Bell Ringer

Centuries before mega-churches built in the burbs and introduced awesome electric signage, churches attracted attention
with cross-topped steeples. The taller the better. 

So, once upon a time, there was a village church with a steeple that could be seen for miles around. It was perfect, except for one thing--the bell
in the steeple wouldn't right.

The church fathers invited people from all around to try their hands at remedying the problem--but to now avail.

One beautiful sunny day, a small fellow came to church and announced to the pastor, "I can make the bell ring."

The pastor said, "Okay, try it."

So the little guy climbed up to the base of the belfry in the steeple, took three steps back, and then ran into the bell with his face.
BONG! The bell rang, and he was hired on the spot.

One windy day, as the little man ran toward the bell, the wind moved it, causing the small bell ringer to fall out of the steeple onto the 
ground below. 

As the crowd gathered and bent low, the pastor asked, "Does anyone know this fellow's name?"

Just then a woman bent low to look at him and then replied, "I don't know his name, but his face sure rings a bell."

JULY NEWSLETTER

Eupen 
On July 14, the city of Eupen, Belgium experienced torrential rain which led to catastrophic flooding. IPHC Missionaries, Mark and Jeannie McClung, pastor a recently established church in the city. Unfortunately, the first floor of their facility was flooded leaving major repairs. However, in the face of great loss, our IPHC churches in Belgium and Germany came together to serve the city. From cleaning up property damage to water distribution, our IPHC family when faced with crises, moved into action to meet the needs of others. 

Would you please consider contributing to People to People Disaster Relief? We will be sending funds to assist repairs to the church and for community outreach. Your investment in Disaster Relief will ensure our church in Eupen can continue to serve as a beacon of hope for their community.

GIVE TO: PTP Disaster Relief, 09055D
https://give.iphc.org/project/ptp-disaster-relief-overseas

Nepal
A note from an IPHC missionary:
“Since the moment we arrived on the field there has been a special relationship with Binu Lama. She’s a Minister to sex trafficking victims, language teacher, translator, wife, & mother to her family. Because of Binu, our family learned the Nepalese language to survive the daily grind of being independent in the busy streets of Kathmandu. As well as learned crucial cultural lessons that would prove invaluable in months and years to come. Binu has traveled with us and helped build the vision of IPHC Nepal as well as translated crucial materials for the School of Ministry in Nepal. But, at the end of the day, she’s a trusted friend and co-laborer in Christ. She’s a special individual and our hearts and lives will forever be knitted together.
​
Around this time last year, Binu’s husband, Isaac Lama, who is a manager of a large Christian business here in Kathmandu as well as a house church pastor, became ill. After many visits to different hospitals, the diagnosis was made that he had severe kidney failure. To make matters worse, he is a rare “O” blood type. Here in Nepal, because of the organ trade in the black market, the government put very strict laws in place for organ donors. Isaac had few options to stay alive, his donor had to have type “O” blood as well as, be a close family member. After a time of calling and asking around, they soon realized that there would not be any donor available to help him. A couple of months ago, after what seemed as if all hope was lost, Binu and Isaac found out that there was a risky procedure being made available to them, that they may qualify for. Binu is going to be Isaac’s donor, they will undergo a new and high profile procedure that will allow Binu’s kidney, although a different blood type, to be transplanted to her husband. It has come at a great cost though. The final bill will be somewhere around $15,000 to $17,000. They have already raised $10,000.”

From the Director:
Ministry of Medicine is partnering with our missionaries in Nepal to raise the additional $5,000-$7,000 needed to cover the kidney transplant. I have met Binu on a trip to Nepal. Binu has a sweet spirit. Her husband, Issac, is in serious need. Will you please join me in giving towards this need?

