Canada
British Columbia
Burnaby: The South Burnaby assembly commenced gospel meetings with Paul Barnhardt and Eric Fowler on March 2.
Richmond: The West Richmond assembly held a dumpling dinner on February 2, followed by a Chinese New Year themed gospel message by Eddie Wong (Vancouver, BC), with translation into Mandarin.
Vancouver: The Victoria Drive assembly held a Chinese New Year themed Gospel Supper on February 9, followed by Harry Chen and Andy Yuen (both of Richmond, BC) preaching in Mandarin and Cantonese (with translation).
Newfoundland
English Point: The assembly commenced gospel meetings on January 27 with Jonathan Procopio and Paul Jenkinson (Scotland). Meetings were livestreamed on YouTube.
Sandringham: The assembly held gospel meetings January 19-February 2 with Marvin Derksen and Dave Mullett (St. John’s, NL).
Nova Scotia
Chelsea: Tim Burton and John Meekin commenced gospel meetings in a fire hall on January 19. They appreciated the support of the believers from the Nineveh assembly.
Halifax: The North Street assembly was encouraged by two men being received into the fellowship in January. They also started the Treasure Seekers outreach for young people each Thursday.
Ontario
North Bay: Please pray for upcoming gospel meetings April 27-May 9, Lord willing, in the Nipissing Junction Gospel Hall with Murray Pratt.
Prince Edward Island
O’Leary: The assembly held three nights of gospel meetings January 28-30 with David Hierlihy and Brody Thibodeau following the recent homecall of a young brother in fellowship.
U.S.A.
Arizona
Phoenix: The Orangeville 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 Marcus Cain (January 11), Kory Crawford (January 18), Ken Taylor (January 25) and Doug Yade (Kirkland Lake, ON, February 1).
Iowa
Marion: The believers in attendance at the January 25-26 conference appreciated the ministry from David Petterson and Shawn St. Clair. The topic was “Help from Our Oldest Hymnbook: A Study of the Psalms.”
West Liberty: Gospel meetings continue each Sunday afternoon at the West Liberty Community Center as an outreach of the Marion assembly. These meetings are a follow-up of several nights of meetings where children and adults from several countries attended.
New Jersey
Pennsauken: With the whole-hearted support of the Barrington, NJ, assembly, the annual conference was held January 10-12. John Meekin, Peter Ramsay and Shawn St. Clair gave helpful and appreciated ministry. The believers were greatly encouraged by the large number of young believers attending from all parts of North America. Spontaneous hymn sings in the school stairwells brought smiles to many faces. On Sunday evening, Shawn St. Clair preached the gospel in Spanish to a large crowd with many unsaved prior to the baptism of a young woman.
North Carolina
Hickory: Brody Thibodeau visited the assembly February 1-2 for two days of ministry on “Ships in the Bible” (i.e., worship, fellowship, etc.)
Ohio
Cleveland: The Monticello assembly hosted the first of three Ohio area ministry meetings on January 11. Joseph Baker (Jackson, MI) provided ministry on 1 Peter 1, with believers from neighboring assemblies present. The saints appreciated Joseph remaining with the assembly on the Lord’s Day for ministry and gospel meetings. As part of the series, Mansfield and Akron will host events in February and March.
Washington
Arlington: The assembly thanks everyone for their prayers during gospel meetings held in the final three weeks of January with Tom Hoy and Jim Jarvis. The believers were encouraged by unsaved family and friends in attendance, were blessed to hear the gospel nightly, and rejoiced in at least one soul professing salvation.
Wisconsin
La Crosse: The assembly requests prayer for a purposed gospel series to commence March 16 with Brandon Doll and Dan Shutt.
Mexico
Sonora
Ciudad Obregón: A short but encouraging gospel series was held December 16-21, with several relatives of the believers attending. Bible texts and gospel calendars were delivered along with the invitations, and the saints were happy to see one man attend five of the six nights as a result.
Nuevo León
Juárez: The assembly held its annual Sunday School event on December , with approximately 30 children and youth quoting verses they had learned during the year. The attendance included several parents who also sat under a gospel message at the end.
San Luis Potosí
El Barril: A one-week gospel series with Paul Thiessen commenced early in February.
Mexico State
Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl: The annual Sunday School event took place on December 8, and the assembly appreciated Ricky Sawatzky’s help. During December and January, the believers delivered 10,000 gospel calendars in the markets close to the hall and along the main avenue; these calendars were well received.
