“I’m glad to hear that” answered Mike. “I was afraid you might have an idea you could borrow it from me!”
When the lodge meeting broke up, John confided to a friend. “Mike, I’m in a terrible pickle! I’m strapped for cash and I haven’t the slightest idea where I’m going to get it from!”
“I’m glad to hear that” answered Mike. “I was afraid you might have an idea you could borrow it from me!”
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It was on December 16, 2019, that Dr. Mahoney did a total left knee replacement surgery for me. I was given physical there at home following the surgery. I did very well, and I was blessed to have a seasoned and well-trained female physical therapist to help me, and she prepared me for the more extensive therapy I would get at St. Mary's Outpatient physical care that followed home care. I could not have asked for better people to encourage and help me.
I am a blessed man. What is a widower? A man whose wife has died and who has not married again. If you live long enough and you are married, you can either become a widow or a widower. Being a man I am now defined as a widower. God has helped me to keep my vows to Melvine for almost 60 years. I have loved Melvine long before I married her, as well as after we married on Saturday, August 13, 1960 in the Draper Pentecostal Holiness Church, in Draper, NC. I am currently reviewing all of those years in a wonderful relationship God gave me with the love of my life--Melvine Stewart Morgan. In talking with Ann Phillips, wife of Charles Phillips, in Edmond, OK, by phone on Thursday she spelled the word, widower, for me. She served as my executive secretary when I pras president of Southwestern College, now Southwestern Christian University. She remembered things about Melvine that I never knew until now. That is one of the many reasons we all need to have trusted and treasured friends who can help us fill in the gaps in our memory. Melvine and I were of the same faith, Pentecostal Holiness Church. We both loved the church and the people in the church. Our church has responded to us in our need, and we are so grateful. And for all of you who read Hugh's News and respond to us we are grateful. We have heard from so many of you who were youth and now you are adults and are in ministry. We rejoice in how God has directed your lives and prepared you for the extensive ministries He is now giving you. I think this is the first edition of Hugh's News I have written since Melvine passed away. Romans 8:26-30 What an awesome, personal God we have Who loves us
26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. 27 And He that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because He maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God. 28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. 29 For whom He did foreknow, He also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. 30 Moreover whom He did predestinate, them He also called: and whom He called, them He also justified: and whom He justified, them He also glorified. KJV A little old lady went to the grocery store to buy cat food. She picked up three cans and took them to the check out counter. The girl at the cash register said, "I'm sorry, but we cannot sell you cat food without proof that you have a cat. A lot of old people buy cat food to eat, and the management wants proof that you are buying the cat food for your cat."
The little old lady went home, picked up her cat and brought it back to the store. They sold her the cat food. The next day, she tried to buy two cans of dog food.  Again, the cashier said, "I'm sorry, but we cannot sell you dog food without proof that you have a dog. A lot of old people buy dog food to eat, but the management wants proof that you are buying the dog food for your dog."  So she went home and brought in her dog. She then was able to buy the dog food. The next day she brought in a box with a hole in the lid.  The little old lady asked the cashier to stick her finger in the hole. The cashier said, "No, you might have a snake in there." The little old lady assured her that there was nothing in the box that would harm her. So the cashier put her finger into the box and quickly pulled it out. She said to the little old lady, "That smells like poop." The little old lady said, "It is. I want to buy two rolls of toilet paper." Old Friends
Lyrics and music by Bill and Gloria Gaither Please Click Here to hear the Bill Gaither Singers sing this favorite song of mine about my friends. Old friends, after all of these years just old friends Through laughter and tears Old friends What a find what a priceless treasure Old friends Like a rare piece of gold, my old friends Make it great to grow old, old friends, with all I will hold to old friends. Now God must have known, there'd be days on our own, we would lose the will to go on that's why he sent, friends like you along. Old friends you've always been there my old friends we've had more than our share old friends we're all millionaires in old friends. [Editor's comment: I want to thank all of you for being my dear friends over the many years Melvine and I served the International Pentecostal Holiness Church in various capacities. Melvine and I were honored to be a part of this tribe of Christians who are called Pentecostals. We have never been ashamed to be called Pentecostal Holiness. This is our church and we want to serve this church until we die. For now, I plan to continue Hugh's News until God gives my successor who can carry on this vital ministry of this church, i.e. the Pentecostal Holiness Church. Melvine