The manager of a large office asked a new employee to come into his office.

"What is your name?" was the first thing the manager asked. "John," the new guy replied. The manager scowled. "Look, I don't know what kind of a namby-pamby place you worked at before, but I don't call anyone by their first name! It breeds familiarity and that leads to a breakdown in authority," he said.

"I refer to my employees by their last name only - Smith, Jones, Baker - that's all. Now that we got that straight, what is your last name?"

​The new guy sighed and said, "Darling. My name is John Darling." The manager said, "Okay, John, the next thing I want to tell you..."

Jesus made it clear that it is our relationship with Him that counts. Melvine quotes from the Book of Ephesians by saying, "I am strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. I draw my strength from Him, that strength which His boundless might provides" (Ephesians 6:10).

In the Gospel of John Jesus said:

John 15:1-8

15 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. 3 You are already clean because of the Word I have spoken to you. 4 Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me. 

5 "I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in Me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing. 6 If anyone does not remain in Me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. 7 If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. 8 This is to My Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be My disciples. 
NIV

Every day Melvine is gaining new strength. She is becoming more active in the affairs of the family. We are grateful for what God is doing in the healing process Melvine is now experiencing.

Tonight, Bonnie Bender sent her daughter, Sunshine, to our home with our supper. We had to preheat the oven, and set the timer for the cooking of the dinner meal Bonnie prepared. In addition to the slices of potatoes,  diced ham, other veggies with special ingredients and topped off with a blend of various shredded cheese, she prepared a lovely tomato and onion salad. Melvine had to help me with the oven and the way to set the timer on baking. Greg had gone to Atlanta to choir rehearsal for the Gwinett County Choral Group with the Gwinett Symphony Orchestra. I had it ready for Greg when he got home. He enjoyed it like Melvine and I did.

We are all excited about going to Emmanuel College on Saturday for the Alumni Luncheon. We are eager to see our friends and meet new people.

We are grateful for the lasting friendships we have with so many of our friends through the years. This is a rare opportunity to attend the Centennial Homecoming. I look forward to seeing members of my class.

It is our hope that we can see you there at Emmanuel College.

Your friend in all seasons,

Hugh H. Morgan

​Give All that You Have

Author: Anne Graham Lotz

"Philip answered [Jesus], "Eight months' wages would not buy enough bread for each one to have a bite!" (John 6:7, NIV).
​
Almost as soon as Philip came to the conclusion that it was humanly impossible to feed the crowd gathered on the hillside, “Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, spoke up, ‘Here is a boy with five small barley loaves and two small fish, but how far will they go among so many?'” (John 6:8-9, NIV). While Andrew seemed to agree with Philip about the impossibility of feeding so many, his approach to the need was more positive. Without even realizing it, his faith had found the key to the storehouse of God’s ample supply. When he offered Jesus a few loaves and fish, he was offering Jesus everything he had!

What do you have? Do you have a little bit of time?

a little bit of love?

a little bit of money?

a little bit of faith?

Don’t concentrate on what you lack, concentrate on what you have. Then give all of it to Jesus for His use.

Blessings,

Anne Graham Lotz

Copyright © 2014 Anne Graham Lotz (AnGeL Ministries) Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. Used by permission. All rights reserved www.annegrahamlotz.org.

