[Thanks to Dr. Rodney Otis Callahan for providing this joke.]
May 5, Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexico's victory over the French in the Battle of Puebla in 1862. A story has been shared that a large shipment of mayonnaise headed for Mexico was aboard the Titanic when it sank April 1912. The people of Mexico wanted to honor the memory of that tragic day and created a national holiday. They called it Sink oh(Cinco) de(the) Mayo(Mayonnaise).
[Thanks to Dr. Rodney Otis Callahan for providing this joke.]
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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. Sunday Worship Services at Mulberry Grove Senior Living Today, 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. Sara Lynn Holbert has a new assignment since her husband's younger brother died a week or so ago. Therefore, Sara Lynn will no longer be able to play the piano for our worship services. June Butler went to work to get transportation for Greg Morgan, my son, to play the piano for us this Sunday. Jeanette Herndon Phillips will pick Greg up and bring him to Mulberry Grove Senior Living for our worship service. We are grateful to God for providing Greg to play the piano for the singing of the hymns and Gospel songs we want to sing this Sunday. One of the needs we have here at Mulberry Grove Senior Living is the recruiting and hiring of a well-educated and trained staff to fill the positions that are currently vacant. We believe God can provide for this need. 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. The following information was sent to me on Thursday, May 2, in response to my inquiry to find out how much has been given since the appeal I made following the two letters sent to me from Bishop Randell Drake in April. He responded immediately. I ask you to read this list and prayerfully consider what God will have you give to keep our university alive and to thrive in the education the students will receive from Spirit-filled teachers. Dear Dr. Morgan, Greetings. We are working on the following items for Southwestern Christian University: 1. The Board of Trustees has voted to proceed forward with School Year 2024-25 2. We are still in need of funding. About $100,000 has been raised in hand with about $150,000 pledged (some stipulated the donation would only be given if SCU remained open.) 3. We need to complete the $370,000 Fundraising effort for the summer to begin the school year in August 4. A decision was made to interview for an Interim President who would lead in the fundraising efforts and assist with the restructuring of the university 5. We are making final decisions on the 2024-25 budget, making necessary adjustments to personnel, salaries, block tuition, room & board, insurance, etc. This should be in place by the end of May. 6. We are grateful for those who have contributed already and for those who will prayerfully consider being a donor for SCU. Blessings to you and your readers, Bishop Randell O. Drake Chairman, SCU Board of Trustees Here's the link to give to Southwestern Christian University: https://swcu.edu/giving [Editor's comment and a former president of Southwestern: Thank you for giving to participate in this Miracle God will give us to meet this urgent financial need of Southwestern Christian University. Let not your heart be afraid and may God give you His peace!] Southwestern Christian University 7210 NW 39th Expressway Bethany, OK 73008 CONFERENCE HISTORY BOOK
Pentecostal Holiness in the Peach State: A Brief History of LifePoint Ministries (1898-2020), written by Dr. Tony Moon, is now in print. Copies are available for purchase ($15.00 each) at the conference office and will be available at the Kingdom Life Conference. The digital copy is accessible online (at no cost) on the conference website at: https://georgiaconference-my.sharepoint.com/personal/tim_lifepointministries_org/_layouts/15/doc.aspx?sourcedoc={b20e0f77-ca58-44ef-9f02-aa2417615516}&action=edit KINGDOM LIFE CONFERENCE
We look forward to seeing you at the Kingdom Life Conference next month—it's only a month away! This year's speakers include Sergio Castro, Bishop Hans Hess, and Dr. Sam Chand. To learn more about speakers, services, and other activities planned, visit the conference website at https://lifepointministries.org/. Consider staying on campus at Emmanuel University. For more details on the cost, to reserve a room, and to purchase meal tickets, go to https://lifepointministries.org/kingdom-life-conference2024/. (The deadline to reserve a room and purchase meal tickets is May 31, 2024). To sign up for a spot in the "Prayer Circles" that we do on Friday afternoon during the summer conference, contact Prayer Director Phil Smitherman at 770-328-5071. HGM GATHERING I look forward to seeing pastors and church leaders at the HGM meeting on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Celebration Outreach in Elberton, GA. For