loved you like I do. Thank you all for the hundreds of cards you have sent, the flowers, fruit baskets, the cheddar cheese and pears from Oregon. I plan to be in Sunday school on Sunday, January 26, and morning worship at Christian Life Worship Center in Athens. If you don't have a church home, may I invite you to be my guest. I will be sitting in the pew Melvine and I sat for years. I will greatly miss her. I cannot bring her back and wouldn't want to, but I can go to where she is in heaven.] What a blessing it was to have my good friend, Bishop Wesley Russ, in our home for several days. It was a little over two years ago that his precious wife, Janice Robinson Russ, died. What a beautiful couple they were as they served in the Kingdom of God and in the church. I met Janice and her family when I was a freshman at Emmanuel College in 1952. Her father, Robert Robinson, was the CEO of Advocate Press. They lived in an apartment in the old large building with an auditorium that held the delegates and visitors of our General Conferences in years gone by. After one year at Emmanuel College, I was going to be drafted in the United States Army, and I did not want to be drafted. So, I went down to the Marine Corps Recruiters to join. Little did I know that after 12 weeks of Boot Camp at Parris Island, SC, that I would be selected to play trombone in the Quantico, Marine Band. At first, I attended chapel services on base; however, my parents encouraged me to try out the National Pentecostal Holiness Church in Washington, DC. I did not have a car, so I hitchhiked some 33 miles to DC to attend our church there. That is where I saw the Robinson family again and they treated me like a son. It was there I felt loved and accepted in our church and in the home of the Robinsons. It was there at the National Pentecostal Holiness Church where I met Lonnie and Betty Rex in 1954. Pastors Ray Stewart and Walter J. Nash served as pastor in succession. I had known the Nash family at Emmanuel College: Walter J., Frances, James, Bill, and Marshall. Marshall married Oral Roberts oldest daughter Rebecca. Marshall and Rebecca Nash were killed in an airplane crash in Kansas when I was president of Southwestern College. God, in His providence, allowed me to be stationed at Quantico for the three years I served in the Marine Corps. I departed Quantico on August 3, 1956. Our Stephanie departed earth for heaven on August 3, 2012. I don't think that is by coincidence. Because the original format did not allow you my dear readers to read the order of service for Melvine's memorial service, I have asked Arlette Revells for assistance.
Artlette has come up with a one page order of service with two columns for you to be able to read. I sent this new format to Mel Tinney in Pepin, WI, to format for this newsletter. So, with the help of two professionals here is the order which you can read. You will be pleased with the number of people who participated. Greg and I are grateful for all who participated in the memorial service. We wanted you to feel that you were there. Thank you for allowing us to share our grief with you. Psalm 139:23-24 I don't know about you, but I want my heart cleansed daily, and I want my thoughts to glorify God
23 Search me, O God, and know my heart; test my thoughts. 24 Point out anything you find in me that makes you sad, and lead me along the path of everlasting life. TLB Airman Jones was assigned to the induction center where he was to advise new recruits about their government benefits, especially their GI insurance. It wasn't long before Captain Smith noticed that Airman Jones had almost a 100% record for insurance sales, which had never happened before.
Rather than ask about this, the Captain stood in the back of the room and listened to Jones's sales pitch. Jones explained the basics of the GI Insurance to the new recruits, and then said:"If you have GI Insurance and go into battle and are killed, the government has to pay $200,000 to your beneficiaries. If you don't have GI insurance, and you go into battle and get killed, the government has to pay only a maximum of $6000. " "Now," he concluded," which bunch do you think they are going to send into battle first?" How Trump Made Pro-Life History Today at March for Life 2020 Author: Stephen Strang How Trump Made Pro-Life History Today at March for Life 2020 I'm so proud of President Trump for making history today by being the first U.S. president to speak at the annual March for Life. At the rally, Trump offered these inspiring words: "Sadly, the far left is actively working to erase our God-given rights, shut down faith-based charities, ban religious believers from the public square and silence Americans who believe in the sanctity of life. They are coming after me because I am fighting for you. And we are fighting for those who have no voice, and we will win. ... Democrats have embraced the most radical and extreme positions taken and seen in this country for years and decades and you could even say for centuries. Nearly every top Democrat in Congress now supports taxpayer-funded abortion all the way up until the moment of birth." In my Strang Report podcast today, I contrast his being a "pro-life champion-in-chief" with the nonsense of the Democrats droning on and on over nothing in their sham impeachment process. Click here to hear what I had to say. I agree with Paula White Cain, who called Donald Trump the "most pro-life president and advocate for life" who has "fought for life for those who who cannot fight for themselves, the unborn." She continued on to say: "He has