Hudsons Recognized For Joy of Giving 

      The first chapel service for the fall 2003 semester at BMA Seminary honored two people who have confirmed the joy of giving.

     Bro. and Mrs. J.D. Hudson were  presented certificates of recognition for their “exceptional service” to the BMA Seminary and for their generosity and concern for the seminary and students.

     The Hudsons started a Library Memorial Fund in memory of their son, Jimmy, who died in an automobile accident in 1959.  The microfilm room of the library is dedicated in his memory and the memorial fund has since been changed to the Jimmy Hudson Living Endowment Fund. 

     In the last 40 years, this family, friends, and churches have given almost $50,000 to this fund. The Hudsons simply wanted to remember their son in a way that honors God and encourages others.

      Dr. Charley Holmes says, “Bro. Hudson exemplifies the qualifications of a bishop as described in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and 1 Corinthians 4:1-5. Although Bro. Hudson has pastored several large churches, served as an evangelist, and is well known and respected in the BMA of America, none of those things are required according to scripture. Bro. Hudson has done what is required - to be “found faithful’” (1 Cor. 4:2).

     Bro. Hudson preached an inspiring message from Colossians 1:7-12 detailing five ways to please the Lord. He closed his message with personal testimony of what God has done for him.

     Bro. and Mrs. Hudson are examples of the joy that comes from giving. “God taught us the blessing of, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ Just give all the praise and glory to God.”