more information and to register, visit the Mountain Gap Church website at: https://mountaingap.churchcenter.com/regis.../events/2289963. CONFERENCE HISTORY BOOK Pentecostal Holiness in the Peach State: A Brief History of LifePoint Ministries (1898-2020), written by Dr. Tony Moon, is now in print. Copies are available for purchase ($15.00 each) at the conference office and will be available at the Kingdom Life Conference. The digital copy is accessible online (at no cost) on the conference website at: https://georgiaconference-my.sharepoint.com/personal/tim_lifepointministries_org/_layouts/15/doc.aspx?sourcedoc={b20e0f77-ca58-44ef-9f02-aa2417615516}&action=edit SUNDAY TABLE: 52 WEEKLY DEVOTIONS I appreciate your support in purchasing my recent book, "Sunday Table: 52. Weekly Devotions." Ministries churches. This book has become an excellent tool as I travel and visit LifePoint Ministries churches. Thank you for allowing me to share this book with your congregation. Some of you have asked. There are copies in the conference office, or you can visit my website at https://timlamb.me/ to purchase a copy. I look forward to connecting with you at the Kingdom Life Conference. Thank you for your faithfulness. You are loved and appreciated! Blessings, Tim Lamb Three Ways to Face Our Hurts Author: Chris Maxwell From the book Equilibrium: 31 Ways to Stay Balanced on Life’s Uneven Surfaces. Aware of hurts though not controlled by them allows us chances to face reality in healthy ways. But what should we do? Here are three suggestions. 1. Write about your hurts. Journaling can offer you a chance to release anger appropriately. If not released in a healthy way, it will either stay inside you—and damage you—or come out through your words and actions—and damage others. Take time to grieve as you write. Include emotions, hurts, and sad segments of your story. Also include steps toward healing. Believe that is possible, even as you write sentences of pain. 2. Talk about your hurts. Writing them can be therapeutic. It also helps to talk about those painful stories with people you can trust. Find a counselor, a pastor, a mentor, a doctor. Let them ask difficult questions. Be honest. Talk about what you think about often. This allows you to have those stories come out in healthy ways instead of harmful ways. Talk about your hurts. 3. Say goodbye to your hurts. We’ve all seen it. People say they want to move beyond their past hurts. But do they really? They choose to hold on to those pains. They don’t want to move beyond their grief. They like—though they don’t act like they like it—having that crutch, that excuse, that reason. Having something or someone to blame is easier at times than the equilibrium of moving on. Better days can be waiting for you. But you’ll only find those if you move on from where you’ve been stuck. Wave goodbye to the past. You Can Know God Author: Anne Graham Lotz "You will seek the Lord your God, and you will find Him if you seek Him with all your heart and with all your soul (Deuteronomy 4:29, NKJV). If Adam knew God as a beloved Father, if Eve knew Him as the original Homemaker, if Noah knew Him as the Refuge from the storm, if Abraham knew Him as a Friend, if Moses knew Him as the Redeemer, if Rahab knew Him as the gracious Savior, if David knew Him as his Shepherd, if Elijah knew Him as the Almighty, if Daniel knew Him as the Lion Tamer, if Mary Magdalene knew Him as the Bondage Breaker, if Martha knew Him as the Promise Keeper, if Lazarus knew Him as the Resurrection and the Life, if Bartimaeus knew Him as the Light of the World, if John knew Him as the glorious King upon the throne, surely you and I can know Him too! 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 "We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps" (Proverbs 16:9, NLT). Please pray for Emmanuel University this week. Pray for the class of 2024 that graduated yesterday. Pray that they follow the Lord and make a positive difference in the world. Pray for the senior leadership team of the University as they seek to fulfill God's will and vision for Emmanuel. Pray for funding that continues to improve facilities and provides an even higher quality of education. Pray for new ideas and innovations in how to educate our students and expand our ministry. Thank you for praying. Pray Now More Than Ever Micah 6:8
8 He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. NIV +++++ Micah 6:8 He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you But to do justly, To love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God? NKJV +++++ Micah 6:8 8 He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, and to love kindness and mercy, and to humble yourself and walk humbly with your God? [Deut 10:12,13.] AMP Alabama and Notre Dame had played each other in a major New Year's Day bowl game the previous year. They were selected to play a rematch in another New Year's Day bowl game.