​2019 CENTENNIAL HOMECOMING WEEKEND

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17
10:00 a.m. ………………. Registration & Reunion Headquarters – Swails Center
11:00 a. m. ………………. Sherm Smith Memorial Golf Tournament & Lunch – Highland Walk
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18
8:00 a.m. ………………. Registration & Reunion Headquarters – Swails Center
10:00 a.m. …………….  Vision 4 Education
12:00 noon …………….. Vision 4 Education Guest Luncheon
2:00 p.m. ………………… King Heritage House Tours (until 5:00)
2:00 p.m. ………………… Men and Women’s Tennis vs. Lincoln Memorial – Tennis Courts
4:00 p. m. ………………. Jr. College Era, Athletic Alumni Meeting – Shaw Athletic Center
5:00 p.m. ………………… Dirty Pig Feast, Games and Cookout – Quad
5:00 p.m. ………………… Athletic Alumni Social – Shaw Athletic Center
6:15 p.m. ………………… Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony – Shaw Athletic Facility
6:30 p.m. ………………… EC Fine Arts Café – Music, Coffee and Dessert – Taylor Chapel
7:30 p.m. ………………… Women’s Basketball Game – Shaw Athletic Center
8:00 p.m. ………………… Historical Walk Down Spring Street – FSPH Church
8:30 p.m. ………………… Men’s Basketball Game – Shaw Athletic Center
8:30 p.m. ………………… Historical Walk Down Spring Street – FSPH Church
9:00 p.m. ………………… Historical Walk Down Spring Street – FSPH Church
9:30 p.m. ……………….. Alumni / Friends Bowling – Shaw Athletic Center
SATURDAY, October 19
8:00 a.m. – Noon………Registration & Reunion Headquarters – Swails Center
8:00 a.m. …………………Singers Breakfast – Swails Center
8:30 a.m. …………….…. Golden Grad Reunion (Class of 1969 and prior years) – Shaw Athletic Center
9:00 a.m. …………….... School of Education Breakfast – F. S. City Hall
9:30 a.m. ………………. King Heritage House Tours (until 11:30)
10:30 a.m. …………….. Tour of the new Agriculture Facility - Stephens Fields
11:30 a.m. ……………… Annual Alumni & Friends Luncheon (Awards) – Swails Center
1:45 p.m. ………….…… Dedication of the Miracle Memorial – Quad
2:00 p.m. ……………….. Alumni Mixer – Various Reunions – Erby Shaw Plaza
2:00 p. m. ………………. Women’s Soccer Game vs. Limestone – Stephens Field
2:30 p.m. ……………….. Heritage of Emmanuel College and the IPHC: 
A Conversation with the Biographers of Four IPHC Pioneers” – FSPH Church
2:30p.m. ………………… School of Business Reception – Shaw Leslie Library
2:45 p. m. ……….……… Alumni / Friends Bowling – Shaw Athletic Center
4:30 p. m. ………………. Men’s Soccer Game vs. Limestone – Stephens Field
5:30 p.m. ……………….. Dinner and Centennial Celebration (Singers / Historical Drama) – Swails
8:30 p.m. ……………….. Fireworks Celebration
SUNDAY, October 20
10:30 a.m. ……………… Sunday Homecoming Service (Presiding Bishop A. D. Beacham Jr.) – Franklin Springs PHC 

Emmanuel College -- A New Perspective -- See the Video Footage of a Beautiful Campus
 
Emmanuel College is located on U.S. Highway 29, 30 miles Northeast from Athens, GA, and 3 miles west of Royston, GA
What a joy it is to share this Drone Campus Tour Video footage with you that was taken by Lance Miller the Sports Information Director of Emmanuel College.

To watch this video Please Click Here.

Get a new perspective of Emmanuel College's beautiful campus! A Drone Campus Tour Video Footage was shot by Lance Miller, the Sports Information Director of Emmanuel College. I for one would like to know how he did it!  It is beautifully done. Many thanks, Lance.

If you have never heard of Emmanuel College, or have never been there, it is a Christian college with Christian moral values we want for our families. It's a four-year liberal arts college that is fully accredited. 

Emmanuel College is located about 30 miles northeast of Athens, Georgia on U. S. Highway 29, three miles south of Royston, the home of the legendary Ty Cobb.

October 15, 2019

SPARTA, IL - The Emmanuel College clay target team traveled to the World Shooting and Recreation Complex this past weekend to compete in the ACUI Central Midwest Conference Championship. The team broke 1642 out of 1750 targets to place 2nd out of 16 colleges. 

Sophomore Wyatt Hargrove took first place overall in sporting clays hitting 97/100. Freshman Colby Watkins took 2nd place, also shooting 97/100. Junior Colton Evans took 3rd place in super sporting, hitting 43/100 and winning a shoot off.

Other contributors to the team score were Sophomores Reese Duffell and Austin Cosper, and Freshmen Aaron Copelan, Max Owen and Avery Biles.

Next up, the team will travel to the Cardinal Center in Marengo, Ohio this weekend to compete in the SCTP College National Competition.

For more news on Emmanuel College Athletics, visit goeclions.com.

