Canada
British Columbia
Kamloops: The assembly enjoyed a ministry series on Prophetic Truth from David McKillen in mid-April, and a week of Bible study on Colossians with Alan Smith in the last week of May.
Maple Ridge: Gospel tent meetings commenced June 30 again in this community with a local brother from the Victoria Drive assembly in Vancouver, helped by Neal Thomson (Abbotsford, BC). Brody Thibodeau helped with children’s meetings in the mornings July 15-19.
Surrey: Brody Thibodeau helped the assembly with an evening VBS in the park July 15-19, followed by gospel meetings July 21-26.
Vancouver: The Victoria Drive assembly was encouraged in June by a couple who were saved in tent meetings in August 2023 being received into fellowship.
Ontario
Delmer: The Grace Gospel assembly purposed tent meetings July 21-August 4 with Shawn Markle and Jim Bergsma beside the Public School in the nearby village of Courtland. They have had good interest and attendance in the past with the tent well-filled in previous years. Please pray for those who attend from the Dutch Reformed and Mennonite communities, and other individuals from the surrounding area.
Kirkfield: The Victoria Road assembly purposed a drive-in gospel outreach July 14-26 at the historic Presbyterian Church property in the nearby hamlet of Glenarm. Brian Crawford was expected to help again in this outreach, which often sees good attendance from the community and other local congregations. The messages are broadcast on FM radio, also reaching homes in the immediate vicinity up to three kms. away. Pray that God will save souls for His glory.
Maberly: Murray Pratt, with the help of Hugh West (Midland, ON), purposed tent meetings July 14-28, D.V. Prayer is requested for these meetings.
Owen Sound: Lorne Langfeld, with help from local brother Nate Kember, commenced tent meetings on July 7 near the village of Keady. Children’s meetings took place during the first week, July 8-12, in the mornings.
York: The Fairbank assembly meeting at 119 Ennerdale Road expects Blair Martin for the ministry of the Word on Wednesday, September 5, D.V. Brother Martin also expects to continue in ministry at assemblies in the surrounding area.
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 Gordon Armstrong (Tampa, FL, June 8), Larry Steers (June 22) and Paul Barnhardt (July 6).
Iowa
Ankeny: The June 22-23 weekend of ministry from the book of Joshua with Sandy Higgins was profitable. Saints attending from assemblies near and far enjoyed the fellowship and encouraged the small assembly.
Cedar Falls: Leslie Craig visited the assembly for two nights of ministry June 10-11.
Clarksville: Gospel tent meetings with Dustin Hayes (Stout, IA) and Clive Barber commenced on July 7.
Marion: The gospel tent meetings with Tim Burton (Summerside, PE) and Jason Wahls closed June 23 after three weeks.
Stout: Frank Sona gave four nights of ministry June 24-27 on the book of Ruth.
Waterloo: The assembly commenced gospel meetings with Frank Sona on June 30.
Louisiana
Hammond: In June, the new Spanish-speaking assembly began breaking bread and held gospel meetings with Kory Crawford. The assembly is meeting in a building that was a former restaurant. Previously, many of these believers of Honduran descent were traveling to the Tylertown Gospel Hall in Mississippi.
New Jersey
Pennsauken: Both the tent meetings June 2-23 and Spanish gospel outreach June 23-30 were marked by faithful and powerful preaching, and joyful news of souls turning to Christ. A baptism was held on June 23.
Virginia
Matoaca: The assembly held two weeks of gospel meetings July 7-19 in the tent with Paul Barnhardt and Eugene Higgins.
Washington
Marysville: On June 2, the assembly celebrated 30 years since they were established as an outgrowth of the Arlington assembly. Gaius Goff reviewed the work of the Lord that has been going on in the Marysville area for over 70 years by the grace and faithfulness of God. Tent meetings with Gaius Goff and Larry Perkins are purposed July 28-August 11, D.V., with a VBS Monday to Friday each morning of the first week.
Moses Lake: Tom Hoy, with the help of Ben Hoffman (Mansfield, OH), held tent meetings June 30-July 12 with a VBS each morning for the two weeks.
Mexico
Sonora
Hermosillo: On June 16, the assembly had a time of fellowship to commemorate Father’s Day after the gospel meeting. They are encouraged to see a good number of unsaved men attending meetings on a regular basis for quite some time. Please pray for their salvation.
