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George Müller (1805–1898). Born on September 27, 1805, in Kroppenstedt, Prussia (now Germany), George Müller was a Christian evangelist and orphanage director known for his faith-driven ministry. A rebellious youth, he was imprisoned for theft at 16 before converting to Christianity in 1825 at a Moravian prayer meeting in Halle. He studied divinity in Halle and moved to England in 1829, pastoring a chapel in Teignmouth and later Ebenezer Chapel in Bristol. Rejecting a fixed salary, he relied on prayer for provision, a principle that defined his life. In 1836, he founded the Ashley Down Orphanage in Bristol, caring for over 10,000 orphans across his lifetime without soliciting funds, trusting God alone. His meticulous records, published in Narratives of the Lord’s Dealings, documented answered prayers, inspiring global faith. Married to Mary Groves in 1830 and later Susannah Sangar after Mary’s death, he had one surviving child, Lydia. Müller preached worldwide into his 80s, dying on March 10, 1898, in Bristol, and said, “The beginning of anxiety is the end of faith, and the beginning of true faith is the end of anxiety.”
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George Mueller shares the inspiring beginnings of the Schools Work initiative in 1987, where two dedicated workers were appointed to promote the Christian Gospel in Bristol schools. Their efforts included establishing Christian Union Groups, leading morning Assemblies, and teaching Religious Education, which received a warm response from local educators. This outreach not only fostered spiritual growth among students but also resulted in several conversions, showcasing the impact of faith in education. Mueller expresses great expectations for the future of this initiative as part of The George Müller Foundation's mission.
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The Beginning of Schools Work
In 1987 two Schools Workers were appointed, one on a full time basis and another on a part time basis. It was their responsibility to promote the Christian Gospel in schools in and around the City of Bristol. They endeavoured to set up Christian Union Groups and to encourage those that already existed. They also took morning Assemblies and were invited to take Religious Education lessons within the school curriculum. They were greatly encouraged at the response from the teaching staff of local schools and had the privilege of leading several pupils to the Lord as a result of their efforts. Great things were expected of this new outreach of the work of The George Müller Foundation.
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George Müller (1805–1898). Born on September 27, 1805, in Kroppenstedt, Prussia (now Germany), George Müller was a Christian evangelist and orphanage director known for his faith-driven ministry. A rebellious youth, he was imprisoned for theft at 16 before converting to Christianity in 1825 at a Moravian prayer meeting in Halle. He studied divinity in Halle and moved to England in 1829, pastoring a chapel in Teignmouth and later Ebenezer Chapel in Bristol. Rejecting a fixed salary, he relied on prayer for provision, a principle that defined his life. In 1836, he founded the Ashley Down Orphanage in Bristol, caring for over 10,000 orphans across his lifetime without soliciting funds, trusting God alone. His meticulous records, published in Narratives of the Lord’s Dealings, documented answered prayers, inspiring global faith. Married to Mary Groves in 1830 and later Susannah Sangar after Mary’s death, he had one surviving child, Lydia. Müller preached worldwide into his 80s, dying on March 10, 1898, in Bristol, and said, “The beginning of anxiety is the end of faith, and the beginning of true faith is the end of anxiety.”