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TextA Methodist church and its work
Tippy, Worth M. (Worth Marion), 1866-1961Summary:Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESSummary: -
TextA letter from Mr. Habersham ... to the Reverend Mr. Whitefield: : containing a particular account of the spiritual and temporal state therof. Dated March 2, 1744, and sent with others, bearing date June 7. Publish'd at the request of his friends
Habersham, James, 1715-1775Summary: "This sixteen-page pamphlet includes two 1744 letters from James Habersham to Whitefield relating to the Bethesda (house of mercy) Orphan House ... [providing] details on the spiritual and temporal condition of the orphanage."Subject - Time PeriodCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESSummary: "This sixteen-page pamphlet includes two 1744 letters from James Habersham to Whitefield relating to the Bethesda (house of mercy) Orphan House ... [providing] details on the spiritual and temporal condition of the orphanage." -
TextChurch and Circuit Recognition Program: Certificate of Citation to Oostanaula Methodist Church
Certificate recognizing Oostanaula Methodist Church for outstanding "program effectiveness, property improvement, community service and spiritual growth," issued by the Methodist Town and Country Commission. Included is a newspaper clipping with a photograph of the church building.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTCertificate recognizing Oostanaula Methodist Church for outstanding "program effectiveness, property improvement, community service and spiritual growth," issued by the Methodist Town and Country Commission. Included is a newspaper clipping with a photograph of the church building. -
TextConnecticut Observer, Hartford, Monday, April 23, 1832
Summary: The Connecticut Observer issued on Monday, April 23, 1832. Includes a list of daily Bible verses, articles on religious news, reports on sunday schools, reports on mission work, excerpts of sermons, poetry, marriage and death notices, community event notices, advertisements, letters to the editor, and excerpts from other newspapers.Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESSummary: The Connecticut Observer issued on Monday, April 23, 1832. Includes a list of daily Bible verses, articles on religious news, reports on sunday schools, reports on mission work, excerpts of sermons, poetry, marriage and death notices, community event notices, advertisements, letters to the editor, and excerpts from other newspapers. -
TextGeorge Whitefield letter to Howell Harris, December 28, 1741
Whitefield, George, 1714-1770A letter from George Whitefied to Howell Harris discussing Whitefield's preaching and the recent publication of a book of hymns by the Wesleys. Whitefield also advises Harris to be gentle and kind in his ministering, reminding him that their responsibility is to be shepherds to the flock, not wolves to worry the sheep.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA letter from George Whitefied to Howell Harris discussing Whitefield's preaching and the recent publication of a book of hymns by the Wesleys. Whitefield also advises Harris to be gentle and kind in his ministering, reminding him that their responsibility is to be shepherds to the flock, not wolves to worry the sheep. -
TextJournal of Elva Griffith
Griffith, Elva RoxanaA journal kept by Elva Griffith during her and her husband, Charles', time as missionaries in South America. The journal begins with the couple receiving their official assignment and continues with their travel to New York for preparations, a description of their journey by ship to Panama and onto Ecuador and Chile, notes on events they attended including the Annual Conference meeting of the Western South America Mission Conference, detailed accounts of various Sunday activities, descriptions of their teaching duties, and updates on the family's health.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA journal kept by Elva Griffith during her and her husband, Charles', time as missionaries in South America. The journal begins with the couple receiving their official assignment and continues with their travel to New York for preparations, a description of their journey by ship to Panama and onto Ecuador and Chile, notes on events they attended including the Annual Conference meeting of the Western South America Mission Conference, detailed accounts of various Sunday activities, descriptions of their teaching duties, and updates on the family's health. -
TextLetter from D. R. McAnally (St. Louis, Missouri) to Robert Paine - April 4, 1853
McAnally, D. R. (David Rice), 1810-1895A letter from D. R. McAnally to Robert Paine discussing the establishment of two new congregations, asking Paine's advice on how to proceed with the establishment of a Sunday School focused on the German population in the city, and reporting on the progress of his work in St. Louis, mentioning brewing conflict in the Kentucky (Louisville) Conference.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA letter from D. R. McAnally to Robert Paine discussing the establishment of two new congregations, asking Paine's advice on how to proceed with the establishment of a Sunday School focused on the German population in the city, and reporting on the progress of his work in St. Louis, mentioning brewing conflict in the Kentucky (Louisville) Conference. -
TextLetter from George F. Pierce (Culverton, Georgia) to Robert Paine (Aberdeen, Mississippi) - September 7, 1858
Pierce, George F. (George Foster), 1811-1884A letter from George F. Pierce to Robert Paine discussing the trial of a man named Deems, advising Paine not to directly respond to a letter sent by one of the parties concerned with the Deems trial, reporting on the success of the church in Georgia, and asking that Paine raise money in his Conferences to support a number of missionaries going to San Francisco.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA letter from George F. Pierce to Robert Paine discussing the trial of a man named Deems, advising Paine not to directly respond to a letter sent by one of the parties concerned with the Deems trial, reporting on the success of the church in Georgia, and asking that Paine raise money in his Conferences to support a number of missionaries going to San Francisco. -
TextLetter from George F. Pierce (Sacramento, California) to Robert Paine (Aberdeen, Mississippi) - August 24, 1859
