Canada
British Columbia
Abbotsford: The Parkview assembly conducted biweekly evening “Gospel in the Park” open-air meetings at Mill Lake Park August 9 and 23, with various brethren each speaking for seven minutes. The meetings may continue into September. They also held one week of VBS outreach July 21-25 and were encouraged by about 20 children from the neighborhood attending most nights and who listened well.
Burnaby: The South Burnaby assembly held one week of VBS outreach August 11-15 with the theme “Adventures in Genesis.”
Richmond: The West Richmond assembly purposes children’s meetings September 8-12 with Gordon McCracken (Scotland), with the theme being “Search and Rescue.” Gospel meetings are planned beginning September 14 with Gordon McCracken and Peter Ramsay. Please pray for these meetings.
Surrey: The Fleetwood assembly held an evening VBS July 14-18 with a “Cowboy Crossing” theme. They held a family barbeque on the final night.
Vancouver: The Victoria Drive assembly was encouraged by a young brother being received into the fellowship on June 29. The assembly also conducted three weeks of evening children’s meetings/VBS outreach at Brewers Park (July 7-12), Memorial South Park (July 21-26), and Ross Park (August 4-9). A picnic was held on each of the final nights, starting in the late afternoon. They were encouraged by the attendance of children with their parents that live near these parks close to the hall. Please pray that these children will attend Sunday school in the fall, and that their parents will attend the concurrent adult Bible class outreach.
New Brunswick
Fredericton: The assembly held a community supper on May 4, before the gospel meeting. Paul Robertson spoke in the gospel.
Newfoundland
St. John’s: The assembly invited David Gilliland for ministry June 16-18. They also held a community barbeque outreach on Saturday, June 21, that began at noon.
Nova Scotia
Avonport: The assembly held tent meetings beside the hall July 13-25 with David Hunt and Scott Kaulback (Weaver Settlement, NS).
Halifax: An encouraging week of Treasure Seekers VBS was held in July, with about 40 children and some parents attending daily. Several new contacts were made, and the believers are praying that some of the older ones from this group will come to the Teen Bible Camp in August. Another week of children’s meetings is planned for October to kick off a weekly outreach. The saints were also encouraged by two brethren and a sister being baptized in July.
Pugwash Junction: David Hierlihy, helped by Ken Biddington (Moncton, NB,) began gospel meetings on July 27 that continued for three weeks in the Ground Search and Rescue building in the village of Pugwash.
Ontario
Fairbank: On May 31, Peter Lansing (Newmarket, ON) gave appreciated and challenging ministry on the subject of the Resurrection.
Lambton Shores: The Lakeshore assembly was encouraged with good numbers attending their tent meetings June 22-July 9, with some expressing interest in salvation. Dan Shutt and Bert Snippe faithfully presented the gospel in a tent provided by the assembly in Sarnia, ON, pitched adjacent to the hall. Please pray for blessing on follow-up visitation, as well as the regular gospel meetings of the assembly.
Sarnia: The assembly held tent meetings at Centennial Park July 20-August 10 with Gene Higgins and Andrew Steele (N. Ireland). Children’s meetings took place August 4-8 in the mornings with the theme of “Search and Rescue.”
Prince Edward Island
Summerside: The assembly commenced tent meetings on July 6 in the evenings with Tim Burton and Scott MacLeod at Slemon Park. Children’s meetings took place July 7-11.
Saskatchewan
Oxbow: In recent months, the Souris Valley assembly appreciated ministry from Alan Smith on the wall and gates in Nehemiah, Ross Vanstone (April 6-12) on events after the Rapture, and Paul Thiessen (June 30-July 5) on the meetings of a New Testament church.
U.S.A.
Arizona
Phoenix: The Orangewood assembly continues their series of short Saturday night devotionals via Zoom. Brethren taking part to date include Shawn St. Clair (July 19), David Richards (July 26) and Marcus Cain (August 2).
Iowa
Antioch: Brandon Doll visited the assembly for afternoon ministry on the Lord’s Day, August 3, followed by evening ministry August 4-6.
