Holmes Bible College Newsletter January 2022
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We have begun! Wednesday, January 5, 2022 was the first day of classes. The spring semester is the second semester of the 124th year. We begin year 125 in the fall. Just to make that statement means miracles of provision and miracles of disciples sent forth to do His will has occurred over and over.
We begin this semester with a desire for a move of God. Our prayer is “Holy Spirit Shake Us!” (Acts 4:31).
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We have begun! Wednesday, January 5, 2022 was the first day of classes. The spring semester is the second semester of the 124th year. We begin year 125 in the fall. Just to make that statement means miracles of provision and miracles of disciples sent forth to do His will has occurred over and over.
We begin this semester with a desire for a move of God. Our prayer is “Holy Spirit Shake Us!” (Acts 4:31).
Evangelist Tim Groves
We are in revival with Evangelist Tim Groves of Maine. I have known Tim for eight years. He is used of the Lord and speaks a Biblical word. Our faculty, staff and students are being refreshed by the preaching of His word and presence of His Spirit. We are being reminded that we ARE Pentecostals and victory can only be received through Him.
Pray for us as we follow the Lord.
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Revival
By Ashley Watford
Day or night
Triumphs or tribulations
In church or at home
A single moment and an entire lifetime
This is what revival is
A constant search of the Lord in every single thing
A hushing of our voices to hear and obey our Heavenly King
Laying down in green pastures awestruck at God’s creation
Laying down at the Father’s feet and thanking Him for the gift of salvation
What reason have we not to rejoice in the Lord?
For we were bound by our sin and shame
Yet because of God’s grace, He gave us new life and we will never be the same
So sing to the Lord, all things that breathe life
And shout joyful praises to the One most high
Dance in your freedom, do not sulk in your worry and act in strife
And lift your hands to the heavens and let out a surrendering cry
For we are not worthy, we are undeserving
But God Almighty made us children of God
Can you feel the revival that has always been stirring?
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We are in revival with Evangelist Tim Groves of Maine. I have known Tim for eight years. He is used of the Lord and speaks a Biblical word. Our faculty, staff and students are being refreshed by the preaching of His word and presence of His Spirit. We are being reminded that we ARE Pentecostals and victory can only be received through Him.
Pray for us as we follow the Lord.
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Revival
By Ashley Watford
Day or night
Triumphs or tribulations
In church or at home
A single moment and an entire lifetime
This is what revival is
A constant search of the Lord in every single thing
A hushing of our voices to hear and obey our Heavenly King
Laying down in green pastures awestruck at God’s creation
Laying down at the Father’s feet and thanking Him for the gift of salvation
What reason have we not to rejoice in the Lord?
For we were bound by our sin and shame
Yet because of God’s grace, He gave us new life and we will never be the same
So sing to the Lord, all things that breathe life
And shout joyful praises to the One most high
Dance in your freedom, do not sulk in your worry and act in strife
And lift your hands to the heavens and let out a surrendering cry
For we are not worthy, we are undeserving
But God Almighty made us children of God
Can you feel the revival that has always been stirring?
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New Missionaries
We praise the Lord for sending forth a new missionary. Rev. Elizabeth Hagee leaves on Monday, January 17 for Santiago, Chile. Elizabeth is a Holmes graduate. She is the daughter of Dean Bruce and Jill Hagee. Elizabeth is ordained with the Appalachian Conference.
We praise the Lord for sending forth a new missionary. Rev. Elizabeth Hagee leaves on Monday, January 17 for Santiago, Chile. Elizabeth is a Holmes graduate. She is the daughter of Dean Bruce and Jill Hagee. Elizabeth is ordained with the Appalachian Conference.
We are thrilled that Bryson and Anna Grizzle and Rowen have obeyed the call to be missionaries. They are both recent graduates of Holmes. They are ordained by the South Carolina Church of God. They will be working in Kibera, Kenya, Africa.
They will be leaving for Africa by March 1st.
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Special Prayer Points
Origin – The Bible and Rev. Bill Bright
Laborers
Supernatural Resources
Open Doors
Lasting Fruit
We are faithfully praying the prayer points of Rev. Bill Bright, founder of Campus Crusade for Christ. He credited his success in ministry to these four prayer points.
Laborers – We need an additional music instructor. In addition, we need “STUDENTS.” Our enrollment is at 50. We need to be at one hundred. Pray fervently with us that the Lord will call and send more students. Covid has hit us hard. We must have full dorms.
Supernatural Resources – We are still a faith school. We need more “sustainers.” A sustainer is one who prays for the College and gives at least $1200 per year. (This is the cost of one day’s operation – minus the cost of building construction, etc.)
