rescue mission

rescue mission
a) A mission, operation to reach and rescue people in urgent need, as after a disaster
b) A religious mission set up (usually in poor city quarters) to rescue human derelicts from a wasted life of sin, the final aim being conversion
See Also: missionary

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  • rescue mission — mission (def. 12). [1900 05] * * * …   Universalium

  • rescue mission — noun : a city mission established to help persons especially of low income who are unable to help themselves and are in desperate need of moral and spiritual rehabilitation * * * mission (def. 12). [1900 05] …   Useful english dictionary

  • rescue mission — noun Date: 1902 a city religious mission seeking to convert and rehabilitate the down and out …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • Lima Rescue Mission — The Lima Rescue Mission is a city mission located in Lima, Ohio. Founded on November 1, 1906 by Adam Welty, [http://www.limamission.org/who.php?id=2 Lima Rescue Mission: Who We Are] ] the mission, which is funded completely by donations, provides …   Wikipedia

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  • Kansas City Rescue Mission — The Kansas City Rescue Mission was opened by Dr. Jarrett Aycock in 1950. It is currently at 1520 Cherry Street, Kansas City with two buildings including recreational areas, classrooms, and offices. The mission offers help through three avenues,… …   Wikipedia

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  • search and rescue mission coordinator — The designated person or organization selected to direct and coordinate support for a specific search and rescue mission. Also called SAR mission coordinator. See also combat search and rescue; combat search and rescue mission coordinator;… …   Military dictionary

  • Roanoke Rescue Mission — The Roanoke Rescue Mission is a Christian mission located in downtown Roanoke, Virginia. The mission is the largest homeless shelter in the state of Virginia. It is part of the City Mission movement.The mission provides sleeping and washing… …   Wikipedia

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