Because of her understanding of the native language and her bold personality slessor gained the trust and acceptance of the locals and was able to spread christianity while promoting womens rights and protecting native children. Scots missionary worker mary slessor, who died 100 years ago on january, worked tirelessly to improve the lives of ordinary citizens of calabar, nigeria. Mary slessor pondered david livingstones words, i dont care where we go as long as we go forward. Prayer and determination pave marys path to trusting god and becoming one of the most cherished missionary mothers in the history of scotland and the world. The work answers questions about the public mary slessor. Mary died in africa in 1915 and was buried in calabar, near the mission where she first served. Mary slessor2, scottish missionary to calabar, africa. She wanted to share the gospel to people who lived in the most remote areas of calabar which is. The white queen of calabar missionary heroes course, life stories of great missionaries for teen age boys. Her father, robert slessor, originally from buchan, was a shoemaker to trade. Mary was a brave and compassionate woman who lived in native style away from the. Mary was known as ma and the white queen of okoyong.
A fuller account of mary slessors storied missionary career in calabar is recorded in my book women of faith and courage christian focus, 2011. Setting sail for west africa on the 5th august 1876, mary arrived one month later. Arriving there when she was 28 years old, she overcame her fears and inexperience with a genuine love for the people and shared with them the hope of the resurrection through faith in jesus christ. The era and impact of a victorian missionary had been lying with my stack of books to read for almost a year. Mary slessor everybodys mother examines the era and influence of this extraordinary woman, who spent thirtyeight years serving as a presbyterian missionary in calabar. Scottish missionary mary slessors house in calabar nigeria. This book, of sensational vogue among the pious, has much of interest to psychoanalysts. Livingstone and the white queen of calabar by eugene myers harrison, and doing some internet research about mary slessors life. She is well known for being a five foot, red haired scottish missionary who pioneered her way into the jungles of africa. Jul 28, 1999 the benges book about mary slessor is enticing and horrifying all at the same time. One of the most remarkable women of her generation, mary slessor is achieving increasing recognition for her amazing life story. Pdf mary slessor of calabar pioneer missionary download.
She was briefly trained before being sent to calabar where she arrived in september. God would indeed answer the prayer of the fiery, redhaired woman from scotland. The story of mary slessor for young people download. Mary slessor biography missionary calabar africa missionary. Thomson, an architect from glasgow, who was filled with the idea that the missionaries in west africa would do better work and remain out longer if there were some cool place near at hand to which they could go for a rest and change. I recommend this book to those who aspire to be a missionary themselves, to those who struggle with fear, or to those who wish to read of a life surrendered to and sourced by jesus christ. Mar 27, 2020 a dundee graduate has kickstarted a poetry project inspired by celebrated scots missionary mary slessor. Full of adventure and passion, marys story is inspiring for youth learning to live out their christian walk amidst diversity. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. The benges book about mary slessor is enticing and horrifying all at the same time. Fiona cartmell, who now lives in derbyshire, has returned from a. Feverish, weak, and going in and out of consciousness, she prayed, o abasi, sana mi yak o god, let me go. Mary mitchell slessor was a scottish presbyterian missionary to nigeria. When god answered her prayers by calling her to the unreached, often dangerous, tribes of africas calabar region, marys faith, courage, steadfastness, and pioneering spirit were a brilliant example of the life and freedom found in jesus.
Mary mitchell slessor december 1848 january was a scottish womens rights advocate and missionary to nigeria. For 39 years, mary slessor would labor in love among the unreached, often treacherous, tribes of africas calabar region. Perfect for upper elementary children and their parents as well. Slessor was now bringing in so little money that his wife was forced to go and work in one of the mills in order to buy food and clothes for the children. Mary became the little housemother, and how busy her hands and feet were, how early she was up, and how late. Jun 07, 2011 i just finished reading mary slessor of calabar. The incredible story of the victorian missionary, mary slessor in calabar. It was the dream of my girlhood to be a missionary to calabar. Mary had blue eyes and red hair, which she wore very short. It was the dream of my girlhood to be a missionary to cal. She made her name as a scottish missionary to nigeria, where her strong personality won her trust locally and afforded her considerable success in promoting both christianity and womens rights.
