Faith News Network

Today tens of thousands of people committed to affirming the sanctity of human life will rally on the National Mall for the annual March for Life. Notably, a large number will have been born since the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision was handed down 35 years ago. Young student activists from all corners of the nation have joined with their friends and families to make the journey to Washington.

One hundred years ago this month, the Church of God’s first general overseer, A.J. Tomlinson, received the baptism of the Holy Ghost at the annual general assembly, which at that time was being held in January. The event, although not the first visitation among the early Church of God pioneers, was significant for it marked the occasion when the top leadership of the tiny denomination experienced the Holy Spirit power.