Union Gospel Mission

Union Gospel Mission has been used of God for many, many years.  I think that we are closest to God when we help those who cannot do anything for us in return.  And most of those who are reached by Union Gospel Mission find themselves destitute of most of this world’s goods.  And I salute Union Gospel Mission for its service to the city for these 70 years.  I started Tennessee Temple College in 1967 and ministered at Union Gospel Mission several times.  Often, Dr. Wymal Porter would ask me to lead the singing when he preached on Wednesday evenings.  He and his dear wife would stop by my dorm and pick me up and we would ride together down Main Street to the mission.  I wasn’t a very good music leader, but I felt right at home at the mission.  It was easy to get the men to sing.  I wasn’t as concerned with the quality of the singing as I was with the enthusiasm of the singing, and the men never disappointed me.  They sang with all their might!  And after the singing, Dr. Porter never disappointed me either when he opened the Word of God.  His messages were simple, to the point, evangelistic, and powerful.  Many men answered the altar call after the preaching, and I had the privilege to pray with some of them as they knelt in prayer.  Thank you, Brother Jon, as you continue the ministry begun so many years ago.  Blessings and prayers to you and your staff!  Gerald Whitely  3-2-20