​"Do you believe in life after death?" the boss asked one of his employees.

"Yes, Sir." the new recruit replied.

"Well, then, that makes everything just fine," the boss went on. "After you left early yesterday to go to your grandmother's funeral, she stopped in to see you."

Articles of Interest in Today's Hugh's News
1.Lighten Up with Laughter
2.Freedom Celebration at Christian Life Worship Center
3.The Gospel in The Old Testament
4.It is a Joy to Serve You Who Are Subscribers and Readers of Hugh's News for 25 years
5.Matt & Laurie Crouch of TBN Visit with Bill & Gloria Gaither
6.Bishop Tim Lamb to Preach Homecoming at Freedom Point Church in Carrollton, GA on Sunday, June 26
7.The IPHC 29th General Conference Committee Reports
8.The IPHC Responds to the End of "Roe v. Wade" 
9.The U.S. Supreme Court has Overturned the Landmark Roe v. Wade Decision
10.Franklin Graham: Will You Join Me Today in Praying for America?
11.The Ten Commandments are Basic to Children's Education
12.There is No Hugh's News on Mondays
13.The Choice to Rejoice
14.Emmanuel College President's Prayer Group
15.Will You Receive the Benediction?

Freedom Celebration At Christian Life Worship Center
 
Join with other families, single adults, and guests for a Fourth of July extravaganza from 7 to 9:30 p.m. You will enjoy the Christian environment with people who love the Lord and like to have good fun.

There will be fun 4 Kidz. Homemade Ice-cream will be served as we will watch the fireworks  on the church property produced by Pastor Matthew Smith, a Pyrotechnist or known as a "fire-worker."

Christian Life Worship Center is located at 125 Kathwood Drive, Athens, Georgia 30607.

Pastor Terry Kesling and his wife, Pam, extend to you a cordial welcome and look forward to meeting you and enjoying the evening. Our pastor is a talented singer and I know he will lead us in patriotic songs as we celebrate Independence Day 2022.

​The Gospel in The Old Testament

Author: Frank Tunstall​
​
No New Testament books had been written when Peter preached his sermon on the first Pentecost morning. 

Peter went straight to the Old Testament: “This is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel.” It is a classic example of Jesus “opening the apostles’ minds, so they could “understand the Scriptures” (Luke 24:45). 

For three additional examples of proclaiming the Gospel out of the Old Testament please consider that John the Baptist preached the Gospel before Jesus was baptized (Luke 3:1-20).  Barnabas and Paul some 15 years after Pentecost began to teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ to large crowds in Antioch, doing it out of the Old Testament (Acts 11:25-26). Paul’s first recorded sermon was on his first missionary journey at Pisidian Antioch (Acts13:16-41]. The sermon was a powerful Holy Spirit anointed history lesson that pointed directly to Jesus Christ. 

We are not told if Peter had already learned Joel’s prophecy from Jesus, or whether the Holy Spirit gave it to him in the moment. For sure, no record exists of a Hebrew doctor of the Law who had predicted Joel’s prophecy meant Messiah would give the Holy Spirit and launch the church. And certainly not even the most learned Jewish scholars connected the dots and recognized the prophecies that predicted the Most Holy Place of the new temple would be the hearts of Messiah’s followers (Jeremiah 31:33; Ezekiel 11:19; 36:26; Hebrews 8:10).

If a Jewish spiritual leader had taught a new temple and a new Most Holy Place was at hand, and had been serious in advocating them, he probably would have been excommunicated, or even stoned.

Joel’s prophecy had about an 800-year timeline as it sat on the prophetic shelf of history awaiting this specific first century Day of Pentecost. Joel could not have comprehended how or when his prophecy would happen; no prophet can look 800 years into the future in his own intellect. What he could know was what the Holy Spirit gave him, and that was enough to assure Joel God was up to something big. Jesus said to His disciples, “Many prophets and kings wanted to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear, but did not hear it” (Luke 10:24). Peter wrote in his first epistle that “the prophets searched intently and with the greatest care, trying to find out the time and circumstances to which the Spirit of Christ in them was pointing when he predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow” (1 Peter 1:10-11).
What the Messianic prophets longed to see Peter experienced on the Day of Pentecost. He bravely became the Holy Spirit’s mouthpiece to a largely Jewish crowd that exceeded 3,000 people. Yes, Peter linked the advent of the Holy Spirit which had just happened in Jerusalem to the prophecy of Joel.

