Aimee Semple McPherson

Aimee Semple McPherson (October 9, 1890 – September 27, 1944), also known as "Sister Aimee" or simply "Sister," was an evangelist and media sensation in the 1920s and 1930s, founder of the Foursquare Church. Aimee Semple McPherson - Early life. Born Aimee Elizabeth Kennedy in Salford, Ontario, Canada she was the daughter of James Morgan Kennedy, a widower and devout Methodist, and Mildred Ona Pearce, 36 years his junior, who had been hired to nurse his wife during her terminal illness. (The ...

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After the birth of her son, McPherson suffered from postpartum depression and several serious health issues. After what she described as a near-death experience in 1913, she embarked upon a preaching career in Canada and the U.S. By June 1915 she had left home and was on the road preaching full-time. In 1916 she made a tour through the southern U.S. in her "Gospel Car," a 1912 Packard touring car with religious slogans painted on the side; standing in the back seat of the convertible, she would give sermons through a bullhorn. On the ...

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A sermon is an oration by a prophet or member of the clergy. Sermons address a Biblical, theological, or religious topic, usually expounding on a type of belief or law. Sermon - The delivery of sermons. Sermons are usually, but not always, delivered in a house of worship, most of which have a pulpit or ambo, an elevated architectural feature from which sermons are given. Sermons are occasionally known as homilies, especially in the Roman Catholic Church and similar traditions. The word "sermon" comes ...

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Angelus Temple is the central house of worship of the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel. It was constructed under the leadership of the Reverend Aimee Semple McPherson and dedicated on the First of January, 1923. The temple, located opposite Echo Park, in the heart of Los Angeles, California, has a seating capacity of 5,300. The lighted cross, atop the temple's dome, is a longstanding landmark. Adjacent to Angelus Temple is L. I. F. E. Bible College. It is currently the home and base of operations for the Dre ...

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1926 (MCMXXVI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). 1926 - Events. 1926 - January-April. January 1 - Ireland's first regular radio service, 2RN (later Radio Éireann), begins broadcasting. January 1, Turkey switches to the Gregorian calendar after reforms set by Kamal Ataturk January 8 - Abdul-Aziz ibn Saud is crowned King of Hejaz January 12 - Freeman Gosden and Charles ...

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Evangelism is the preaching of the Christian Gospel or, by extension, any other form of preaching or proselytizing. The word evangelist comes from the Koine Greek word εὐάγγελος ("eu-angelos"), meaning bringer of good news. The Koine expression for good news, εὐάγγελιον ("eu-angelion") is used to refer to the four Gospels in the New Testament; and thus the Evangelists are also the authors of the four Gospels -- traditionally known as Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

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A megachurch is a large church, frequently defined as having more than 2,000 worshippers for a typical weekly service. Globally, these large congregations are a significant development in Protestant Christianity, challenging the roles of denominations as the primary sources of ministry resources and ministerial training. Most megachurches tend to be evangelical or pentecostal. Yoido Full Gospel Church in Seoul, South Korea (with 780,000 members in 2003) is the largest church in the world. Other examples are Hillsong Chur ...

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Apocalypse Culture is a book edited by Adam Parfrey (1). It is a collection of texts showcasing a variety of examples of, and reactions to, eschatological madness, extreme perversion, "conspiracy theories", and aesthetic nihilism. First published by Amok Press in 1987 (ISBN 0941693023), an Expanded & Revised Edition was published by Feral House (2) in 1990 (ISBN 0922915059). It features a cover painting by Joe Coleman. Apocalypse Culture - Contents to the Expanded & Revised Edition ...

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Los Angeles California - Demographics. As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 3,694,820 people, 1,275,412 households, and 798,407 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,041.3/km² (7,876.8/mi²). There were 1,337,706 housing units at an average density of 1,101.1/km² (2,851.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 46.93% White, 11.24% African American, 0.80% Native American, 15.89% Asian, 0.16% Pacific Islander, 25.70% from other races, and 5.18% from two or more races. 46.53% of the population were Hispanic or Latino ...

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Kidnappers interested in getting a large ransom or a political effect often target celebrities or their relatives. Here are some of the people affected by these crimes: Beatriz Adriana - The Mexican singer's/actress's son was kidnapped and found dead in Tijuana. There were rumors that his death was the result of his failure to pay a drug debt, but no such evidence was ever found. Julio Iglesias's father was kidnapped in 1985. Found well and alive. Julio Cesar Chavez received threatening calls, saying his sons w ...