Romans 15:13 Our God is the God of hope that is filled with joy and peace

13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. 
NIV

Job Interview Question

You are driving along in your car on a wild, stormy night. You pass by a bus stop, and you see three people waiting for the bus:

1. An old lady who looks as if she is about to die. 2. An old friend who once saved your life. 3. The perfect man (or) woman you have been dreaming about.

Which one would you choose to offer a ride to, knowing that there could only be one passenger in your car?
Think before you continue reading. This is a moral/ethical dilemma that was once actually used as part of a job application.

You could pick up the old lady, because she is going to die, and thus you should save her first; or you could take the old friend because he once saved your life, and this would be the perfect chance to pay him back. However, you may never be able to find your perfect dream lover again.
​
The candidate who was hired (out of 200 applicants) had no trouble coming up with his answer. He simply answered: "I would give the car keys to my old friend, and let him take the lady to the hospital. I would stay behind and wait for the bus with the woman of my dreams."

Five Flagpoles erected at Shaw Athletic Center

Stephanie Ellen Morgan is remembered by her family --  November 18, 1966 - August 3, 2012.

Waiting is a common experience for everyone. Sometimes there are delays. I convinced that God has a purpose for delays. It is a process of maturity and trust in God.

Melvine, Greg, and I chose to purchase one of the five telephone poles and flags outside the Jack - Jane Shaw Athletic Center—"to exalt Jesus Christ" a few years ago. Because of the unexpected financial crisis the flagpoles were not installed as planned. However, the leadership of Emmanuel College has persevered and now the flagpoles have been installed.

In talking with Brian James, Vice President for Development, he told us that it cost $8,000 to have the flagpoles installed. They had to dig deep to make them stable. May I encourage any person or persons who would like to give to Emmanuel College to help repay this extra cost.

Melvine was given the privilege of selecting which flagpole she wanted to honor our Stephanie. She chose the flagpole with the blue flag, Emmanuel College flag. Stephanie dearly loved Emmanuel. It was Wesley and Janice Robinson Russ who purchased a coach's office, and Melvine, Greg, and I have purchased three other coaches' offices in loving memory of Stephanie Ellen Morgan. These basketball coaches offices are located upstairs in the Athletic Center.

Five flagpoles have been erected near the Jack and Jane Shaw Athletic Center—"to exalt Jesus Christ." The fourth flagpole is dedicated in loving memory of Stephanie Ellen Morgan by her family. It is the Emmanuel College flag.

Melvine, Greg, and I have made reservations for the Alumni luncheon this coming Saturday, 19 October at 11:30 a. m. This year's Centennial Celebration is the highlight of this year. None of us will be around for the next centennial. We hope to see you there. We are grateful for our many friends who are alumni or alumnus of Emmanuel College. I attended Emmanuel College for only one year, 1952-53. I had been selected for the military draft and I did not want to be drafted into the Army. So, I went down to the Marine Recruiters' office in Birmingham, Alabama (my hometown) and enlisted for three years in the United States Marine Corps. 

Little did I know that when I got to Parris Island, SC, for my basic or boot training, I would be selected to play trombone in the Quantico Marine Band after passing an audition. Dwight D. Eisenhower was the president. He and my father were both born in Denison, TX. My dad was born December 12, 1884, and six years later Dwight D. Eisenhower was born there. The Eisenhowers and the Morgans were ranchers. The Eisenhowers decided to move back to Kansas, and the Morgans moved to Oklahoma.

Our Marine Corps Band at Quantico, Virginia, often played for events when President Dwight D. Eisenhower came to Quantico for a graduation of newly commissioned Marine Officers following graduation from the OTC. In addition, we played when Richard Nixon, Vice President, came for similar events.

It was at Quantico that God called me to be a military chaplain. I never realized I would become an Air Force chaplain. However, prior to my commission as an officer in the Air Force, I was a Chaplain Candidate in the Army Chaplain Corps, and later promoted to First Lieutenant when I graduated from Asbury Theological Seminary in 1963.

I am honored to have served my country as a Marine, an Army chaplain, and an Air Force chaplain with a total number of years of 29 years and 29 days of service to the United States of America.

Then, God allowed me to serve for almost 16 years as the director/endorser of Chaplains Ministries, IPHC.

It is noteworthy that I completed my three-year enlistment on August 3, 1956 and departed from Quantico, Virginia by train for my home in Birmingham, AL, and our Stephanie died on August 3, 2012 and departed this life for eternal life in heaven.

