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Visiting Ministry at Longport Gospel Hall Home, NJ

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"Was with George Gould for five weeks gospel meetings at Niagara Falls. In spite of adverse weather conditions, attendance was good, but results in conversions were lacking. Had the privilege of being at the opening for the Home for Aged in Longport, [[New Jersey]], last weekend. Will begin a series of gospel meetings in [[Stark Road Gospel Hall, MI|W. Chicago Blvd. Hall, Detroit]], tomorrow."
May: LOI: "Home for Aged, Longport, N.J.: About three hundred visited the home during the opening, February 22 and 23, and fifteen of the Lord's servants ministered the Word most faithfully. Many have expressed that is was a time of refereshing. Stenographic notes were taken and those desiring a copy may write to us. We have about twenty in the home and expect this number will be doubled within the next several weeks. It gives us great joy to see the aged as they group together to read over His precious Word and relate the early experiences of the Christian life. We encourage the Christians to visit us and see the Home and thus encourage those who will spend the remainder of their days here. Any correspondence or packages should not '''(sic)''' be addressed Gospel Hall Home for the Aged, 24th and Oberon Avenue, Longport, New Jersey. Yours in His service, William Moon."
July: LOI: "Correction: Regarding the item captioned "Home for Aged" May edition Letters of Interest, the last paragraph should read, "Any correspondence or packages should be addressed to Gospel Hall for the Aged, 24th and Oberon Avenue, Longport, N.J."
July: LOI: "Gospel Hall Home for Aged Christians, Longport, New Jersey: There has been a delay in sending out a report on the activities of the Home due to the fact that there were many small items that needed attention before we could say that the building was completed... As we look about us and see the happy faces of God's dear aged children, we can truly say, 'Bless the Lord... who crowneth us with loving kindness and tender mercies.' Yours in His service, William Moon."
July: L&L: "We have seen God's hand of blessing upon us in every step of the way. Perhaps you may better understand what great things the Lord has wrought here for His own, as it comes from the heart of one who enjoys the happy privileges. Our beloved sister, Mrs. Lilly Thomas, who comes commended from the Bronx Assembly, says: "I am so happy and thankful to the Lord for opening up this haven of rest for me, for which I have prayed for several years. From the moment I entered though late in the day, I felt the Christian atmosphere. I was welcomed by those who were here at that time and fell in love with them and the home. I thank my Father daily, yes hourly, for placing me here." Will be glad to consider any applicants that are submitted to us by any in your assembly. We would like again, to extend an invitation to any who are interested in seeing the home, at their own convenience. Please continue to pray for us that the Lord may give us wisdom and guidance in all matters pertaining to the Home. Wm. Moon."
Sept: LOI: "We have a come a long way since first the burden of this much needed work was laid on our hearts, and we can truly say to the praise and glory of our Lord Jesus Christ, that He led us all the way. As each need or problem confronted us, He so graciously provided and blessed that we can say with the Psalmist, 'O sing unto the Lord... for He hath done marvelous things.' It is our desire to have the outside of the Home shingled, which will make the building fireproof and being insulated also, will be a source of saving much fuel. This will be the last major expense involved with repairs to the building itself.
It would be greatly appreciated if there are among your number, those who would like to give their services in connection with painting and plumbing, so that the last few small jobs may be completed in the Home. In view of the fact that we would like to be settled before the beginning of the cold weather, will you kindly see that all possible applications are in by September? This will make it possible for us to determine what rooms might still be available after that. Please address all correspondence, etc. directly to the Home.
For the benefit of those who are interested, the following is a list of the residents here and those who are coming to be with us shortly:
Workers: Miss Alice Bell, Mrs. May Hammond, Miss Agnes Harding, Miss E. McCormick, Mrs. V. Rodgers;
To all those who have had a part in this work, our hearts are indeed grateful, and we know that great will be their reward in that day for 'inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto Me.' We do value your prayers for us as we seek to bring honor and glory to our blessed Saviour's name through His work here of caring for His aged saints. Yours in His happy service, William Moon."
===1948===
Jan: LOI: "Beginning with this January issue and continuing through the year, 1948, D.V. the editors of Letters of Interest plan to publish on the front cover of the magazine photographs of buildings, places or persons in connection with assemblies of the Lord's people gathered together in His precious name. The photograph this month is that of the Home for Aged Christians at Longport, N.J. This home was opened in the early months of 1947, in hearty fellowship with the assembly in Atlantic City, N.J., and other assemblies in that vicinity. Under the able direction of brother Wm. Moon. It already has proven a great blessing in filling a need for the Lord's dear people in the eastern states."
Feb: LOI: "'''Benjamin Bradford, 3223, 33rd St., Long Island City, [[New York|N.Y.]]''': I enjoyed a few meetings at the conference in Bryn Mawr, [[Pennsylvania|Pa]]., and also some meetings in Longport in the Home for Aged Christians, which was appreciated and brought good cheer to all. At present I am in Spring Lake, [[New Jersey|N.J.]] to give help as the Lord may guide in the ministry of His Word."
Feb: L&L & LOI: "We are again privileged to arrange for special conference meetings over the Washington's birthday holiday, Feb. 21-23. The first meeting will be for prayer Sat. Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m. and as follows: Lord's Day 10:30 a.m. Breaking of Bread, 2:30 p.m. Prayer and Ministry, 7:00 p.m. Gospel; Monday 10:30 Prayer and Ministry, 2:30 p.m. Prayer and Ministry, no Gospel meeting. All meetings will be held and meals served at the home. We will try to accommodate as many as possible coming from a distance or arrange for accommodation. Everyone is heartily invited. Angus Weir and William Moon."
March: LOI: '''Longport, New Jersey''': "The conference meetings held at the Home for Aged Christians over the Washington birthday weekend were a season of great blessing to all present. The worship meeting on Lord's day morning was one that shall long live in all our memories as the melting scenes of the Cross touched all our hearts in a very precious way. It was also most refreshing to meet and converse with the aged guests of the Home and to learn from them the comforts, the joys and the great happiness they are now experiencing in the eventide of their lives. The ministering brethren present were Conaway, Gould, Fesche, Kennedy, Lyttle, Williamson, Tilsley, Trimble and Marshall. All the visitors of some 200 and more were most beautifually provided for and entertained by the saints of Longport and vicinity. Keep this Home on your prayer list. W.H. Marshall."
Apr: L&L: "While we are all well and enjoying good health, it is rather difficult to travel to conferences. Hence, we invited the Christians to come here and visit the Home on Feb. 22-23 and have a conference with the saints here. About two hundred stayed over the three days and we had eight of the Lord's servants to give helpful ministry. We have about thirty old people at present, and expect about twenty more to reach building capacity. William Moon."
July: LOI: '''Assembly Homes Hold Conference''': "Under date of June 1, 1948 a conference for members of the boards and staffs of the several homes for the care of the aged and infirm was held in Evangel Hall, Grand Rapids, [[Michigan]]. Representatives from the following homes were present:
* Elim Homes, Midland, [[Ontario]]
* Western Assemblies Home, South Pasadena, [[California]]
Much help was gained in the exchange of problems and their solution. 'Where no counsel is, the people fall; but in the multitude of counselors there is safety" (Proverbs 11:14)."
Nov: L&L: "In every true sense of the word we can call our home a haven of rest for His own in the late years of their lives. The members of our family now number thirty-nine and with other applications pending we realize the necessity for this home. When an individual requests entrance, an application is forwarded and when endorsed by the brethren from the assembly with which the applicant is identified it is then judged as to the emergency and need of the person applying for such a home. Those privileged to carry on this work are doing it for the Lord. It has been necessary to equip a room with a hospital bed and needs for the sick. Such expenses are contributed by the assemblies and individuals of the Lord's people."
 
