Mission

The act of sending, or the state of being sent; a being sent or delegated by authority, with certain powers for transacting business; comission.

That with which a messenger or agent is charged; an errand; business or duty on which one is sent; a commission.

Persons sent; any number of persons appointed to perform any service; a delegation; an embassy.

An assotiation or organization of missionaries; a station or residence of missionaries.

An organization for worship and work, dependent on one or more churches.

A course of extraordinary sermons and services at a particular place and time for the special purpose of quickening the faith and zeal participants, and of converting unbelievers.

Dismission; discharge from service.

To send on a mission.