A rumor was started that Coach Ara Parseghian was not going to coach in the game because he had decided to become a Catholic Priest. When asked why he said. " I would rather bare the cross than to cross the Bear(Al Coach Bear Bryant). [This joke was submitted by the Rev. Dr. Rodney Callahan.] 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. KINGDOM LIFE CONFERENCE
We look forward to seeing you at the Kingdom Life Conference next month—it's only a month away! This year's speakers include Sergio Castro, Bishop Hans Hess, and Dr. Sam Chand. To learn more about speakers, services, and other activities planned, visit the conference website at https://lifepointministries.org/. Consider staying on campus at Emmanuel University. For more details on the cost, to reserve a room, and to purchase meal tickets, go to https://lifepointministries.org/kingdom-life-conference2024/. (The deadline to reserve a room and purchase meal tickets is May 31, 2024). To sign up for a spot in the "Prayer Circles" that we do on Friday afternoon during the summer conference, contact Prayer Director Phil Smitherman at 770-328-5071. HGM GATHERING I look forward to seeing pastors and church leaders at the HGM meeting on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Celebration Outreach in Elberton, GA. For more information and to register, visit the Mountain Gap Church website at: https://mountaingap.churchcenter.com/regis.../events/2289963. CONFERENCE HISTORY BOOK Pentecostal Holiness in the Peach State: A Brief History of LifePoint Ministries (1898-2020), written by Dr. Tony Moon, is now in print. Copies are available for purchase ($15.00 each) at the conference office and will be available at the Kingdom Life Conference. The digital copy is accessible online (at no cost) on the conference website at: https://georgiaconference-my.sharepoint.com/personal/tim_lifepointministries_org/_layouts/15/doc.aspx?sourcedoc={b20e0f77-ca58-44ef-9f02-aa2417615516}&action=edit SUNDAY TABLE: 52 WEEKLY DEVOTIONS I appreciate your support in purchasing my recent book, "Sunday Table: 52. Weekly Devotions." Ministries churches. This book has become an excellent tool as I travel and visit LifePoint Ministries churches. Thank you for allowing me to share this book with your congregation. Some of you have asked. There are copies in the conference office, or you can visit my website at https://timlamb.me/ to purchase a copy. I look forward to connecting with you at the Kingdom Life Conference. Thank you for your faithfulness. You are loved and appreciated! Blessings, Tim Lamb Sunday Worship Services at Mulberry Grove Senior Living 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. Sara Lynn Holbert has a new assignment since her husband's younger brother died a week or so ago. Therefore, Sara Lynn will no longer be able to play the piano for our worship services. June Butler went to work to get transportation for Greg Morgan, my son, to play the piano for us this Sunday. Jeanette Herndon Phillips will pick Greg up and bring him to Mulberry Grove Senior Living for our worship service. We are grateful to God for providing Greg to play the piano for the singing of the hymns and Gospel songs we want to sing this Sunday. One of the needs we have here at Mulberry Grove Senior Living is the recruiting and hiring of a well-educated and trained staff to fill the positions that are currently vacant. We believe God can provide for this need. 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. The following information was sent to me on Thursday, May 2, in response to my inquiry to find out how much has been given since the appeal I made following the two letters sent to me from Bishop Randell Drake in April. He responded immediately. I ask you to read this list and prayerfully consider what God will have you give to keep our university alive and to thrive in the education the students will receive from Spirit-filled teachers. Dear Dr. Morgan, Greetings. We are working on the following items for Southwestern Christian University: 1. The Board of Trustees has voted to proceed forward with School Year 2024-25 2. We are still in need of funding. About $100,000 has been raised in hand with about $150,000 pledged (some stipulated the donation would only be given if SCU remained open.) 3. We need to complete the $370,000 Fundraising effort for the summer to begin the school year in August 4. A decision was made to interview for an Interim President who would lead in the fundraising efforts and assist with the restructuring of the university 5. We are making final decisions on the 2024-25 budget, making necessary adjustments to personnel, salaries, block tuition, room & board, insurance, etc. This should be in place by the end of May. 6. We are grateful for those who have contributed already and for those who will prayerfully consider being a donor for SCU. Blessings to you and your readers, Bishop Randell O. Drake Chairman, SCU Board of Trustees Here's the link to give to Southwestern Christian University: https://swcu.edu/giving [Editor's comment and a former president of Southwestern: Thank you for giving to participate in this Miracle God will give us to meet this urgent financial need of Southwestern Christian University. Let not your heart be afraid and may God give you His peace!] Southwestern Christian University 7210 NW 39th Expressway Bethany, OK 73008 Presiding Bishop Beacham visited Hong Kong Rev. Dr. Doug Beacham, Presiding Bishop of International Pentecostal Holiness Church (IPHC), made a brief visit to Hong Kong in February. The main objective of this trip was to officiate the Golden Jubilee of PHC Wing Kwong College. During his 6-day stay, the Presiding Bishop has visited the PHC Junior School, which would commence operation this coming September. Dr. Beacham also attended the Sunday Service at PHC Rousseau Memorial Assembly and gave a sermon. The day before he left, he hosted a seminar for pastors of all three Conferences of Hong Kong PHC, discussing how to promote evangelism globally. He then stayed with them for lunch and fellowship at the café of Stone Houses Family Garden. Having turned 75 in January, Rev. Dr. Beacham is still full of vitality with his schedule incredibly packed. A couple of work trips are yet to be accomplished after he returned home from Hong Kong. He recalled his wife, Susan, couldn’t help but got a bit worried: “Do you really think you are still very young?” so she asked. Yet the Presiding Bishop wanted to seize the rest of tenure to get in touch with as many co-workers in different places as possible. When the time of retirement comes, he will be passionately glad to resume his book writing, a task he currently couldn’t possibly focus on.
