As a father, three brothers, and two sisters stood around the mother's hospital bed, the mother uttered her last coherent words before she died.
She simply said, "I feel so loved right now. We should have gotten together like this more often."
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As a father, three brothers, and two sisters stood around the mother's hospital bed, the mother uttered her last coherent words before she died. She simply said, "I feel so loved right now. We should have gotten together like this more often."
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James Richard Pennington was born July 10, 1934, in Port Neches, Texas. He was number seven of 14 children born to Olive Preston and Mary (Coleman) Pennington. He departed this life on Tuesday, September 20, 2016. When James was 17 years old, he enlisted in the Air Force and served four years during the Korean War. Soon after his discharge in 1955, he rededicated his life to Christ. He reached another milestone that year on June 17, when he married the love of his life, Theda Vern Hail, a Pentecostal Holiness pastor’s daughter. James says he had known he was called to preach since he was baptized in water at age 10 in the Baptist Church. He had even received his ministerial credentials as a Baptist; however, when he attended a Pentecostal meeting and was filled to overflowing with the Holy Spirit, he knew he had also experienced a reversal of destiny. Though James’s resolutely Baptist mother was dismayed with this new direction of ministry, he began the journey of seeking an education so he might learn to preach “the Pentecostal way.” In August 1955, the newlyweds packed up and moved from California to Oklahoma so James could attend Southwestern College. Two men who greatly influenced him in those early years were the Rev. Robert L. Rex and Dr. R. O. Corvin, president of Southwestern at the time. James earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Southwestern (now Southwestern Christian University) in Oklahoma City and a Master of Theology degree (Summa Cum Laude) from Trinity Theological Seminary. He was awarded two honorary degrees: a Doctor of Divinity from Southern California Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Theology from Pacific Coast Bible School. James served his denomination, the International Pentecostal Holiness Church (IPHC), in numerous leadership roles, including pastor, evangelist, teacher and administrator. He served for 17 years as superintendent of the Northwest and Southern California (Golden West) Conferences. He launched seven church congregations, led in the construction of three church edifices, and edited conference publications for 17 years. He served eight years as the General Church Programs Coordinator and Administrative Assistant to the church’s General Superintendent. He was a member of the General Board of Administration for 16 years and was elected to the denomination’s General Executive Board, where he served for nine years. Additional leadership positions include executive director of People to People, an overseas benevolence program to help feed and educate children in developing countries. He served for seven years on the Board of Administration of the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) and five years on the executive board of the Pentecostal Fellowship of North America (PFNA). For 16 years he chaired the board of Pacific Coast Bible School, Sacramento, California. James is the author of the book, Who Has Bewitched You? (Pleasant Word, 2010). After retiring from ministry in the IPHC, James and Theda accepted a pastorate in New York City with the Communion of Evangelical Episcopalian Churches. They pastored that congregation for 12 years. In July 2011, they retired and returned to Oklahoma to be nearer their four children. James Pennington based his life on the words of Jesus recorded in Luke 4:43: “…I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent.” Faithful to that mission, he ministered in countries around the world, including India, China, South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Mexico, Haiti, Norway, Korea, England, France, Israel, Germany, and, of course, the United States. James is predeceased by his parents and 10 of his 14 siblings: Olive, Jr., Margie, Ruth, Louise, William D., twins, Frances and Jean, John, McArthur and an infant sister. He is survived by his wife, Theda; their four children, Richard (Karen) of Duncanville, Texas; Thomas (Sherry) of Albuquerque, New Mexico; Robert (Maria) of Porter Ranch, California; and Yolanda Lynch of Oklahoma City; 10 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; and three siblings: Zach (AKA Jack) and Larry Pennington, and Jolynn Turner, all of Texas. A host of extended family members and friends around the world will miss his smiles and sincere congeniality. Services will be held Saturday, September 24 at River of Life Church, 6901 NW 150th, Oklahoma City, OK 73242 at 2 p. m. Family visitation will be Friday, September 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Buchanan Funeral Home, 8712 N. Council Rd, Oklahoma City, OK. By Shirley G. Spencer [Editor's Comment: James and Theda Pennington were ardent subscribers to Hugh's News. In fact, when he pastored his church in New York City he faithfully sent a monthly