I have been to the White House several times. When I was a Marine at Quantico, VA, 1953-1956, I often found my way to Pennsylvania Avenue very near to the White House to get a ride back to the Marine Corps Base at Quantico, the Showcase of the Marine Corps. 

Those were formative years of my life. It was at Quantico that God called me to be a chaplain. The vision God gave me I followed to fulfill. God helped me all the way.

In the process of time, I met Melvine Stewart of Draper, North Carolina. It was love at first sight. The rest is a beautiful story of love and perseverance. Melvine and I have been married now for over 59 years.

On Sunday, 13 October, we were privileged to go to our church. What a delight and joy it was to be in the House of the Lord. Fran Smith came by our home to pick us up and she drove us to Christian Life Worship Center. 

It was Pastor Appreciation Sunday. Not only was our pastor, Terry Kesling and his wife, Pam, honored, but our children's church pastor, Matt Smith and his wife, Danielle, honored. To our surprise, Melvine and I were honored as well. We received a number of cards with money or gift cards inside the envelopes. The church gave us a lovely pot of mums in bloom.

We are grateful for those precious gifts from the people we dearly love and honor.

The White House

The grounds of the White House are well taken care of by professionals. The property of the White House has 18 acres of prime real estate.

As I viewed the beautiful pond with a fountain spiraling upwards surrounded by beautiful red flowers and rocks to give it a distinctive edge, I thought of professional companies in Greenville, SC, Franklin County, GA, Bethany, OK, and San Jose, CA, who could very easily take on providing shrubbery and flowers for our colleges and university.

They are Holmes Bible College, Emmanuel College, Southwestern Christian University, and Advantage College. The outward appearance or curb appeal is vitally important in promoting our colleges. 

We are entering again the season called Vision 4 Education, formerly named Feast of Ingathering, when the ladies of Women's Ministries will converge on these campuses with gifts of money to provide funding for our institutions of Christian Higher Education and scholarships for students.

Let us dream big dreams for our church schools. May God bless them, the leaderships, faculty, staff, and students.

Hugh H. Morgan, Editor of Hugh's News

White House
PRESIDENTIAL OFFICE AND RESIDENCE, WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES
WRITTEN BY: B. Philip Bigler

See Article History
Alternative Titles: Executive Mansion, President’s Palace

White House, formerly Executive Mansion (1810–1902), the official office and residence of the president of the United States at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. in Washington, D.C. The White House and its landscaped grounds occupy 18 acres (7.2 hectares). Since the administration of George Washington (1789–97), who occupied presidential residences in New York and Philadelphia, every American president has resided at the White House. Originally called the “President’s Palace” on early maps, the building was officially named the Executive Mansion in 1810 in order to avoid connotations of royalty. Although the name “White House” was commonly used from about the same time (because the mansion’s white-gray sandstone contrasted strikingly with the red brick of nearby buildings), it did not become the official name of the building until 1902, when it was adopted by President Theodore Roosevelt (1901–09). The White House is the oldest federal building in the nation’s capital.

Four people are in an airplane, the pilot, the smartest man in the world, the richest man in the world, and a punk teenager.

The airplane experiences some difficulties, and the pilot informs the three passengers that the plane is going to crash, and there are only three parachutes on the plane.

The richest man in the world takes one, because he says that his lawyers will sue everyone else on the plane if he doesn't survive.

The smartest man in the world takes a parachute, because he thinks that the world would be a worse place without him.

The pilot says to the punk "There's only one parachute left, I'll fight you for it."

​"That won't be necessary," said the punk, "The smartest man in the world took my backpack."

In the '50s I used to hitchhike. That was my mode of transportation.

When I was a freshman at Emmanuel College, 1952-53 I hitchhiked from Birmingham, Alabama to Franklin Springs Georgia to attend Emmanuel College. God always gave me good people who took me where I needed to go. I am now aware that God watched over me and dispatched His guarding angels to protect me.

Later, when I was in Marine Corps at Quantico, VA, I hitchhiked to Washington, DC, to attend the National Pentecostal Holiness Church for Sunday school and worship. God granted me favor and success. 

Little did I know that at the age of almost 87 I would be asking for others to drive Melvine and me to church on Sundays. 