GIVE TO: PTP Ministry of Medicine, 09149N
https://give.iphc.org/project/ptp-ministry-of-medicine

[Editor's comment: You may make contributions to People to People using his mailing address:

People to People Ministries P.O. Box 270420 Oklahoma City, OK 73137​

Fall Classes Begin at Holmes Bible College on Wednesday, August 4th
 
President Chris Thompson informs Hugh's News that fall classes will begin on Wednesday, August 4th.

Author: Hugh H. Morgan, Editor and former student at Holmes Bible College in the late 50s. 

Classes at Holmes Bible College will begin in less than two weeks.

We need your help in getting new students enrolled in Holmes Bible College. You are encouraged to act today. Don't delay and miss the window of opportunity for a Bible based college education. The instructors and professors are dedicated men and women whom God has called to teach at Holmes Bible College. Chris Thompson is the president by the will of God for such a time as this.

Let us work and pray to recruit students for this great Bible college in Greenville, SC. We can do that one student at a time. The freshman class may be the most notable class in recent history. You can be a vital part of what God is doing to train leaders for the church, community, and country. Don't allow this golden opportunity to serve the Kingdom of God for such a time as this slip by. This may be a kairos moment (divine moment) in the life of this student you tell about Holmes Bible College.

Like Aaron and Hur, we can lift the arms and hands of President Chris Thompson as God gives the victory (Exodus 17:12-13).

​Exodus 17:12-13
When Moses' hands grew tired, they took a stone and put it under him and he sat on it. Aaron and Hur held his hands up — one on one side, one on the other — so that his hands remained steady till sunset. 13 So Joshua overcame the Amalekite army with the sword. 
NIV

Being a Recruiter for Holmes Bible College is a good thing to do!  You can do it.

Author: Hugh H. Morgan, Editor of Hugh's News

You can Recruit a Student that will enroll at Holmes Bible College for the fall term beginning August 4, 2021.
 
There is a room available for the student you wish to recruit for Holmes Bible College. Now is the time to contact that prospective student to get him or her enrolled for the fall semester which begins on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. You can help to make this happen for a worthy young person you know. This class will be one of the most notable ones in recent history. 

Talk with that prospective student today. Make this an urgent request from the editor of Hugh's News.

There is Room for You at Holmes Bible College. Claim your dormitory room today. Don't put it off another minute.

Author: D. Chris Thompson

The call is for students who want to study the Bible and other college studies to consider today your place at Holmes Bible College in Greenville, SC. Ask God what He would have you do!

View a video presentation above of Holmes Bible College in Greenville, South Carolina

You may contact us at:
4901 Old Buncombe Road
Greenville, SC 29617
(864) 246-3566​

And now, a word from the president of Holmes Bible College:

You can be a recruiter for new students at Holmes Bible College.

Let's Fill Up The Dorms at Holmes Bible College

View a video presentation above of Holmes Bible College in Greenville, South Carolina

Why Do We Need Full Dorms?​
The answer to this question is very simple.  Holmes Bible College is still a faith institution.  The dorm students and a few day students do the “work” on the campus.  Let me explain.

N.J. Holmes began Bible studies in his cottage on Paris Mountain in the summer of 1893.  He was a practicing attorney and a Presbyterian minister.  He started the 2nd Presbyterian Church of Greenville, South Carolina.

By 1898, he was ready to open the Bible college.  He purchased the old Paris Mountain Altamont Hotel and began the Altamont Missionary Bible Institute.  After several name changes and locations, this is now Holmes Bible College located at 4901 Old Buncombe Road, Greenville, SC 29617.

From the College’s origin, President Holmes felt that money should not prohibit “called” students from attending.  That thought still guides the College.

Holmes is still a “faith” institution.  Students are given certain faith challenges as tuition, room and board, and certain fees.  These are specifically $100 per credit hour, $2000 in room and board per semester, and $200 in average fees per semester.  The average student then pays about 17% of the cost of their education.  The College, by the Lord’s blessings through alumni, friends and donors pays 83%.  Most students meet these faith challenges.  In addition, the College does offer some scholarships to offset these faith challenges.

