Canada
British Columbia
Squamish: During the month of June, younger Vancouver brethren arranged for children’s meetings and gospel meetings on the four Wednesdays of the month in a rented school library. There is exercise to see further work done here if the Lord opens the way in the months ahead. Please pray for this work where there was once an assembly.
Vancouver: The gospel series at Victoria Drive closed on June 6 after five weeks. The Lord’s hand was seen in the salvation of several souls, with one man professing restoration. Jim Jarvis and Frank Sona shared the responsibility of preaching, with local brethren sharing at the beginning and end when one or the other was unavailable. The number of unsaved attending was encouraging. The assembly was also encouraged by two young people (brother and sister) being baptized on May 16 during the series.
New Brunswick
Shediac: The bilingual gospel meetings in English/French with Murray McCandless and Gérard Roy that began March 25 closed after nine weeks on May 25 with several professing to be saved. The meetings were very well attended with an excellent number joining online. Three more nights were held in the communities of Shippagan and Pigeon Hill for the benefit of a couple watching online nightly for five weeks.
Sussex: The gospel series that commenced April 27 with Brody Thibodeau, helped by Aaron Hubley (Bridgewater, NS), closed May 30 with a young boy professing salvation.
Newfoundland
St. John’s: The assembly held gospel meetings April 27-May 16 with Tim Burton and Matthew Cain. They were encouraged with unbelieving visitors attending nightly and the regular presence of Christians from the vicinity of the hall.
Nova Scotia
Halifax: The assembly was encouraged by a young sister being received into the fellowship in May.
Ontario
Burgessville: The assembly held gospel meetings June 1-20 with Jim Jarvis, helped by Liam Hannah (Toronto, ON).
North Bay: The Nipissing Junction assembly was encouraged when the Lord blessed in the salvation of a dear woman after their two-week gospel series April 27-May 9 with Murray Pratt and local brethren.
Prince Edward Island
The Christians had a profitable time at the PEI conference. It was well attended with excellent ministry from the Word of God and clear gospel preaching, courtesy of Matthew Cain, Eric Fowler, Scott Kaulback (Weaver Settlement, NS), Ira Kember (Summerside, PE), Scott MacLeod, Murray McCandless, John Meekin, Joe Potter (Sussex, NB), Jon Procopio and David Swan.
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 local brother Andy Feinberg (May 10), Ken Nicholson (Oshawa, ON, May 17), Eugene Badgley (May 24) and Gaius Goff (May 31). The assembly held their annual VBS outreach June 1-6, with Glen Baker speaking to the children.
Iowa
Dunkerton: Stephen Harper visited the assembly for ministry on June 10, followed by Marcus Cain on June 18.
Manchester: The assembly appreciated Stephen Harper’s visit on the Lord’s Day, June 8; he gave a report on the work in Malawi.
Marion: After pitching the tent, the assembly held a VBS in the mornings June 9-13, and evening gospel meetings June 8-20 with Ricky Sawatsky and Frank Sona. They held a community breakfast June 7 to start off their outreach. On May 31, over 10,000 gospel texts were delivered in the area by a number of believers, including Al Christopherson and Brandon Doll.
Stout: Joel Portman gave four nights of ministry May 28-30 and June 1.
Waterloo: The assembly commenced a gospel series in the hall on June 15 with Jonathan Procopio and Brody Thibodeau.
Michigan
Bridgeport: Please pray for an upcoming Seed Sowers event planned July 7-12, D.V., that will cover several areas and communities surrounding the assembly’s new location. This event will be followed by two weeks of tent meetings located on the hall property with Dan Shutt and Matt Smith (Jackson, MI).
Missouri
Kansas City: Due to circumstances (i.e., health issues) during this time, the assembly is forced to cancel their upcoming conference in August. They plan to resume in 2026, Lord willing, and will greatly miss all the saints that planned to attend.
North Carolina
Hickory: Gospel meetings that commenced April 27 with David Hierlihy and Darris Barney (Tampa, FL) ended May 30. The Lord’s working in hearts was evident and there was blessing in salvation.
Ohio
Cleveland: The Monticello assembly concluded two weeks of gospel meetings with Joseph Baker and Raymond Kirkpatrick (N. Ireland) on May 11. The meetings were well attended, with a number from both the community and the Sunday School work present. God was also pleased to bless in salvation. The support of the Akron and Mansfield believers was also appreciated.
Wisconsin
Brodhead: On May 18, three weeks of gospel meetings Sunday-Tuesday and Friday took place again in the nearby city of Evansville with Al Christopherson and local brother Ben Wenger. The day before the start, an invitation distribution was conducted in the area by 20 believers representing four assemblies, resulting in several interesting conversations.
