Canada
British Columbia
Burnaby: Gospel meetings with Paul Barnhardt and Eric Fowler that began on March 2 closed on March 26 with blessing in salvation. The South Burnaby assembly was encouraged by a young boy obeying the Lord in baptism on April 6. A good number were in attendance and heard the gospel clearly preached by Eric Fowler and Graham McKinley (Abbotsford, BC).
Vancouver: In February, the Victoria Drive assembly was encouraged by two young people (brother and sister) being received into the fellowship.
New Brunswick
Shediac: The assembly commenced bilingual gospel meetings in English/French with Murray McCandless and Gérard Roy on March 25. They were encouraged by a nice number of Filipino people attending regularly. Meetings were livestreamed via Zoom.
Ontario
Kapuskasing: The assembly held children’s meetings March 10-14 with Lorne Langfeld.
Prince Edward Island
Summerside: The Pope Road assembly commenced gospel meetings with Tim Burton and Jonathan Procopio on March 9. Meetings were livestreamed via YouTube.
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 Sandy Higgins (Barrington, NJ, March 8), Gaius Goff (March 15), Mark Quitadamo (Methuen, MA, March 22), Paul Barbour (Waubaushene, ON, March 29) and Matthew Cain (April 5).
Iowa
Cedar Falls: Gospel meetings that commenced February 23 with Frank Sona and William Skates closed on March 16.
Dunkerton: The assembly held children’s meetings March 23-27 with Frank Sona. A good number of children and parents attended.
Garnavillo: The assembly held gospel meetings in mid-March with Gordon Armstrong (Tampa, FL) and David Petterson. The meetings were livestreamed via YouTube.
Hampton: Gospel meetings that began February 23 with Al Christopherson and Ike Frazier closed on March 14 with blessing in salvation.
West Liberty: The series of children’s meetings held at the West Liberty Community Center March 5-13 were well attended. A good number of children and adults from several countries heard the gospel clearly presented by local brethren. Some new faces were seen. Children’s meetings continue each Sunday afternoon as an outreach of the Marion Gospel Hall.
Michigan
Battle Creek: The Venezuela Relief Fund (VRF) continues its support for the needs of the Lord’s people in Venezuela. Medical support constitutes the majority of help that is sent. Purchase of medications, medical treatments and surgeries are paid for directly by the fund on a daily basis as the Lord provides.
New Jersey
Barrington: In March, Gene Higgins had two and a half weeks of excellent meetings on Future Events. The assembly appreciated the excellent support of the believers from the Pennsauken assembly. God was pleased to bless in salvation, with interest continuing up to the last meeting.
Pennsauken: The assembly appreciated a visit from Harry Rodriguez with his family on March 23.
North Carolina
Hickory: The assembly enjoyed a visit from Brody and Sharon Thibodeau for a weekend of ministry February 1-2. Brody gave some excellent teaching on the “Ships of the Bible,” with clear application to our Christian lives and encouragement to go on for the Lord. The Christians were greatly edified by his ministry and encouraged by their visit. The assembly purposed a gospel series with David Hierlihy and John Meekin beginning April 27 and continuing through May 11. Please pray for blessing in salvation and encouragement of the saints.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia: Harry Rodriguez held gospel meetings for Spanish-speaking people March 16-April 15. These meetings were in fellowship with the Hatboro, PA, assembly.
Wisconsin
La Crosse: The gospel series that commenced March 16 with Brandon Doll and Dan Shutt closed after two weeks with blessing in salvation. The assembly appreciated the prayers and support of the saints.
Ontario: The assembly commenced an unplanned series of gospel meetings with Brandon Doll and John Meekin on March 30.
Mexico
Sonora
Hermosillo: The attendance at the annual conference in mid-March was an encouragement to the assembly. There were visiting saints from other parts of Mexico and the USA, a good number of local contacts and several unsaved in attendance. Marcus Cain, John Dennison, local brother Romer Mosquera and Tim Woodford took part in ministry and the gospel. A young man was recently received into fellowship, bringing joy to the believers as well.
San Luis Potosí
El Barril: The assembly enjoyed John and Rebekah Nesbitt’s visit at the end of March; he preached the gospel for five consecutive nights. The meetings were well attended.
Jalisco
Ciudad Guzmán: Paul Thiessen has been making monthly visits to this city to preach the gospel. In March, around 20 people attended the meeting in a rented room at a hotel.
State Of Mexico
Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl: The assembly is very grateful for the visit of Alexander Higgins (Barrington, NJ) and Paul Thiessen in March when they shared rich teaching from the Word of God. One theme was “The Forty Days,” examining the humanity, temptation and appearances of the Lord Jesus. The other theme was marriage.
Morelos
Los Arcos: At the beginning of March, four believers obeyed the Lord in baptism. Shawn St. Clair visited the assembly March 20-21 for two nights of ministry on 1 Corinthians 14. Alexander Higgins and Paul Thiessen gave ministry during the day’s meeting on the last weekend of March. The good teaching was a blessing and benefit to all.