I sensed that it is not safe for me to continue driving my car. So,I have made the decision to ground myself, and for the time being I will not drive any car.

Today, I talked it over with Melvine about whom I should ask to take us to church. I have found that it is a good thing for Melvine to be in agreement with me and me with her. I suggested that I call Fran Smith and she wholeheartedly agreed. So, I called Fran, and she will come to our home and pick us up at 10:30 a.m. We want to be there to honor our pastors for today, October 13, is Pastor Appreciation Day.

After Greg's church is over he will drive into Athens, Georgia, and get us. I think we will stay for lunch or Sunday dinner in Stephanie's Place, our church fellowship hall when we, as a congregation, will dine together. 

When I was a pastor and active in the church I often would say, "When I am no longer a pastor, I plan to be the pastor's best friend."

Melvine and I have decided on what we will give to bless our pastors and their wives on this Pastor Appreciation Day. I hope you are giving too to bless your pastors and their wives.

​​15 Different Types of Pastoral Leader

Author: Chuck Lawless

​Few of us who are pastors excel in—or even enjoy—every aspect of pastoral ministry. Most of us have a few areas we greatly enjoy, a few areas that stretch us uncomfortably and many areas in the middle. When we recognize the extremes at either end, we're better prepared to capitalize on our strengths and force ourselves to do our best under God's grace in our weaker areas.

Which of these types fits you best? Least? If you're a layperson, which best characterizes your pastor?

    Scholar. You enjoy talking about scholarly debates, and you stay on top of current resources on theology.
    Caregiver. You're a shepherd who takes care of your sheep. You seldom miss a need among your congregation.
    Evangelist. The Gospel almost "oozes" out of you. Few people you meet don't hear some part of the Good News from you.
    Entrepreneur. Within Biblical parameters, you love dreaming up new ways to grow and support the church.
    Preacher. Nothing lights your fire like proclaiming the Word of God. It's almost as if you do everything else a pastor does so you get a chance to preach.
    Leader. You're continually reading works on leadership, and being the best leader you can is critical to you.
    Counselor. Perhaps because of your training or your experience, you enjoy one-on-one counseling sessions. Dealing daily with the problems of your congregation doesn't drain you.
    Teambuilder. You're the leader, but building your team of staff and lay leaders takes much of your time—by your choice. Consequently, your team tends to serve loyally and long-term with you.
    Maintenance man. It might be that your church expects you to help take care of the building and grounds, or perhaps you just enjoy doing these kinds of tasks.
    Prophet. You understand that both the church and culture need to hear the voice of a prophet, and you're unafraid to be that voice. You seldom, if ever, avoid a tough issue.
    Disciplemaker. You regularly invest in young leaders, guiding them toward growth and challenging them to serve God faithfully. Likely, several members you've invested in are now serving as pastors and church leaders.
    Missionary. The Lord may not have yet called you overseas, but still your heart beats for the nations. You travel to do mission work as often as you can, and you challenge your church to do the same.
    Denominational loyalist. You love your church, but you also love your denomination (even with all its imperfections). Your participation at the local and national levels is strong.
    Community shepherd. You pastor not only your church, but also your community. People in the area, including members of other churches, know you as "Pastor _______."
    Prayer warrior. Some of your primary work is behind the scenes, when you take your congregation before the Lord in prayer. Your folks have no question about the depth of your prayer life.

So, which types best describe you or your pastor?

[Chuck Lawless is dean and vice president of graduate studies and ministry centers at Southeastern Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina, where he also serves as professor of evangelism and missions. In addition, he is global theological education consultant for the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention.]

Titus 2:11-15 God would have us live Godly lives in this present age.

11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. 12 It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and Godly lives in this present age, 13 while we wait for the blessed hope — the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, 14 Who gave Himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for Himself a people that are His very own, eager to do what is good. 

15 These, then, are the things you should teach. Encourage and rebuke with all authority. Do not let anyone despise you. 
NIV
​

Mo and Jo are sitting in boat fishing, drinking cokes and eating sandwiches when out of the blue Mo says, "I think I'm gonna divorce my wife she ain't spoke to me in over a month."

Jo sips his Coke and says, "Better think it over, women like that are hard to find."

Everyday gets better than the day before. We are seeing progress in Melvine's battle with an enemy--ovarian cancer. It shall not have dominion or power over Melvine.

