H. B. Garlock
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H. B. Garlock | |
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| Born | Henry Bruce Garlock 1897 New Jersey U.S |
| Died | 1985 (aged 87–88) |
| Nationality | American |
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| Notable work | Before We Kill and Eat You (1974) |
| Movement | Pentecost |
| Children | 2, incl. John |
Henry Bruce Garlock (1897–1985), was a missionary in Africa, first with the
Pentecostal Holiness Movement and then with the Assemblies of God.[1]
His experiences with the Pahns, a
canabalistc tribe in Liberia,[2] were described in his memoir, Before We Kill and Eat You,[3] written in 1974. He was married to Ruth Trotter Garlock (1897–1997) and together they served as missionaries in Ghana, Liberia and Malawi.[4] He eventually became the first field director in charge of Africa for the Assemblies of God, and was a missionary for over 60 years.[5]
References
- ^ Wreford, Jamie (2021-11-15). "An astonishing experience of the power of God". New Life Publishing. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
- ^ Ellis, Mark (2022-11-09). "God gave missionary language of cannibals to save his life". Retrieved 2024-01-22.
- ^ "Before We Kill And Eat You: Tales of Faith in the Face …". Goodreads. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
- ^ "This Week in AG History – November 24, 1945".
- ^ "Flower Pentecostal Heritage Center". hypocentral56.rssing.com. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
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