Canada
British Columbia
Abbotsford: The Parkview assembly was encouraged by a young brother obeying the Lord in baptism on July 2.
Kamloops: The assembly enjoyed six days of ministry in June from the book of Nehemiah from Alan Smith (Scotland). Matthew Cain visited the assembly and gave helpful ministry on July 2.
Vancouver: The Fairview assembly’s gospel series with David Hunt and Scott Kaulback (Weaver Settlement, NS) in the South Main Street Gospel Hall that commenced May 28 concluded in early July. They were encouraged by good interest from the neighborhood and support from the local believers. They rejoiced that a young woman trusted Christ and a young sister obeyed the Lord in baptism.
New Brunswick
Sussex: The assembly has switched their conference back to the end of September (instead of having it over the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend) because there is no Cape Breton conference scheduled at that time. Conference details are listed below.
Newfoundland
Corner Brook: Jim Jarvis and Tim Burton (Summerside, PE) had one week of open-air meetings in Irishtown beginning June 11. Following their conference at the end of June, a Seed Sowers distribution took place while David Booth and Tim Burton preached the gospel during two weeks of open-air meetings June 25-July 7. These meetings were also livestreamed via YouTube and Zoom. The assembly also had one week of children’s meetings with Tim Burton beginning July 10.
Ontario
LaSalle: The Malden Road assembly purposed to have a Vacation Bible School July 24-28 in a tent. The theme for the week asks the question, “Who Is Jesus?”
North Bay: The assembly was encouraged by the large number of outsiders that attended gospel meetings in April at Nipissing Junction with Brian Crawford, who was helped by local brethren. Some who attended continue to come along each week, and the believers are praying for blessing in salvation.
Owen Sound: The assembly pitched a tent and had children’s meetings July 3-7 in the mornings and gospel meetings July 7-16 with Lorne Langfeld, who was helped by local brother Nate Kember.
U.S.A.
Arizona
Phoenix: The Orangewood assembly continues their series of short Saturday night devotionals via Zoom on “The Person and Work of Our Lord Jesus Christ” to help believers prepare for worship on the Lord’s Day. Brethren taking part to date include Bruce Cottrill (June 10), Paul Barnhardt (June 17), Glen Baker (June 24) and Duncan Beckett (July 1).
Iowa
Hitesville: William Skates visited the assembly for ministry June 11-15 using a new chart on Future Events. Bill Lavery was with the assembly for ministry on July 2.
Waterloo: The Western Avenue assembly was encouraged at the conclusion of the children’s meetings that were held June 5-11. Approximately 75 children attended, with about 60 Bibles being handed out to those who had never been in an assembly Sunday School before. Most of those new children live within walking distance of the hall, and it was a further encouragement to see 11 of them attend Sunday School on June 11 for the first time. Please pray for the ongoing Sunday School work.
Gospel tent meetings also commenced June 25 with Clive Barber, Dustin Hayes (Stout, IA), Russ Nesbit and others.
Massachusetts
Saugus: Dan Shutt visited the assembly June 16 and on Lord’s Day, June 18. The ministry was a challenging reminder concerning our Communion, Confession, Consecration, Conformity, Commitment and Compassion. The saints were encouraged and blessed. Brody Thibodeau also briefly visited on Lord’s Day, June 18, and preached the gospel.
Michigan
Jackson: Gospel meetings with Larry Perkins and Gary Sharp that commenced June 4 closed on June 28 with blessing in salvation.
Minnesota
Fridley: The assembly purposed to have gospel meetings with Brandon Doll and Stan Wells beginning August 6.
New Jersey
Midland Park: The assembly will hold a Vacation Bible School July 31-August 4 in the hall from 10am until noon each day.
Pennsauken: Tent meetings with Gene Higgins and David T. Zuidema (Midland Park, NJ) concluded on June 25. The preaching was plain and passionate. The believers were encouraged with news of blessing both in person and via the livestream. Shad Kember Jr. joined the assembly from June 25-July 2 for efforts in Spanish. While making visitations related to these efforts, there were three Sunday school students who, for the first time, relayed clear stories of having received salvation within the past two years. The assembly appreciated the support of surrounding assemblies during the meetings.
Virginia
Matoaca: The tent meetings with Paul Barnhardt, who was helped by local brethren, were extended a few days and concluded on June 28 after two and a half weeks. Prayer is requested for a man in his 70s that attended several nights. He is the grandson of Sam McEwen who did pioneer work in Virginia and held some of the first tent meetings in the area.