Those students who live in the dorms, are allowed to work a minimum of 2 ½ hours per day, five days a week for the College, thereby offsetting their room and board challenge of $2000.00.  Here is where they do the work!  They cut the grass, trim, manicure the shrubbery, clean all the buildings, serve the food, assist in the kitchen, work in the library, tutor students, assist professors, and the list continues.  While completing these assignments, they learn valuable skills that will be of great benefit in future ministries – pastoral, evangelists, missionaries, etc.

The Holmes experience is a total experience – spiritually, mentally, and physically.  It is amazing how the Lord uses the work-study program to develop the total student/disciple for Christ.

We need full dorms because there is much work to be done.  There are seven buildings on the main campus.  We are presently using about 20 of the 38 acres.  That is a lot of grass.  There is much food to prepare!

In August 2021 we begin our 124th term.  Please help us pray for full dorms.  Specifically, that means 18 girls and 30 boys living in the two dorms.

The Lord is at work!

President D. Chris Thompson

In an email from Bishop Garry Bryant, Executive Director of Evangelism USA, and the coordinator/leader of the Prayer at the Heart of America on Friday, July 23, 2021, he wrote: (Email on Monday morning, July 26)

"Thank You beyond words for all of your support, promotion and encouragement.

"The Prayer At The Heart went extremely well and we give God praise.

"We are confident that the 'ripple effect' will be the greater impact of this National Call To Prayer.

'So many affirmations, confirmations and prophetic insights gave overwhelming evidence that this historic event was birthed in Heaven and orchestrated by Holy Spirit.

"There are several interviews with CBN and an article in the Kansas City paper that is continuing to push the message. Integrity Television is rerunning the whole 6 Hour Call To Prayer.

"We remain positioned to Contend for the Heart of our Nation and the Souls of its Population.

"Thanks.
"Grace and Peace,"

Garry Bryant

[Editor's Note: You may Click Here to view the entire prayer meeting via live streaming on YouTube.]

​Investing in others through Prayer

Author: Hugh H. Morgan

When I was a student at Emmanuel College (1952-53), Mrs. Louise Drum, wife of Mr. W. G. Drum, the President, worked in the Post Office. From time to time I would speak with her when I checked my mail box. She was a marvelous listener and a wise counselor. It is my belief that she did more counseling with our students than many highly trained and paid college counselors. Louise used the gifts and talents God had given to her to minister to students like me.

Students need someone who will take time to listen to them. I call that important communications. Those special moments are indeed a valuable investment in young lives.

Discovering who we are in Jesus and His plan for our lives is vital to a young person's spiritual formation and growth.

I did not know it, but years after I had attended Emmanuel College I had the opportunity to speak with Mrs. Louise Drum. I was invited to give the commencement address for the college graduation in 1973 when I was in graduate school in Atlanta as an Air Force chaplain, and in the crowd of people, Mrs. Louise Drum told me that God had impressed her when I was a student to invest in my life and ministry through her prayers. She told me she prayed for me every day since I was a student.  I was blown away by that powerful statement by a Godly lady who loves Jesus and cared enough to pray for me daily.

I am convinced that Mrs. Louise Drum's prayers for me helped guide and protect me from following a wrong path when I joined the United States Marine Corps following my one year as a student at Emmanuel College in Franklin Springs, GA. I praise God for the spiritual power of answered prayer, and I shall always be grateful for her prayers for me.

May I ask you a question? "Has God impressed you to pray for a young person?" 

When I was pastor of Tarkenton Memorial Church, Mrs. Frances Tarkenton often talked with me about her family and her love for them. She prayed for her sons every day: Dallas, Fran, and Wendell. She asked me to pray especially for Fran. I told her I would do that. Since that day, I have been praying for Fran.