signed into law legislation that excludes organizations that perform abortions from Title X projects, reinstated and enlarged the Mexico City Policy preventing tax payer dollars from funding foreign abortions, defended conscience rights, called on Congress to prohibit later-term abortions where a child can feel pain, will not allow taxpayers' dollars to fund scientific research using fetal tissue, is building an international coalition to dispel the concept that abortion is a human right, and has created pathways to help children and women in often difficult situations with foster care, adoption and support for healing. May the grace of God continue to shine on President Trump for his courageous stance for the dignity of all life." Earlier today, Charisma News reported that the March for Life drew a crowd of thousands at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Pro-life activists gather to confront the popular notion that abortion empowers women with the march's theme this year, "Pro-Life Is Pro-Woman." Deputy White House Press Secretary Hogan Gidley addressed Trump's decision to speak at March for Life 2020. "You've heard a lot of religious leaders, a lot of Republicans say that this president is the biggest champion for life, the biggest advocate for the pro-life movement in history, and that remains to be true to this day," he told reporters. "This is another instance in which for the first time ever, the president will address the hundreds of thousands that show up for this march every single year in the protection of life. "[He's] a president who continues to be the first in a lot of things, to make a lot of historic moves and this is just another one in a long line of things he's done. He's a friend to those who stand up for life at all stages, and this is just another instance in which he can do that." Several prominent conservative Christians applauded Trump for showing such support for the pro-life event. Dr. James Dobson of the James Dobson Family Institute highlighted Trump's accomplishments for the pro-life movement with the following statement: "During President Trump's first three years in office, his administration has taken unprecedented action to protect the unborn. These steps include allowing states to defund Planned Parenthood; ensuring that our tax dollars no longer fund abortions overseas; appointing pro-life judges; and protecting freedom of conscience for health care workers who object to participating in abortion, as well as employers and institutions who object to providing contraceptives or abortifacient drugs. This is just a small sample—the list goes on. "Tomorrow, the president will again do something unprecedented. He will become the first sitting president to attend and address participants at the annual March for Life. Why is the president making this a priority? "We can look to his words for the answer. Yesterday, we celebrated the National Sanctity of Human Life Day. In his proclamation announcing this commemoration of life, the president offered these words: Every person—the born and unborn, the poor, the downcast, the disabled, the infirm and the elderly—has inherent value. Although each journey is different, no life is without worth or is inconsequential; the rights of all people must be defended. ... As a nation, we must remain steadfastly dedicated to the profound truth that all life is a gift from God, who endows every person with immeasurable worth and potential. Countless Americans are tireless defenders of life and champions for the vulnerable among us. We are grateful for those who support women experiencing unexpected pregnancies, those who provide healing to women who have had abortions and those who welcome children into their homes through foster care and adoption. On National Sanctity of Human Life Day, we celebrate the wonderful gift of life and renew our resolve to build a culture where life is always revered. "I applaud President Donald Trump for his willingness to do what no president in the last 47 years has done—attend the March for Life and strongly reaffirm his administration's commitment to protect the sanctity of life from conception to natural death. And I call on my fellow Americans to join together and demand an end to the horror of abortion. Every life matters. By our words and deeds, may we show this to be true." Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, founder of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, also praised Trump's pro-life efforts. He said: "Today, President Trump will make history, again. While all the Republicans before him were decidedly pro-life, the president's decision to appear today at the March for Life represents a uniquely clarion call embodying the administration's absolutely unwavering and unashamed position on the right to human life. There is no political calculus in the president's pro-life position; it clearly comes from moral conviction at the heart of the administration. "President Trump does so at a time when the pro-life tent is as wide as it's ever been before; after two generations of bigoted accusations against pro-life and religious Americans that their position was anti-science, we have now come to a time when that debate is no longer about science at all. The chips of science have fallen securely on the side of life; now, it's a debate about ethics and—I believe—human rights. "It is, in fact, the single greatest human rights question in America, in our time, and it's fitting that hundreds of thousands of Americans have made this pilgrimage to the nation's capital every year to raise the