Open Doors – I must travel now to represent the College and recruit students. I am available for one Sunday a month and available for other special days. On most situations I can take a student or two with me. Give me a personal call – cell 405-397-7111. Betty and I would love to be at your church.
Lasting Fruit – Our prayer is that all we do will result in heaven being filled.
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Founder's Week-February 23-25,2022
Our 2022 Founder’s Week is February 23 (Wednesday night) through Friday lunch – February 25th. The Spring Alumni Banquet is Friday night, February 25th. Please keep these dates open and plan to be on campus. Bishop Garry Bryant of Evangelism USA, IPHC and members of his team will be speaking at the event. They are known for being led by the Spirit and being very relevant in means of evangelism. America must be saved.
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Keep This Date - March 31st
There will be a Golf Tournament for Holmes honoring former President Bishop James D. Leggett. Bishop Ray Boggs and Pastor Bill Rose are the leaders.
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Graduation - 2022
Graduation is April 30, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. Dr. Eddie Allen, Pastor of Tremont Church of God, is the guest speaker. Dr. Allen is the Executive Treasurer of the College and serves on the Board of Trustees.
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Christmas Fund Miracle
I am continually amazed at how the Lord works. Our faculty and staff have not had a raise now in four years. Covid has hit us hard in so many ways. To date we have raised some $35,680.72 from our friends and donors in the Christmas fund. That is a miracle amount. It is the highest ever received. It will all be given and used for the faculty/staff as an extra benefit/bonus. Praise the Name of the Lord and special appreciation to all who gave. This is especially encouraging as our Vision4Education funds are down some 53%. (Some are yet to be received.)
The LORD is at work at Holmes! Come see us – send us students.
Sincerely,
D. Chris Thompson
Pastor/President
“...Go forward.” Exodus 14:15b (NKJV)
"...for you have not passed this way before." Joshua 3:4b (NKJV)
Holmes Bible College | 4901 Old Buncombe Road, PO Box 14188, Greenville, SC 29610-4188
They will be leaving for Africa by March 1st.
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Special Prayer Points
Origin – The Bible and Rev. Bill Bright
Laborers
Supernatural Resources
Open Doors
Lasting Fruit
We are faithfully praying the prayer points of Rev. Bill Bright, founder of Campus Crusade for Christ. He credited his success in ministry to these four prayer points.
Laborers – We need an additional music instructor. In addition, we need “STUDENTS.” Our enrollment is at 50. We need to be at one hundred. Pray fervently with us that the Lord will call and send more students. Covid has hit us hard. We must have full dorms.
Supernatural Resources – We are still a faith school. We need more “sustainers.” A sustainer is one who prays for the College and gives at least $1200 per year. (This is the cost of one day’s operation – minus the cost of building construction, etc.)
Open Doors – I must travel now to represent the College and recruit students. I am available for one Sunday a month and available for other special days. On most situations I can take a student or two with me. Give me a personal call – cell 405-397-7111. Betty and I would love to be at your church.
Lasting Fruit – Our prayer is that all we do will result in heaven being filled.
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Founder's Week-February 23-25,2022
Our 2022 Founder’s Week is February 23 (Wednesday night) through Friday lunch – February 25th. The Spring Alumni Banquet is Friday night, February 25th. Please keep these dates open and plan to be on campus. Bishop Garry Bryant of Evangelism USA, IPHC and members of his team will be speaking at the event. They are known for being led by the Spirit and being very relevant in means of evangelism. America must be saved.
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Keep This Date - March 31st
There will be a Golf Tournament for Holmes honoring former President Bishop James D. Leggett. Bishop Ray Boggs and Pastor Bill Rose are the leaders.
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Graduation - 2022
Graduation is April 30, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. Dr. Eddie Allen, Pastor of Tremont Church of God, is the guest speaker. Dr. Allen is the Executive Treasurer of the College and serves on the Board of Trustees.
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Christmas Fund Miracle
I am continually amazed at how the Lord works. Our faculty and staff have not had a raise now in four years. Covid has hit us hard in so many ways. To date we have raised some $35,680.72 from our friends and donors in the Christmas fund. That is a miracle amount. It is the highest ever received. It will all be given and used for the faculty/staff as an extra benefit/bonus. Praise the Name of the Lord and special appreciation to all who gave. This is especially encouraging as our Vision4Education funds are down some 53%. (Some are yet to be received.)
The LORD is at work at Holmes! Come see us – send us students.
Sincerely,
D. Chris Thompson
Pastor/President
“...Go forward.” Exodus 14:15b (NKJV)
"...for you have not passed this way before." Joshua 3:4b (NKJV)
Holmes Bible College | 4901 Old Buncombe Road, PO Box 14188, Greenville, SC 29610-4188