I met Fran on two occasions. Ada Jo Carey invited me to hear him speak at Taylor Memorial Chapel on the campus of Emmanuel College about his opportunity God had given him to play football as the quarterback at the University of Georgia. Ada Jo was the executive secretary to Rev. Dallas M. Tarkenton, CEO of Advocate Press and the editor of The Advocate.  We got a front row seat and Ada Jo introduced me to Fran. 

When I was a student at Asbury Theological Seminary I purchased two tickets to watch Georgia play Kentucky at their football stadium in Lexington, KY. I took my father-in-law, Russell Stewart, to the game. We rooted for Georgia. Fran Tarkenton was the quarterback that night and it was exciting to see him play in an SEC football game. What a brilliant and talented football player he was. Fortunately, Georgia won that game. We were so very proud of Fran and the Georgia Bulldogs.

Mrs. Frances Tarkenton believed that God was going to use Fran one day to be a blessing to many people and he would win many souls to Christ.

In my files, I have a printed copy of Fran Tarkenton's testimony about what it means to be a Christian. It is excellent. It was published by Advocate Press.

I have been told that some Georgia fans called Fran, "Mr. Pentecost," when he played for Georgia. In those days Fran was a witness for Christ.

Join me in praying for Fran Tarkenton. Who knows what God will do through his life, testimony, and witness for Christ? God's Spirit, the Holy Spirit, is moving across this land to save, redeem, and restore people through the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Apostle Paul wrote: "I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: for the Jew first and also for the Greek" (Rom. 1:16, NKJV).

​Eternally Blessed

Author:Anne Graham Lotz

"By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went"

(Hebrews 11:8, NIV).

“So Abram left, as the Lord had told him; . . . Abram was seventy-five years old when he set out” (Gen. 12:4, NIV). There is no record of any hesitation, fears, or even tears! It was as though Abraham had been waiting all his life for the call from God, and when he received it, he responded immediately with steadfast faith, and hope.

Through Abraham, God began the long process of accomplishing His plan to provide the Redeemer Who would take away man’s sin and bring him back into a right relationship with his Creator. Abraham’s family became the chosen nation of Israel that provided the audiovisual aid of the sacrifices and ceremonies that pictured for the world God’s terms for man to have a right relationship with Himself. It was also Abraham’s descendants who recorded the revelation of God through the written prophecy, history, biography, and poetry that we call the Bible. And it was Abraham’s descendants who provided the human lineage for Jesus Christ.

I’m so grateful Abraham answered God’s call! My life is eternally blessed. I wonder . . . who will be blessed because I have answered God’s call?

Blessings,

Anne Graham Lotz

Copyright © 2021 Anne Graham Lotz (AnGeL Ministries) Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. Used by permission. All rights reserved www.annegrahamlotz.org. 

President's Prayer Group
​
Author: Ron White

For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God's glorious standard. Yet God, in his grace, freely makes us right in his sight. He did this through Christ Jesus when he freed us from the penalty for our sins. (Romans 3:23-24 NLT)

Pray for our students to respond to God during the Alpha Spiritual Emphasis that begins in less than three weeks. Pray that the Emmanuel family humbles itself before God, confessing sins and receiving his forgiveness and healing.

Pray every Monday for revival to saturate our campus and for our students to follow the Lord with acts of Christian service.

Pray daily for the eradication of the corona virus in our nation and around the world and for our plan to return to normal operations for Emmanuel College in the fall semester. 

Thank you for praying.

Ron White, Ed.D.
President
Emmanuel College
181 Spring Street
Franklin Springs, GA 30639
706-245-2803

Proverbs 3:3-4  Love and faithfulness wins favor and a good name
3 Let love and faithfulness never leave you;
bind them around your neck,
write them on the tablet of your heart. 
4 Then you will win favor and a good name
in the sight of God and man
NIV
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Proverbs 3:3-6
3 Never tire of loyalty and kindness. Hold these virtues tightly. Write them deep within your heart. 4-5 If you want favor with both God and man, and a reputation for good judgment and common sense, then trust the Lord completely; don't ever trust yourself. 6 In everything you do, put God first, and He will direct you and crown your efforts with success. 
TLB
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Proverbs 3:3-4
3 Don't lose your grip on Love and Loyalty.
Tie them around your neck; carve their initials on your heart. 
4 Earn a reputation for living well
in God's eyes and the eyes of the people. 
(from THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language © 2002 by Eugene H. Peterson. All rights reserved.)