cause. This is a debate that led more than 20 states to pass bills limiting abortion over the last year, and it's a debate now led by women and an increasingly pro-life and diverse Millennial generation. "It is a uniquely bipartisan issue where all the data is trending in the direction of life. The abortion debate should no longer be about politics at all; it should become about the facts. President Trump has assumed the role of pro-life champion-in-chief." I encourage you to listen to my podcast and share this article if you're proud of our president for standing up for the lives of the unborn in this nation. [Editor's Comment: I talked with Bishop Doug Beacham, General Superintendent of the IPHC (International Pentecostal Holiness Church) on Friday by phone following the March for Life in Washington, DC. He told me there were some 200 IPHC people in attendance today at the March. We are grateful to God that Bishop Beacham could come and preach Melvine's memorial service, and to attend her graveside service. He also joined us for a beautiful lunch spread our ladies prepared for our family and guests following the graveside service.] Greg and I have been blessed by the presence of Bishop Wesley Russ who has been in our home since before Melvine's memorial service. Wesley has been my friend since 1964. When we moved to Stone Mountain and the Atlanta area, Wesley was our pastor at the Church of the Comforter in Tucker. It was during this time that Melvine led Stephanie to Jesus. After church one night, we came home and Stephanie told her mother, Melvine, "I don't think I am a Christian." Melvine responded by saying, "Would you like to be a Christian?" Then, Melvine explained the Gospel to her in terms she could understand as a six-year-old little girl. Melvine and Stephanie knelt on their knees at Stephanie's bed and they prayed the sinner's prayer. That was the night Stephanie's sins were forgiven, she was regenerated, justified, adopted into the family of God, and initially sanctified as her sins were washed away and her heart cleansed of sin. Greg had gotten saved, born again, at the River Springs Camp Grounds near McKenzie, AL. That was when they had wood shavings for the floor covering. Retired Army Chaplain (Colonel) Freeman Mashburn was the camp meeting preacher. On his own, Greg walked down the aisle to the altar rail at the invitation Freeman had given. Betty Spence of Mobile, Alabama walked to join Greg at the altar and prayed for him to receive Jesus Christ as his personal Savior. Greg was 8 years old. So, Pastor Wesley Russ baptized Greg and Stephanie at a nearby Baptist Church called Brockett Hill Baptist Church that had a baptistry. Wesley and this Baptist pastor were good friends, and he gave Wesley authority/permission to use the church and the baptistry to baptize our children. For Greg and Stephanie Wesley Russ has always been called pastor Russ. Because the original format did not allow you my dear readers to read the order of service for Melvine's memorial service, I have asked Arlette Revells for assistance. Artlette has come up with a one page order of service with two columns for you to be able to read. I sent this new format to Mel Tinney in Pepin, WI, to format for this newsletter. So, with the help of two professionals here is the order which you can read. You will be pleased with the number of people who participated. Greg and I are grateful for all who participated in the memorial service. We wanted you to feel that you were there. Thank you for allowing us to share our grief with you. Psalm 139:17 God is thinking about you and me constantly
17-18 How precious it is, Lord, to realize that you are thinking about me constantly! I can't even count how many times a day your thoughts turn toward me. And when I waken in the morning, you are still thinking of me! TLB A Chinese couple named Mr. and Mrs. Wong went to the hospital to have a baby. Mrs. Wong had the baby soon after they arrived, and after they got to see their child, a nurse took it away for medical examinations.
When she returned, she was carrying a white baby, not an Asian one. Mr. Wong was surprised and a little annoyed at the mistake and curtly told the nurse to go back and get their actual baby. The nurse insisted that it was the correct child, but Mr. Wong was positive that a mistake had been made, because, as he put it, "Two Wongs don't make a white." Greg and I are at home resting and recovering after the memorial and graveside service for Melvine Morgan, my darling wife, and Greg's Morgan on Tuesday, January 21, 2020. We are blessed to have Bishop Wesley Russ, my best friend since 1964, to be staying in our home for a few days. Mevline and I met Wesley when he was a student at Emmanuel College and came to our first pastorate at the Brownville Pentecostal Holiness Church near Evergreen, Alabama for a weekend revival with a male quartet. I was so impressed with Wesley's preaching that I recommended him to my church board and congregation to be my successor when I was called to go into the Air Force Chaplaincy in 1975. He married Janice Robinson, and they took the Brownville church to the next higher level and were there five years. Years later, the Air Force sent me to Atlanta for a residence in Supervisory Training to become a Supervisor in Clinical Pastoral Education. He was then the pastor of the Church of the Comforter in Tucker, GA. He found a house for us to lease in Stone Mountain, and the Air Force moved our family there for that specialized education and training. We were there some 15 months. What blessed days it was to be a