contribution of $100 to Hugh's News, Inc. Several times he would send me manuscripts of the sermons he had preached in Sunday morning worship services. I always gained spiritual and theological understanding from those well thought-out and crafted messages. He was a gifted and masterful preacher of the Gospel, and he learned to preach in "the Pentecostal Way." I often talked with him by phone, in addition to my correspondence via email. Let me say we are grateful to Shirley Spencer for this outstanding bio and obituary for our dearly beloved brother, James Pennington. Shirley served for decades as the Executive Editor of The Advocate, Issachar Files, and IPHC Experience printed magazines. In every project she has produced she has always demonstrated excellence. We are blessed and honored to have Shirley Spencer as one of our Contributing writers for Hugh's News. In addition, I want to thank Janese Pike Bennett, the Director of Communications for the IPHC, for providing us with this marvelous article about James Pennington. I, also, want to express my thanks to Mel Tinney, my webmaster who resides in Pepin, WI, for sizing the photos for our Hugh's News publication. It takes a team to produce Hugh's News. It is my understanding at this point in time, that the Rev. Dr. Leroy Baker, former Superintendent of the Texas (Grace Bible Ministries) Conference and Bishop Tom Murray, Superintendent of the Golden West Conference will be officiating. These two outstanding church leaders knew James Pennington better than most people. I only wish that Melvine and I could be present at the memorial service. However, God has given me a forum through Hugh's News (which belongs to God) to share this news story. God has allowed me to be the guardian, steward or trustee of this global news service that is uniting the IPHC family wherever they are on God's wide world. What a privilege and honor it is for me. I need your prayers for wisdom, strength, joy, peace, and glowing health. It is appropriate as well as fitting that the memorial service for our dear brother in Christ will be conducted at River of Life Church in Oklahoma City, where the Rev. Mr. Richard Goad is the pastor. Our love, condolences, and prayers are extended to Theda and her family. May the Holy Spirit bring them comfort in their time of grief and sorrow. John, the beloved Apostle, wrote these words that apply to James R. Pennington: Revelation 14:13, Then I heard a voice from heaven say, "Write: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on." "Yes," says the Spirit, "they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them" (NIV).] In November Americans will be voting for the President of the United States. 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From the bottom of my heart I want to take this opportunity to "thank you" for participating in Voting during the Month of September 2016 for Hugh's News. Letters with checks in them are being picked up at my mail box daily. Have you voted yet? There are only seven (7) more days to get your vote in. If I had to, I would walk a mile for your vote! God bless you for your vote of confidence! Your friend in all seasons, Signed Hugh H. Morgan Editor, Founder of Hugh's News, Inc. Email: hugh@hughsnews.com Website: www.hughsnews.com October 2 is Pastor Appreciation Day; a time for all congregations within the IPHC to formally recognize the work of their spiritual leaders.
The theme for Pastor Appreciation 2016 is based on First Corinthians 9:19, “I have made myself a servant to all that I might win the more” (ESV). As a pastor, an individual pledges himself to three major commitments. These commitments are the hub--the center--of their call. To see a diagram and download a sermon for Pastor Appreciation day, CLICK HERE: Pastor Appreciation Day is a joint venture between Women’s and Men’s Ministries. Please make a special effort to honor your pastors during the month of October. For resources, please CLICK HERE. You are invited to get onboard the Gospel Train with us and join with hundreds of others in the 21-Day Exciting Challenge to read the Apostle John's amazing account of the Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ that is recorded in the Gospel of John. Thus far, we have read together the first 13 chapters. Today, we will read Chapter 14, the story of Jesus' teaching about His going away, and He and God the Father would give them another Comforter, the Holy Spirit--Who is the Spirit of Truth. This daily Bible Reading is good for New and Well-established Christians. However, it is a good place to start for those who have not made Jesus Christ as yet as their Savior and Lord. The purpose of the Gospel of John is recorded in Chapter 20 and verse 31, "But these things [signs or miracles] are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name" (NKJV). Today, join with me in reading Chapter 14 with hundreds of others all across the United States and around the world in more than 22 countries: John 14:1-31 14:1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in Me. 2 In My Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto Myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. 4 And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. 