5th August, 1848
On this day, Mary Slessor was born in Scotland. She was a Scottish Presbyterian missionary to Nigeria. She is most famous for her work in Calabar (in present-day southeastern Nigeria), where she helped improve the lives of many, advocating for women's and children's rights and battling against the local customs of infanticide.
5th August, 1874
On this day, Oswald Chambers was born. He was a Scottish Christian minister and teacher, best known for his devotional work My Utmost for His Highest, which remains one of the most widely read Christian books of all time. Chambers' writings continue to inspire millions globally, even though he died at a young age in Egypt while serving as a chaplain during World War I.
5th August, 1914
On this day, Miriam S. Maudlin was born. She was known for her advocacy of Christian education and missionary work, Miriam Maudlin was an influential figure in both the Methodist Church and broader Christian communities. She worked in various outreach programs and contributed significantly to global missions.
5th August, 1985
On this day, Mount Zion Faith Ministries, a Christian drama and film production ministry based in Ibadan, was founded by Mike and Gloria Bamiloye. The ministry has significantly influenced Christian media and movie industry in Nigeria
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