Dec: LOI: "'''Republished''': After being out of print for some time, the Gospel Folio Press has undertaken to republish the book, ''Sister Abigail''. Those who have followed with interest the account of El Nathan in the September issue of ''Letters of Interest'', and in previous issues the work of "Western Assemblies Homes", "Elim", "Longport", and "Rest Haven Homes" will be interested in this venture. There is a new foreword to this edition by Miss Grace Pell of Rest Haven Homes, Inc. The price is $1.75 postpaid and is available at any of the book stores selling Christian literature and supplies."
 
Dec: LOI: "Mrs. Florence McKay, who with her late husband labored in the West Indies for many years, is now a resident of the Home at Longport. She sends us a few interesting details of the Home, as follows: 'This home would need to be seen to be appreciated. There are 39 guests and most of them are 80 years old, or near that age. There are continual improvements being made the for the comfort of the guests. We now have a lovely sun porch, an oil burner for supplying hot water for domestic use, and an elevator is being installed. The elevator was a necessity as the building is four stories high. Mr. Moon, when his day's work at the office was finished, was down in the shaft helping to dig in preparation for the elevator. This together with the efforts of a brother in the Home, aged 79, who with the help of others did most of the work, reduced the expense to a minimum. A cordial invitation is given to the Lord's people to visit the Home, and a hearty welcome awaits them." Also see [[Who's Who at Longport Gospel Hall Home, NJ]].
 
===1949===
Apr: "'''Barrington''': Norman Crawford had a week of ministry meetings which were well supported from Pennsauken, Longport, Bryn Mawr and Hatboro."
Nov: "Longport: Hurricane Gloria caused only minimal damage to the Home, although all in the Home had been evacuated to locations inland. The evacuation was orderly and almost all had been returned to the Home by evening."
===1986===
** 1980's: 1986:9
* Letters of Interest
** 1940's: 1947:5,7,9; 1948:1-4,7,12
** 1980's: 1988:7-8
* Light & Liberty