His grandson thought about this fact for a second and then asked, "Pawpaw, did you know him?"
Bob was talking to his young grandson about people in the Bible. During the conversation he told his grandson that Methuselah lived to be 969 years old, which is older than anyone else has ever lived.
His grandson thought about this fact for a second and then asked, "Pawpaw, did you know him?"
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Hugh's News Is for the 21st Century
Mel Tinney, our webmaster for over 18 years, said that Hugh's News published the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the 20th Century and will continue to do so in the 21st Century. He and his wife, Linda, sent a framed copy of this photo to me. I have placed it on a table next to my chair for all to see when they visit me here at Mulberry Grove Senior Living in Statham, Georgia. Live Streaming Retirement Ceremony for IPHC Army Chaplain (COL) Suk Kim on April 11, at 2 P. M., EDT3/18/2024 Retirement Ceremony for IPHC Army Chaplain (COL) Suk Kim Chaplain Suk Kim would like for you to attend his retirement ceremony virtually. Please see the link below. 1:45 p.m. EDT webcast start time, 2 p.m. EDT event start time, April 11 www.dvidshub.net/webcast/33948 On the day of the retirement ceremony 11 April 2024 @1400, please click on the link to access the retirement ceremony. Saint Patrick: The Real Story of His Life & Times from Tragedy to Triumph (Book)
How was the time Saint Patrick lived in similar to today? The Roman Empire was falling: *Illegal immigrants overrunning boarders *Latin Language displaced *Sexual immorality *Exposure of unwanted infants *Violent gladiatorial entertainment *Outsourcing to North Africa *Enormous debt & government *Explosion of welfare & government jobs *Taxes unbearable *Church discouraged political involvement *Military over stretched *Atilla the Hun committed terrorist attacks Rome pulled its Legions back from the frontier of Britain leaving it to marauding gangs. Patrick was kidnapped as a boy and sold him into slavery in Druid Ireland. He miraculously escaped, only to have at age 40 a divine call to go back as a missionary. He confronted Druid chiefs, baptized 120,000, used the three-leaf clover to teach the Trinity, and founded 300 churches, which in the next century sent missionaries back into Europe! You will be fascinated by Saint Patrick-The Real Story of Life & Times from Tragedy to Triumph! Wayne Butler and Hugh H. Morgan know they can do nothing of eternal signifiance without Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world. Their first worship service with the residents of Mulberry Grove Senior Living brought some 14 ladies to worship plus one resident man, Hugh Morgan, and of course Wayne and June Butler, co-labors in the faith with Hugh Morgan. Here is the plan we hope to continue: 1. We will conduct two worship services each month starting March 10 with the second service on March 24. March 10 & March 24 April 7 & April 21 May 5 & May 19 2. Wayne and I will alternate in preaching. Wayne will lead the singing as the residents sing the hymns and Gospel songs. He will singing solos. Wayne will be preaching on Sunday, March 24, at the 3 p. m. 3. One of the women residents has agreed to play the piano. She is Irma Clifton. She grew up in Jellico, Tennessee. She played piano for the First Baptist Church there for many years. I am 91 and Wayne is 67. We ask your prayers as we prepare to enter this door of opportunity to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ to these dear people whose hearts are open towards God. You can be a vital part of this exciting ministry to the residents of this senior living facility in Statham, Georgia. When I was a student at Asbury Theological Seminary there was a Methodist lady who resided in Sebring, Florida who wanted to invest some of the wealth God had given to her in a Pentecostal preacher boy and she paid for one-half my tuition every quarter during the 3 years of my seminary education. I was instructed to write her to inform her of what I was learning and to thank her for her gift to me. Being thankful and showing it with words of sincere appreciation is a key to successful Christian living. It is our prayer that the manifest presence will be felt and experienced by every person who is present. We want to preach the Word of God under the unction and anointing of the Holy Spirit. If you are in agreement please let us know by sending us an email at: hugh@hughsnews.com. We thank you in advance for standing with us with your prayers. 2 Chronicles 31:20-21 Seek God, work wholeheartedly, and trust God to prosper the work He has given us to do. This is what Hezekiah did throughout Judah, doing what was good and right and faithful before the Lord his God. 21 In everything that he undertook in the service of God's temple and in obedience to the law and the commands, he sought his God and worked wholeheartedly. And so he prospered. NIV Bringing Our Palm Branches to Jesus Author: Doug Beacham All four Gospels record the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem on what is traditionally called Palm Sunday. The Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke) use that event as the starting point for the daily chronicle of Jesus’ words and actions leading up to His arrest, death, and resurrection. John, who no doubt knew what the other disciples had written, chose Jesus’ entry on a humble donkey’s colt as the introduction to Jesus’ message to the disciples on the Thursday night meal described in John 13-17. In riding a donkey, Jesus fulfilled the prophecy of Zechariah 9:9. For John, Jesus exhibited the same kind of humility on Passover night, when He humbled Himself to wash His disciples’ feet. This act of humility