George Muller: The Guardian of Bristol’s Orphans By Janet and Geoff Benge
George Muller 1805 - 1898 “I believe God has heard my prayers. He will make it manifest in His own good time that He has heard me. I have recorded my petitions that when God has answered them, His name will be glorified.” - George Müller
George Muller’s Background: Mother: Sophie Muller (died in 1820) Father: Johann Muller (died in 1840) Older brother: Friedrich Muller (died 1838) George was born in Kroppenstaedt (now Kroppenstedt), a village in the Kingdom of Prussia
Where George goes… Kroppenstaedt, Kingdom of Prussia Switzerland London, England Devon, England Bristol, England
What was happening in the 1800s in Europe? The Industrial Revolution Many people moved to the cities to work in factories. Sometimes, factory jobs were unsafe. Poverty, orphans
What is an orphan? An orphan is a child whose parents have died. In common usage, only a child who has lost both parents due to death is called an orphan.
Famous plays/books about orphans: Anne of Green Gables Harry Potter Maniac Magee Little Orphan Annie Oliver Twist & the Artful Dodger Cinderella Tarzan Batman
What is a missionary? A Christian missionary is commissioned by the Lord to make disciples, followers of Christ.
Do you need to go far away to be a missionary? No, not always. A missionary is a follower of Jesus who feels God telling them to share the Gospel with people who have never been taught about Jesus before.