Puebla
San Andrés Cholula: Jonathan Martínez (Hickory, NC), David Nesbitt (San Antonio, TX) and Shawn St. Clair helped the assembly with evangelism in the city of Puebla and preached the gospel in the hall in Cholula. One new family has started to attend as a result and is showing good interest.
Veracruz
Xalapa: A sister was added to the fellowship in February, bringing joy to the saints. In March, the assembly celebrated ten years of God’s faithfulness.
Quintana Roo
Cancún: The assembly appreciated a visit from Ashley and Ingrid Milne (Surrey, BC) in March. Ashley gave ministry and preached the gospel for two Lord’s Days. Graham McKinley (Abbotsford, BC) visited later in the month, and his participation in teaching and preaching was a blessing to the believers.
Other Fields
England
Bicester: Gospel tent meetings are expected to be held at the Middle Wretchwick farm June 1-22, D.V. Meetings will be nightly from 8-9pm (except Wednesdays). Speakers are Jonathan Black (N. Ireland) and Craig Munro (Scotland). All are welcome. For more details please visit https://www.hebrongospelhallbicester.org.
Special Report
Cyprus
Michael McKillen writes: The assembly here in Limassol has been encouraged by the development of their gospel work with all ages every Friday evening. Using the Assembly Hall in the Logos School, we have a Children’s Meeting attended by 30-50 children. On another floor, a number of teenagers are attending a Bible study aimed at helping young believers and also sharing the truth with those who are not yet saved. Then on another floor, we are running a Beginner’s Bible Study in which we are currently going through the Gospel of Mark. A number of unsaved from various religious and ethnic backgrounds are attending. Prayer would be appreciated for C., originally from Nigeria and with some background in the Bible; he is keen to understand salvation.
Conferences
Prince Edward Island
May 17-18, at the Bluefield High School in Hampshire as in previous years. Saturday: Prayer/Ministry 10am and 2pm, Gospel 6:30pm. Lord’s Day: Bible Study 8:30am, Remembrance Meeting 10am, Sunday School 1pm, Prayer/ Ministry 2pm, Gospel 6:30pm. Accom: Phillip Collicutt, Tel: 902-940-7560; Email: pjcollicitt@gmail.com. Corr: Glen McKenna, Tel: 902-888-8849, or Brian MacDonald, Tel: 902-566-3831.
Portage la Prairie, MB
June 13-15, beginning with Bible readings on Friday afternoon, then continuing throughout the weekend with ministry, missionary reports, gospel and the Breaking of Bread. The meetings on the Friday and all meals provided during the weekend are to be at the River Road Gospel Hall, 350 River Road; meetings on Saturday and Sunday (except for the Breaking of Bread) will be in the MNP Exhibition Building located in Portage on the island. The two Bible Readings arranged for Friday are to consider John 16. General inquiries: Philip Ronald, Tel: 204-870-1140; Email: pronald@mymts.net. Accom: Shane Griffin, Tel: 204-872-4217; Email: shg152@yahoo.ca. The conference is sponsored jointly by the assemblies meeting at River Road Gospel Hall and Fifth Avenue Gospel Hall.
Hickory, NC
May 23-25, annual conference in the gospel hall, 253 17th Ave NE. Friday: Prayer/Ministry 7:30pm. Saturday: First meeting at 10am. Lord’s Day: Breaking of Bread 9:30 am. Speakers are Jonathan Black (N. Ireland), Matthew Cain, John Dennison and Colin Hutchinson (Scotland). For information and lodging, please contact Philip Moore, Tel: 828-244-8329; Email: pemchile@charter.net, or David Turnbull, Tel: 828-218-2417; Email: dpturnbu@charter.net
Taylorside, SK
June 27-29, with prayer meeting on Thursday, June 26, at 7:30pm. Meetings begin on Friday at 1:30pm. Corr: John Parker, Tel: 306-752-4079; Email: jcpar1951@gmail.com.
Conferences Previously Published:
Arlington, WA – May 3-4
Newmarket, ON – May 3
Ottawa, ON – May 17-18
North Bay, ON – June 7
Eden Grove, ON – June 14-15
Edinburgh, UK – September 8-12
Homecalls
Gayle Dancy of Lenoir, NC, on March 5, 2025, age 90. Gayle was a faithful member of the Hickory, NC, assembly for many years. Her husband of 68 years, Fred Dancy Jr., predeceased her in 2023. Together, Gayle and Fred honored the Lord with their lives and served the Lord’s people with hospitality and encouragement. She had a quiet, kind, gentle spirit, and would often offer encouraging words to the saints. Gayle rejoiced greatly in the fact that her three children, Suzanne, David (Rebekah), and Jill (Tim) Camarra, are saved and in fellowship in local assemblies, along with several of her grandchildren. She will be deeply missed.