also stood in sharp contrast to Roman rulers, who rode large steeds to demonstrate their power and authority. Jesus also rode the kind of animal that Israel’s King David rode and presented to his son Solomon to ride (1 Kings 1:32-40). The Old Testament is clear that the God of Israel did not want Israel depending on horses for their military security (Psalm 20:7; Isaiah 22:18; 31:1; 36:9; 37:24). Though written after Solomon’s reign, the Isaiah passages point out the connection between horses and chariot. They were the ancient equivalent of trusting in Apache helicopters, the M-1 A-2 Abrams tanks, and aircraft carriers. Horses represented dependence upon human prowess rather than dependence upon God. Sadly, Solomon soon ignored the Lord’s admonitions about depending upon horses for security and built stalls for his growing army of horses and chariots (1 Kings 4:26). These thoughts on the donkey’s colt lead me to reflect on the mission and vision of the International Pentecostal Holiness Church. We must plan, strategize, be financially responsible, but we must never misplace our trust. We must never forget that Jesus is the Head of the church and the IPHC is part of His body that He has called to serve in our era of history. But when I think of the peoples’ response to Jesus–laying palm branches in the donkey’s path, paving the way for the king’s entrance to Jerusalem–I wonder about us. What are the “palm branches” the Lord has given us that we need to lay at Jesus’ feet as we recognize and worship Him as Lord? First, our mission statement, developed over twenty years ago under the direction of the late Bishop James D. Leggett, remains the focus of the Lord’s call to us as a movement, “The mission of the International Pentecostal Holiness Church is to multiply believers and churches, discipling them in worship, fellowship, and evangelism as we obey the Great Commission in cooperation with the whole body of Christ.” Our mission statement provides some key guidance to the IPHC as we do the work of the Kingdom, orienting us to see believers and churches grow around the USA and around the world. Second, in 2013 the Holy Spirit gave us Isaiah 54:2, 3 as a clear expression of our corporate identity within His global church. We are called to be “A Place of Hope and A People of Promise.” Through our 124-year history, Isaiah 54:2, 3 have been prophetic verses to us about God’s promises and our role in this sin-stained world. Third, in 2017 the IPHC accepted the challenge for the Lord to expand His presence through us as we committed to Arise 2033. The goal of having an IPHC congregation or house church in 75% of the USA counties by 2033 is a great challenge. So is the goal of having an IPHC presence in 150 nations by 2033. But we remain committed to the core principles of what it means for us as a movement to evangelize and disciple people in every nation. I am thrilled at the efforts of Evangelism USA related to church planting. We’ve heard similarly exciting news from World Missions. Discipleship Ministries is providing new, free resources–such as The Journey and Rooted–to help churches and believers grow in Christ. These are answers to prayer. I ask you to join me in praying for much fruit from these efforts. Pray, too, for IPHC church planters and for the Lord of the harvest to call and send hundreds more! Even in times of national crisis, the Holy Spirit sends evangelists and pastors to other nations. This is what is occurring in IPHC Ukraine even as I write this. Finally, I am grateful for the seven Core Values of the IPHC: We prayerfully value Scripture, Pentecost, Holiness, Christ’s Kingdom, Every Generation, Justice, and Generosity. Each year from 2014 to 2020 we focused on one of these values. As we enter Holy Week on this Palm Sunday, I hope you will return to this site daily as I will be writing about each of our core values in view of the death and resurrection of Jesus, the Messiah of Israel, and Savior of the world. May courageous humility characterize us as we arise to follow Jesus. [Editor's Comment: This message from our Presiding Bishop Doug Beacham is posted on the IPHC website: https://iphc.org/gso/2022/04/09/bringing-our-palm-branches-to-jesus/ This message is used by permission in support of IPHC ministries. Palm Sunday, Mar 24, 2024
Good Friday, Mar 29, 2024 Holy Saturday, Mar 30, 2024 Easter Sunday, Mar 31, 2024 Easter Monday, Apr 1, 2024 Listening Carefully Author: Anne Graham Lotz "I rejoice at Your Word as one who finds great treasure. . . . I love Your law" (Psalm 119:162-163, NKJV). When have you totally misunderstood God’s Word? When He said, “Love one another,” did you think He meant to tolerate sin? (1 John 4:7) When He said, “in all things God works for the good,” did you think that every story has a happy ending? (Rom. 8:28) When He said, “I will surely bless you,” did you think that He would make you healthy, wealthy, happy, and problem free? (Heb. 6:14) Isn’t it amazing how we can misinterpret what He says? Listening carefully to what God says is important, because if we misunderstand what He is saying, we set ourselves up for disappointment, discouragement, and disillusionment. So . . . would you be quiet and listen with your eyes on the pages of your Bible? Listen for His still, small voice to whisper to your heart through His Word. Blessings, Anne Graham Lotz Copyright © 2024 Anne Graham Lotz (AnGeL Ministries) Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. Used by permission. All rights reserved www.annegrahamlotz.org "Stand united, singular in vision, contending for people's trust in the Message, the good news, not flinching or dodging in the slightest before the opposition" (Philippians 1:27, MSG). Author: Ron White Pray for Emmanuel University this week.