5 Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither Thou goest; and how can we know the way? 6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the Truth, and the Life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me. 7 If ye had known Me, ye should have known My Father also: and from henceforth ye know Him, and have seen Him. 8 Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us. 9 Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known Me, Philip? he that hath seen Me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father? 10 Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in Me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of Myself: but the Father that dwelleth in Me, He doeth the works. 11 Believe Me that I am in the Father, and the Father in Me: or else believe Me for the very works' sake. 12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on Me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. 13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in My Name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If ye shall ask any thing in My Name, I will do it. 15 If ye love Me, keep My Commandments. 16 And I will pray the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter, that He may abide with you for ever; 17 Even the Spirit of Truth; Whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth Him not, neither knoweth Him: but ye know Him; for He dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. 18 I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. 19 Yet a little while, and the world seeth Me no more; but ye see Me: because I live, ye shall live also. 20 At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in Me, and I in you. 21 He that hath My Commandments, and keepeth them, He it is that loveth Me: and he that loveth Me shall be loved of My Father, and I will love him, and will manifest Myself to him. 22 Judas saith unto Him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that Thou wilt manifest Thyself unto us, and not unto the world? 23 Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love Me, he will keep My Words: and My Father will love him, and We will come unto him, and make Our abode with him. 24 He that loveth Me not keepeth not My sayings: and the Word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent Me. 25 These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you. 26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, Whom the Father will send in My name, He shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. 27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. 28 Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved Me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I. 29 And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye might believe. 30 Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in Me. 31 But that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the Father gave Me Commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence. KJV John 14:15-21
15 If ye love Me, keep My commandments. 16 And I will pray the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter, that He may abide with you for ever; 17 Even the Spirit of Truth; Whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth Him not, neither knoweth Him: but ye know Him; for He dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. 18 I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. 19 Yet a little while, and the world seeth Me no more; but ye see Me: because I live, ye shall live also. 20 At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in Me, and I in you. 21 He that hath My Commandments, and keepeth them, He it is that loveth Me: and he that loveth Me shall be loved of My Father, and I will love him, and will manifest Myself to him. KJV A Senior's Ode
"A Senior's Ode to medication".....A row of bottles on my shelf caused me to analyze myself. One yellow pill I have to pop goes to my heart so it won't stop. A little white one that I take goes to my hands so they won't shake. The little blue ones that I take a lot....tell me I'm happy when I'm not. Some capsules tell me not to wheeze or cough or choke or even sneeze. The red ones, smallest of them all goes to my blood so I won't fall. The orange ones, very big and bright prevent my leg cramps in the night. Such an array of brilliant pills, helping to cure all kinds of ills. But what I'd really like to know is......what tells each one where to go! Really?. I would like to leave you with this one piece of advice and it is IMPORTANT!'''''''''Do not take a sleeping pill and an laxative and turn in for the night. You will be sorry. James Richard Pennington was born July 10, 1934, in Port Neches, Texas. He was number seven of 14 children born to Olive Preston and Mary (Coleman) Pennington. He departed this life on Tuesday, September 20, 2016. When James was 17 years old, he enlisted in the Air Force and served four years during the Korean War. Soon after his discharge in 1955, he rededicated his life to Christ. He reached another milestone that year on June 17, when he married the love of his life, Theda Vern Hail, a Pentecostal Holiness pastor’s daughter. James says he had known he was called to preach since he was baptized in water at age 10 in the Baptist Church. He had even received his ministerial credentials as a Baptist; however, when he attended a Pentecostal meeting and was filled to overflowing with the Holy