It so happened that the Pope is SUPER early for his flight. He asks his driver on his way to the airport if he could drive around for a while because they have time to kill and he hasn't driven a car since becoming the Pope.

Naturally he's a bit rusty so he's driving poorly when suddenly he sees police lights behind him. He pulls over and when the officer comes up to the window his eyes go wide.

He says to the Pope "Hold on for a minute" and he goes back to his police car to radio the chief.

Cop: Chief we have a situation. I've pulled over an important figure.
Chief: How important? A governor or something?
Cop: No sir. He's bigger.
Chief: So, what? a celebrity or something?
Cop: More important, sir.
Chief: A major politician? Cop: No sir, he's much more important.
Chief: WELL WHO IS IT!?
Cop: Well actually I'm not sure. But the Pope's his driver.

Prayer Request for Gary and Carolyn Burd

Author: Hugh H. Morgan, Editor

On Friday, July 23, I noticed that Gary Burd had been injured when I watched the prayer meeting via livestreaming. He mentioned in his address on the platform at the Prayer at the Heart of America in Lebanon, KS, that Carolyn, his wife had been injured. 

So, I wrote Gary via email and this is what he wrote in his response:

"Carolyn and I both went down on our motorcycle." Carolyn was seated behind Gary on his motorcycle. The wreck happened on June 27. They were both hospitalized for four days, but at different hospitals.  "We NEVER questioned God or got down emotionally over the wreck. Our foundation does not allow me to question a God so much greater and wiser than we are. This was just one of the bad things in life that happens, we know the Lord will turn it to good. We will be back on the bike in September." 

Carolyn was not able to make the trip to Lebanon, KS. Her ribs are still hurting. While she was lying under her motorcycle, Gary reports that "Carolyn was quietly praying in her prayer language." A friend from Christian Heritage Pentecostal Holiness Church in Amarillo, TX, was kind enough to drive Gary in his (Gary's) truck to Lebanon, KS.

Carolyn is recovering from 4 ribs broken front and back / 2 ribs broken once and a broken collar bone. 

Gary has 2 vertebrae broken / 2 ribs - they had to put two steel plates to hold my left eye up / broken nose - cuts inside my nose, mouth and left hand. 

"It is all healing well." Gary wrote, "Not sure you could tell but I got weak and really shook while reading that prayer."

"My face is pretty swollen today but I am thrilled I was able to participate."

Gary granted me permission to publish this prayer request.

I have known Gary and Carolyn for about 20 years. I traveled to see them in Amarillo, TX, on two occasions at the request of Dr. Ronald W. Carpenter, Sr. when he was the chairman of Chaplains Ministries, IPHC, and I was the director/endorser of Chaplains Ministries, IPHC. It was finally decided by Dr. Carpenter that Gary Burd's ministry, Mission M25, should stand on its own and not come under Chaplains Ministries, IPHC. That was a wise decision. We praise God for the lives and ministry of this outstanding Christian couple who have given their all in ministry in the Kingdom of God and serving others.

Thank you for joining me, and many others, for praying for the healing of Gary and Carolyn Burd.

You may wish to reach out to Gury and Carolyn Burd. You can do that by sending cards and letters letting them know you love them are praying for their recovery. Here is their mailing address:

Rev. Gary and Carolyn Burd
P. O. Box 30309
Amarillo, TX 79120

Fall Classes Begin at Holmes Bible College on Wednesday, August 4th
 
President Chris Thompson informs Hugh's News that fall classes will begin on Wednesday, August 4th.

