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This Week in AG History -- May 7, 1961
How Hallie Garrison, a wealthy widow, learned about Hillcrest Children's Home, may not be known, but her gift of more than $40,000 in 1960 built the first of several Hillcrest cottages devoted to housing children and youth.
This Week in AG History -- March 14, 1971
In 1970, evangelist Bob Watters led the first national evangelistic crusade in Belgium's history, and saw over 100 conversions for Christ.
This Week in AG History -- Feb. 7, 1971
The formation of the Society for Pentecostal Studies took place a little over 50 years ago in order to provide a "scholarly forum to interpret the Pentecostal movement."
This Week in AG History -- Jan. 8, 1961
Phil Kerr was a musical evangelist and composer, with over 3,000 published songs and choruses, who impacted countless lives for Christ through his ministry.
This Week in AG History -- Nov. 29, 1930
Anne Eberhardt followed God's leading and, despite opposition and hardships, she never regretted the decision to become a missionary to India.
This Week in AG History -- Nov. 1, 1970
Kiyoma Yumiyama, a hero of the faith in Japan, gave up a future as a doctor and ministered more than 60 years in the capacities of pastor, general superintendent, and college president for the Japan AG.
This Week in AG History -- Oct. 9, 1926
Charles Robinson had a special relationship with God that people readily recognized in his person and ministry.
This Week in AG History -- Sept. 23, 1951
William D. Upshaw, a member of the U.S. Congress, used crutches to walk for nearly six decades — until God healed him.
This Week in AG History -- Aug. 29, 1954
Lottie Riekehof was a pioneer in the field of sign language interpreting and served the Assemblies of God and the public in general through her gifts and ministries.
This Week in AG History -- July 19, 1941
Their ship shelled and later sunk by a German warship, missionaries Paul and Evelyn Derr and Claude and Ruth Keck, were held captive for weeks, but stood firm in their faith.