Spirit, he knew he had also experienced a reversal of destiny. Though James’s resolutely Baptist mother was dismayed with this new direction of ministry, he began the journey of seeking an education so he might learn to preach “the Pentecostal way.” In August 1955, the newlyweds packed up and moved from California to Oklahoma so James could attend Southwestern College. Two men who greatly influenced him in those early years were the Rev. Robert L. Rex and Dr. R. O. Corvin, president of Southwestern at the time. James earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Southwestern (now Southwestern Christian University) in Oklahoma City and a Master of Theology degree (Summa Cum Laude) from Trinity Theological Seminary. He was awarded two honorary degrees: a Doctor of Divinity from Southern California Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Theology from Pacific Coast Bible School. James served his denomination, the International Pentecostal Holiness Church (IPHC), in numerous leadership roles, including pastor, evangelist, teacher and administrator. He served for 17 years as superintendent of the Northwest and Southern California (Golden West) Conferences. He launched seven church congregations, led in the construction of three church edifices, and edited conference publications for 17 years. He served eight years as the General Church Programs Coordinator and Administrative Assistant to the church’s General Superintendent. He was a member of the General Board of Administration for 16 years and was elected to the denomination’s General Executive Board, where he served for nine years. Additional leadership positions include executive director of People to People, an overseas benevolence program to help feed and educate children in developing countries. He served for seven years on the Board of Administration of the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) and five years on the executive board of the Pentecostal Fellowship of North America (PFNA). For 16 years he chaired the board of Pacific Coast Bible School, Sacramento, California. James is the author of the book, Who Has Bewitched You? (Pleasant Word, 2010). After retiring from ministry in the IPHC, James and Theda accepted a pastorate in New York City with the Communion of Evangelical Episcopalian Churches. They pastored that congregation for 12 years. In July 2011, they retired and returned to Oklahoma to be nearer their four children. James Pennington based his life on the words of Jesus recorded in Luke 4:43: “…I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent.” Faithful to that mission, he ministered in countries around the world, including India, China, South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Mexico, Haiti, Norway, Korea, England, France, Israel, Germany, and, of course, the United States. James is predeceased by his parents and 10 of his 14 siblings: Olive, Jr., Margie, Ruth, Louise, William D., twins, Frances and Jean, John, McArthur and an infant sister. He is survived by his wife, Theda; their four children, Richard (Karen) of Duncanville, Texas; Thomas (Sherry) of Albuquerque, New Mexico; Robert (Maria) of Porter Ranch, California; and Yolanda Lynch of Oklahoma City; 10 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; and three siblings: Zach (AKA Jack) and Larry Pennington, and Jolynn Turner, all of Texas. A host of extended family members and friends around the world will miss his smiles and sincere congeniality. Services will be held Saturday, September 24 at River of Life Church, 6901 NW 150th, Oklahoma City, OK 73242 at 2 p. m. Family visitation will be Friday, September 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Buchanan Funeral Home, 8712 N. Council Rd, Oklahoma City, OK. By Shirley G. Spencer [Editor's Comment: James and Theda Pennington were ardent subscribers to Hugh's News. In fact, when he pastored his church in New York City he faithfully sent a monthly contribution of $100 to Hugh's News, Inc. Several times he would send me manuscripts of the sermons he had preached in Sunday morning worship services. I always gained spiritual and theological understanding from those well thought-out and crafted messages. He was a gifted and masterful preacher of the Gospel, and he learned to preach in the Pentecostal Way." I often talked with him by phone, in addition to my correspondence via email. It is my understanding at this point in time, that the Rev. Dr. Leroy Baker and Bishop Tom Murray, Superintendent of the Golden West Conference will be officiating. No doubt there will be others involved, but I do not have that information. It is appropriate as well as fitting that the memorial service for our dear brother in Christ will be conducted at River of Life Church in Oklahoma City, where the Rev. Mr. Richard Goad is the pastor. Our love, condolences, and prayers are extended to Theda and her family. May the Holy Spirit bring them comfort in their time of grief and sorrow. John, the beloved Apostle, wrote these words that apply to James R. Pennington: Revelation 14:13, Then I heard a voice from heaven say, "Write: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on." "Yes," says the Spirit, "they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them" (NIV).] In November Americans will be voting for the President of the United States.
