Chapter History
The 'scouting work' for a new mission location began in 1950 when the Lord led our founder, Mamie E. Caskie, Ruth Carlson and Estelle J. Clasing to this city to open a branch of Grace and Hope Mission.
A suitable hall was rented and renovated at the Five Corners section of the city, 633 Newark Avenue. On September 16, 1951 the first service was conducted with many of the neighborhood children and adults in attendance.
The Lord blessed the work and the seed that was sown bore fruit. Out of this beginning came three Grace and Hope missionaries who attended the services, Sunday school and Bible clubs as children.
In January of 1955 we purchased a building at 90 Newark Avenue in the downtown section of the city. The work continued there for the next 45 years. However, downtown began to change considerably and we felt the Lord was leading us to a new location. On February 27, 1991, we held our first service at our present location, 152 Mallory Avenue.
Besides the spiritual help that is offered at the mission there are calls for material help. Food and clothing are cheerfully given to those in need.
In all activities and endeavors we seek to glory the Lord.
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Grace and Hope Mission Inc.
162 Mallory Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07304-1218
Services Sunday, 8 p.m.
Sunday School, 11 :30 a.m.
Adult Bible Class, Wednesday, 8 p.m.
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Event Program
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Reports JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY
162 Mallory Avenue
Dorothy H. Sweeney, Superintendent What are your plans for summer? Are you taking a trip? Going on vacation? How quickly time passes! The songwriter wrote, "Time is now fleeting, The moments are passing." Jeremiah says, "The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved" - Jer. 8:20. I trust that you will pause a moment and consider the brevity of life. There's a tract entitled, "Where Are You Headed?" Many comments were made on this question. One lady laughingly said, "Nowhere." This is typical of many lives that are going "nowhere" because they do not know the One who gives meaning and purpose to life and a goal. These many people who feel that they are going nowhere in reality are going somewhere - perhaps to a Christless eternity. This is an awesome thought and yet so true. Jesus said in John 14:6, "I am the way, the truth, and the life; no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." The only way to enter in is through the straight and narrow way which leads to eternal life, which is only through Jesus, our Savior. If you're headed the wrong way, I trust you will turn around and start right now to follow Jesus. Several weeks ago we had a memorial service for Miss Dorothy Sweeney. We sang several of her favorite songs and there were those who told of what a blessing she was to them. It did my heart good to hear what she meant to them. I was happy to have my sister, Marilyn Becker, with me for a week. She was a big help to me in many ways. She was in the Sunday night service and we enjoyed her piano playing, singing and message. It was a great blessing to all of us. Our young girl.Ashley, still needs much prayer; also quite a few of our congregation are going through hard times. We all covet your prayers. We need to continually pray for each other. I thank the Lord for His continued help day by day. "God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble" - Psa 46: I (NIV).
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Board of Trustees
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President:
Vice President:
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Board Member: | Gunhild Carlson
Amy M. Pooley
Estelle J. Clasing
Marlea M. Gutchess
Dorothy H. Sweeney
Bernice F. Becker
Helen D. Meewes |
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