Pierce, George F. (George Foster), 1811-1884A letter from George F. Pierce to Robert Paine reporting on the work being done in California and along the Pacific Coast, demanding the transfer of several preachers to the Pacific Conference to improve their numbers and strengthen what hold they have, discussing the challenges he faces with Orceneth Fisher in Oregon, and asking for Paine's support when requesting more preachers to help fill the gap between the Rio Grande Conference and the Pacific Conference.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA letter from George F. Pierce to Robert Paine reporting on the work being done in California and along the Pacific Coast, demanding the transfer of several preachers to the Pacific Conference to improve their numbers and strengthen what hold they have, discussing the challenges he faces with Orceneth Fisher in Oregon, and asking for Paine's support when requesting more preachers to help fill the gap between the Rio Grande Conference and the Pacific Conference. -
TextLetter from John Wesley to "Jenny" Jane (Hilton) Barton [Shoreham]
Wesley, John, 1703-1791A letter from John Wesley to Jane Hilton urging her to be more open with him regarding her "trials" so that he can be more helpful in his advice and reminding her to always look to Jesus to be her guide.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA letter from John Wesley to Jane Hilton urging her to be more open with him regarding her "trials" so that he can be more helpful in his advice and reminding her to always look to Jesus to be her guide. -
TextLetter from Robert Paine (Nashville, Tennessee) to William McKendree (Aberdeen, Mississippi) - August 6, 1828
Paine, Robert, 1799-1882A letter from Robert Paine to William M'Kendree sharing the dates of a number of upcoming camp meetings, reporting on the camp meetings Paine has attended so far, and asking that M'Kendree attend if his health allows.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA letter from Robert Paine to William M'Kendree sharing the dates of a number of upcoming camp meetings, reporting on the camp meetings Paine has attended so far, and asking that M'Kendree attend if his health allows. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson and Morrell Steed Robinson to friends, October, 1959
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois and Morrell to their friends discussing the changes they are seeing after the victory of the revolutionaries over the old regime in Cuba, mentioning the success of efforts to reform and improve the educational system and public works in Cuba, encouraging their friends to avoid being overly critical of these efforts of those who have been fighting for freedom to establish a new and better country for themselves, prompting their friends to think about how Protestants might step up and take part in effecting the ways in which Cuba is beginning to experience change, givingSubject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois and Morrell to their friends discussing the changes they are seeing after the victory of the revolutionaries over the old regime in Cuba, mentioning the success of efforts to reform and improve the educational system and public works in Cuba, encouraging their friends to avoid being overly critical of these efforts of those who have been fighting for freedom to establish a new and better country for themselves, prompting their friends to think about how Protestants might step up and take part in effecting the ways in which Cuba is beginning to experience change, giving -
TextLois Augusta Robinson and Morrell Steed Robinson to their friends, February 22, 1958, Mayarí, Oriente, Cuba
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois and Morrell to their friends describing the fund raising for the renovation of the local church and the preparations they made for the family's trip to Costa Rica, sharing about the experience of attending Spanish language school in Costa Rica with other missionaries, discussing the adjustment of returning to Cuba and reacquainting themselves with the local community, giving an update on the family's well being and the children's development, discussing the work with the clinic, reporting on their sunday school program, and thanking everyone for keeping theSubject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois and Morrell to their friends describing the fund raising for the renovation of the local church and the preparations they made for the family's trip to Costa Rica, sharing about the experience of attending Spanish language school in Costa Rica with other missionaries, discussing the adjustment of returning to Cuba and reacquainting themselves with the local community, giving an update on the family's well being and the children's development, discussing the work with the clinic, reporting on their sunday school program, and thanking everyone for keeping the -
TextLois Augusta Robinson and Morrell Steed Robinson to their friends, July 15, 1957, Mayari, Oriente, Cuba
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois and Morrell to their friends describing their trip back to the States and the talks they gave while there, attesting to the good leadership of Bishop John Branscomb in Cuba, reflecting on the success of the annual conference and the work of the local Cuban pastors, reporting on the work of the clinic, discussing the beginning of Bible School season, giving updates on both the children, thanking their friends for all the letters and well wishes, and asking that they keep Cuba in their thoughts as the threat of civil war becomes more present.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois and Morrell to their friends describing their trip back to the States and the talks they gave while there, attesting to the good leadership of Bishop John Branscomb in Cuba, reflecting on the success of the annual conference and the work of the local Cuban pastors, reporting on the work of the clinic, discussing the beginning of Bible School season, giving updates on both the children, thanking their friends for all the letters and well wishes, and asking that they keep Cuba in their thoughts as the threat of civil war becomes more present. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, April 7, 1958
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning that she and the children have returned from the Agricultural school and work at the church and clinic are back to relative normality, discussing their Easter celebrations, sharing that she has finished sewing the curtains and that the living room furniture arrived, mentioning that Sotera left to return home in light of the political situation, giving an update on the children, describing how their stay at the Agricultural school went, and mentioning the clothes she finished making for Esther.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning that she and the children have returned from the Agricultural school and work at the church and clinic are back to relative normality, discussing their Easter celebrations, sharing that she has finished sewing the curtains and that the living room furniture arrived, mentioning that Sotera left to return home in light of the political situation, giving an update on the children, describing how their stay at the Agricultural school went, and mentioning the clothes she finished making for Esther. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, August 15, 1958