Author: Hugh H. Morgan, Editor and former student at Holmes Bible College in the late 50s. 

Classes at Holmes Bible College will begin in less than two weeks.

We need your help in getting new students enrolled in Holmes Bible College.

Let us work and pray to recruit students for this great Bible college in Greenville, SC. We can do that one student at a time. The freshman class may be the most notable class in recent history. You can be a vital part of what God is doing to train leaders for the church, community, and country. Don't allow this golden opportunity to serve the Kingdom of God for such a time as this slip by. This may be a kairos moment (divine moment) in the life of this student you tell about Holmes Bible College.

Like Aaron and Hur, we can lift the arms and hands of President Chris Thompson as God gives the victory (Exodus 17:12-13).

​Exodus 17:12-13
When Moses' hands grew tired, they took a stone and put it under him and he sat on it. Aaron and Hur held his hands up — one on one side, one on the other — so that his hands remained steady till sunset. 13 So Joshua overcame the Amalekite army with the sword. 
NIV

You can Recruit a Student that will enroll at Holmes Bible College for the fall term beginning August 4, 2021.
 
There is a room available for the student you wish to recruit for Holmes Bible College. Now is the time to contact that prospective student to get him or her enrolled for the fall semester which begins on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. You can help to make this happen for a worthy young person you know. This class will be one of the most notable ones in recent history. 

Talk with that prospective student today. Make this an urgent request from the editor of Hugh's News.

There is Room for You at Holmes Bible College. Claim your dormitory room today. Don't put it off another minute.

Author: D. Chris Thompson

The call is for students who want to study the Bible and other college studies to consider today your place at Holmes Bible College in Greenville, SC. Ask God what He would have you do!

View a video presentation above of Holmes Bible College in Greenville, South Carolina

You may contact us at:
4901 Old Buncombe Road
Greenville, SC 29617
(864) 246-3566​

And now, a word from the president of Holmes Bible College:

You can be a recruiter for new students at Holmes Bible College.

Let's Fill Up The Dorms at Holmes Bible College

View a video presentation above of Holmes Bible College in Greenville, South Carolina

Why Do We Need Full Dorms?​
The answer to this question is very simple.  Holmes Bible College is still a faith institution.  The dorm students and a few day students do the “work” on the campus.  Let me explain.

N.J. Holmes began Bible studies in his cottage on Paris Mountain in the summer of 1893.  He was a practicing attorney and a Presbyterian minister.  He started the 2nd Presbyterian Church of Greenville, South Carolina.

By 1898, he was ready to open the Bible college.  He purchased the old Paris Mountain Altamont Hotel and began the Altamont Missionary Bible Institute.  After several name changes and locations, this is now Holmes Bible College located at 4901 Old Buncombe Road, Greenville, SC 29617.

From the College’s origin, President Holmes felt that money should not prohibit “called” students from attending.  That thought still guides the College.

Holmes is still a “faith” institution.  Students are given certain faith challenges as tuition, room and board, and certain fees.  These are specifically $100 per credit hour, $2000 in room and board per semester, and $200 in average fees per semester.  The average student then pays about 17% of the cost of their education.  The College, by the Lord’s blessings through alumni, friends and donors pays 83%.  Most students meet these faith challenges.  In addition, the College does offer some scholarships to offset these faith challenges.

Those students who live in the dorms, are allowed to work a minimum of 2 ½ hours per day, five days a week for the College, thereby offsetting their room and board challenge of $2000.00.  Here is where they do the work!  They cut the grass, trim, manicure the shrubbery, clean all the buildings, serve the food, assist in the kitchen, work in the library, tutor students, assist professors, and the list continues.  While completing these assignments, they learn valuable skills that will be of great benefit in future ministries – pastoral, evangelists, missionaries, etc.

