Canada
British Columbia
Langley: The assembly appreciated ministry from Dan Rudge September 6-10 on the subject of “Joseph: From the Pit to the Palace.”
Vancouver: The assemblies in Metro Vancouver once again sponsored a gospel booth at the annual Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) from August 16 to September 1 with a backdrop depicting the Garden of Eden, an explanation of the Fall of Man, and reconciliation through the Lord Jesus. A number of gospel texts, booklets and tracts were distributed free to visitors that came into the booth. Ross Vanstone’s help was appreciated during the last week of the PNE.
Newfoundland
Parson’s Pond: The assembly commenced gospel meetings with Tim Burton and Brody Thibodeau on August 18. They conducted children’s meetings in the afternoon for the first week and were encouraged by the turnout.
Nova Scotia
Clementsvale: The assembly pitched a tent in the nearby community of Deep Brook and commenced a VBS outreach July 28-August 1, followed by gospel meetings August 3-22 with John Meekin and Aaron Hubley (Nineveh, NS).
Halifax: In August, the assembly was pleased to receive a young couple into fellowship. They also held a gospel outreach supper to reach the Indian community. The gospel was preached in Hindu and English during the meal. The assembly held their annual Teen Bible Camp in mid-August, with 35 youth attending under the care of a great team of 15 adult believers. David T. Zuidema (Midland Park, NJ) shared nine excellent messages from the Scriptures during the week and the saints rejoiced in the Lord’s kind blessing.
Ontario
Maberly: The assembly set up a Bible booth August 29-September 1 at the Perth Fair with the help of Lorne Langfeld.
Oil Springs: On the last night of their conference, Sunday, November 9, a gospel series is planned to start with Jim Jarvis and Frank Sona.
Ottawa: The North River Road assembly conducted their free Upwards! Camp outreach July 7-11 at Manor Park Public School for children ages 6-13. Activities consisted of games, sports, creating art and music, participating in STEM challenges, and daily Bible teaching. Lunch and snacks were provided every day, and they finished the week with a community BBQ. The assembly also hosted a community BBQ outreach on Saturday, September 13, followed by a two-week gospel series September 14-26 with Tim Burton and Jon Procopio in the hall and livestreamed via Zoom. Please pray for the Lord’s blessing on the gospel that was preached.
St. Marys: The assembly enjoyed a recent visit from Andrew Kluge (Chile). In early August, they had two weeks of excellent ministry on the Tabernacle with Scott MacLeod. The meetings were well attended.
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.” Brethren taking part to date include Gordon Armstrong (Tampa, FL, August 9), Lindsay Parks (Indiana, PA, August 16), Paul Barnhardt (August 23), Brian Crawford (August 30) and Peter Higgins (Pennsauken, NJ, September 6).
Iowa
Garnavillo: The assembly held tent meetings in the nearby city of Guttenberg that commenced August 11, with local brethren preaching for two weeks. Meetings were also livestreamed via YouTube.
Waterloo: Paul Jenkinson (Scotland) visited the assembly for ministry on August 28.
Minnesota
Fridley: On August 17, the assembly was encouraged by a young man, saved in August 2024, obeying the Lord in baptism. The gospel meetings that commenced August 3 with John Fleck (N. Ireland) and William Skates closed on August 22 with blessing in salvation. Please continue to pray that the seed planted would yet bring forth fruit to God’s glory through the salvation of souls.
Missouri
Kansas City: In August, the assembly was encouraged by three believers obeying the Lord in baptism.
Ohio
Akron: The assembly greatly appreciated the variety of relevant and profitable teaching of the Word of God by Joseph Baker, John Dennison, David Petterson and David Vallance (Livonia, MI) during our conference meetings this past Labor Day weekend. The believers enjoyed a time of warm fellowship with many visiting believers and trust the Lord will bless His Word presented to the encouragement and upbuilding of His people, and in the salvation of the lost.
Pennsylvania
Bryn Mawr: The assembly was greatly encouraged with a week of children’s meetings (VBS) the week of August 11-15. The meetings were led by Jeremy and Justin Coleman from the Hatboro, PA, assembly with the assistance of their very helpful wives. They were privileged to have 43 different children during the week, with 11 or 12 children from the immediate area (with hope of having some attend Sunday School). The gospel was presented simply, soundly, and in a manner that would interest the young. The saints are very thankful to the Lord for His blessing.
Texas
Dallas: Several thousand invitations were distributed in this new area for gospel meetings that began August 23 with Brandon Doll and Frank Sona, helped by Andrew Baker (Marion, IA). They look to the Lord for blessing and appreciate the prayers of the Lord’s people.
Washington
Arlington: Please pray for the salvation of souls during gospel meetings scheduled October 12-26, D.V., in the hall with speakers Paul Barnhardt and Craig Saword.