Cedar Falls: The assembly appreciated ministry from Eugene Higgins on August 12.
Stout: Eugene Higgins visited the assembly for two nights of ministry August 13-14.
Waterloo: Gospel meetings that commenced June 15 with Jonathan Procopio and Brody Thibodeau closed July 25 after six weeks with blessing in salvation and great encouragement to the assembly. The Scriptures were carefully and powerfully proclaimed and appreciated by those attending. The week of children’s meetings in the mornings saw over 60 children in attendance daily. Many were from the area directly surrounding the hall. A few new contacts were made by the believers in door-to-door visitation for the children’s work.
Michigan
Battle Creek: The Lord continues to provide for His people in Venezuela. VRF funds are being used mainly for emergency medical needs and to a lesser extent for food purchases. The latest efforts by other countries to pressure the current Venezuelan authorities to make meaningful changes in the ongoing restricted political situation have resulted in the devaluation of the currency again and inflationary pressures that immediately affect the quality of life in the country. Additionally, the US has recently increased the severity of their warnings against travel to Venezuela by US citizens due to the high risk of unlawful detention. We continue to seek the prayers of the Lord’s people that the liberty to preach the glorious gospel may continue as it has in the past.
Bridgeport (formerly Saginaw): Two weeks of tent meetings that began July 13 with Dan Shutt and Matt Smith (Jackson, MI) were very encouraging. The first week saw 16 different people attend as a result of texts and invitations left at their doors. The believers had never seen or met any of them before. The last night of the series saw 42 different visitors in attendance, not including Christians from other assemblies or their families that were present. Thank you to all who prayed for this effort. Please continue to pray that God will bless the testimony here in Bridgeport.
Jackson: The assembly held tent meetings June 1-22 with Joseph Baker and Peter Ramsay.
Livonia: The Stark Road assembly held one week of morning VBS outreach July 28-August 1 with the financial theme of “Banking on the Bible.”
Minnesota
Fridley: The assembly commenced gospel meetings August 3 for several weeks with John Fleck (N. Ireland) and William Skates. Please pray for these meetings.
North Carolina
Denver: The assembly held one week of evening VBS outreach July 20-24 with the theme of “Sea Tales.”
Hickory: For the quarterly ministry weekend August 2-3, Mark Sweetnam spoke on dispensations and covenants in a series titled “Seeing the Bible’s Big Picture.” The assembly also held one week of evening VBS outreach August 18-22.
Ohio
Cleveland: The saints in the Monticello Gospel Hall were very blessed to host the annual conference again this July. The weekend was well attended and God blessed in the ministry through David Petterson and David T. Zuidema (Midland Park, NJ). Three young men shared the gospel message and Daniel Petterson (Denver, NC) gave helpful ministry Sunday morning. The assembly wishes to acknowledge and thank so many that were willing to help out with practical matters of the conference, from serving to setting up, and more.
Virginia
White Gate: Tent meetings with William Skates and Ben Wenger (Brodhead, WI) that began July 6 at the White Gate Community Center closed after two weeks, with some locals and several friends of believers attending.
Wisconsin
Blue River: The assembly held afternoon ministry on the Lord’s Day, August 3.
Mexico
Jalisco
Zapopan: Dr. Alexander Higgins (Barrington, NJ) visited the assembly July 21-24, and gave excellent ministry on fruit in the life of the believer. The local believers enjoyed having saints from other assemblies in the Republic with them on this occasion.
Hidalgo
Matilde: The assembly held children’s meetings July 21-27 in the hall, with very encouraging attendance. On July 26, the brethren preached to 35 residents of the “House of the Aged Adult” located close to the hall, and received permission to return once a month for the remainder of 2025.
Morelos
Los Arcos: By God’s grace, on July 13, a group of believers met to break bread for the first time in this town, celebrating the Lord’s Supper as a local testimony. It was a joyous moment, remembering all the effort, labor and sacrifice that have gone into the work in this area of the country over the past number of years. Duncan Beckett, Shad Kember and Timothy Stevenson were present, along with some believers from Veracruz and Iguala.