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Theologically, most Pentecostal denominations are aligned with Evangelicalism in that they emphasize the reliability of the Bible and the need for the transformation of an individual's life with faith in Jesus. Most Pentecostals also adhere to the doctrine of Biblical inerrancy. Pentecostals differ from Fundamentalists by placing more emphasis on personal spiritual experience. Pentecostals have a transrational worldview. Although Pentecostals are concerned with orthodoxy (correct belief), they are also concerned with orthopathy (right ...

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The Los Angeles coastal area was occupied by the Tongva (or Gabrielinos), Chumash, and even earlier Native American peoples for thousands of years. The Spanish arrived in 1542, when Juan Cabrillo visited the area. In 1769, the Spanish returned to California to stay. Father Juan Crespi described a "beautiful river", which the explorers named in Spanish "El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles del Río de Porciúncula", English: "The Village of Our Lady the Queen of the Angels of the Porciuncula River or The City of Ang ...

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May 18 - 1048 to 1899. 1048 - Omar Khayyám, Persian poet (d. 1123) 1186 - Konstantin of Rostov, Prince of Novgorod (d. 1218) 1474 - Isabella d'Este, Marquise of Mantua (d. 1539) 1610 - Stefano della Bella, Italian printmaker (d. 1664) 1616 - Johann Jakob Froberger, German composer (d. 1667) 1662 O.S. - George Smalridge, English Bishop of Bristol (d. 1719) 1692 O.S. - Joseph Butler, English bishop and philosopher (d. 1752) 1711 - Ruđer Josip Bo ...

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As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there are 4,081 people, 2,285 households, and 1,108 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,445.6/km² (3,753.3/mi²). There are 3,334 housing units at an average density of 1,181.0/km² (3,066.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 94.58% White, 0.44% Black or African American, 0.32% Native American, 2.25% Asian, 0.15% Pacific Islander, 0.91% from other races, and 1.35% from two or more races ...

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Carmel-by-the-Sea California, Carmel-by-the-Sea California - Geography, Carmel-by-the-Sea California - Demographics, Carmel-by-the-Sea California - Notes, Carmel-by-the-Sea California - Famous residents

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Echo Park was the original center of the film industry in Los Angeles, before the studios moved to Hollywood just before World War I. Mack Sennett's studio was located in Echo Park until the end of the silent era, and a large number of silent comedies were shot in the neighborhood. Some of the earliest screen performers, including Gloria Swanson, bought homes in the Angelino Heights neighborhood before also moving to Hollywood and other areas. The area has continued to be used as a location for films such as Farewell, My Lovely, Ec ...

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Echo Park Los Angeles California, Echo Park Los Angeles California - History, Echo Park Los Angeles California - Attractions

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Aimee Semple McPherson (1890-1944), a controversial female evangelist, founded the Foursquare Church in 1927. Los Angeles was her center of operations, and the Angelus Temple, seating 5,300 people, was opened there in 1923. McPherson was an outright celebrity participating in publicity events such as parades every Sunday through the streets of L.A., along with the mayor and movie stars, directly to Angelus Temple. She built the temple, and L. I. F. E. Bible College next door to it, o ...

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International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, International Church of the Foursquare Gospel - Background, International Church of the Foursquare Gospel - Church doctrine, International Church of the Foursquare Gospel - Status, International Church of the Foursquare Gospel - Footnote

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Sermons are usually, but not always, delivered in a house of worship, most of which have a pulpit or ambo, an elevated architectural feature from which sermons are given. Sermons are occasionally known as homilies, especially in the Roman Catholic Church and similar traditions. The word "sermon" comes from a Middle English word which was derived from an Old French term, which in turn came from the Latin word sermō; ("discourse"). (Actually, it meant "conversation", and early sermons were delivered in the form of question and a ...

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1926 - January-April. January 1 - Ireland's first regular radio service, 2RN (later Radio Éireann), begins broadcasting. January 1, Turkey switches to the Gregorian calendar after reforms set by Kamal Ataturk January 8 - Abdul-Aziz ibn Saud is crowned King of Hejaz January 12 - Freeman Gosden and Charles Correll premiere their radio program Sam 'n' Henry, in which the two white performers portrayed two black characters from Harlem looking ...

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