Aimee Semple McPherson page 1 by ric gustafson
19 year old Mildred Kennedy was walking through the wilderness of southwestern Ontario. She was holding her baby. She named her daughter ' Aimee'. Her destination was the Salvation Army Barracks. On October 9 1890, Mildred Kennedy dedicated her daughter Aimee as salvation of the world.
Mildred Kennedy joined the Salvation Army at the age of 12. She dropped out of school. Even though her mother passed away, Mildred spent all of her time with Salvationists in London Ontario.
At the age of 15, Mildred married 50 year old James Kennedy. The Salvation Army became the Kennedy's life. 5 miles from Salvation Army Headquarters was the James Kennedy farm. James was a Methodist. Mildred was a Salvationist. On the farm, there was no drinking, smoking or dancing.
Young Aimee loved the farm. As a teenager, Aimee was pretty and popular. On the outside, Aimee was perfect. On the inside, Aimee was miserable. She felt that she had lost her connection to God.
research help: ' Sister Sinner' by Claire Hoffman
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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