Looking back, we can say, how appropriate. But over those long eight centuries, the New Testament had been embedded in the Old Testament and was waiting for Messiah to come and open its treasures. No one comprehended Joel’s meaning; it took the cross of Jesus to unveil it.

Most of the crowd Pentecost morning consisted of devout Jews. We are left to wonder why no one picked up a rock to hurl at Peter for saying the gift of the Holy Spirit is meant for all people, worldwide, and no one is ignored: sons, daughters, young men, old men, servants, or handmaidens.

Joel concluded his prophecy by offering this great assurance with a heartwarming promise. Anyone, anywhere, worldwide, who “calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved” (Joel 2:32, KJV).

It quickly became evident that historic morning, the mission of the Holy Spirit was not to advance Himself, but to exalt Jesus. Peter clearly showed just that – he quickly moved in his sermon from Joel to Jesus and did it with great boldness. Peter declared the miracles of Jesus were God-revealing and should have affirmed God was working among His people. But instead of accepting Him, the Jews turned Jesus over to the authorities for crucifixion. 

That brutal choice made it possible – blessed truth this - for Jesus’ crucifixion to complete the atonement. Jesus is the master at turning evil into good (Genesis 50:19-20). 

Then Peter announced his accusation: “and you, with the help of wicked men put [Jesus] to death by nailing him to the cross” (Acts 2:32). It was an indictment of murder made against the highest leaders in the land, but, again, no one picked up a stone to throw at Peter for saying it. AH! The power of the Holy Spirit to protect the apostles as they proclaimed the Gospel.

Yes, the first twenty years after Pentecost the Scriptures were the Old Testament, and it was enough to launch the church in the New Covenant.  

Come, Holy Spirit, heav’nly dove,
With all Thy quickening powers;
Come, shed abroad a Savior’s love,
And that shall kindle ours.

Author unknown to me.

[Editor's comment: I hope you are aware of the fact that God has given to the Pentecostal Holiness Church as well as the body of Christ a man named Frank Tunstall. He is a brilliant student and scholar of the Bible and Biblical theology. Most of all, he is a devoted husband, and a loving father and grandfather.

God has given to us four Bible scholars: Dr. Paul F. Beacham, Dr. R. O. Corvin, John W. Swails, and Dr. Frank Tunstall. I have been blessed to know all of them. Three of the four are now in heaven.

Dr. Frank Tunstall is a resident Scholar and a Contributor for Hugh's News. Unfortunately on a few have commented on what he has written, and only a handful of people have written him. It maybe because you didn't think you comments were important or necessary to put into words. Let me tell you your comments are valuable, wanted, and deeply appreciated. 

Saying "Thank You" are the two most important words in the English language.

Why not consider sending a comment out of you heart to let Frank know of your appreciation?

Frank's email address is: franktunstall3992@outlook.com

Frank Tunstall's mailing address is:

Dr. Frank Tunstall
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You will be glad you wrote him. What's more, you will be a blessing to Frank.]

It is a joy to serve you who are subscribers and readers of Hugh's News.

​Author: Hugh H. Morgan

For 25 years it has been my pleasure to serve you as editor of Hugh's News. It all began when I discovered that important news of the IPHC and the body of Christ was not being reported in a systematic and timely manner. So, Hugh's News was birthed out of a need for communications.

The process has had its ups and downs. At one point, I thought Hugh's News was gone when AOL summarily terminated my newsletter and I lost about 2,000 subscribers, all of which I had personally posted their names and email addresses one at a time. 

I thought it was the worst day of my life. However, it turned out to be one of the best days of my life. I had to start all over again. God helped me with key people who came to assist me. I think of J. Brian Williams, Bill Cox, Seth Cain, and Mel Tinney. The lesson I have learned is never to give up. God wants us to press forward and win the battle.

In the process of time we made a contract with MailChimp to do our subscriptions and mass mailing each day. Mel Tinney has stayed with me and we have worked together for some 15 years. Mel sizes every photo and does other work behind the scenes to free me to put it all together. Melvine, my departed wife, gave me space and time to complete each newsletter with love and grace. Her knowledge of English grammar and syntax was invaluable. Lonnie Rex wrote me daily and read every newsletter. His wise counsel was immeasurably. God has helped me to include a section called Articles in Today's Hugh's News to give you a snapshot of the articles you will given to read for that day.     

