In
Memoriam
In 2012, One Mission Society lost several beloved missionaries. We now honor and remember those OMS missionaries that served with distinction for 10 years or more.
Ismay Allison worked in faithful partnership with her husband John, who served as the executive director of OMS Australia from 1948 to 1971. Ismay was well-known for her generosity, faithfulness and compassion for people around the world.
Joseph Black, from Northern Ireland, joined OMS in 1953 after the organization he was serving with in India merged with OMS. He married Ruby in 1954, and they continued serving together until retirement in 1985. Joe served at the Allahabad Bible Seminary for two years before returning to Simla to continue doing evangelism.
Virginia Brubaker served with OMS South Korea at Seoul Theological Seminary, where she taught a church music curriculum that she developed. Later, she was the OMS representative at Azusa Pacific University, and upon retirement, she became involved in the ministry at the OMS Student Center at Asbury University.
Mel Buck and his wife Donna joined OMS in 1983. During his 15 years of service, Mel worked at the OMS World Headquarters in the mailroom and in maintenance. He and Donna also served two years in Russia with CoMission.
Harry Burr began serving with OMS in 1957, along with his wife Eleanor. In 1960, he became executive director of Men for Missions, a role he filled for 23 years. During that time, Harry encouraged many laymen to get involved in missions. For years after they retired, Harry and Eleanor continued promoting OMS through MFM events.
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