30th August: Today in Christian History

 

30th August: Today in Christian History - The New Man Movement

30th August, 1742

On this day, Ambrose Serle, British Protestant pastor and hymn writer known for Christ-centered theology such as “Thy ways, O Lord, with wise design…” was born.

30th August, 1820

On this day, George Frederick Root, an American Protestant hymn composer, “When He Cometh,” “Ring the Bells of Heaven" was born.

30th August, 1854

On this day, Edmond Louis Budry, a Swiss Protestant pastor and prolific hymn writer who composed over 50 chorales, many featured in French hymnals was born.

30th August, 1920

Henry “William Wade” Harris, a healing evangelist influential in West Africa died on this day.

30th August, 1923

On this day, Nathaniel " Nate" Saint , an American evangelical missionary pilot who was killed during Operation Auca in Ecuador was born. He Invented the “bucket drop” to aid missionaries.

30th August, 1930

The massive Oke-Ooye revival in Ilesha, Nigeria marked by dramatic healings and spiritual outpouring, broke out in late August 1930 around August 30.

30th August, 1948

On this day, Alice Belle Garrigus, pioneer Pentecostal evangelist, founder of Newfoundland’s first Pentecostal mission, passed away.





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