02466cam a22003493u 4500 55955 UtSlPG 20260610134305.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BV Home Missions Council (U.S.) Ports of Entry: Missionary Herald Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-11-13 Produced by ellinora, Larry B. Harrison, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Ports of Entry: Missionary Herald" by Home Missions Council et al. is a historical account published in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the role of Protestant missionaries at major U.S. immigration hubs, particularly Ellis Island, and their efforts to provide support and guidance to immigrants arriving in America. It discusses the responsibilities and activities of the missionary workers, recognizing the significant impact of immigration on American society. The book details the various services provided by missionaries, including spiritual guidance, material assistance, and emotional support to immigrants from diverse backgrounds. It highlights the cooperation among different religious organizations and outlines the practicalities of their work, such as distributing literature, providing clothing and supplies, aiding in hospital visits, and addressing the needs of detained immigrants. Overall, it conveys a deep commitment to fostering a spirit of compassion and support, emphasizing the importance of welcoming newcomers to the United States and helping them navigate their new lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified City missions -- New York (State) -- New York Home missions -- New York (State) -- New York Women in missionary work -- New York (State) -- New York Missions -- Ellis Island (N.J. and N.Y.) Council of Women for Home Missions https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55955 96786 96786