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The Chicago Missionary Study Class was (and is) the joy of many young and older men. Started at the time of the First World War, classes are hosted by different assemblies throughout the city on the second Saturday of each month. A typical session consists of an afternoon devoted to reading of letters; then supper, followed by a two-hour evening meeting. Typically a young brother was assigned a topic several months in advance – a particular missionary or mission field, or a review of a missionary book. Usually a missionary was available to minister in the latter part of the meeting, or else one of the local brethren would speak.
The Chicago Missionary Study Class has for years maintained the Chicago Missionary Guest Apartments. In 2006, the location is in Glen Ellyn, with Alister & Teresa Hill as host managers. Earlier managers have been Sally Weidner, Kirk and Paula Lithander, Harry and Jean Williams, Bob and Lois Sawyer, and Steve and Diane Richards. The building contains six apartments, five for furloughed or visiting missionaries, and one for the manager. The six apartments are ‘adopted’ by assemblies who are responsible for decorating and supplies.
