Who was Harry Morse ?

[ReformedDave]

Scott, did you know that my father's parents were missionaries to Japan? My grandmother went in 1902 under the auspices of the Christian Missionary Alliance. After marrying my grandfather and receiving her pentecostal experience they went back under the PAW.

[Steve Epley]

Originally Posted by ReformedDave

Scott, did you know that my father's parents were missionaries to Japan? My grandmother went in 1902 under the auspices of the Christian Missionary Alliance. After marrying my grandfather and receiving her pentecostal experience they went back under the PAW.

Thanks. I think you can really add to this discussion from personal knowledge.

[KeptByTheWord]

Originally Posted by Scott Pitta

It began as writing the biography of Harry Morse. But he did not leave much of a paper trail. But he had ministry peers whose bios have not been penned. So I am writing them all: Morse, Swinton, Nelson and the untold missionaries.

It will be put on file at the archives of the UPC, AOG, and the PAW. Those family members who have aided me will also be given a copy.

I am on sabbatical from being a deacon. So a writing a book is in order.

Posting updates here hopefully connects me with those who might know something. Additionally, they show up in google searches.

It is a bit like solving a mystery.

Am enjoying reading your uncovering of the history - thanks for sharing your research with us

[Scott Pitta]

I learned of 2 early Pentecostal organizations. One was the "Pentecostal Organization of Turlock" from 1921. Looks like they had about 50 members.

The other was the "Northern San Joaquin Valley Pentecostal Ministers" of 1926.

On another note, I am finding many pastors and evangelists who were not men. 2 of the 3 mission homes I am studying were headed by women.

I am not sure why women in ministry was common then, but not now. I do not wish to stir the pot, I am simply observing something unique.

[Steve Epley]

Originally Posted by Scott Pitta

I learned of 2 early Pentecostal organizations. One was the "Pentecostal Organization of Turlock" from 1921. Looks like they had about 50 members.

The other was the "Northern San Joaquin Valley Pentecostal Ministers" of 1926.

On another note, I am finding many pastors and evangelists who were not men. 2 of the 3 mission homes I am studying were headed by women.

I am not sure why women in ministry was common then, but not now. I do not wish to stir the pot, I am simply observing something unique.

Congregations in the early days of Pentecost in some place were mostly women for a season.

[Abiding Now]

Men had to do real work.

[Scott Pitta]

How do I find data about the PCI ? I googled it and found nothing. Does Hazelwood have the old archives of the PCI ??

[Steve Epley]

Originally Posted by Scott Pitta

How do I find data about the PCI ? I googled it and found nothing. Does Hazelwood have the old archives of the PCI ??

I suggest Thomas Fudge's book.

[Scott Pitta]

I am trying to find out if Selma Nelson or Lydia Swinton were licensed with the PCI. I will call Hazelwood in the morning. Not sure where else to look.

[Steve Epley]

Originally Posted by Scott Pitta

I am trying to find out if Selma Nelson or Lydia Swinton were licensed with the PCI. I will call Hazelwood in the morning. Not sure where else to look.

Christianity Without the Cross is the name of Fudge's book. It is written from a PCI perspective.