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Matt & Laurie Crouch of TBN visit with Bill & Gloria Gaither

TBN did an hour long interview of Matt & Laurie Crouch with Bill & Gloria Gaither on Friday night, June 24, 2022. It was done in the hometown of Bill Gaither. The water tower in Alexandria, Indiana has the home of the Gaither painted on the water tank. Bill said to Matt and Laurie if you came to Alexandria you came on purpose.

Bill Gaither was born and raised in Alexandria, Indiana, where his family ran a small farm with corn, wheat, and a few cows. He took piano lessons, and enjoyed music. His father was a tool and die mechanic.

This special program was narrated by none other than Mark Lowry, a former Gaither Vocal Band baritone singer.  Mark Lowry, as you known, is the writer of "Mary Did You Know."

Bill Gaither was born and raised in Alexandria, Indiana, where his family ran a small farm with corn, wheat, and a few cows. He took piano lessons, and enjoyed music. 

It is amazing how God has used Bill and Gloria Gaither to write so many Gospel songs, between 800 and 900 songs according to their copywrite consultants. 

The home, office, and museum that Bill and Gloria have is something to behold. Hundreds of awards, photos, and other memorabilia reveal the recognition Bill and Gloria have been given in the music and songwriters world.

God used Bill to assist many Gospel singers to be known and recognized for their musical and talented singing performances. Bill loves 4-part harmony. He loves all kinds of music and believes that God has used praise and worship songs in a wonderful way to bring new life to the church. On the other hand, he said we should not throw out the baby with the bath water. Let's never forget the songs that older people love and are based on Scriptures.

There were three songs that were emphasized that Bill and Gloria Gaither have written. They are: "Let's Just Praise the Lord," "Because He Lives," and "The King is Coming."

If you would like read the words (lyrics) to these songs you may Click on the following Hyperlinks I have prepared for you.

Click Here to read the lyrics to "Let's Just Praise the Lord."

To listen to the "Let's Just Praise The Lord" sung At Potter's House, Dallas, TX/2004) please Click Here.

Click Here to read the lyrics to "Because He Lives."

To hear the Gaither Vocal Band sing "Because He Lives" please Click Here.

Click Here to read the lyrics to "The King is Coming."

To listen to the Gaither Vocal Band sing "The King is Coming" please Click Here.

​I hope you can see this video of this visit of Matt & Laurie Crouch with Bill & Gloria Gaither. What a gift these wonderful people are to the church and the body of Christ worldwide.

Today is Homecoming at Freedom Point Church, a Pentecostal Holiness church, in Carrollton, GA.

The morning worship begins at 11 a.m.

Pastor Jason and Leslie White invites you and your family to attend Homecoming at their church. Bishop Tim Lamb served the Carrollton Church for some 14 years. Many of you will remember those years. Those were good years. God is doing a new thing in Carrollton as this young pastor and his wife are making a difference in this church and in the community. The church is growing and God is prospering the ministry of the saints at Freedom Point Church who are using their spiritual gifts for the glory of God. If you live in the area and do not have a church home, you are invited to come and join with them in spreading the Gospel in this part of Georgia.

The church is located at 498 Lovvorn Road, Carrollton, GA

Following the worship Sunday dinner will be served.​

The IPHC 29th General Conference Committee Reports

The 29th IPHC General Conference is July 27-29, 2022--just 5 weeks away! We look forward to seeing you in Jacksonville, to worship, fellowship, and do the work of the International Pentecostal Holiness Church. We look forward to inspirational worship and messages from Dr. Mark Rutland, Bishop Valery Reshetinsky of IPHC Ukraine, Rev. Doug Small, and the General Superintendent.

Click here to download a digital copy (pdf) of the Committee Reports from the Decorum, Delegate Certification, and Bylaws Committees. If you view the PDF on a laptop or personal electronic device, you may use the table of contents to jump to specific sections in the document. (You will need a PDF reader such as Acrobat or Preview to read the attached document.) A Spanish translation of these reports is nearly complete and will be available shortly.

You may print the PDF for your use if you wish.
If you ordered a printed copy with your registration, it will be available for pickup when you register on-site in Jacksonville. If you need to change your registration to add a printed copy ($30), you may do so before July 1, by following the instructions below:

1. Visiting https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=15735 and clicking “Attendee Registration” (green button)
2. Click “Modify My Registration” under “Myself”.
3. Select “Change what I registered for”
4. Scroll down to the “General Conference” section.
5. Check the box next to “Printed Committee Report.”
6. Confirm your selections at the bottom of the page to complete checkout.