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning that Morrell has gone to visit Geraldo in Guantanamo and that they are doing well there, describing how her garden has been faring, thanking them for sending the money collected at their Bible School to help with the clinic, describing her plans for writing letters to express the needs of the clinic, sharing that they have completed the summer Bible school in one town and are close to the end in another, giving an update on the children, and sharing that Morrell is still avoiding travelling at night when he has to go and preach inSubject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning that Morrell has gone to visit Geraldo in Guantanamo and that they are doing well there, describing how her garden has been faring, thanking them for sending the money collected at their Bible School to help with the clinic, describing her plans for writing letters to express the needs of the clinic, sharing that they have completed the summer Bible school in one town and are close to the end in another, giving an update on the children, and sharing that Morrell is still avoiding travelling at night when he has to go and preach in -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, February 12, 1957
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning that the busy week of hosting evangelizing preachers is over, noting that they will be hosting Rev. and Mrs. Churchwell for a few days, giving a small update on the children, and thanking them for the Valentines.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning that the busy week of hosting evangelizing preachers is over, noting that they will be hosting Rev. and Mrs. Churchwell for a few days, giving a small update on the children, and thanking them for the Valentines. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, February 14, 1960
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning that Morrell is away for about ten days helping with the evangelistic campaign in the western part of Cuba and that she will be covering his class while he is gone, describing the outting she and Morrell had to Holguin with George, sharing that Steed attended a Valentine Party at the school in Preston with Ann Milk, asking if they received the check she sent and letting them know that now they will only be able to send money orders, discussing how well the family is doing out at the Agricultural School, mentioning that she isSubject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning that Morrell is away for about ten days helping with the evangelistic campaign in the western part of Cuba and that she will be covering his class while he is gone, describing the outting she and Morrell had to Holguin with George, sharing that Steed attended a Valentine Party at the school in Preston with Ann Milk, asking if they received the check she sent and letting them know that now they will only be able to send money orders, discussing how well the family is doing out at the Agricultural School, mentioning that she is -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, February 19, 1960
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, letting them know she is sending a picture of George, sharing that the family is well but are missing Morrell as he travels, mentioning that the clinic has received some more money which is helping, sharing that Esther is doing better at interacting with George, discussing the cool weather, giving an update on George, and thanking them for their letter.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, letting them know she is sending a picture of George, sharing that the family is well but are missing Morrell as he travels, mentioning that the clinic has received some more money which is helping, sharing that Esther is doing better at interacting with George, discussing the cool weather, giving an update on George, and thanking them for their letter. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, February 2, 1960
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, wishing the Williams family well, sharing that the family are doing well out at the school and that Morrell is going to teach a class there the following semester, mentioning that Blanca has a number of friends among the students, discussing the beginning of the evangelistic campaign across Cuba which will keep Morrell busy preaching, reporting on how the clinic is faring, noting that she's trying to make candy while writing the letter and hopes it will turn out well as she broke her new candy thermometer the previous week, and givingSubject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, wishing the Williams family well, sharing that the family are doing well out at the school and that Morrell is going to teach a class there the following semester, mentioning that Blanca has a number of friends among the students, discussing the beginning of the evangelistic campaign across Cuba which will keep Morrell busy preaching, reporting on how the clinic is faring, noting that she's trying to make candy while writing the letter and hopes it will turn out well as she broke her new candy thermometer the previous week, and giving -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, February 6, 1959
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, assuring them that no damage was done to their home or the Agricultural school during the revolution, discussing how Gerado stayed in Guantanamo during the conflict and that he and his family were alright, describing Marta Gomez who is a graduate of the Agricultural school and has been helping with the church and clinic, asking them to coordinate with Morrell's mother to see if she wants to visit and when they want to come, giving an update on the children and her pregnancy, and passing along Steed's request for them to bring hisSubject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, assuring them that no damage was done to their home or the Agricultural school during the revolution, discussing how Gerado stayed in Guantanamo during the conflict and that he and his family were alright, describing Marta Gomez who is a graduate of the Agricultural school and has been helping with the church and clinic, asking them to coordinate with Morrell's mother to see if she wants to visit and when they want to come, giving an update on the children and her pregnancy, and passing along Steed's request for them to bring his