Mexico State
Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl: The assembly finished the work of putting a roof on the terrace of the hall. They also continue their labours in evangelizing the areas near the hall. This last occasion for handing out texts and preaching in the open air was near the Mercado Evolución (Evolution Market). The people were receptive and several paid close attention to the preaching.
Morelos
Los Arcos: On Saturday, June 1, believers from Iguala, Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl and Xalapa gathered for a special day of meetings. Shawn St. Clair spoke on the deity of Christ, the picture of the local church, the Church as the Bride of Christ, and the doctrine of justification.
Guerrero
Iguala: The assembly appreciated Shawn St. Clair’s visit on June 2 for the day. There was also a special gathering to commemorate Father’s Day, and a good number of people heard the message of the gospel.
Veracruz
Coscomatepec de Bravo: Every two weeks Samuel Chesney and Angel Báez (Veracruz, Veracruz), along with their wives Ruth and Mónica, visit the believers and other contacts in this town. They are grateful that some are attending the meetings regularly in the rented quarters.
Quintana Roo
Cancún: Two new believers were received into the fellowship early in June. On Sunday, June 23, four believers obeyed the Lord in baptism. This was followed by five nights of Bible studies June 24-28 on 1 Timothy. There was good attendance, and the people of God were edified by the teaching.
Special Report
Uruguay
Tom Lutley writes from Trinidad, Uruguay: “We do have the meetings Sundays and Thursdays, but I thought I would mention a couple of special items for prayer. At the beginning of the year, over 100 gospel calendars with a page for each day were distributed to contacts. Now I am returning to visit and asking how the reading is going. Responses have been varied. Last year, the assemblies from Montevideo began a work in Durazno, 40 km. east of here. On three different weekends they had a special effort, and then started with Bible studies in December every other Tuesday. We got over several times, and recently I have been there twice for the studies. Please pray that the Lord will bless the seed sown.”
Conferences
Tampa, FL
August 9-11, a Bible teaching weekend with Clive Barber in the gospel hall, 12704 Marjory Avenue. Friday: Ministry 7:30pm. Saturday: Ministry 4:30pm and 7:30pm. Lord’s Day: Breaking of Bread 9:30am, Sunday School/Gospel 11am, Ministry 1pm. For more information, contact Gordon Armstrong, Tel: 813-848-4056.
Clementsvale, NS
August 31-September 1, annual Labour Day weekend conference at Kingswood Camp, Aylesford, NS. Meetings will begin at 10:00am on Saturday and Sunday. The ministry will be youth focused, with speakers Tim Burton (Summerside, PE), John Meekin, Shawn St. Clair and Brody Thibodeau. All ages are welcome. For accommodations, please contact David Cress ahead of time, Email: dcress65@gmail.com; Tel: 902-247-4774. Please register in advance if possible. Registration link and further details will be available at http://clementsvalegospelhall.com.
Marysville/Arlington, WA
August 30-September 1, Labor Day Conference in the Arlington Gospel Hall. Friday: Prayer meeting 7pm. Saturday: Meetings begin at 8:45am. Sunday: Lord’s Supper 9:30am at Marysville and Arlington Gospel Halls; meetings to follow in Arlington at 11:15am. Breakfast (8am), lunch, and supper served. Expected speakers are Stephen Grant, Blair Martin, David Petterson, Huw Rees and David Vallance (Livonia, MI). Accom: Jim Klein, Tel: 425-508-2807; Email: kleinklan123@hotmail.com.
Hitesville, IA
September 21-22, with prayer meeting on Friday, September 20, at 7:30pm. Saturday: Ministry 10am and 2pm, Children’s Meeting 1pm, Gospel 6:15pm. Lord’s Day: Bible Reading (John 17) 9am, Breaking of Bread 10:30am, Sunday School 1pm, Ministry 1:45pm, Gospel 4pm.
Mississauga, ON
September 28-29, The Applewood Heights assembly at 4030 Tomken Road warmly invites you to their annual Bible reading conference covering Hebrews 12-13. Phil Coulson, David McAllister and Dan Shutt will lead the readings, D.V. The conference will begin on Saturday at 10am. They look forward to a time of fellowship and a deepening understanding of God’s Word together. For more details, accommodations and directions, please visit their website https://www.applewoodheights.org.
