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Glenn W. Gohr is the reference archivist at the Flower Pentecostal Heritage Center in Springfield, Missouri.
This Week in AG History — June 30 1928
As an early missionary to China, Marie Stephany dedicated her life to establishing an orphanage, ministering to people with addictions, starting a Bible school, and founding churches. Her love for the Chinese people earned her the affectionate name of “Mother Peace.”
This Week in AG History — June 9, 1957
General Superintendent Ernest S. Williams did not accept Christ until he was 19, but he was ordained three years later under the ministry of William J. Seymour, later identifying the experience of being filled with the Holy Spirit as a defining moment in his life.
This Week in AG History — May 22, 1926
The same year the Assemblies of God was founded (1914), David H. McDowell became an ordained AG minister who went on to serve in many roles, including that of assistant general superintendent.
This Week in AG History -- April 23, 1961
In the midst of great accomplishments, missionaries Harold and Margaret Jones also faced many challenges, but saw God prevail in reaching people for Christ.
This Week in AG History — April 12, 1964
A prolific author and artist, Ralph W. Harris served in numerous roles including as the first director of the AG Youth Ministries, founder of Speed the Light, and editor of Church School Literature.
This Week in AG History -- Feb. 5, 1916
Daniel Awrey, who experienced the baptism in the Holy Spirit 15 years before the Azusa Street revival, preached about the gifts of the Spirit throughout the U.S. and world. Though he died a year before the Assemblies of God was formed, he was an early leader in the Pentecostal movement who influenced countless lives for Christ.
This Week in AG History — Jan. 1, 1961
An act of kindness on a New Year's Eve led to a life turned over to Christ and pastor Alma Crosby learning how the rich and the poor all are in need of Christ.
This Week in AG History — Dec. 9, 1933
Blanche Appleby served as a single female missionary for 31 years, witnessing the miraculous, in China and the Philippines — where she was rescued from a Japanese internment camp the day of her scheduled execution.
This Week in AG History — Nov. 22, 1947
Marcus Grable recognized the importance of Sunday School, and through his passion for that ministry he eventually became known as "Mr. Sunday School" in the Assemblies of God.
This Week in AG History -- Nov. 12, 1967
Boys and Girls Missionary Challenge (BGMC) is an incredible missions program for children, but how did it begin?
