HISTORY
The name of the auxiliary is Daughters of Jerusalem and Sisters of Mercy.

The auxiliary was established by Prophet William Saunders Crowdy, through divine vision, on June 26, 1898. The Daughters of Jerusalem and Sisters of Mercy is among the oldest women's organizations in the USA. Before sororities and other social groups, there were women who prayed for the welfare of others, assisted in distress, and aided suffering humanity. The work of the Daughters of Jerusalem and the Sisters of Mercy is beautiful in its religious principles and its aid to suffering humanity. 

In his God-given work of establishing churches in many cities and towns of the United States, Prophet Crowdy often found it necessary to leave new members and go on to establish another church, and another, and another, in still another city or town. He used this auxiliary as one means to help keep the members together and help the Church to grow. The Daughters were also an important means in helping him to travel and spread the gospel.

Today, the mission of the Daughters of Jerusalem and Sisters of Mercy in Bridgeport, Connecticut, remains the same as it was in 1898: "aiding suffering humanity," as inspired by its Founder, Prophet William Saunders Crowdy.

PURPOSE

The auxiliary teaches that religion is a duty. The auxiliary preaches and practices the work of religious women as outlined in 1st Timothy 1st chapter, the 2nd Chapter of Titus, and 1st Corinthians 13th chapter. 

MEMBERSHIP

* All women of the congregation are, and of a right ought to be Daughters of Jerusalem and Sisters of Mercy. 
* Each Daughter should have a specific job within the auxiliary or as a committee member, so she knows her role and how
   she serves the auxiliary.
* There is no limit to the number of members who belong to the auxiliary. Members must respect the Bible truths.
* Members of the auxiliary are entitled to all courtesies of the Daughters 

COMMITTEES

Sick Committee 
Lookout Committee
Ways and Means Committee
Widows and Orphans Committee
Baptizing Committee
Pulpit Committee
Pastor's Table Committee
Pastor's Wardrobe Committee
Charitable Committee
StoreHouse Committee
Trustee Board
Public Relations Committee

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