Turlock, CA
October 12-13, in the Holiday Inn Express – Meeting Room, 3001 Hotel Drive. Saturday: Bible Study (1 Corinthians 3) 10am, Ministry 11:45am, 3pm and 4:45pm, Gospel 2:15pm, Children’s Meeting 4pm. There will be a hymn-sing after dinner. Sunday: Breaking of Bread 10am, Ministry 12pm and 4pm, Gospel 2:10pm. Expected speakers are Tom Baker, John Fitzpatrick and A.J. Higgins (Barrington, NJ). If you know you are coming and need accommodations, RSVP in advance to Dan Steele, Email: ds5485@gmail.com, or Paul Puvvula, Email: paulpuvvula@gmail.com.
Conferences Previously Published:
Akron, OH – August 30-September 1
Hampton, IA – August 31-September 1
Kansas City, MO – August 31-September 1
Ankeny, IA – September 7-8
Edinburgh, UK – September 9-13
Updates
Change of Correspondent
Antioch, IA: Eugene Jacobs, 22239 Butler Center Road, Allison, IA 50602; Tel: 319-267-2034; Cell: 319-483-8120; Email: vic52lynn@hotmail.com
Homecalls
Barbara Robbins of Bear River East, NS, on March 15, 2023, two days short of her 91st birthday. Barbara, who was a school teacher, took early retirement to look after her aging parents and her brother who had Down’s Syndrome. She looked after them very well until they passed away. Barbara was saved as a young woman and was in happy fellowship in the Clementsvale, NS, assembly until she turned 90. Shortly thereafter, she went to live with her youngest sister and brother-in-law, where she received excellent care until her passing. They, along with her surviving brother, a sister-in-law, and several nieces and nephews who respected her, will miss her caring ways. She was quiet but consistent in her testimony for the Lord. Please pray for her unsaved relatives who heard a clear gospel message at her funeral.
Joanne Raynor of Charlottetown, PE, on March 13, 2024, age 64. She was very faithful in attending assembly meetings. The funeral service was taken by Jonathan Procopio and the gospel was clearly presented to the large crowd. Joanne leaves to mourn her a sister and brother-in-law. Please pray for their salvation.
Lois Isabel (Griffin) McCullough of Terrace, BC, on May 11, 2024, age 97. Born March 27, 1927, she grew up amongst the farms and orchards of Westbank, BC, part of three families of cousins who lived there. She trusted Christ at 12 years of age through Samuel Greer’s preaching, and was in the Westbank assembly. Married to William McCullough in 1954, they lived in Powell River, BC, until 1965 when the Lord called them to “go north”; they moved to Terrace, BC. They were founding members of the Terrace assembly, faithfully gathering to the Lord’s name and showing hospitality to many. Lois spent her last 10 years in a care home. Predeceased by all her siblings, one son, and two sons-in-law, she is survived by her husband, five daughters, three sons-in-law, 25 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. The service was taken by Daniel Green, followed by John Stutters at the graveside.
Dorothy Stute of Oil Springs, ON, on May 11, 2024, age 96. She was the sister of Fred Stute and the late Leona (Tom) Watson. Dorothy professed faith in Christ Jesus when she was only 13 years old. She was passionate and dedicated in her faith, being a firm and constant advocate of the “old paths.” Dorothy loved psalms, hymns, spiritual songs and poetry, so many of which she committed to memory. She was a devoted mother figure to André Fiset for over 50 years, with whom she had a wonderful and special bond. She was the owner of Beacon Cleaners in Sarnia, ON. In recent years, Dorothy was in happy fellowship at the Oil Springs Gospel Hall until her homecall. She leaves behind many nieces, nephews and friends. She will be greatly missed.
Bonnie Erskine of Waverly, IA, on May 19, 2024, age 84. She married Frank Erskine on March 14, 1958, and spent her life as a homemaker, taking care of her family. On September 28, 1964, while visiting with the late Leonard Debuhr, she understood from Isaiah 53:5-6 that her sins had been laid on the Lord Jesus. Bonnie was a member of the Antioch assembly in rural Clarksville, IA. She was a faithful prayer warrior, and always wanted others to know the real peace that can only come from trusting Christ as Savior. Bonnie and Frank were a blessing to others over the years, taking many people in to live with them. She is survived by her husband Frank, one son and one daughter and their spouses, six grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. The funeral service was taken by family members along with Russ Nesbit.
