books, including “Battlefield of the Mind” and “Overcoming Every Problem” (FaithWords). She hosts the “Enjoying Everyday Life” radio and TV programs, which air on hundreds of stations worldwide. For more information, visit www.joycemeyer.org. Please note: The views and opinions expressed throughout this publication and/or website are those of the respective authors and do not necessarily reflect those of Joyce Meyer Ministries. Stacey "Verne" Stalvey December 29, 1946 - April 27, 2024 Stacey "Verne" Stalvey December 29, 1946 - April 27, 2024 Stacey "Verne" Stalvey In Remembrance Obituary Mr. Stacey L. “Verne” Stalvey, 77, of Hartwell, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024 at AnMed Health Medical Center, Anderson, SC. Born on December 29, 1946 in Conway, SC, he was the son of the late Stacey Randel Stalvey and Lucille Causey Stalvey. Mr. Stalvey was a self-employed house painter and a member of the Christ’s Church of Hartwell. He was an avid Atlanta Braves and Georgia football fan. He loved his Myrtle Beach Roots. Survivors include his wife: Sarah Daniels Stalvey; seven children: Katherine Stalvey, Nancy Stalvey both of Hartwell, Candy Stalvey of Toccoa, Jeff Chapman (Debbie) of Royston, John Chapman of Bowman, Steven Chapman (Whitney) of Hartwell, Josh Chapman (April) of Elberton; two brothers: Wayne Stalvey of Athens, Randel Stalvey of Snellville; two sisters: Angela LaBruce of Myrtle Beach SC, Debbie Oliver of Lilburn GA; and eleven grandchildren. Mr. Stalvey is preceded in death by his parents and one sister: Pam Dudgeon. The family will receive friends Thursday, May 2, 2024 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell. Other times the family will be at the home. Funeral services for Mr. Vern Stalvey will be Thursday, May 2, at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell with Rev. Michael Kimberly and John Silver officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Garden of Prayer. Flowers are optional, and memorials may be made to the Christ’s Church of Hartwell, P.O. Box 1099, Hartwell, GA 30643. The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Stacey "Verne" Stalvey, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. [Editor's comment: I met Verne when became pastor of Tarkenton Memorial Pentecostal Holiness Church in Athens, Georgia. Verne and his brother, Wayne, were present at the parsonage when Lester Cape drove up with me in the rental truck with it full of furniture and household goods. They were present to show their appreciation and love for their new pastor and his wife by unloading the furniture as Lester Cape directed them. That day when I met Verne and Wayne Stalvey was the beginning of a long time relationship that was meaningful to both of us. Verne and Wayne were in the house painting business, and they painted the church and parsonage as needed, as well as painting a newly built literature cabinet with racks for tracts, and our altar rails I had Henry Shaw to design and build. Henry designed the church as an archetect would. His brother, Larry Shaw served as the general contractor. Dr. Paul Hopkins was the pastor. The day the church is full. The Tarkentons were present with the absence of the Rev. Dr. Dallas Tarkenton who was deceased and a friend of Dr. Paul Hopkins. Fran Tarkenton, the famed quarterback for Georgia, and a pro quarterback for the Vikings and Giants was present and spoke. Bishop J. Floyd Williams dedicated the church to the glory of God. Verne married up when he married Sarah Daniels. Melvine and I were pleased with his marrying Sarah. It is my prayer that God will bring comfort and peace to the family. Jesus Revealed in Us Author: Anne Graham Lotz "Those who suffer according to God's will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continluel to do good" (1 Peter 4:19, NIV). If our kids always behave and our boss is always pleased and our home is always orderly and our bodies always feel good and we are patient and kind and thoughtful and happy and loving, others shrug because they’re capable of being that way too. On the other hand, if we have a splitting headache, the kids are screaming, the phone is ringing, the supper is burning, yet we are still patient, kind, thoughtful, happy, and loving, the world sits up and takes notice. The world knows that kind of behavior is not natural. It’s supernatural. And others see Jesus revealed in us. Blessings, Anne Graham Lotz Copyright © 2024 Anne Graham Lotz (AnGeL Ministries) Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. Used by permission. All rights reserved www.annegrahamlotz.org. Pray for Emmanuel University Author: Ron White, Former President "Evening and morning and at noon, I will pray and cry aloud, and He shall hear my voice."(Psalm 55:17, KJV). Please pray for Emmanuel University this week. Pray for our campus community and alumni to pray "without ceasing" for Emmanuel. Pray for ample enrollments, abundant resources, and exemplary staff, faculty, and administration who follow the leadership of the Holy Spirit. Pray for the Master of Ministry and the Master of Divinity programs to exceed enrollment goals next fall. Pray for wise planning and decision-making in current and future academic programs. Thank you for praying. John 16:33 In the world you will have trouble
"I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." NIV +++++++ John 16:33 I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace and confidence. In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration; but be of good cheer [take courage; be confident, certain, undaunted]! For I have overcome the world. [I have deprived it of power to harm you and have conquered it for you.] AMP +++++++ John 16:33 I have told you all this so that you will have peace of heart and mind. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows; but cheer up, for I have overcome the world." TLB +++++++ John 16:33 33 I've told you all this so that trusting Me, you will be unshakable and assured, deeply at peace. In this godless world you will continue to experience difficulties. But take heart! I've conquered the world." (from THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language © 2002 by Eugene H. Peterson. All rights reserved.) A Texan went to Niagara Falls in New York. When he arrived a New Yorker asked him, "I bet you are from Texas." He replied, "Yes. Why do you say that.?" He said, "You have on a cowboy hat, a big belt buckle, and cowboy boots." The Texan responded, "Yep, I am very proud of it!"