Mary slessor was amazing, and this book, which has much scholarship to commend it, well worth the read. Mary slessor of calabar pioneer missionary classic reprint. On the other hand, her father was a shoemaker and drunkard. I was blessed by marys heart for missions and challenged by her fearless actions. God, mary prayed, send me somewhere, anywhere, just send me to be a missionary. Scottish missionary mary slessor and her adopted nigerian daughter atim eso, aka janie annan slessor, visited topsham, devon, in 1885 and 1891. Mary slessor mary slessor was born in aberdeen, scotland in 1848. Mary slessor of calabar by william pringle livingstone goodreads. Challenged by the life of david livingstone, mary slessor offered her services as a missionary in calabar, nigeria.
Mary slessor was born on 2 december 1848 in gilcomston, aberdeen, scotland to a poor workingclass family. One man drew her like a magnet, for he also was a dreamer of dreams. Mary slessor lived from 2 december 1848 to january 1915. It is a clear concise story of this woman who lived her life to share her beliefs to help others. For a chronological list of all the books in our christian heroes.
In 1876, she applied to the foreign mission board of the united presbyterian church of scotland. Mary mitchell slessor, known as mother of all the people, was a scottish missionary to nigeria, born on 2nd december 1848 in mutton brae, which was the home of mary slessor, at aberdeen in scotland, the second of seven children, only four of whom survived childhood. For thirtynine years, mary slessor would labor in love among the unreached, often treacherous, tribes of africas calabar region. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Her work and strong personality allowed her to be trusted and accepted by the. Glover, missionary statesman, teacher, and author, in his book, the progress of worldwide missions, describes the life and work of mary slessor in the following brief words. Mary slessor forward into calabar im not going anywhere, mary mused. Mary slessor 18481915 was a scottish missionary to nigeria. Mary mitchell slessor 2 december 1848 january 1915 was a scottish missionary to nigeria. Livingstone in his books, mary slessor of calabar and the white queen of okoyong, the story of mary slessor, which we share with you here. Mary slessor 18481915 was a scottish missionary who served the lord jesus christ in africa where she was commonly called ma slessor. She was the second of seven children of robert and mary slessor. Mary slessor biographies, scottish missionary to nigeria, africa. Mary slessor of calabar download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl.
Brought up in dundee, one of eleven children, mary was called to mission. Missionary to africa, mary slessor biography tamil youtube. She wanted to share the gospel to people who lived in the most remote areas of calabar which is now called nigeria. Mary slessor of calabar download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. The steeple church has a direct historic link with this great scottish missionary. Mary slessor of calabar, pioneer missionary, book, 1916. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Her work and strong personality allowed her to be trusted and accepted by the locals while. Mary slessor was a scottish missionary to nigeria who successfully fought against the practice of killing twins in infancy, and who promoted womens rights. Mary slessor is the true story of a real victorian lady, who left the comforts of her scottish home to preach the glorious gospel of jesus christ in the african jungle this original story of her life was written by w. Marys mother was praying her son, robert would become a missionary. Click download or read online button to get the story of mary slessor for young people book now. A hardworking mill girl and unorthodox sunday school teacher in dundee, mary had a. Her work and strong personality allowed her to be trusted and accepted by the locals while spreading christianity, protecting native.
Her life rivals in many particulars that of david livingstone. Mary slessor was no ordinary woman, indeed she was no ordinary missiona. The story of mary slessor, the white queen of okoyoung, by. Click download or read online button to get mary slessor of calabar book now. Maryslessor2 the true story of a great missionary to. Mary mitchell slessor was a scottish missionary to nigeria. Mary slessor was a hard working scottish mill girl and an unorthodox sunday school teacher, who, inspired by david livingstone, became a missionary in calabar, nigeria, an. Mary slessor biographies and information mary slessor 18481915 was a scottish missionary who served the lord jesus christ in africa where she was commonly called ma slessor. May 28, 2012 mary mitchell slessor, known as mother of all the people, was a scottish missionary to nigeria, born on 2nd december 1848 in mutton brae, which was the home of mary slessor, at aberdeen in scotland, the second of seven children, only four of whom survived childhood. Missionary mother is a fastpaced biography of a 19th century scottish woman who takes the gospel of jesus christ to africa. Maryslessor, missionary heroine of okoyong, nigeria. Mary slessoreverybodys mother examines the era and influence of this extraordinary woman, who spent thirtyeight years serving as a presbyterian missionary in calabar. Mary slessor of calabar nigeria pioneer missionary.