See you in Jacksonville!

​Jamie Cain, Director of Communications IPHC

The IPHC Responds to the End of “Roe v. Wade”

Author: Doug Beacham

June 24, 2022, marks a significant day in the United States for respecting the life of the unborn. In Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the United States Supreme Court ruling reads, “The Constitution does not confer a right to abortion; Roe v. Wade, 410 U. S. 113, and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pa. v. Casey, 505 U. S. 833, are overruled; the authority to regulate abortion is returned to the people and their elected representatives” (www.supremecourt.gov). This decision is a much-needed legal and moral correction to the 1973 Roe ruling that led to over sixty million citizens lost to our nation.

For over thirty years the International Pentecostal Holiness Church has spoken against abortion on demand, and in 1997 added to the IPHC Manual our opposition to such practices. In various ways the IPHC has advocated for the unborn and for women facing difficult life decisions. These include:

• Royal Home Ministries, which provides women with safe and supportive environments where they can carry their child to birth, learn parenting skills, and continue their education. IPHC and local IPHC congregations are strong supporters of this ministry.
• Other pro-life centers across the USA that are supported and encouraged by IPHC local congregations giving women alternatives to abortion, including adoption.
• IPHC participation in national and state March for Life events.
• Pro-life advocacy with local and state governments.

While we give thanks to God for today’s ruling, we must be vigilant as the battle for life has now moved to each of the fifty United States. As the fight for life shifts, we must engage in righteous ways that include:

• Prayer and advocacy with state legislators, governors, and courts.
• Continued and expanded compassionate care and hope for women facing difficult decisions.
• Continued support for the Royal Home and other pro-life local entities.

Finally, the US Supreme Court’s web page includes the following announcement: “Out of concern for the health and safety of the public and Supreme Court employees, the Supreme Court Building will be closed to the public until further notice.” Attacks against pro-life facilities and churches have increased in recent weeks, as have protests at the homes of Supreme Court justices. We pray for protection on national and local levels for the men and women who will be making state decisions, and for the facilities that continue to provide alternative to abortion services.

Franklin Graham: Will You Join Me Today in Praying for America?

Author: Franklin Graham

Franklin Graham wrote:

"Will you join me today in praying for America?"

Dear Friend,

This is an important day for our nation as the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

While the ruling is an answer to decades of prayer—and we praise God for what He is doing—the battle to protect innocent lives is far from over. As the issue now shifts to the state level, will you join me today in praying for America? Please pray for:
 
Peace and healing—Some groups are calling for violent protests. Ask God to protect our justices, pregnancy care center staff, and pro-life organizations across the nation.

State legislation—Pray for lawmakers in each state, that God will give them wisdom and strength to enact laws to guard children in the womb.

Courage for God’s people—This victory is a result of many people standing for God’s truth about the sanctity of life. Ask Him to encourage and embolden His people to remain faithful to His Word in all areas of life, no matter what our culture says.

Thank you for your heart for the Lord and for His truth. “Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. Let all that you do be done with love” (1 Corinthians 16:13–14, NKJV).

May God richly bless you,

​Franklin Graham

​The Ten Commandments are Basic to Children's Education
 
Before CRT - McGuffey's Readers sold a Million Copies a Year for 120 Years! "The Ten Commandments are basic"

Author: Bill Federer with ​American Minute

Before critical race theory, transgenderism, intersectionality, diversity training, sharia, or equity, students in public schools were taught to treat each other equally with respect by learning the Ten Commandments and the Golden Rule.

Public education in America can be traced back to the Puritan founders of Massachusetts, who considered it a priority that children know the Bible.

They emphasized:

Everyone has worth because each person is made in the image of God "In the day that God created man, in the likeness of God made he him; male and female created he them; and blessed them" (Genesis 5:1-2);

Everyone is equal because God is not a respecter of persons "Ye shall not respect persons in judgment; but ye shall hear the small as well as the great" (Deuteronomy 1:17);

Everyone is to do unto others as you would have them do unto you "Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself" (Leviticus 19:18).

There is No Hugh's News on Mondays.

In keeping with the commandment to keep the Sabbath Day holy, I have chosen to refrain from composing a
Hugh's News on Sunday's for Monday. I do each newsletter a day in advance.