Jalisco
Ciudad Guzmán: In mid-December, Paul Thiessen, Ross Vanstone and three young men from Canada/USA delivered calendars, Seed Sowers texts and invitations for two weeks of gospel meetings. The attendance was very encouraging.
Puebla
San Andrés Cholula: From December 19 to January 17, gospel meetings were held in the rented hall. More than 8,000 calendars and invitations were delivered in the surrounding areas. Timothy Stevenson was helped over the three weeks by Timothy Turkington, Alex Ruiz (Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl) and Christian Espinoza (Xalapa).
Morelos
Cuautla: Following a Seed Sowers effort, tent meetings took place from the end of December to the end of January. God graciously worked in salvation both there and in the concurrent series held in the rented hall in nearby Los Arcos. (Regular meetings continue in Los Arcos, and the prayers of God’s people are greatly valued.) Over the course of the five weeks of meetings, Duncan Beckett appreciated the help of Shad Kember, Jonathan Seed, Timothy Stevenson, Samuel Chesney and Jason Wahls.
Quintana Roo
Cancún: The assembly celebrated five years of God’s faithfulness to them at the end of December. Close to 10,000 gospel calendars were delivered in the nearby areas at the end of the year. A weekly house meeting in different homes commenced in January.
Other Fields
Aruba
Neal Thomson (Abbotsford, BC) writes: Four couples returned to Aruba on January 24 for a two-week visit to labor together in the gospel. There was a focus on the area around us in Savaneta and around the capital city of Oranjestad. We brought 10,000 IBH calendars in Papiamento (the local language), as a tool for gospel work. The majority went out through door-to-door distribution. The rest were targeted at businesses such as gas stations, stores and supermarkets. Additionally, the Lord heard our prayers and opened further doors for the gospel. We had Bible studies in our living room, and preached the gospel at a rehab centre, a care home and the local prison. At the prison, we had six 45-minute sessions with 8-20 inmates at a time. All listened intently and seemed to genuinely appreciate the message and literature. We were thankful also for opportunities to speak to children and youth at the two YMCAs on the island. Most people asked when we would be coming back. The Lord knows! We wait on the Lord of the harvest to send forth laborers into His harvest; the field seems “white already to harvest” (John 4:35).
Australia
South Australia
Adelaide: The inaugural Australian Seed Sowers was held January 18-25. Approximately 80 believers from across Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Canada and the USA distributed 75,000 John 3:16 texts along with Geoff Bertram’s tract and offer of a free Bible. To date there have been 170 Bible requests. The Bible exhibition received 240 visitors, with unsaved attending the gospel meetings each evening. The local believers were greatly encouraged, and prayer is requested for ongoing follow-up.
Tasmania
Ridgely: Planted 143 years ago, the assembly held their annual conference January 25-26 for the blessing of the Lord’s people. Once again, the believers in that area were encouraged by being gathered together for fellowship and for teaching from the Word of God. They can truly say, “How good is the God we adore!”
Conferences
Clinton, ON
March 1-2, in the gospel hall, 143 Joseph St. Invited speakers are Matthew Cain and Shawn St. Clair. Corr: Daniel P. Bachert, Cell: 519-440-9332; E-mail: dbachert@tcc.on.ca
Mt. Sterling, WI
March 28-30, annual Bible reading conference with prayer and ministry on Friday, March 28, in the gospel hall, 175 Main Street, Hwy 27. All other conference meetings will be held at the North Crawford School, 47050 County Road X, Soldiers Grove, WI 54655 (4 miles North of Gays Mills, WI on Hwy 131). The subject is “The Return from Babylon.” Passages for consideration are Ezra 1-6, Haggai, Ezra 7-10 and Nehemiah. Saturday: Bible Reading 10am, 2pm, and 3:45pm, Children’s Meeting 1pm, Gospel 7pm. Lord’s Day: Breaking of Bread 9:30am, Ministry 11:15am, Sunday School 1pm, Bible Reading 1:45pm, Gospel 4pm. Invited speakers are Brandon Doll, John Meekin and Daniel Rudge (England). Corr: Wayne Granzow, Tel: 608-412-1934; Email: mtsterlinggh@gmail.com
Toronto, ON
April 17-19, the 137th Toronto Easter Conference, with prayer meeting on Thursday, April 17, at 7:30pm in the West Hill Gospel Hall, 159 Morningside Ave., Scarborough. Please note that the conference meetings will be held in a new venue this year. Friday, April 18, from 10am to 8pm, and Saturday, April 19, from 10am to 5pm in the auditorium at the Michael Power – St. Joseph High School, 105 Eringate Dr, Etobicoke. Expected speakers for the conference are Jack Gould, Ian Jackson, Gerard Roy and Brody Thibodeau. Lunch and supper are provided on Friday in addition to lunch on Saturday. Due to being in a new facility, it is important to please register in advance for meals at https://bit.ly/2025TEC. Online recordings are available at youtube.com/@TorontoEasterConference.
