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Aimee Semple McPherson, Foursquare’s founder, stayed in Sarshel Culton Jr.’s home during a revival campaign in Sacramento, Calif. He recalls her elegance and humility, and how kind she was to him as a young boy. His mother, Bernice, drove Sister Aimee from their ranch home in the town of Winters to downtown Sacramento for the revival services.
As a child, Johann Biro often took center stage at Angelus Temple, singing in Aimee Semple McPherson’s illustrated sermon productions and children’s programs. She sang with the great Audrey Meier as a teen, and nearly became a professional singer when a vocal coach gave her an opportunity to sing at the Hollywood Bowl.
Emily Plies, an ordained Foursquare minister, knew from the time she was 5 years old that God wanted her to preach the gospel. At 20, she researched and helped write sermons for Aimee Semple McPherson, and gained valuable insight about ministry in the process. Today, in her 90s, Emily still is a faithful messenger of the gospel.
Aimee Semple McPherson worked tirelessly spreading the Foursquare Gospel, right up to the very night of her passing in September 1944. In her own words, she reflects on her life of service to the Lord. This is part 19, the conclusion of our “Personal Reflections” series from Sister Aimee’s memoirs.
When the U.S. entered WWII, normal life in America ceased. Even churches were affected by new restrictions and regulations. But Angelus Temple found new ways to reach people for Christ, including ministering to soldiers and holding public prayer meetings. Sister Aimee even sold a record number of war bonds. Part 18 in our “Personal Reflections” series from her memoirs