Historical information

The Methodist Home Missions was the department running the work of smaller churches and charitable institutions such as babies' homes, the Epworth Hospital, chaplaincies to hospitals and prisons, aged care homes, alcohol rehabilitation, local missions to depressed areas and the like. A minister was appointed each year by Conference, on deputation, to travel around Victoria to explain and encourage local congregations to support the work of the missions.

Physical description

Methodist Home Missions cardboard envelope with a blue map of Australia and blue and red text. The is a curved slot at the top of the envelope for inserting coins and squares on the back to mark off weekly giving.