I am asking that every reader to vote in September for Hugh's News. It's really easy . . . Everyone can do it. This is how you are to vote. I want you to write a check for $3 and drop it in the mail. Your vote will say you want Hugh's News coming regularly to your email in box. If you enjoy reading Hugh's News we need to know if it has value to you. Every subscriber and reader is vitally important to me. Your vote will help me determine our readership strength, and I will be able to report accurately how many people are reading Hugh's News. You may cast your vote by writing your check for $3 to Hugh's News, Inc. Please give me your email address so I can respond immediately to you. Then, mail your letter and check to: Hugh H. Morgan Editor, Hugh's News, Inc. 17 Sweet Apple Lane Winder, GA 30680 I want to thank you in advance for your help. Your friend in all seasons, Signed Hugh H. Morgan Editor, Founder, CEO of Hugh's News, Inc. Email: hugh@hughsnews.com Website: www.hughsnews.com From the bottom of my heart I want to take this opportunity to "thank you" for participating in Voting during the Month of September 2016 for Hugh's News. Letters with checks in them are being picked up at my mail box daily. Have you voted yet? There are only seven (7) more days to get your vote in. If I had to, I would walk a mile for your vote! God bless you for your vote of confidence! Your friend in all seasons, Signed Hugh H. Morgan Editor, Founder of Hugh's News, Inc. Email: hugh@hughsnews.com Website: www.hughsnews.com Linda D. Gunter (1943 - 2016) Mrs. Linda D. Gunter 73, of Athens, GA passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2016. She was a longtime member of Christian Life Church. Mrs. Gunter was born in Detroit, Michigan, but made Athens her home for 70 years. She was the wife of the late George D. Gunter. Mrs. Gunter worked in management at K-Mart for 17 years and was a graduate of Athens High School. Mrs. Gunter is survived by her daughter Denise Daleski of Duluth, GA. Her son-in-law Richard M Daleski of Duluth, GA. Two grandsons Marcus E. Scogin of Athens and Kenneth W. Scogin of Duluth. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 22, from 6 until 8 p. m. at Bernstein Funeral Home. The funeral service will be Friday, September 23, at 12 p. m. in the chapel of Bernstein's. The burial will follow at the Tuckston United Methodist Church Cemetery on Lexington Road in Athens. There is an online guest book available at www.bernsteinfuneralhome.com. Bernstein Funeral Home and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements. [Editor's Comment: It was my privilege and honor to serve Linda Gunter and her family as pastor of Tarkenton Memorial Church for nine years. I knew her as a highly intelligent Christian lady who was a disciple of Jesus Christ. She was serious about her study of God's Word. She read her Bible with a notebook and pen ready to make notes and to write down her thoughts as the Holy Spirit revealed the meaning of the Scriptures. As long as she was able, she attended and participated in the Ladies Tuesday morning Bible and prayer meeting. She was a radiate Christian. I have often talked with her after church as we walked to our cars down the handicap ramp. She loved Jesus with all her heart. She lived to bless others and was faithful as a loyal and committed church member. Her life and legacy will not be forgotten. Melvine and I were privileged to go to the visitation at the funeral home last evening. Our new pastor, Matt Adams, and his wife, Rachel, were present, as well as our former pastor, John Ingham. It is my understanding that the Rev. Mr. Bill Hayes, a hospice chaplain, will conduct the funeral service today at Bernstein Funeral Home in their chapel.] EDMOND, OK – Southwestern Christian University carded a final-round 327 and finished second in the NCCAA Central Region Golf Tournament Tuesday at The Golf Club of Edmond. The Lady Eagles racked up a final score of 335-327—662 and erased a 13-stroke deficit to catch Colorado Christian and finish runners up to Dallas Baptist (Texas). Andi McGill led SCU in the final round with a score of 74. McGill’s final score of 86-74—160 was good enough for a ninth place finish individually. Kayla Witt finished with a total of 81-81—162 to finish 10th overall, while Ashlea Mahan carded 82-83—165 and tied for 11th. Tori Plumley shot 86-90—176 and Abigail Neel carded 89-89—178 to round out the SCU top-5. Kara Davis finished with 88-87—175 while playing as an individual. You are invited to get onboard the bus with us and join with hundreds of others in the 21-Day Exciting Challenge to read the Apostle John's amazing account of the Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ that is recorded in the Gospel of John. Thus far, we have read together the first 12 chapters. Today, we will read Chapter 13, the story of Jesus' washing His disciples' feet, and the giving of a New Commandment to love one another. His disciples will be noted for their love for one another. This daily Bible Reading is good for New and Well-established Christians. However, it is a good place to start for those who have not made Jesus Christ as yet as their Savior and Lord. The purpose of the Gospel of John is recorded in Chapter 20 and verse 31, "But these things [signs or miracles] are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name" (NKJV). Today, join with me in reading Chapter 13 with hundreds of others all across the United States and around the world in more than 22 countries: John 13:1-38
