Mary Slessor

The Christian Heroes: Then & Now series chronicles the true stories of ordinary men and women whose trust in God accomplished extraordinary deeds for his kingdom and glory.

God would indeed answer the prayer of the fiery, red-haired woman from Scotland. For thirty-nine years, Mary Slessor would labor in love among the unreached, often treacherous, tribes of Africa's Calabar region. Braving sickness, danger and death on all sides, Mary became the cherished "White Ma" to entire tribes. Her faith, steadfastness, and pioneering spirit brought her beloved adopted people their first brilliant contrasting example of the life and freedom found in Jesus Christ.

For ages 10 and up.

The Christian Heroes: Then & Now series chronicles the true stories of ordinary men and women whose trust in God accomplished extraordinary deeds for his kingdom and glory.

God would indeed answer the prayer of the fiery, red-haired woman from Scotland. For thirty-nine years, Mary Slessor would labor in love among the unreached, often treacherous, tribes of Africa's Calabar region. Braving sickness, danger and death on all sides, Mary became the cherished "White Ma" to entire tribes. Her faith, steadfastness, and pioneering spirit brought her beloved adopted people their first brilliant contrasting example of the life and freedom found in Jesus Christ. For ages 10 and up.

Unabridged audio CD; approximately 5 hours 6 minutes; 5 CDs; read by Rebecca Gallagher.

This unit study accompanies the book Mary Slessor: Forward Into Calabar, from the Christian Heroes: Then and Now series.

Each unit study provides teachers with ways to use the book as a vehicle for teaching and reinforcing cross-curricular concepts, including geography, history, missions, social studies and more. Chapter questions are grouped together, with separate chapters for each subject area to be studied. Answers and suggested resources are also included. This unit guide may be used for both group and individual studies; fact sheets & maps are reproducible. 64 pages, softcover.

Mary Slessor grew up in the slums of Dundee in the 1800's. Industry was booming but housing was substandard and life expectancy was low. Illness, disease and malnutrition killed many children before they reached the age of five. Mary was lucky--born into a poor family, abused by her father she was still alive. Dundee was Mary's training ground for a far fiercer battle. Mary left the shores of Scotland while only in her early twenties to immerse herself in reaching the lost tribes of Calibar in West Africa. Her preparation in the slums of Dundee was the key ingredient to her success on the mission field...that and her tireless trust and belief in her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. He was the reason she was there. Calibar today still remembers Mary Slessor, affectionately known as "Ma", her influence on that area of Africa was astounding. Superstition demanded that families kill twin babies and murder slaves and women at funerals--the Lord Jesus Christ that Mary Slessor brought to these people set them free from all that. They were set free from the law of sin and death. Recommended for ages 9 to 14.

While working in a cotton mill in Scotland, Mary Slessor (1848-1915) longed to be a missionary. When God answered her prayers by calling her to the unreached, often dangerous, tribes of Africa's Calabar region, Mary's faith, courage, steadfastness, and pioneering spirit were a brilliant example of the life and freedom found in Jesus.

The Heroes for Young Readers series introduces younger children to the lives of Christian heroes. Perfect for read-alouds or early independent readers, children will love the captivating rhyming poems and color illustrations. Recommended for ages 5 to 10.

Teach your children about the important life of Mary Slessor. Mary Slessor was a redheaded lass from Scotland who loved Christ and wanted others to know and love Him too---so she became a missionary in Africa. In Africa, she lived in a mud hut amongst the people and was shocked at the treatment of women and children, so she resolved to help the people. Written in a simple language that kids can understand and accompanied by colorful illustrations, kids will enjoy learning more about this important African missionary.

The daughter of a drunken mill worker, Mary Slessor wondered how God can possibly use her. But God was preparing her for more than she knew. With His power and a personality to match her fiery red hair, Mary stands up to chiefs, adopts abandoned children, and slowly begins to change the hearts of the people she worked with. Prayer and determination pave Mary's path to trusting God and becoming one of the most cherished missionary "mothers" in the history of Scotland and the world. Ages 9-12. 176 pages, softcover.

Mary Slessor was no ordinary woman, indeed she was no ordinary missionary. Brought up in Dundee, one of eleven children, Mary was called to mission and set sail for West Africa in 1876. Bruce McLennan examines this remarkable story of a woman who shared the gospel, stood up against inequality and impacted all areas of life in Calabar with boldness and conviction.