Thank you for praying. 1 Timothy 2:1-8 How to direct our prayers
2 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone— 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and pleases God our Savior, 4 who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all men — the testimony given in its proper time. 7 And for this purpose I was appointed a herald and an apostle — I am telling the truth, I am not lying — and a teacher of the true faith to the Gentiles. 8 I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer, without anger or disputing NIV There was a woman who spent some months serving at a religious mission in Kenya. On her final visit to a remote township she attended a medical clinic. As the Maasai women there began to sing together, she found herself deeply moved by their hauntingly beautiful harmonies.
She wanted to always remember so she recorded this moment and would share it with friends when she arrived home. With tears flowing down her cheeks, she turned to her friend and asked, "Can you please tell me the translation of the words to this song?" Her friend looked at her an solemnly replied, "If you boil the water, you won't get dysentery." Hugh's News Is for the 21st Century
Mel Tinney, our webmaster for over 18 years, said that Hugh's News published the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the 20th Century and will continue to do so in the 21st Century. He and his wife, Linda, sent a framed copy of this photo to me. I have placed it on a table next to my chair for all to see when they visit me here at Mulberry Grove Senior Living in Statham, Georgia. Saint Patrick: The Real Story of His Life & Times from Tragedy to Triumph (Book)
How was the time Saint Patrick lived in similar to today? The Roman Empire was falling: *Illegal immigrants overrunning boarders *Latin Language displaced *Sexual immorality *Exposure of unwanted infants *Violent gladiatorial entertainment *Outsourcing to North Africa *Enormous debt & government *Explosion of welfare & government jobs *Taxes unbearable *Church discouraged political involvement *Military over stretched *Atilla the Hun committed terrorist attacks Rome pulled its Legions back from the frontier of Britain leaving it to marauding gangs. Patrick was kidnapped as a boy and sold him into slavery in Druid Ireland. He miraculously escaped, only to have at age 40 a divine call to go back as a missionary. He confronted Druid chiefs, baptized 120,000, used the three-leaf clover to teach the Trinity, and founded 300 churches, which in the next century sent missionaries back into Europe! You will be fascinated by Saint Patrick-The Real Story of Life & Times from Tragedy to Triumph! Worid Missions Ministries Honors The Life & Legacy of June Carter Canavessio A Note from World Missions Ministries On behalf of the International Pentecostal Holiness Church World Missions Ministries family, we celebrate and honor the life and legacy of June Carter Canavesio, whose impact will not soon be forgotten. June and her late husband Elvio faithfully served as IPHC missionaries across Latin and South America where they pioneered numerous, lasting ministries. She began her 45-year-long missionary career as a single, 23-year-old woman in Mexico in 1954 where she founded Berea Bible Institute and continued to serve as its director for six years before moving to Argentina where she served for five years and directed the Bible School there for two. Then, in 1978, June was named the coordinator of Bible Schools and the Theological Education by Extension (T.E.E.) program in Latin America. In 1985 she founded CURSUM, the Advanced Ministerial Training Program for Latin America, and continued to serve as its director until she retired alongside her husband in 1999. June and Elvio met while both active in the ministry in Latin America and married in 1988. An effective, powerful minister in her singleness, her impact only broadened in marriage. During June’s ministry, both single and in marriage, she witnessed thousands saved by the Gospel of Jesus and hundreds of churches planted. She helped disciple and equip countless ministers through various Bible Schools, many of whom are still active across Latin America today and remember her impact on their lives. IPHC General Superintendent, Bishop A.D. Beacham remarked, “June Carter Canavesio has joined the ranks of faithful servants of Jesus who have run their course. Recently, I had the privilege of writing an endorsement for her soon-to-be-published autobiography. I considered that book to be a significant, historical testimony of life as a missionary. Her passing just adds to the impact of that book as one who, in the words of Hebrews 11:4, “being dead, yet speaketh” (KJV). The daughter of the late Rev. W.W. and Ruby Carter, and widow of the late Rev. Elvio Canavesio, she came from a family that was, and is, a vital part of IPHC history and