I bring your attention to the Apostle Paul's letter to the Colossians in chapter 2:1-5:
I want you to know how much I am struggling for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me personally. 2 My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, 3 in Whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. 4 I tell you this so that no one may deceive you by fine-sounding arguments. 5 For though I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit and delight to see how orderly you are and how firm your faith in Christ is. 
NIV

When we are filled with God and Who He is, then it follows that nothing that is not of God can dwell in us. Therefore, we say what we believe in our hearts that cancer has no right to remain in Melvine's body. She is healed by faith in the atoning work of Calvary by the stripes of Jesus, and made completely whole by our Lord.

I like Eugene Peterson's rendering of 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24:

23 May God Himself, the God Who makes everything holy and whole, make you holy and whole, put you together — spirit, soul, and body — and keep you fit for the coming of our Master, Jesus Christ. 24 The One Who called you is completely dependable. If He said it, He'll do it! 
(from THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language © 2002 by Eugene H. Peterson. All rights reserved.)

For over 75 years, the women of the IPHC have seen the importance of education, and especially the need for it in a Christian environment. IPHC Women’s Ministries has worked in local churches for many years to provide aid and assistance to students attending our denominational institutions. The students attending Advantage Bible College, Emmanuel College, Holmes Bible College, and Southwestern Christian University continue to be blessed by your giving.

Vision 4 Education is a special time for each of our denominational colleges to receive funds raised by IPHC women throughout the year. This effort provides scholarships for students and resources for IPHC institutions. We invite everyone to participate by giving and by attending the annual V4E events. Please consider attending an event near you.

Holmes Bible College | October 17th

The Vision 4 Education Celebration for Holmes Bible College will be held October 17th at the campus sanctuary. More details to come.

Emmanuel College | October 18th

Emmanuel will host the 72nd annual Vision 4 Education on Friday, October 18 at 10:00 a.m. in the John W. Swails Center! This year is Emmanuel's Centennial year; therefore Vision 4 Education is being added to their Centennial Homecoming Weekend in hopes that more alumni and friends of the college will be able to attend. For more information visit http://www.ec.edu/alumni/homecoming

Southwestern Christian University| November 1st

The Vision 4 Education event at SCU will be held on November 1st. More details to come.

Vision 4 Education events are dedicated to offering presentations. To include your offering in the V4E giving total, please be sure your conference receives your contributions in a timely manner. You may also give online. Women’s Ministries celebrates and values your contributions to this worthy cause.

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​God Can
Words and Music by
Stacy Peary
And Rebecca J. Peck

Please Click Here to hear this new song, "God Can," that will touch your heart.

1. The mountain here before me
Is steep and hard to climb,
And it looks like it’s impossible
For vic’try to be mine
But I’ll depend completely
On the one that cannot fail
               Chorus:
               I know God can
               when I don’t understand
               I know God can
               when I don’t have a plan.
               This trial in front of me
               is just an opportunity 
               For Him to help me see 
               that God can.

2. The hardest situations 
Reveal His endless grace,
And I know He’s been working for my good
In the testing of my faith.
His strength is all sufficient
What a comfort to my soul
I’ll make it safely over 
As I trust in Him alone.

3. God can move a mountain, make a way
Mold a vessel from broken clay
Mend a heart meet a need
He’s never known an impossibility.

Revelation 1:1-8  Blessed is the one who reads the Words of this prophecy

1 The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show His servants what must soon take place. He made it known by sending His angel to His servant John, 2 who testifies to everything he saw — that is, the Word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ. 3 Blessed is the one who reads the Words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near. 

4 John,

To the seven churches in the province of Asia:

Grace and peace to you from Him Who is, and Who was, and Who is to come, and from the seven spirits before His throne, 5 and from Jesus Christ, Who is the faithful Witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the Ruler of the kings of the earth.

To Him Who loves us and has freed us from our sins by His blood, 6 and has made us to be a Kingdom and priests to serve His God and Father — to Him be glory and power for ever and ever! Amen. 

7 Look, He is coming with the clouds,
and every eye will see Him,
even those who pierced Him;
and all the peoples of the earth will mourn because of Him.
      So shall it be! Amen. 

8 "I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "Who is, and Who was, and Who is to come, the Almighty." 
NIV