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The [[Longport Gospel Hall Home, NJ|Longport Gospel Hall Home]] '''For Aged Christians''' was started by William Moon in 1946 as a [[Retirement Homes|retirement home]] in Longport, [[New Jersey]] for aging maid-servants of wealthy Philadelphia homeowners, as a service exclusively to the open brethren Gospel Halls. The home had a capacity of 65 residents at a given time, and for many years had a lengthy waiting list, before closing in 2000.
==1947-1949 News==
This news was originally published in ''Light and Liberty'' (1931-1966), edited by Lloyd Walterick of [[Walterick Publishers]] based in Fort Dodge, [[Iowa|IA]] in that era. News is also included from ''Assembly Annals'' (1926-1965),
===1947===
Jan: '''The Sisters Missionary Class''' of the Gospel Hall, Ventnor, New Jersey, is taking this means of giving information concerning the [[Longport Gospel Hall Home, NJ|Gospel Hall Home for Aged Christians]] that has just been purchased in Longport, N.J., and would like to have the interest and help of other Sister-Groups in equipping the Home. Any packages or donations may be sent to Mrs. Raymond Sunderland, 20 S. Andover Ave., Margate, N.J."
Feb: Gospel Hall Home For Aged Christians, 24th and Oberon Ave., Longport, N.J.: The brethren responsible for the above home have made settlement on the building and are now busy having the necessary repairs and changes made. When finished it will be very comfortable for aged Christians to enjoy their closing days on this earth. An opening is planned for Saturday, Feb. 22, which will be carried through Lord's day. A number of the Lord's servants are expected and Christians are invited to come and visit the Home.
Any of the assemblies who would like to apply for space should write for an application. So far there are about twenty-eight applicants, so first come, first served to those who are eligible. A Library of good sound books with large print if possible, is being made. Any such books available can be sent in care of the home. To be exempt from property tax and also to open such a Home it was necessary to incorporate under the New Jersey state laws, and so the following brethren were appointed to serve as officers and trustees:
* Wm. Moon, President
* G.A. Stahl, Vice-President
* John Lloyd, Secretary
* Raymond Sunderland, Vice-Secretary
* Louis Smith, Treasurer
* Robert A. Crawford
* Arthur Davenport
Apr: '''Robert A. Crawford''', 401 Elderslee Rd., R.F.D. 11, Pittsburgh 27, [[Pennsylvania|PA]], Mar. 1:
"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."
===1948===
Feb: "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. 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."
Apr: "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."
Nov: "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."
===1949===
May: '''Gospel Hall Home for Aged Christians''', 24th St., Longport, N.J. held a grand open house Feb. 22-23. Many of the Lord's people attended and were refreshed in spirit by the messages from God's word ministered through His servants. Those taking part were William Moon, Robert Crawford, Benjamin Bradford, John Conaway, Paul Plubell, Gordon Reager, Ernest Sprunt, Bro. Glasgow, H. Marshall, and others. This home in large and comfortable, a delightful place for Aged Christians to spent their closing days on this earth."
Sept: "Conference meetings will be held at the time of the formal opening of the Gospel Hall Home for Aged Christians in their new building on Atlantic Ave. and 29th St. in Longport, [[New Jersey]]. Accommodations will be provided for as many as possible in the new home, and suitable hotel accommodations at reasonable rates can be secured near by. The meetings will be held on Saturday and Lord's Day, Oct. 8 and 9, at 10, 2:30 and 7, with a prayer meeting Friday night, Oct. 7 at 7:30. Communications may be addressed to William Moon, 29th & Atlantic Ave., Longport, N.J."
==1994 Uplook==