The New Yorker then commented, I have heard Texans say, "Everything is bigger and better in Texas!" He spoke arrogantly, "Yes, that's right!" The New Yorker asked him, "Do you have anything like the Niagara Falls in Texas?" Not to be outdone he quipped, "No, but I know a plumber in Dallas who can fix one!" Mel Tinney, in the Control Tower, observing and supervising the publication of Hugh's News.Mel Tinney, in the Control Tower, observing and supervising the publication of Hugh's News. Mel Tinney, our webmaster for over 18 years, said that Hugh's News published the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the 20th Century and will continue to do so in the 21st Century. He and his wife, Linda, sent a framed copy of this photo to me. I have placed it on a table next to my chair for all to see when they visit me here at Mulberry Grove Senior Living in Statham, Georgia. Have a cup of coffee with Mel & Linda Tinney who are partners with Hugh Morgan. Stacey "Verne" Stalvey December 29, 1946 - April 27, 2024 Stacey "Verne" Stalvey December 29, 1946 - April 27, 2024 Stacey "Verne" Stalvey In Remembrance Obituary Mr. Stacey L. “Verne” Stalvey, 77, of Hartwell, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024 at AnMed Health Medical Center, Anderson SC. Born on December 29, 1946 in Conway SC, he was the son of the late Stacey Randel Stalvey and Lucille Causey Stalvey. Mr. Stalvey was a self-employed house painter and a member of the Christ’s Church of Hartwell. He was an avid Atlanta Braves and Georgia football fan. He loved his Myrtle Beach Roots. Survivors include his wife: Sarah Daniels Stalvey; seven children: Katherine Stalvey, Nancy Stalvey both of Hartwell, Candy Stalvey of Toccoa, Jeff Chapman (Debbie) of Royston, John Chapman of Bowman, Steven Chapman (Whitney) of Hartwell, Josh Chapman (April) of Elberton; two brothers: Wayne Stalvey of Athens, Randel Stalvey of Snellville; two sisters: Angela LaBruce of Myrtle Beach SC, Debbie Oliver of Lilburn GA; and eleven grandchildren. Mr. Stalvey is preceded in death by his parents and one sister: Pam Dudgeon. The family will receive friends Thursday, May 2, 2024 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell. Other times the family will be at the home. Funeral services for Mr. Vern Stalvey will be Thursday, May 2, at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell with Rev. Michael Kimberly and John Silver officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Garden of Prayer. Flowers are optional, and memorials may be made to the Christ’s Church of Hartwell, P.O. Box 1099, Hartwell, GA 30643. The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Stacey "Verne" Stalvey, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. [Editor's comment: I met Verne when became pastor of Tarkenton Memorial Pentecostal Holiness Church in Athens, Georgia. Verne and his brother, Wayne, were present at the parsonage when Lester Cape drove up with me in the rental truck with it full of furniture and household goods. They were to show their appreciation and love for their new pastor and his wife by unloading the furniture as Lester Cape directed them. That day when I met Verne and Wayne Stalvey was the beginning of a long time relationship that meaningful to both of us. Verne and Wayne were in the house painting business, and they painted the church and parsonage as needed, as well as painting a newly built literature holder, and our altar rails I had Henry Shaw to design and build. Verne married up when he married Sarah Daniels. Melvine and I were pleased with his marrying Sarah. It is my prayer that God will bring comfort and peace to the family. |