04/24/2020
Spirit Guided Friends, “Christian Spiritualists”
Founders : Rev. Jean Krause and Frank Krause
The Beginning of the Story
In the Summer of 1933 we were persuaded by a friend, W.J. Riordon, to attend a message service in Portland, Oregon conducted by Rev. Bertha Zimmerman Smith, a well known and respected medium of that time. We became interested in Spiritualism after several more meetings during which we were given authentic proof of survival. In the Fall of 1933 Frank and I enrolled in a class with Rev. Smith. Circumstances forced us to quit after a few months, but we had gained enough interest to hold us. We started sitting with Mr. Riordon, who wasn’t developed either, but was a wonderful guide as to how to sit. After a few months of sincere sitting we were seeing lights and the usual beginning symbols, etc. Finally, one evening without any warning, my guide, Dr. Wolf, came through bidding us to carry on, saying he would help us. Later we were instructed to visit another church whose pastor was Rev. T. Barnum and through his guidance we were helped. Our home circle continued on with many friends coming and going from both sides of the veil.
In September 1934, we were instructed to call ourselves “Spirit Guided Friends” with our motto “Do as Spirit Hands Guide You”. We were given songs and had our own books printed (words only). We also received the closing prayer for all services and were instructed to use it, which we have and will continue to do.
We started as a mission holding open meetings and also classes. In 1948 we were chartered by the Universal Sanctuary of the Soul of Chicago, Ill and I was ordained. In 1955 we applied to the State of Oregon and were granted our own charter, incorporated – with our own name: Spirit Guided Friends, Christian Spiritualists.
Hence, the following: “May GOD and Spirit continue to bless our future as they have blessed our past.”
By Rev. Jean Krause