Let me quote the Commandment God gave to Moses for the Children of Isreal:

Exodus 20:8-11

8 "Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. 9 Six days you shall labor and do all your work, 10 but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your manservant or maidservant, nor your animals, nor the alien within your gates. 11 For in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but he rested on the seventh day. Therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy. 
NIV

I grew up in a Christian home where keeping the sabbath was honored by my parents and my sister and me.

Each of us should seek God about how we should keep Sundays holy.

The Choice to Rejoice

Anne Graham Lotz

"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!" (Philippians 4:4, NIV).

The apostle Paul knew the secret of victory when he and Silas were thrown into the inner cell of a prison, their feet fastened in stocks, because they had preached the Gospel of Jesus Christ. “About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God” (Acts 16:24-25, NIV). As a result of their praise, an earthquake collapsed the prison, the jailor was converted, and they were set free! Paul maintained that spirit of praise until the end of his life when he once again found himself in chains in a Roman prison, yet emphatically declared, “I will continue to rejoice” (Phil 1:18, NIV).

I doubt if, during either of those imprisonments, Paul felt like praising. But he had learned to walk by faith, not by his feelings. And today he commands you and me to exercise our will, making the deliberate, conscious choice to “rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!”

Blessings,

Anne Graham Lotz

Copyright © 2022 Anne Graham Lotz (AnGeL Ministries) Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. Used by permission. All rights reserved www.annegrahamlotz.org.

Emmanuel College President's Prayer Group

Author: Ron White

"Please, Lord, please save us. Please, Lord, please give us success" (Psalm 118:25, NLT).

Please pray for Emmanuel College this week, June 26-July 2, 2022. Thank you for praying. 
Sunday – Pray for success in our plans for the future of Emmanuel College.
Monday – Pray for new and returning students who are planning to enroll this fall to be blessed with the financial resources they need.
Tuesday – Pray for students who are yet to decide about enrolling this fall. Pray for those who should be at Emmanuel to obey the Lord.
Wednesday – Pray for those involved in planning for fall semester to have energy and insight to complete their respective tasks. 
Thursday – Pray for the youth campus being held across our conferences this summer to be effective in reaching the youth of the church for Jesus. 
Friday – Pray for the advertising for our graduate programs to be successful in helping us reach our enrollment goals this fall.
Saturday – Pray daily for revival and renewal on our campus. May we renew our commitment to serve the Lord. (Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you. - Ps. 37:5 NLT).
 
Ron White, Ed. D.
President
Emmanuel College
181 Spring Street
Franklin Springs, GA 30639
706-245-2803

Psalm 139:13-16  God loves you and has scheduled each day of your life
13 You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit them together in my mother's womb. 14 Thank You for making me so wonderfully complex! It is amazing to think about. Your workmanship is marvelous-and how well I know it. 15 You were there while I was being formed in utter seclusion! 16 You saw me before I was born and scheduled each day of my life before I began to breathe. Every day was recorded in your book! 
TLB​

Someone jokingly said, “When it comes to giving, many people stop at nothing”.

[This joke was submitted by Jane Bloss, IPHC missionary on special assignment with her husband, Van Bloss.]

Articles of Interest in Today's Hugh's News
1.Lighten Up with Laughter
2.Freedom Celebration at Christian Life Worship Center
3.The Gospel in The Old Testament
4.It is a joy to serve you who are subscribers and readers of Hugh's News for 25 years
5.The IPHC 29th General Conference Committee Reports
6.If I Can Help Somebody
7.Dr. Ed Young Interviews Dr. James Dobson
8.The IPHC Responds to the End of "Roe v. Wade" 
9.The U.S. Supreme Court has Overturned the Landmark Roe v. Wade Decision
10.Pass It On
11.Emmanuel College President's Prayer Group
12.Will You Receive the Benediction?

Freedom Celebration at Christian Life Worship Center

Join with other families, single adults, and guests for a Fourth of July extravaganza from 7 to 9:30 p.m. You will enjoy the Christian environment with people who love the Lord and like to have good fun.

There will be fun 4 Kidz. Homemade Ice-cream will be served as we will watch the fireworks  on the church property produced by Pastor Matthew Smith, a Pyrotechnist or known as a "fire-worker."

Christian Life Worship Center is located at 125 Kathwood Drive, Athens, Georgia 30607.

Pastor Terry Kesling and his wife, Pam, extend to you a cordial welcome and look forward to meeting you and enjoying the evening. Our pastor is a talented singer and I know he will lead us in patriotic songs as we celebrate Independence Day 2022.