The Governor General and other government ministers joined in the praising of the Kingston City Mission for all the work they have done for the last four decades. Dr D.L. Walters shared that the mission was dedicated to helping to build a better Jamaica.

Published Wednesday, December 9, 1970

Kingston City Mission celebrates 46th anniversary

The 46th anniversary of the Kingston City Mission convened on Sunday, November 29, at its headquarters, 15 Blount Street. The church was packed to its capacity. Many who had not visited the church for several years were also in attendance and spoke highly of the late founder and co-founder of the Kingston City Mission and the great work they did over the past 40 years.

The Kingston City Mission work was founded by Rev Raglan W. Phillips and Bishop Mary L. Coore. Light-Brigade Sister V. Grant, who had been in the City Mission since 1929, spoke of the experience she gathered during her 46 years in this movement and the benefits she derived.

Letters of congratulations from the following people were read: The Governor General, Sir Clifford Campbell; Mr Michael Manley, President of the People's National Party, and several local heads who stated that the City Mission was doing good work in the community.

The Hon Edward Seaga, Minister of Finance and Planning spoke highly of the City Mission. He expressed his very best wishes and the respect he had for the people of the church and encouraged everyone concerned to join in this spiritual endeavour.

The present General Overseer of the Kingston City Mission, Dr D. L. Walters, members, and well-wishers of the organization lent their hand in the building of the new temple. The temple will be open 24 hours daily with missionaries stationed there catering to the needs of those who need spiritual aid.

Walters expressed further the need for educating the minds of the people, especially the youth. In doing so she said, “Ware helping the Government to build a better Jamaica.” She stressed that all should get involved as the founding mother and father did and asked every member of the Kingston City Mission to play their part in working towards this goal. “The building of a new Temple.”

After her talk, she asked the congregation to sing “We shall overcome someday.”

Brigadier M. Griffiths of the Salvation Army, who shared her happy association with the City Mission over the years, said she was deeply moved by the profound statement made by Dr Walters and encouraged the people of the church to continue in this great effort.

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