The Holmes experience is a total experience – spiritually, mentally, and physically.  It is amazing how the Lord uses the work-study program to develop the total student/disciple for Christ.

We need full dorms because there is much work to be done.  There are seven buildings on the main campus.  We are presently using about 20 of the 38 acres.  That is a lot of grass.  There is much food to prepare!

In August 2021 we begin our 124th term.  Please help us pray for full dorms.  Specifically, that means 18 girls and 30 boys living in the two dorms.

The Lord is at work!

President D. Chris Thompson

What is the Heating Apparatus of Your Church?

Five young college students before their ordination spent a Sunday in London and were anxious to hear some will-known preacher rather than their own. They found their way on a very warm Sunday to Spurgeon's Tabernacle. While waiting for the doors to open, a stranger came up to them and said, "Gentlemen, would you like to see the heating apparatus of the church? Well, they were not particularly anxious to do so on a broiling hot day in July, but they consented.

They were taken down some steps and the door was thrown open and their whispered, "There sirs, is our heating apparatus." They saw 700 people bowed in earnest prayer seeking God's blessing on the service which was about held in the Tabernacle. Their unknown guide was Spurgeon himself.

When the Church is on fire there is nothing that can stop it. We are to be the heating apparatus for each service that is conducted. Then the fire is to be carried to the world.

[This story was published in the Global Church Network newsletter by James O. Davis on Thursday, July 22, 2021. Davis is a powerful preacher and writer.]

​The Sap of His Spirit

Author: Anne Graham Lotz

"As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me" (John 15:4, NKJV).

The branches of a vine “abide” by just remaining connected to the vine. Permanently. Consistently. Day after day, week after week, year after year. They simply rest in their position, allowing the sap of the vine to flow freely through them. They exert no effort of their own. The fruit that is subsequently borne on the branch is actually produced by the life-giving sap within.

To abide in Christ means to remain connected to Him so completely that the “sap” of His Spirit flows through every part of your being, including your mind, will, and emotions as well as your words and deeds. The “fruit” that you then bear is actually produced by His Spirit in you through no conscious effort of your own. If you and I want to be fruitful, we do not concentrate on fruit-bearing; we concentrate on our personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Blessings,

Anne Graham Lotz

Copyright © 2021 Anne Graham Lotz (AnGeL Ministries) Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. Used by permission. All rights reserved www.annegrahamlotz.org.   

​President's Prayer Group

Author: Ron White

"Great is the Lord! He is most worthy of praise!" (Psalm 96:4 NLT).

Worship the Lord today Who is above all. He is greater than we can imagine and worthy of our adoration and praise.

Give thanks every Sunday for God's abundant blessings on Emmanuel College, and praise the Lord for who he is, for being God who is with us.

Pray daily for the eradication of the corona virus in our nation and around the world and for our plan to return to normal operations for Emmanuel College in the fall semester. 

Thank you for praying.  

Ron White, Ed.D.
President
Emmanuel College
181 Spring Street
Franklin Springs, GA 30639
706-245-2803

Isaiah 53:1-3  A prophecy about Jesus Christ, the Messiah
 Who has believed our message
and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? 
2 He grew up before Him like a tender shoot,
and like a root out of dry ground.
He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to Him,
nothing in His appearance that we should desire Him. 
3 He was despised and rejected by men,
a man of sorrows, and familiar with suffering.
Like one from whom men hide their faces
He was despised, and we esteemed Him not.
NIV
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Isaiah 53:1-3  This prophecy in contemporary language
 Who believes what we've heard and seen?
Who would have thought God's saving power would look like this? 

2 The Servant grew up before God — a scrawny seedling,
a scrubby plant in a parched field.
There was nothing attractive about Him,
nothing to cause us to take a second look. 
3 He was looked down on and passed over,
a Man Who suffered, Who knew pain firsthand.
One look at Him and people turned away.
We looked down on Him, thought He was scum. 
(from THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language © 2002 by Eugene H. Peterson. All rights reserved.)

