2019 marks 225th anniversary of missionary’s birth By Joanne Sloan Allen Francis Gardiner (1794–1851) was a faithful missionary who endured numerous difficulties and failures. This year is the 225th anniversary of his birth.  A mother’s prayers From 1810 to 1826, Gardiner served in the Royal Navy. While in Malaysia in 1820 he received a letter about his mother’s death. After…