Washington
Tacoma: In April the assembly began once again to meet in the hall following an extensive rebuild from an arson fire. Also in May, Alan Smith (Scotland) held one week of much appreciated ministry meetings on the subject of prophecy.
Wisconsin
La Crosse: The assembly is planning to resume hosting their annual Bible conference October 27-29, 2023, D.V.
Ontario: Gospel meetings commenced June 18 with John Fitzpatrick and Frank Sona.
Μexico
Nuevo León
Monterrey: Two weeks of gospel meetings were held in June. Attendance and interest were encouraging. The theme was the Tabernacle, applied in the gospel, but it was good teaching for the believers as well.
Chihuahua
Ciudad Cuauhtémoc: 2000 bilingual (Spanish/English) John 3:16 Seed Sowers texts were handed out in this city. A home for children whose parents are in rehabilitation centres was also visited. The increase in drug use amongst the youth in the capital city of Chihuahua is alarming.
Morelos
Oacalco: The third bimonthly day meeting for teaching was held on May 6. A.J. Higgins and Paul Thiessen were with the believers and gave teaching on the subject of salvation as seen in the Epistle to the Hebrews. Saints from Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, Iguala, Veracruz and Cancún were also present.
Guerrero
Iguala: On the Sunday closest to Mother’s Day in May, the assembly prepared and served a meal for the mothers who were invited on this occasion. Two clear messages in the gospel were also preached.
Quintana Roo
Cancún: David Cadenas and Timothy Turkington preached the gospel for two weeks in June. What was particularly encouraging was the attendance of several family members of some in fellowship, and also several parents of Sunday School children.
Conferences
Akron, OH
September 1-3, annual conference in the gospel hall, 2705 Smith Road, Fairlawn, OH 44333. Friday: Prayer and Ministry 7:30pm. Saturday: Ministry 10am and 1:30pm, Gospel 6pm. Sunday: Breaking of Bread 10am, Ministry 1:30pm, Gospel 4pm. Additional details and links to these meetings will be available at https://akrongospelhall.com. While we have plenty of seating capacity, to assist with proper planning, please email timothywebb1020@gmail.com if you plan to attend the conference so we can plan meals and any required accommodations.
Hampton, IA
September 2-3, annual missionary conference in the gospel hall, 9 3rd Street SE. Expected speakers will be Kory Crawford (Costa Rica), Phil Coulson (UK), and Brian Howden (Angola). For more information, please contact Ben McCandless, Email: benmcc5000@gmail.com.
Kansas City, MO
September 2-3, with prayer meeting on Friday, September 1, at 7pm in the gospel hall, 4603 E. Linwood Blvd. Saturday: Ministry 10am and 2pm, Gospel 6pm. Sunday: Bible Reading (James 1:1-18) 9:30am, Breaking of Bread 11am, Ministry 2pm, Gospel 4:30pm. For information or accommodations in advance, contact Corr: Leroy Scott, 597 NW AA Hwy, Kingsville, MO 64061; Tel: 816-739-1686; Email: alanesther@embarqmail.com.
Ankeny, IA
September 9-10, at The Lakeside Center located at 400 NW Lakeshore Drive. The meetings will begin each day at 10am. Accom: Jon Lai, Email: jonlwj@gmail.com. More details will be posted on their assembly website https://www.ankenygospelhall.com.
Kitchener, ON
September 9, in the gospel hall. Expected speakers are John Dennison and Peter Ramsay.
Hitesville, IA
September 16-17, with prayer meeting on Friday, September 15, at 7:30pm. The Bible Reading will be Isaiah 52:13-15, and all of chapter 53.
Joliet, IL
September 23- 24, with prayer meeting on Friday, September 22, at 7:30pm at the Spring Creek Gospel Hall, 912 Gougar Road. Saturday: Ministry 10am and 2pm, Gospel 6:30 pm. Lord’s Day: Breaking of Bread 10:30am, Ministry 2pm, Gospel 3:30pm. Accom: Brent Studnicka, Tel: 815-463-9590; Email: brentstudnicka@gmail.com.
Sussex, NB
September 30-October 1, with prayer meeting on Friday, September 29, at 7:30pm in the gospel hall. All other meetings are in the Sussex High School. Saturday: Ministry 10am and 2:30pm, Children’s Meeting 1pm, Gospel 6:30pm. Lord’s Day: Breaking of Bread 10am, Sunday School 1pm, Ministry 2pm, Gospel 6:30pm. Excellent meals are provided each day, and a warm welcome is extended to all. For information, please contact Jim MacIntosh, Tel: 506-943-0101; Email: j1947m@rogers.com. To arrange for accommodations in advance, contact Trevor McClelland, Tel: 506-433-1234; Email: trevor@commercialtent.com.