Guerrero
Iguala: The assembly was busy with a gospel series during the month of July. Local brethren commenced the series, and then were joined by Noé Cruz (West Phoenix, AZ) and Shad Kember. During the last week of July, brethren preached the gospel in the open air in the main plaza before each gospel meeting.
Puebla
San Andrés Cholula: In July, a large number of gospel and Bible tracts were handed out in one of the largest markets of this municipality, which forms part of the metropolitan area of Puebla, in the state of Puebla, with both good reception and conversations with many. Timothy Stevenson was able to preach in the open air at the same time.
Veracruz
Tuxpan: Samuel Chesney was able to visit this town again in July, holding three meetings in Gloria’s home. It was encouraging to see a good number present and attentive to the message.
Veracruz: During the first weekend in July, the assembly celebrated their anniversary with a special day of meetings. They appreciated the support given by Samuel Chesney and Timothy Stevenson.
Xalapa: Five nights of house meetings were held in July, and the believers were thrilled to see an average of 40 people each evening, most of whom were unbelievers, including some who heard the gospel for the first time.
Conferences
Ankeny, IA
September 6-7, at the Lakeside Center, 400 NW Lakeshore Drive. Saturday: Ministry 10am and 1:30pm, Gospel 5pm. Lord’s Day: Breaking of Bread 10am, Sunday School 11:30am, Ministry 11:30am and 1:45pm, Gospel 4pm. Accom: Jon Lai, Email: jonlwj@gmail.com; Tel: 641-275-7845. Corr: Dan Massoth, Email: ankenygospelhall@gmail.com; Tel: 515-556-9470
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.” Note: Alan Summers will be joined by Sandy Higgins, who has agreed to fill in for Jack Hay, who recently had heart surgery. For more information and accommodation options, please visit https://www.edinburghbiblereadings.com.
Arnstein, ON
September 20, in the gospel hall, 10762 Hwy 522. Saturday: Ministry 10am and 2pm, Gospel 6:30pm. Young people campfire and hymn sing to follow. Lunch and supper will be served. Expected speakers are Dan Shutt and Stu Thompson. For more information, please contact Jesse Booth, Tel: 705-498-7216; Email: boothjesse@yahoo.com.
Mississauga, ON
September 27-28, annual Bible reading conference in the Applewood Heights Gospel Hall. This year, the study will be the Epistle to the Philippians, led by Alisdair Baijal (UK), Craig Munro (UK), and Dan Shutt. Saturday: Philippians 1 (Craig Munro) 10am, Philippians 2 (Alisdair Baijal) 1:30pm, Philippians 3 (Dan Shutt) 4pm. Lord’s Day: Breaking of Bread 10am, Ministry 11am, Gospel 12pm, Philippians 4 (Craig Munro) 2:30pm. More details are available at https://www.applewoodheights.org or contact James Metcalf, Email: metcalfjamesw@gmail.com. Accom: Al Bell, Email: albell2003@hotmail.com.
La Crosse, WI
October 25-26, with prayer meeting on Friday, October 24, at 7:30pm in the gospel hall, 1928 George Street. Note the location is the same as last year: Logan Middle School, 1450 Avon St. Meetings on Saturday at 10am, 1pm (Children’s), 2pm, and 6pm. Lunch and dinner will be served. Lord’s Day: Breaking of Bread 9:30am, Ministry 11:15am and 2pm, Sunday School 1pm. Lunch will be served. Questions: Jeremiah Collins 608-769-4017 call/text; Email: collins.jere@gmail.com. Accom: Cal Erickson, Cell: 608-790-7724 call/text; Email: calerickson1@gmail.com.
Conferences Previously Published:
Kitchener, ON – September 6
Hitesville, IA – September 20-21
Midland Park, NJ – September 20-21
Blue River, WI – October 18-19
L’Anse au Loup, NL – October 18-19