part of that growing church. After Wesley and Janice went to Maryland, they pastored the Maranatha Fellowship Pentecostal Holiness Church for 28 years. Then, Wesley was elected the superintendent of the Mid-Atlanta Conference for 10 years. He was excellent in the promotion of World missions and planting churches. The Mid-Atlantic Conference is noted for giving to World Missions more per capita than any other conference in the IPHC. After serving the Richmond First Pentecostal Holiness Church for two years, Melvine I joined their church in College Park, Maryland, and I transferred my membership as an ordained minister of the Gospel to the Mid-Atlantic Conference when Wesley Potter was the superintendent. The conference and church met a special spiritual and social need at that point in time in our lives. Melvine and Janice were the best of friends. Melvine and I often traveled from Richmond, Virginia, to College Park, Maryland on Sundays, some 90 miles to worship at Maranantha Fellowship Pentecostal Holiness Church. We have fond memories of our association with Wesley and Janice Russ. On Thursday night, January 23, the delegation from the IPHC met for worship at this church. Bishop Doug Beacham was the guest speaker. The service was live-streamed on facebook. It was Bishop Beacham's birthday. It is my understanding that President Donald J. Trump will address the large marching for Life group that has grown exponentially to be a powerful statement to our nation about the sanctity of life, the protection of babies in the womb, and the mothers. May God be honored this day in Washington, DC. Let me share with you the special designed bulletin that Artlette Revells designed for Melvine's Celebration of Life bulletin for her memorial service on Tuesday, 21 January 2020. I am grateful for having a professionally designed bulletin by Arlette. She is so talented and willing to help others. She is a gifted speaker, writer, and pianist. Arlette has helped me on many occasions. This one was the best of the best ever. Arlette put together the slide presentation of photos that were shown on the screen as people came to the church for the viewing on Tuesday. The IPHC family is in prayer for the family and friends of the late Rev. Glennard Quesenberry. Rev. Quesenberry served in the Appalachian Conference as superintendent, treasurer, pastor, and leader in various other ministry assignments. IPHC Presiding Bishop Doug Beacham stated, “I was always blessed to be with Glennard and his dear wife Dot. I was with them recently and Glennard’s passion to see people saved and churches grow was as strong as ever. The IPHC family is grateful for his dedicated service to Christ and our movement.” Rev. Roy Glennard Quesenberry, 91, of Blacksburg, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 20, 2020. He was a minister of the International Pentecostal Holiness Church. He was born in Radford, Va. on February 28, 1928, attended Radford City Schools and graduated from Holmes Bible College in 1951. He was licensed by the IHPC in 1948 and ordained in 1951. He served as pastor of French’s Chapel, Shady Springs (WVa.), Lynchburg, Christiansburg, Salem, and Radford. He also served as interim pastor at Vicker, Bakers Chapel, Merrimac, Bain’s Chapel and Tower of Refuge. He served as the conference Lifeliners Director, Mission and Evangelism Director, Conference Treasurer and Superintendent. He also served on the IPHC Evangelism Board, Emmanuel College Board of Trustees and Holmes Bible College Board of Trustees. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Roy Pierce and Eula Rupe Quesenberry; two of the greatest people ever, his grandparents, Glen and Ollie Rupe (Mom and Dad) who raised him; his brother, Lawrence; and sisters, Barbara and Dottie. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Dorothy Matusevich Quesenberry; daughters and son-in-law, Faith and Mitch Malloy of Destin, Fla. and Angie Quesenberry of Nashville, Tenn.; granddaughter; Eden Grace Malloy; sisters and brother-in-law; Ruth and Lewis Kirtner of Pulaski, and Lelia Quesenberry Thompson of Gainesville, Ga.; brother and sister-in-law, Clarence and Annabelle Quesenberry of Penn Laird; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, January 24, 2020, in the auditorium of the Appalachian Conference Grounds in Dublin, Va., with Bishop Preston Mathena officiating. Interment will follow in the conference cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 4 until 7 p.m. in the auditorium. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Quesenberry Scholarship Fund at Holmes Bible College, 4901 Old Buncombe Rd, Greenville, SC 29617. The Quesenberry family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford, Virginia. [Editor's Commentary: It has been my privilege and honor to have known Glennard Quesenberry and his wife Dorothy. I have enjoyed their fellowship and friendship for many years. I am grateful to God for having known this my good brother in the Lord.] Psalm 139:13-16 Life begins at conception. Therefore, we must protect the unborn child and mother.
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 A person checks into a hotel for the first time in his life and goes up to his room. Five minutes later, he calls the desk and says, "You've given me a room with no exit. How do I leave?"
The desk clerk says, "Sir, that's absurd. Have you looked for the door?" The person says, "Well, there's one door that leads to the bathroom. There's a second door that goes into the closet. And there's a door I haven't tried, but it has a 'do not disturb' sign on it." |