13:1 Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that His hour was come that He should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved His own which were in the world, He loved them unto the end. 2 And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray Him; 3 Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into His hands, and that He was come from God, and went to God; 4 He riseth from supper, and laid aside His garments; and took a towel, and girded Himself. 5 After that He poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith He was girded. 6 Then cometh He to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto Him, Lord, dost Thou wash my feet? 7 Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter. 8 Peter saith unto Him, Thou shalt never wash my feet. Jesus answered him, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with Me. 9 Simon Peter saith unto Him, Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head. 10 Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean, but not all. 11 For He knew who should betray Him; therefore said He, Ye are not all clean. 12 So after He had washed their feet, and had taken His garments, and was set down again, He said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you? 13 Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am. 14 If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet. 15 For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you. 16 Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither He that is sent greater than He that sent Him. 17 If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them. 18 I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: but that the Scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with me hath lifted up his heel against me. 19 Now I tell you before it come, that, when it is come to pass, ye may believe that I am He. 20 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth Me; and he that receiveth Me receiveth Him that sent Me. 21 When Jesus had thus said, He was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray Me. 22 Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom He spake. 23 Now there was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of His disciples, whom Jesus loved. 24 Simon Peter therefore beckoned to Him, that he should ask who it should be of whom He spake. 25 He then lying on Jesus' breast saith unto Him, Lord, who is it? 26 Jesus answered, He it is, to whom I shall give a sop, when I have dipped it. And when he had dipped the sop, he gave it to Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon. 27 And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him, That thou doest, do quickly. 28 Now no man at the table knew for what intent he spake this unto him. 29 For some of them thought, because Judas had the bag, that Jesus had said unto him, Buy those things that we have need of against the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor. 30 He then having received the sop went immediately out: and it was night. 31 Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the Son of Man glorified, and God is glorified in Him. 32 If God be glorified in Him, God shall also glorify Him in Himself, and shall straightway glorify Him. 33 Little children, yet a little while I am with you. Ye shall seek Me: and as I said unto the Jews, Whither I go, ye cannot come; so now I say to you. 34 A New Commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. 35 By this shall all men know that ye are My disciples, if ye have love one to another. 36 Simon Peter said unto him, Lord, whither goest thou? Jesus answered him, Whither I go, thou canst not follow me now; but thou shalt follow me afterwards. 37 Peter said unto Him, Lord, why cannot I follow Thee now? I will lay down my life for Thy sake. 38 Jesus answered him, Wilt thou lay down thy life for My sake? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not crow, till thou hast denied Me thrice. KJV John 13:34-35
A New Commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are My disciples, if ye have love one to another. KJV Complaining
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Dear Dr. Hugh, Even though we sent a gift recently, we are not sure it counted as "voting." To be certain we have exercised our legal franchise to "vote" for Hugh’s News we are sending enough to count for three votes, although it is for just Marguerite & me. Hobert Howard. Gordon and Rose Robinson, Jacksonville, NC Enjoy the up-date news [Editor's Comment: As I have time, I will be including more reader's comments.] Harrogate, TN--The Emmanuel College Bowling Team kicked off their season with several 1st place finishes this past weekend at the LMU Season Kick-Off Classic. The men's Varsity Team Lead the 10 team field after the 36 baker games were completed during the two day event. The EC Women and Men's JV also lead their fields and earned 1st place points for the USBC Collegiate Tournament. The Men's varsity Team went 8-1 in their matches and sweep the field in the additional Roll-Off. The Women were also 8-1 in their matches but were upset by the #6 seed in the second round of the Roll-Off. The Emmanuel JV Men's Team posted a perfect 9-0 record on their way to winning the JV Division of the tournament. This was the teams 1st competition of the year and it was a Great way to start. This was the 1st ever Title for the Men's program which started in 2013. "It was great to see those seniors get that championship and be rewarded for sticking together and BELIEVEING in Emmanuel!" The Teams are already hard at work to improve on several areas of concern from last weekend to prepare for the pair of tournaments coming up next weekend in Louisville, KY. For more information on the Lions, please visit www.goeclions.com. |