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Gideons

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Address
P O Box 422, Cyrus, MN, USA, 5323
County
Pope
Here are some highlights from our long history of service: The Idea—In the autumn of the year 1898, John H. Nicholson of Janesville, Wisconsin, came to the Central Hotel at Boscobel, Wisconsin, for the night. The hotel being crowded, it was suggested that he take a bed in a double room with Samuel E. Hill of Beloit, Wisconsin. The two men soon discovered that both were Christians. They had their evening devotions together, and on their knees before God the thoughts were given which later developed into an association.First Meeting Called —On May 31, 1899, the two men met again at Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, where they concluded to band Christian commercial travelers together for mutual recognition, personal evangelism, and united service for the Lord. They decided to call a meeting in Janesville, Wisconsin on July 1, 1899, in the Y.M.C.A.“We shall be called Gideons.”—Only three men were present at that meeting: John H. Nicholson, Samuel E. Hill, and Will J. Knights. They organized with Hill as president, Knights as vice president, and Nicholson as secretary and treasurer. Much thought was given to what the name of the association should be, and after special prayer that God might lead them to select the proper name, Mr. Knights arose from his knees and said, “We shall be called Gideons.” He read the sixth and seventh chapters of Judges and showed the reason for adopting that name. 9, serves as an extended missionary arm of the church and is the oldest Christian business and professional men's association in the United States of America. The Gideons International is an interdenominational association of Christian business and professional men who are members of Protestant/evangelical churches. Our members are dedicated to saving the lost through personal witnessing and the distribution of God\'s Word in more than 180 countries around the world. The majority of Gideons live and serve in their local communities, making us very effective and efficient because . . . • They know the local language and customs. • They know where the hotels, schools, prisons, hospitals and other locations where Scriptures need to be distributed are located. • Sometimes, we're able to establish local groups of Gideons in countries where traditional missionaries aren't allowed to go.
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  • Home
  • Events
    • Area Events Calendar
    • Cars Shows
    • Memorial Day Services
    • Area City Festivals
    • Pope County Fair
    • Annual Sports and Recreational Events
    • Syttende Mai Celebration
  • Things to Do
    • Arts & Theatre
    • Extracurricular Schools Activity
    • Glenwood Public Library
    • Museums, Historic and Geological Sites
    • Gardening
    • Parks And Trails
    • Shopping
    • Wellness and Fitness
    • Recreation & Sports
  • Creature Comforts
    • Places To Eat
    • Places to Stay
    • Other Food Sources
  • Community
    • Area Schools Extracurricular - Sports, Music, Art
    • Chambers of Commerce
    • Area Religious Organizations
    • Education
    • Health Care
    • Cities and Government
    • Organizations
    • Day Care Providers
  • Business Directory