2021 SGM Annual Report
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Read many more inspiring stories of God’s faithfulness throughout the decades<br />
by visiting our website. www.sunshinegospel.org/history<br />
OVER 115 YEARS SERVING CHICAGO<br />
FAMILIES WITH CONVICTION,<br />
COURAGE AND CREATIVITY<br />
A group of kids stands outside Sunshine Gospel Mission in the<br />
1930’s when it was located at 602 N Clark St.<br />
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n the 1940s and 50’s Sunshine was led by Bill and<br />
Mildred Dillon. Using the CREATIVITY of music and Mildred’s<br />
gift for composing music, they led a music<br />
ministry at Sunshine. Mildred would go on to compose<br />
many hymns within her lifetime, the most wellknown<br />
being “Safe Am I”.<br />
The story of this hymn began on April 14, 1937 when<br />
a tornado brought a brick chimney (over 18 tons) down on<br />
her while she was playing the piano at the Tabernacle. While<br />
buried in the rubble she was comforted by the knowledge<br />
that she was safe in God’s hands. She and her husband became<br />
musical ministers with evangelist Paul Rader. While<br />
traveling by boat to England for ministry, Mildred was<br />
awakened during a terrible storm. The storm reminded her<br />
that when she was injured<br />
in the tornado, she was safe<br />
in God’s hands. The music<br />
came to her in the midst of<br />
the ocean storm and she<br />
put together the words and<br />
music to the song, which<br />
has since brought comfort<br />
to many.<br />
Bill and Mildred faithfully<br />
served Sunshine for many<br />
years following in the footsteps<br />
of Bill’s father, Michael<br />
Dillon.<br />
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