Mexico
Nuevo León
Juárez: On May 11, a special meeting was held in honour of Mother’s Day. A good number of children attended along with their mothers, including several for the first time. A gospel message was preached to all present.
Sonora
Ciudad Obregón: On May 18, the assembly appreciated a visit from Jesús Rochín and Abdiel Vieyra (both from the Hermosillo assembly). They helped in the devotional message, the ministry of the Word and the preaching of the gospel.
Hermosillo: The assembly held a special meeting related to the Day of the Child on May 4. Almost all the Sunday School children were present, as well as several new students.
San Luis Potosí
El Barril: The assembly appreciated a visit by Brandon Wahls (Garnavillo, IA) in May. He helped in practical projects as well as in the gospel in El Barril, Jesús María and Chupaderos.
Hidalgo
Matilde: Timothy Stevenson and his family were with the assembly on May 4; the saints appreciated his help in the ministry and preaching of the gospel. The assembly is reaching out with the gospel, including visits on May 25 to two hospitals to hand out gospel tracts, sandwiches and coffee.
Morelos
Los Arcos: John Dennison visited the outreach work in this town May 12-16 and gave teaching on local church truth; the believers were encouraged. On May 25, six believers were baptized, bringing much joy to all.
Quintana Roo
Cancún: On May 11, the assembly held a Mother’s Day outreach, with a good number of the Sunday School children’s mothers present. Each took home a framed gospel text.
Special Report
South Africa
Rodney Brown writes: We were commended from the Larne Assembly, N. Ireland, in 2001 and have been serving the Lord in South Africa plus visiting Namibia for gospel outreach since 2011. We are based in the Cape Town area but also have had many invitations to help in other parts of the country. There are many opportunities for public preaching and personal witness in the public space. There is liberty to take the gospel onto the streets, which we do using a loudspeaker, and carry out literature distribution without restriction. South Africa is a violent country. However, we have never been threatened, even in dangerous areas. Usually we find people to be quite accepting of us and the literature and we often get into conversations. Other activities include radio preaching, children’s work and Seed Sowers outreaches in Namibia. Thankfully, we can report that people have been saved and many baptised. It would be good to see local assemblies with a greater burden to reach out in their communities. Sadly, some assemblies have closed in recent years and others are very weak. Please pray that new believers will go on well for the Lord, building into their assemblies, and that we will soon know of others trusting Christ.
Conferences
Conferences Previously Published
Pugwash Junction, NS – July 5-6
Sioux City, IA – July 20
Kitchener, ON – September 6
Edinburgh, UK – September 8-12
Homecalls
Maxine Driver of North Bay, ON, on April 13, 2025, age 83. She was the beloved wife of nearly 65 years of Lewis Driver of North Bay. Maxine was born in Port Loring, ON, and born again on November 3, 1966, through the truth of Acts 16:31 while hearing the gospel preached by Dave Adams. She was the much-loved mother of Rod (Betty Lou) of Port Loring; Rick (Tami) of Callander, ON; Randy (Sherry) of Wasaga Beach, ON; and Julie (Mike) Moore of Callander. Maxine also leaves behind 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She suffered a stroke in 2016 that limited her ability. Maxine expressed her appreciation during COVID that she was able to meet online with the saints again. David Booth spoke words of encouragement and a clear gospel message at her funeral service.
Dawn Heels of Waubaushene, ON, on April 15, 2025, age 80. Born on May 8, 1944, she was a daughter of Cuban missionaries Vern and Ilda Markle. She married Ed Heels and was in fellowship in the Waubaushene assembly, teaching Sunday School and helping in whatever way she could. Her home was open, and many can testify to the happy times of fellowship, sings and meals enjoyed there. Her work as a nurse, especially in obstetrics, in the Midland Hospital made lasting impressions, and many new mothers testified to the help that Dawn had been to them. Her strong singing voice was missed during assembly meetings over the last few years as she was confined to a nursing home. She is survived by her husband, two sons and two granddaughters. A large crowd gathered for her funeral, conducted by local brethren and lastly Gary Sharp at the committal service.
Kent Hendrickson of Ontario, WI, on April 26, 2025, age 73. He was saved on August 7, 1973, realizing Christ died for him. Kent devoted his life to the Lord. He married Barbara in 1978, and they served the Lord together. The Lord called Kent to be an elder for over 50 years; he loved the Lord, the Word and His people. Kent studied and memorized Scripture, which the Lord used to make him a great teacher and help to the assembly. Kent and Barb often opened their home for the Lord’s people and the Lord’s servants. Kent had a great care for the saints, and they will greatly miss him. Lovingly cared for by his family in illness, he is survived by his wife, Barbara; his children, Aaron (Rebekah), Caleb and Hannah. Brandon and Lance Doll, Lee Stenerson and John Meekin shared the funeral. Please pray for family members who are not saved.