L’Anse au Loup, NL
October 14-15, with prayer meeting Friday, October 13, at 7:30pm. Saturday: Ministry 10am and 2pm, Gospel 7:30pm. Sunday: Breaking of Bread 9am, Sunday School 11am, Ministry 2pm, Gospel 7:30pm. All meetings are in the L’Anse au Loup Gospel Hall and meals are served in the nearby homes of the Christians. Accom: Francis Barney, Tel: 709-927-5696 or Ewart Linstead, Email: linsteade@gmail.com.
Alpena, AR
October 28-29, in the Gospel Hall, 401 Lane Street. Saturday: Prayer and Bible Reading (John 13) 12:30pm, Ministry 2:15pm. Lord’s Day: Breaking of Bread 10am, Sunday School 11:30am, Ministry 1:30pm. Meals will be provided on both days. We look forward to seeing all who can come. For assistance with accommodations and/or directions, contact Fred Stevenson, Email: fstev153@icloud.com; Tel: 573-201-1282; or Tim Trowbridge, Email: alpenagospelhall@gmail.com; Tel: 870-423-8484.
Updates
Change of Address
Malden Road Gospel Hall (formerly Windsor): 5675 Malden Road, LaSalle, ON, N9H 1R9; Website: https://maldenroadgospelhall.ca
Change of Address of Correspondent
LaSalle, ON: Daniel Green, Email: DanielGintheden@gmail.com
Change in Meeting Times
LaSalle, ON: Malden Road Gospel Hall, Breaking of Bread 9:45am; Bible Teaching/Sunday School 11:45am; Prayer Meeting 12:30pm; Gospel Meeting 1pm; Tuesdays: Prayer Meeting and Bible Reading 7:30pm.
Stout, IA: Breaking of Bread 9:30am; Ministry/Sunday School 10:40am
Homecalls
Imperio Liegghio of Sarnia, ON, on November 1, 2022, age 83. Imperio and Gina immigrated to Sarnia from Italy in the early 1960s and subsequently heard the gospel. He was saved through Revelation 3:20 on February 7, 1973. They fellowshipped in the Sarnia assembly and served the Lord faithfully for 50 years. Their home was used for many gospel meetings with the desire to see other family members and neighbors saved. God blessed His Word and all of his immediate family were saved. The Sarnia believers and others were refreshed by their hospitality (2 Timothy 1:16). Many enjoyed Gina’s cooking and felt the warmth of Imperio’s big smile. John Prins, Ivan Poirier and Dennis La Vallee spoke during the funeral service. He is fondly remembered by family and friends from the US, Italy and local regions. Imperio will be missed. May the Lord continue to bless Gina and the family.
Ardith Hazel Potter (née Connor) of Waubaushene, ON, on May 9, 2023, in her 90th year. Born April 2, 1934, she was saved in gospel meetings with Tom Wilkie in Waverley, ON, while singing “I do believe, I will believe, that Jesus died for me …” Shepherded by Jim and Margaret Heels, she came into fellowship in the Waubaushene assembly, where she continued faithfully as long as her health permitted. She raised five children and three continue in assembly fellowship. She loved serving the elderly saints at Elim Homes for many years, at times cooking and preparing meals. She also loved babysitting children for needy parents. Ardith was extremely well loved and respected in her community. Her last days were spent at Hillcrest LTC in Midland, ON. She is survived by a brother and two sisters. Her son David Potter and Andy Fletcher spoke to a large gathering at the funeral.
Dorothy Culin of North Bay, ON, on May 15, 2023, in her 92nd year, with family by her side. She was saved at 16 years of age on October 13, 1947, through the truth of Romans 10:9 that Mr. Taylor had read to her. “Right then and there I took Him as my own personal Savior, and what joy I have had for all these years.” Dorothy is now reunited with her loving husband Fred (2021) of 73 years. She leaves behind five children and their spouses, as well as 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Words of comfort and hope were shared by her son David Culin, grandson Kory Crawford, and son-in-law Brian Crawford at her memorial service.
Marian Waldner of East Selkirk, MB, on May 20, 2023, age 70. Marian was born on a Hutterite Colony but accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior in 2000. She and her husband Eli left the colony in 2002 to live in East Selkirk, at which time they were baptized and received into fellowship at the Ashfield Gospel Hall. They faithfully attended and helped with the work of the assembly until the Lord took Marian home following a brief battle with cancer. Please pray for Eli who is also battling cancer.
