A wave of divine power. That’s what they say swept through Stone Church in 1913. Stone Church at 37th and Indiana wasn’t just any church. It was the epicenter of a spiritual awakening.
The Great Chicago Visitation. It’s a name whispered with reverence even today. Evangelist Maria Woodworth-Etter held services there. Miracles unfolded night after night. People came from miles around.
A blind woman saw her children for the first time in fifteen years. A paralyzed man ran down the street shouting praise. The power of God was undeniable. The services initially planned for a month stretched into six. Twelve hundred to fifteen hundred people crammed into Stone Church each night. Even the basement overflowed.
The church wasn’t just a place of healing. It was a place of unity. Denominational lines blurred. Christians of all backgrounds gathered in harmony. The focus was pure worship a glorification of God alone.
Even Saturdays saw impromptu prayer meetings. A crippled woman seeking healing was miraculously cured. A father brought his daughters from Oklahoma. One couldn’t walk or talk. The other was deaf and mute. Both were healed.
This wasn’t just about extraordinary healings. It was about a profound spiritual shift. A deep well of revival had been dug in Chicago. The simplicity of the Gospel was powerful. The manifestation of God’s presence drew thousands.
A prophecy was given on the final night. The Latter Rain would surpass anything seen before. A dream in 1999 foreshadowed the revival to come. Pure praise and worship healing and miracles. Stone Church a place where God’s power had been undeniable once before. A promise of even greater things to come. Stone Church a place of history a place of hope a place where God’s presence still lingers.