Waterloo/Cedar Falls, IA
April 18-20, with prayer meeting on Friday, April 18, at 7pm in the Waterloo Gospel Hall, 726 Western Avenue. All other meetings are in the Cedar Falls High School, (new location) 2701 W 27th St. Saturday: Ministry 10am and 2pm, Children’s Meeting 1pm, Testimony 6pm, Gospel 6:30pm. Lord’s Day: Bible Reading (Psalm 84) 9am, Breaking of Bread 10:15am, Children’s Meeting 1pm, Ministry 2pm, Gospel 4:30pm. The original Believers Hymn Book will be used. Corr. Don Harbough (Waterloo), Tel: 319-404-0373; Mike Palmer (Cedar Falls), Email: mjpalmer89@gmail.com; Cell: 319-215-9200.
Edinburgh, UK
September 8-12, Bible Readings held in the Faith Mission Conference Centre, 548 Gilmerton Road. The passages are 1 Thessalonians 4:13–2 Thessalonians 3. Bible Readings: 10:30am-12 noon, Ministry: 7:30-9pm.The subject of the ministry will be Studies in the Life of Jacob. Invited speakers are Jack Hay and Alan Summers. For more information and accommodation options, please visit https://www.edinburghbiblereadings.com.
Conferences Previously Published:
Bicester, UK – March 22
Matoaca, VA – March 29-30
Bicester, UK – April 19-21
Updates
Change of Address of Correspondent
Clinton, ON (Joseph Street Gospel Hall): Daniel P. Bachert, Cell: 519-440-9332; Email: dbachert@tcc.on.ca
Ontario, WI: Lance Doll, 21942 Orbit Avenue; Tel: 608-547-9663; Email: lancesharlene@gmail.com
Homecalls
Brendon Simms of Melfort, SK, on December 15, 2024, age 35. He was born June 6, 1989, and was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Despite being non-verbal, Brendon’s smiles and giggles were contagious and his beautiful eyes spoke volumes. When asked if he knew the Lord Jesus Christ as his Savior, his eyes and expression would indicate a joyous “yes.” With his positive attitude, Brendon made many life-long friends, including those at school and at his Greentree Residence. Left to remember him are his mother Tami, his father Guy, his sister Danielle, his grandparents Peter and Marlene Simms, as well as many aunts, uncles, his Greentree family and many friends.
Emogene Lee Scott of Kansas City, MO, on December 20, 2024, age 96. She was saved November 7, 1953, and faithfully attended the Kansas City Gospel Hall. Her love for Christ was evident during her life. Hospitality and selfless acts of kindness were Emogene’s special gifts. Her legacy of love, faith, generosity, strength and unwavering spirit will be cherished and will never be forgotten. Emogene was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Scott Sr; three sons, Earl Jr., Ronald, and Edwin. She is survived by her son Alan Leroy (Woodie Esther); three daughters, Theresa Hodges, Esther (Gary) Toombs, and Priscilla (Solomon) Franklin; 27 grandchildren; 68 great-grandchildren; 17 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. The funeral service was conducted by Gary Toombs, David Williams and Solomon Franklin. A very clear gospel message was presented to all who attended. Please pray for many family members who are not saved.
Helen Matthews of Cedar Falls, IA, on January 12, 2025, age 87. Her husband, Eugene, preceded her to heaven in April 2024. Helen maintained her positive attitude and care for others, as well as her contagious chuckle. She was saved in 1963 at the age of 25, realizing that she was the ungodly one for whom Jesus shed His precious blood. She and Eugene were among the original believers that gathered to form the Cedar Falls assembly in 1963. She remained faithful to her Savior and the assembly until her homecall. The funeral service was shared by Mike Palmer and Tom Stickfort. Please pray for the family members that are not saved.