Mary Franklin was listening to Christian radio and heard a lady call in.

"Pastor, I was born blind, and I've been blind all my life. I don't mind so much being blind,
but I have some well-meaning friends who tell me that if I had more faith I could be healed."

The radio pastor asked her, "Tell me, do you carry a one of those white canes?"

"Yes, I do," she answered.

"Then the next time someone tells you that, hit him or her on the head with your cane and say,
'if you had more faith that wouldn't hurt.'"

Here's a song we used to sing in church when I was growing up. I thought of it today and started singing it.
I hope it will be a blessing to you.

Higher Ground
Lyrics: Johnson Oatman (1856-1926)
Music: Charles Hutchinson Gabriel (1856-1932
​
1  I’m pressing on the upward way,
New heights I’m gaining every day;
Still praying as I onward bound,
“Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.”
 
Lord, lift me up, and let me stand
By faith on Canaan’s tableland;
A higher plane than I have found,
  Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.

2  My heart has no desire to stay
Where doubts arise and fears dismay;
Though some may dwell where these abound,
My prayer, my aim, is higher ground.

3  I want to live above the world,
Though Satan’s darts at me are hurled;
For faith has caught the joyful sound,
The song of saints on higher ground.
​
4  I want to scale the utmost height
And catch a gleam of glory bright;
But still I’ll pray till rest I’ve found,
“Lord, lead me on to higher ground.”

• 1I’m pressing on the upward way,

On Friday, July 23, I noticed that Gary Burd had been injured when I watched the prayer meeting via livestreaming. He mentioned in his address on the platform at the Prayer at the Heart of America in Lebanon, KS, that Carolyn, his wife had been injured. 

So, I wrote Gary via email and this is what he wrote in his response:

"Carolyn and I both went down on our motorcycle." Carolyn was seated behind Gary on his motorcycle. The wreck happened on June 27. They were both hospitalized for four days, but at different hospitals.  "We NEVER questioned God or got down emotionally over the wreck. Our foundation does not allow me to question a God so much greater and wiser than we are. This was just one of the bad things in life that happens, we know the Lord will turn it to good. We will be back on the bike in September." 

Carolyn was not able to make the trip to Lebanon, KS. Her ribs are still hurting. While she was lying under her motorcycle, Gary reports that "Carolyn was quietly praying in her prayer language." A friend from Christian Heritage Pentecostal Holiness Church in Amarillo, TX, was kind enough to drive Gary in his (Gary's) truck to Lebanon, KS.

Carolyn is recovering from 4 ribs broken front and back / 2 ribs broken once and a broken collar bone. 

Gary has 2 vertebrae broken / 2 ribs - they had to put two steel plates to hold my left eye up / broken nose - cuts inside my nose, mouth and left hand. 

"It is all healing well." Gary wrote, "Not sure you could tell but I got weak and really shook while reading that prayer."

"My face is pretty swollen today but I am thrilled I was able to participate."

Gary granted me permission to publish this prayer request.

I have known Gary and Carolyn for about 20 years. I traveled to see them in Amarillo, TX, on two occasions at the request of Dr. Ronald W. Carpenter, Sr. when he was the chairman of Chaplains Ministries, IPHC, and I was the director/endorser of Chaplains Ministries, IPHC. It was finally decided by Dr. Carpenter that Gary Burd's ministry, Mission M25, should stand on its own and not come under Chaplains Ministries, IPHC. That was a wise decision. We praise God for the lives and ministry of this outstanding Christian couple who have given their all in ministry in the Kingdom of God and serving others.

Thank you for joining me, and many others, for praying for the healing of Gary and Carolyn Burd.

You may wish to reach out to Gury and Carolyn Burd. You can do that by sending cards and letters letting them know you love them are praying for their recovery. Here is their mailing address:

Rev. Gary and Carolyn Burd
P. O. Box 30309
Amarillo, TX 79120