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Founder of the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, Aimee Semple McPherson (above) and the Angelus Temple in Los Angeles, CA. In the early 1920’s she became the first woman to hold a radio license, and started the first-ever Christian radio station (one of only 3 radio stations in Los Angeles at the time!). Angelus Temple is now home to the Los Angeles Dream Center with Pastor Matthew Barnett. “I had the happy privilege of seeing the ministry of Laurette Willis (as Sister Aimee) and visiting with her personally.  “She combines true talent with an authentic spiritual heart.  “It is a joy to recommend her.”  Rev. Don Pickerill Pastor and Teacher, L.I.F.E. Bible College (Retired); Former Pastor of Angelus Temple Laurette portrays “Sister Aimee” as she appeared in 1938 during a sermon she gave at Angelus Temple in Los Angeles. As an introduction, the audience watches a brief video of the life and legacy of the founder of the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel. You will hear and see film clips from the 1930s and 1940s of the woman who helped pave the way for many men and women in Christian service today. After the short video, Laurette takes us back to the Angelus Temple in 1938. Dressed in white with the navy blue cape, shield and cross Sister Aimee often wore, Laurette portrays the Foursquare founder and presents her powerful sermon, “Divine Healing in the Word of the Living God.” At the close of the sermon Aimee herself said, “Now Lord, let this message ring into hearts and souls tonight. Let it live on and never die. Take this message Lord, and make it a blessing to all to whom it shall come in Jesus’ name we ask it. Amen.” From Laurette: “It is my sincere hope that Sister Aimee’s prayer is answered and that this portrayal is indeed a blessing to all who hear it.” About Aimee Semple McPherson: The early 20th century evangelist, Aimee Semple McPherson, was a pioneer of women in religion. Having experienced a profound religious conversion at age seventeen, Aimee began preaching across the United States and later, the world. In 1918, she established her base in Los Angeles, California, where in 1923, the 5,300 seat Angelus Temple was dedicated and became the center of her revival, healing and benevolent ministries. She was the first woman to receive a FCC radio license and was a pioneer religious broadcaster. Her sermons were the first to incorporate the contemporary communications of that day into her preaching of the Gospel. From Angelus Temple she performed an extensive social ministry, providing hot meals for more than 1.5 million people during the Great Depression. She summarized her message into four major points known as "The Foursquare Gospel," and founded a denomination called The International Church of the Foursquare Gospel. (excerpt from Foursquare history of Founder-foursquare.org) Note: Interestingly, Kathie Lee Gifford (yes, of “Regis and Kathie”), a graduate of Oral Roberts University, is co-writing a musical with David Pomeranz based on the life of Aimee Semple McPherson, entitled “Hurricane Aimee.” Kathie Lee hopes to open the show in Dallas, then perhaps on to Broadway. Perhaps her production will stir renewed interest in this great 20^th century Christian pioneer and the God she served. Rev. Robert Semple and Aimee shortly after their marriage. While on a missionary trip to China, they both succumbed to malaria. Robert died and their daughter Roberta was born a month later. More Photos of Sister Aimee: Sister Aimee was the first woman to travel across the U.S. unaccompanied by a man. Emblem of the Foursquare Church Representing the four-fold ministry of Jesus Christ as Savior, Baptizer, Healer and Soon-Coming King Click HERE For Descriptions of Keynote Presentations and Seminars Including: What Color is Your Personality Parachute? Fitness for His Witness™ Seminars, Speak with Confidence, Leadership Skills, Drama and more! One-Woman Shows: Laurette’s original one-woman shows and workshops are available for matching funds from the Oklahoma Arts Council or the Heartland Arts Fund (search under Willis)for Public non-profit groups and schools. • Great Women of the Bible • Susanna Wesley: LIVE! • The Nutty ‘40s Radio Show! • Great Women of the Frontier • Historical Hysterics • Storytelling Shakespeare • Introducing: Miss Emily Dickinson • Great Women of the Oil Fields • Folktales of Scotland • Sister Aimee (Aimee Semple McPherson) • Reflections: Letters from World War II Please visit our STORE for Products available: The "Great Women of the Bible" CD on Relevance Records ©2003 with original songs from Laurette’s one-woman musical drama - see: Great Women of the Bible "Sing Along Songs and Tell-A-Tale Stories" cassette (Cherokee, Osage, Irish and Scottish Tales and Tunes; plus the Cherokee Syllabary song w/sheet you can enlarge to teach others!). The PraiseMoves® BOOK, VIDEO and DVD are available - see www.PraiseMoves.com or STORE. A versatile and energetic presenter, Laurette Willis will captivate your audience and turn a special project or gala evening program into an experience to be remembered! Contact us for information today! For information on how to bring Laurette to your area, please CONTACT Laurette directly. Click here for: « HOME « BIO « Recommendations « SCHEDULE « PraiseMoves « Keynotes/Seminars « Shows « FAQ « Laurette’s Gazette « Women’s Ministry « Fitness for His Witness « AdvoCare « CONTACT US