future. Susan and I are grateful for the privilege we had to know this inspiring servant of Christ.” World Missions Ministries Executive Director J. Talmadge Gardner shares, “Mrs. June’s legacy as a missionary, educator, teacher, preacher, visionary, and administrator is legendary in the IPHC. Her passion for training and preparing men and women for ministry service was evident, especially across Latin and South America. As just one example, CURSUM, which she directed for thirteen years, and which trained 1,380 pastors and leaders during her tenure, continues to offer this advanced training to an increasing number of ministers in our four Latin America Regions today. When I think of women missionaries I have known and whom God has used powerfully, this Godly, saintly lady must be included in this listing along with names like Mrs. Marguerite Howard, Ms. Fannie Lowe, Mrs. Charlene West, Ms. Anne Lyons, Mrs. Judith Perez, and Mrs. Maxine Lopez. Missionary heroines like Mrs. Canavesio have also inspired a new generation of young missionaries. I am praying they too will become joyfully committed as June so well displayed through her life.” World Missions extends deep condolences to June’s family. May the Comforter be ever-present at this time of sorrow. On behalf of IPHC’s World Missions family, World Missions Communications Office Bio & Funeral Services for Missionary June Carter Canavessio June Carter Canavesio was born June 12, 1931, to W.W. and Ruby Cates Carter in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia and passed into her eternal rest and reward on Tuesday March 12, 2024, in Bethany, Oklahoma at the age of 92 years and nine months. She was raised in Virginia. Early on, she was taught to have a deep devotion to God and the Church. She was born again before her sixth birthday and baptized with the Holy Spirit when she was ten years old. She lived her entire life devoted to Christ. June earned an AA Degree from Emmanuel College (Franklin Springs, GA), a BA Degree from Roanoke College (VA) and completed postgraduate work at the University of North Carolina. While teaching at Emmanuel College, during a campus prayer meeting, June received a distinct, definite call to be a missionary to Spanish-speaking people. Beginning when she was 23 years old and single, her missionary career included assignments in Texas/Mexico as co-founder and director of the Berea Bible Institute, teaching in Monterey, Mexico and later in Argentina and Costa Rica. She established and directed CURSUM (Advanced Minsterial Training Program for Latin America). June married Elvio Canavesio on May 14, 1988. They moved to Miami, Florida, where she continued to direct CURSUM until her retirement in 1999. After their retirement, Elvio and June moved to South Carolina and became directors of the South Carolina Conference Hispanic Ministries, establishing 12 new Hispanic churches in 12 years. They moved to Oklahoma City in 2013. She assisted Elvio in writing and publishing, Lord, How Did You Do It? – a history of his call and missionary service. On the day of her passing, she was delivered the first copy of her own book, Joyfully Committed – a true missionary story of God’s grace to a young lady through adventures, trials and triumphs. It, too, is a historical account of her life of dedicated service to God and the IPHC and is dedicated to “The Awakening” (youth mission program of the IPHC). June was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Reva Kesling and Frances Carter; her beloved husband, Elvio; and son-in-law, Danny Nix. She is survived by her daughter, Esther Nix; son, David Canavesio (Jenee); four grandchildren, Bryan Nix (Whitney), Seth Nix (Madeline), Emily Canavesio Herron (Kitt) and Andrew Canavesio; three great-grandchildren, Galia and Elizabeth Nix and Gia Herron; and several other relatives and a host of friends, including many Spanish-speaking Christians who were impacted by her missionary and teaching ministry. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to “The Awakening” 91495P at https://give.iphc.org/project/awakening-base-midwest-ministry or send to World Missions, PO Box 270420, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73137. When asked what she wanted inscribed on her headstone, June simply replied “A missionary to the Spanish People.” Visitation for June will be held on Friday, March 15, 2024, from 1 – 8 PM at Buchanan Funeral Service, 8712 N Council Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73132. The funeral service will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Passion Church, 3301 N Council Rd. Bethany, OK 73008. Mary Evelyn was the first born in our Morgan family in Birmingham, Alabama. She was born on St. Patrick's Day on March 17, 1930, at Hillman Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. She was 2 years 9 months older than me. I was born in the same hospital.
