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The First 100 Years THE HISTORY OF PENTECOSTAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH A man hungry for God Around the year 1906, when the Baptism of the Holy Ghost was being poured out, Joseph P. Rulien, a Swedish immigrant hungry for more of God, traveled to Topeka, Kansas where he received his personal infilling of the Holy Ghost. Joseph P. Rulien began to have gatherings in 1908 with only five or six families. Meetings were held in private homes with the first services conducted in the Swedish language. Vacant stores and rented churches were used when available. Before they had a permanent place to meet, the Chippewa River was primarily used for baptisms. At one particular service, Bro. Rulien baptized 87 people in the Name of Jesus. Bro. Rulien organized various home and tent meetings. He also rented the Rod and Gun Club on and sent to Midway (now ABI) for two evangelists. Harvey McAlister and Claude Philleo came in March, 1918. Meetings were held every night and twice on Sunday for over six weeks. Many families hearing the message were baptized in Jesus’ Name and filled with the Holy Ghost.

The First 100 YearsTHE HISTORY OF PENTECOSTAL ASSEMBLY CHURCHA man hungry for GodAround the year 1906, when the Baptism of the Holy Ghost was being poured out, Joseph P. Rulien, a Swedish immigrant hungry for more of God, traveled to Topeka, Kansas where he received his personal infilling of the Holy Ghost. Joseph P. Rulien began to have gatherings in 1908 with only five or six families. Meetings were held in private homes with the first services conducted in the Swedish language. Vacant stores and rented churches were used when available. Before they had a permanent place to meet, the Chippewa River was primarily used for baptisms. At one particular service, Bro. Rulien baptized 87 people in the Name of Jesus. Bro. Rulien organized various home and tent meetings. He also rented the Rod and Gun Club on and sent to Midway (now ABI) for two evangelists. Harvey McAlister and Claude Philleo came in March, 1918. Meetings were held every night and twice on Sunday for over six weeks. Many families hearing the message were baptized in Jesus Name and filled with the Holy Ghost.

The Franciscan Sisters, based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, embody a commitment to Franciscan spirituality and community service, emphasizing the interconnectedness of all creation. They engage in various ministries, including health and wellness initiatives, music education, and environmental stewardship, promoting a land ethic that aligns with their values of respect and care for both people and the planet. In response to global issues and local needs, the Franciscan Sisters actively advocate for peace and social justice, calling on others to participate in their mission. Through their outreach and initiatives, they strive to foster beauty, harmony, and diversity in their communities, inspiring individuals to live courageously and purposefully in alignment with the Gospel. Generated from the website