Henrietta Mears, Part 4

Women Worth Knowing

Anne Huffman joined us in studio and delighted us with first hand stories of her time with "Teacher", as Henrietta Mears preferred to be called. Anne attended First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood during her college years and was asked by Teacher to serve as a leader in the college group. The role included greeting visitors at a welcome table where she got their contact info for follow up as well as participating in leaderships meetings. For three years Anne went to Henrietta's home at 7am every Saturday morning where the young leaders gathered to pray on their knees for the growing ministry. Anne shares details of the famous tea parties hosted by Teacher and the way she remained active and involved during the final years of her life.

Anne went on to graduate from Fuller Seminary and do missions work in Cambodia and spent time living in Europe. Her husband, John, was the pastor of St. Andrews Presbyterian church for over thirty years where Anne served alongside him. She led Grief Groups and continues to be part of the leadership for the Women's Ministries at the church. Anne shared with us that she had just returned from a weekend Women's Retreat at Forest Home, the Christian Conference Center founded by Henrietta Mears in the 1930's.

Documentary:
www.mearsmovie.com

Article:
Ambitious for God www.christianitytoday.com/history/issues/issue-92/ambitious-for-god.html

Books:
Mother of American Evangelicalism: The Life and Legacy of Henrietta Mears by Arlin C. Migliazzo
What the Bible is All About: Bible Handbook