The Hillman Hospital was dedicated on July 15, 1903, but the history of the hospital itself reaches back to 1888 when a charity hospital was established in the young city of Birmingham. Ground was broken at the corner of South 20th Street and 6th Avenue South for the "new" Hillman Hospital in May of 1902. The Hillman Hospital building remains as part of the UAB Hospital complex. Mary Evelyn was a beautiful baby, child, youth and adult. That beauty was not only seen outwartly but inwardly. She loved me and looked out for me. I remember when she began first grade. Our mother took me with her and Mary Evelyn the first day of first grade. As my mother and I walked out the door, they locked the door. I thought they had locked my sister up in Central Park Elementary School. I began to cry. Mary Evelyn was a born teacher and she came home to teach what she had learned that day in school. When she was on the ship out of Hong Kong to the United States she met the parents who had 4 girls. The were wealthy. From time to time this mother would send boxes of almost new girls clothes, dresses, blouses, hats, coats, gloves, underware, socks and shoes. She always looked great. I remember asking my mother, "Mother, don't they have any little boys?" I realized later that I have a problem asking anything for myself. Our mother taught us to pray and to sing "Jesus Loves Me Because The Bible Tells Me So" in Chinese. We never forgot the words. When we were small children our mother would have us to lie down on the floor to take a nap on handmade blankets. She would give a succker before falling to sleep. Mary Evelyn knew that I would go to sleep very quickly. So as soon as I was asleep she took my succer and I didn't know it until years later. Mary Evelyn were good friends for life. She was a National Honor Student and made straght A's. She got the beauty and the brains. I received what gave me to obey Him and do His will. The Gathering Author: Rick Haug Hugh I’m sitting here in the granddaddy of IPHC. It’s the Falcon Tabernacle of the North Carolina Conference. Hundreds from California, Oklahoma, Georgia , Virginia and the Carolinas have streamed through the doors for The Gathering. The event is sponsored by Discipleship Ministries under the leadership of Bishop T. H. McGhee. Friday evening started with a delicious meal followed by an old fashioned Gospel Sing. Emmanuel Singers directed by Trés Ward along with choir members across the region lifted their voice in unison. Songs, hymns and anthems of the church filled the atmosphere. Shouts of praise and tears of joy were evident everywhere. The renowned Tuttle family were part of the music elected from the denomination. Kevin Mooring, Stan Kennedy, Wes Tuttle, Ray Faircloth Jr were the anointed musicians who played their hearts out. It was a page of Heaven’s hymns. The building reverberated with praise to Almighty God. It was a holiness hoedown! A multi-generational choir lifted hands and hearts and lives were powerfully impacted. Along with the Tuttles, the Mooring family beautifully blessed us in song. Ray Faircloth Jr. rendered one of the finest expressions of It is Well With My Soul to be heard. The saints were shouting in Falcon this weekend. So, should we all! Special thanks to Bishop Oris Hubbard of the NCIPHC for hosting this event. It was an historic gathering. Rick Haug Pastor of Journey Church Siler City, NC DRUSA National Coordinator Field Corespondent for Hugh's News Bound in God’s Will Author: Anne Graham Lotz "They laid their hands on Him and took Him" (Mark 14:46, NKJV). The soldiers and officials who had come to the Garden of Gethsemane to arrest Jesus seized Him roughly, punching and manhandling Him as they bound Him. They bound the hands of the Son of God! The hands of the Creator! Hands that had lifted in authority and calmed the storm at sea. Hands that had gathered little children on His knee. Have you ever felt bound . . . in a marriage where the love has run out? in a small home with small children? in a physical body wracked with pain? Are you struggling with your bindings? Do you find that the more you fight against them, the more pain you inflict on yourself, so that you are miserable in your confinement? Sometimes binding is in the will of God. Jesus was in the center of His Father’s will, yet He was bound. He did not resist the tight cords or complain about His confinement. He simply submitted, not to the soldiers, but to His Father’s will. Would you do the same? Blessings, Anne Graham Lotz Copyright © 2024 Anne Graham Lotz (AnGeL Ministries) Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. Used by permission. All rights reserved www.annegrahamlotz.org. Pray for Emmanuel University Author: Ron White, former president "I will know that you are standing together with one spirit and one purpose . . . We are in this struggle together (Philippians 1:27, 30 NLT). Pray for Emmanuel University this week. Pray for a unity of Spirit and purpose among the faculty, staff, and administration as they chart a course to fulfill the mission of the University. Pray for the people of Emmanuel to recognize their utter dependence on God and to place their faith in Him. But also pray that they work with God-given strength to do all that He commands. Thank you for praying. Pray Now More Than Ever Matt 28:18-20
18 And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen. NKJV |