Many books have been written about her life because it is so inspiring. This is the story of a dundee mill girl who became a missionary in west africa and dedicated her life to its people. Dundee graduate to create poetry book inspired by mary slessor. Jan 23, 2020 challenged by the life of david livingstone, mary slessor offered her services as a missionary in calabar, nigeria. Bruce mclennan examines this remarkable story of a woman who shared the gospel, stood up against. Jan 02, 2015 scots missionary worker mary slessor, who died 100 years ago on january, worked tirelessly to improve the lives of ordinary citizens of calabar, nigeria. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Mary slessor was an incredible woman with an intence love for all human beings.
Mary slessor audiobook by janet benge, geoff benge. Sixtysixyearold mary mitchell slessor from the slums of dundee, scotland lay dying in the village of use ikot oku, nigeria. Livingstones mary slessor of calabar, pioneer missionary originally published 1916 is the classic fulllength. Braving sickness, danger, and death on all sides, mary became the cherished white ma to entire tribes. Her father, originally from buchan, was a shoemaker by trad.
Mary slessor 18481915 was a scottish missionary who served the lord jesus christ in. While told in a matter of fact way, older elementary readers will especially enjoy reading the details of mary slessor s life of hardships and joys, as well as the different culture where she served god. Mary slessor was born on 2nd december 1848 in gilcomston, a suburb of aberdeen, the second of seven children, only four of whom survived childhood. Because of christ, mary slessor was the heroine that she was. The story of mary slessor for young people download ebook. Her strong personality and determination helped her spread the christian faith and promote womens rights.
A dundee graduate has kickstarted a poetry project inspired by celebrated scots missionary mary slessor. While working in a cotton mill in scotland, mary slessor 18481915 longed to be a missionary. She is most famous for having stopped the common practice of infanticide of twins among the ibibio people, an ethnic. A hardworking mill girl and unorthodox sunday school teacher in dundee, mary had a fierce spirit and ability to stand her ground. Fiona cartmell, who now lives in derbyshire, has returned from a trip to nigeria where she. Mary slessor was a hard working scottish mill girl and an unorthodox sunday school teacher, who, inspired by david livingstone, became a missionary in calabar, nigeria, an area where no european had set foot before. It is well written and shows how missionary work should be carried out even in this day and age. She served in africa under the united free church of scotland from 1876 to 1915. If you were able to ask mary about herself she would answer, im just a wee wifie from dundee. Like that other mary who was with him on earth, her love constrained her to offer him her best, and very gladly she took the alabaster box of her life and broke it and gave the precious ointment of her service to him and his cause. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. A new book, written by jeanette hardage, about mary slessor, a missionary from scotland to the west coast of africa, is encouraging while instructive. At that time calabar was considered one of the deadliest and most degraded countries in all of africa. May 22, 2009 a new book, written by jeanette hardage, about mary slessor, a missionary from scotland to the west coast of africa, is encouraging while instructive.
When god answered her prayers by calling her to the unreached, often dangerous, tribes of africas calabar region, mary s faith, courage, steadfastness, and pioneering spirit were a brilliant example of the life and freedom found in jesus. Mary slessor was no ordinary woman, indeed she was no ordinary missionary. The daughter of a drunken mill worker, mary slessor w. Aug 31, 2016 mary mitchell slessor was a scottish missionary to nigeria. Mary was a brave and compassionate woman who lived in. Mary slessor 18481915, a scottish presbyterian, served as a missionary to calabar southern nigeria, west africa, for thirtyeight years. She knew god worked through prayer, so she spent hours praying. While told in a matter of fact way, older elementary readers will especially enjoy reading the details of mary slessors life of hardships and joys, as well as. Hardage, jeanette 2002 records that mary slessor was born on december 2, 1848, near aberdeen, the second of seven children, mary s mother was a deeply religious woman, her father a drunken shoemaker. Once in nigeria, slessor learned efik, the local language, then began teaching.
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