b'The History We Celebrate continuedNotesAn Association with Deep Roots continuedconsecrated people. Mrs. Whittemore has been the instrument in Godshands in establishing eighty homes for fallen women all over this country,Whoever which are known as The Door of Hope.oppresses the Mr. Whittemore spent many years in active church work, and was deeplypoor shows interested in every project for the extension of church work, and whatevercontempt for tended to broaden its scope of general usefulness. At different periods hewas elder in the Madison Avenue Reformed Church, the North Presbyteriantheir Maker,Church, and the Harlem Presbyterian Church, all in New York City.but whoeverHe was a man beloved by all because of his consistent life, his love for is kind tothe lost, and his wonderfully simple but strong faith in his Savior. At his funeral service, his pastor, Rev. John Henry Jowett, M.A., verythe needybeautifully remarked that what was said of our Savior could be said honors God. of Mr. Whittemore: He was a friend of sinners.Conclusion of First Annual ReportProverbs 14:31Glasgow,Were of Scottish DescentI n 1826, David Nasmith, a native ofa method of CityScotland, had a vision for pioneeringphysical,Christian care that would meet peoples emotional, and spiritual needs. He started Glasgow Mission, essentially the worlds first rescue mission. Glasgow City Mission was an interdenominational laymovement. Founded at a time of great poverty anddistress in Glasgow, it practiced and proclaimed thegospel among the citys poorest. The mission also civicdevised creative partnerships with churches and agencies to provide spiritual and practical care foryoung people, juvenile and adult offenders, and thesick and needy.Glasgow City Mission realized that to share theChristian message one had to help the whole person.The ministry responded to high illiteracy rates by beingone of the first charities in the world to provide Theyevening literacy classes for adults in the 1830s. had an equal concern for young people and providedgroundbreaking evening Chimney Sweep Schools forchildren who had to work to pay for their education.As living standards in Glasgow improved, Glasgow CityMission was careful to meet the changing needs of thecity. It always focused its work on supporting peoplewho were on the very fringes of society. Nasmith went on to start city missions throughout theUnited Kingdom. From his model, the city missionmovement spread around the world.4'