I found a webpage in Wikipedia with the history of Gypsy Smith. It was his preaching in our area that inspired those who heard God's message to build 'The Mission' and our church in North Avenue.
Please click onto the link to acsess the page. This link does not open a new window.
http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/Rodney+%22Gypsy%22+Smith
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