Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Eric "Pineapple" Weber (originally from Hawaii), Union Gospel Mission manager for 6 years, and John Fokken, a former college graduated accountant, then homeless and now kitchen director for 2 years at Union Gospel Mission. from the internet: The Union Gospel Mission of Sioux Falls is a service organization dedicated to supporting individuals in need. It offers essential services such as meals, shelter, and recovery programs aimed at helping people experiencing homelessness or facing personal crises.  The organization focuses on community outreach and spiritual support, providing a foundation for personal transformation and long-term stability. How It All Began The City Mission Movement goes back to the year 1826, when David Nasmith, a former manufacturer’s apprentice, founded the Glasgow City Mission (Scotland) for the purpose of practical ministry for the underprivileged, proclaiming the Gospel in everyday language. He also founded the Dublin Christian Mission, London City Mission, as well as 31 other Missions in the United States and Canada. In 1872, Gospel Rescue Mission (New York City) was the first to open in the US when former alcoholic and ex-con Jeremiah McAuley founded “Helping Hand for Man” on the site of a licentious dance hall, backed by stock trader Alfrederich Hatch, who believed in uplifting those he called the “undeserving/unworthy poor.” Thomas F. Morse was convicted in Roberts County, SD for the shooting death of a Sisseton man in September of 1893. While in prison, Morse gave his heart and life to Jesus Christ through the ministry of Mother Wheaton, a woman who visited the prison and proclaimed the Gospel. He was granted a full pardon by Governor Andrew Lee in 1898. On March 17, 1900 he became the founder of the Sioux Falls City Rescue Mission, making it the second oldest Mission in the country today. It is humbling to reflect on what one woman’s prison ministry and one man’s redemption in Christ has established – a legacy bearing abundant fruit, one that has changed countless lives for well over a century and is still going strong today. It’s amazing what the Lord can do!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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