In his sermon at PHC Wing Kwong College’s Golden Jubilee Thanksgiving Service, the Presiding Bishop quoted Hebrews 13:7-8: “Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” He mentioned that education is about the convergence of three things: 1) knowledge; 2) people; and 3) wisdom. Knowledge is information. It’s the content of the classes taught at this college. But knowledge without wisdom is either lost information or worse, information used inappropriately. It is the teacher, the people, who shape the values of students that leads to the right use of information. It is part of the DNA of this college that “the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge and wisdom,” as Proverbs 1:7 and other passages reflect. “We also need to think about the differences there will be between today and the year 2074, fifty years in the future. I believe Wing Kwong College will still be here, educating and shaping the lives of thousands of young people. Your opportunity and challenge are to reflect on the past as you prepare for the future. Wing Kwong College continues to change. It changes as new teachers, new administrators and staff, and especially new students, bring their unique generational dynamics to each year. That is a good thing. But Wing Kwong College is established on Someone Who does not change, Jesus Christ, the Son of God and Savior of the world. This is why I have shared Hebrews 13:7, 8 with you. Verse 7 is about the people in our lives who influence us. To the leaders and teachers of Wing Kwong College, I appeal to you to be shaped by the Word of God, the Bible in your life. Be a person of faith, a person who trusts the Lord and whose life is such that others are influenced positively by you. But verse 8 is the foundation, the stability for us and for Wing Kwong College. It is not a philosophy or concept. The unchangeable foundation is a person, the eternal Son of God, Jesus the Messiah of Israel, and Savior of the world. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. “ [Editor's comment: I am grateful to Esther AU, General Secretary, Hong Kong, Pentecostal Holiness Church Inc. for the news from our church there.] May is Mental Health Awareness Month
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 ORU’s Commencement ceremony is definitely a must-see event. However, we know that not everyone can be at the Mabee Center tomorrow to cheer for the hundreds of students who have completed their ORU degrees.
We have other options for you! On your TV, computer, or any digital device, you can watch the ceremony in real time—at 1:00 p.m. (Central). •ORU’s international TV network, GEB, including DIRECTV (Channel 363), KGEB-TV53/Cox HD (in Tulsa), and all affiliates•GEB on Amazon Fire, ROKU, Apple TV, GEB.TV •Livestreamed on ORU’s website, Facebook page, and YouTube channel Wherever you are, please say a prayer for these new graduates. They have important roles to fill in the kingdom of God. We know they will appreciate your prayers. You can read more about Commencement here. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at alumni@oru.edu or at 918.495.6610. God bless the Class of 2024! Authentic Shepherds Author: Anne Graham Lotz "The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of his sheep. The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice" (John 10:2-3, NIV). The winter sheepfolds were located in the barren, rocky Judean hills. Each one was used by several shepherds who kept their flocks in the fold during the night for safety. The fold would have had high stone walls accessed by one strong, wooden door. It had no roof. One of the shepherds would act as the watchman at the door, staying inside the fold with the sheep all night, guarding against thieves, wild animals, and anything else that might harm the sheep. In the morning, the authentic shepherds of the sheep would come to the door and identify themselves. The watchman would open the door, then each shepherd would call out his own sheep by name. One by one, his particular sheep would separate from all the others in the fold and follow him out to graze the Judean hills for the day. You and I, as God’s “sheep,” can determine the authenticity of the shepherds by their approach to us. The criterion for the authentic shepherd is that he or she always approaches through the door of God’s Word. 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. Pray Now More Than Ever |