140th anniversary of The Faith Mission

That this House congratulates The Faith Mission on celebrating its 140th anniversary since its founding by John George Govan in Glasgow on 14 October 1886; acknowledges the profound and enduring contribution of this interdenominational Christian agency to spiritual, social and community life across the British Isles; recognises its dedicated focus on rural evangelism and outreach, particularly among isolated and less well-served communities; notes its longstanding tradition of open-air meetings, tent missions, Bible conventions and the training of Christian workers through the Faith Mission Bible College; pays tribute to the generations of evangelistic workers, known as Pilgrims, who have carried its message across the British Isles and further afield; highlights the significant local contribution of its regional centres, including the Portadown Camp Centre in Upper Bann, which for over 40 years has accommodated Faith Mission youth camps, church youth organisations and school and university Scripture Union groups; commends the generations of staff, Pilgrims and volunteers who have selflessly served its mission; further recognises that only eternity will fully reveal the fruits of their faithful labour; and wishes The Faith Mission continued success as it proclaims the Gospel and carries forward its vital work of evangelism.