Marysville: The assembly held a week of VBS in July, with over 100 students attending each day.
Moses Lake: Tent meetings were held in July, with 16 young adult believers working together, teaching over 100 students each morning during the VBS. Three young brethren shared the preaching responsibilities with Tom Hoy during the evening gospel meetings, with many parents and children attending nightly. Most of the children and parents who came were of Ukrainian descent.
Okanogan: In mid-June, the assembly worked together with Craig Flett (Marysville, WA) and Tom Hoy for two weeks of gospel meetings and one week of VBS in the tent in the Okanogan County fairgrounds.
West Virginia
New Creek: Jerry Jennings and Joel Portman commenced gospel meetings August 24.
Mexico
Nuevo León
Juárez: The assembly held a week of children’s meetings August 18-22. Juan Carlos Rodríguez (Veracruz, Veracruz) taught the class for the younger children while Miguel Mosquera had a class with the youth and adults. The attendance was very good, and the prayers of the assembly are that the Lord will bless the Word sown.
Sonora
Hermosillo: During the first week of August, the assembly held a week of VBS. Two local brethren, Jairo Gracia and Abdiel Vieyra, had the responsibility of giving the Bible lessons each day. It was wonderful to see a good number of grandparents, both from the assembly and the community, making the effort to bring along children each day. There were 25-30 children who attended, as well as several adults who heard the gospel plainly presented using Bible stories related to construction.
Jalisco
Zapopan: The assembly held a week of children’s meetings August 4-8 with excellent attendance. Nicolas Thiessen (Zapopan) taught the classes.
Hidalgo
Matilde: On August 9, the assembly worked at evangelizing neighbourhoods close to the hall. On August 30, they had an outreach effort involving a clothing donation and free haircuts, along with measuring blood pressure and glucose. The gospel was also preached on the patio of the hall property that day.
Morelos
Los Arcos: Four nights of children’s meetings were held in mid-August. Local brethren helped, along with Andrew and Betty Chill (Phoenix, AZ). On two Sundays in August, the brethren went to the neighboring towns of Yuatepec, San Carlos and Cuautla to preach in the town square and to give out New Testaments and gospel tracts.
Guerrero
Iguala: After concluding a gospel series in July, it has been encouraging to hear of God’s working in salvation amongst several family members of the believers.
Puebla
San Andrés Cholula: Timothy Stevenson and Jason Wahls had gospel meetings the last week of August. On Saturday, August 24, there was a special day of teaching meetings, with believers from several assemblies present. Duncan Beckett, Samuel Chesney, Timothy Stevenson and Jason Wahls all shared in ministry, and the gospel was also preached.
Veracruz
Veracruz: A week of children’s meetings held by local brethren in the hall this summer was a source of joy to the assembly.
Xalapa: The assembly appreciated Ricky Sawatzky’s help in children’s meetings during the last week of July. Paul Thiessen also gave edifying ministry during the last week of August.
Quintana Roo
Cancún: The assembly held a week of well-attended children’s meetings August 11-15 in the hall, with a good number of youth and adults also present. Some of these children were new, and have continued attending the Sunday School.
Northern Ireland
A number of conferences were held over the summer months: Bleary (Co. Armagh) on July 5; Ballybollen (Co. Antrim), Kingsmills (Co. Tyrone), and Dunmullan (Co. Tyrone) on July 12; Fintona (Co. Tyrone) on August 20; and Craigyhill (Co. Antrim) August 22-25.
Co. Antrim
Ballymoney: The assembly obtained permission to use the Town Hall again for gospel meetings September 21-October 17 with John Fleck and David Gilliland.
Bells Lane: The Derriaghy and Dunmurray assemblies commenced a joint-effort gospel series in the area on August 31 with Raymond Kirkpatrick and Andrew Steele.
Burnside: The assembly commenced a gospel series in their hall on September 14 with W. Martin and D. Strahan. Please pray for the Lord’s blessing.
Bushmills: The annual Bible readings were held this year (each evening for two weeks, July 21-August 1) in the Ulster University Diamond Hall, Coleraine, Co. Londonderry. Exceptional numbers attended nightly (800-1000) as Craig Munro led the Bible readings on Genesis 1-5.
Clough: The assembly held gospel meetings August 3-24 in the Clough Primary School with S. Gilfillan and W. Martin.
Islandmagee: The Craigyhill-Larne assembly obtained permission to use a very suitable room in the Gobbins Visitor Centre for gospel meetings September 14-October 10 with Jonathan Black and William Fleck (Craigyhill) preaching.
Kells: In August, E. Fairfield had five nights of well-attended drive-in gospel meetings in a field near the village that resulted in blessing.
Co. Armagh
Lurgan: At the end of May, the assembly erected a tent at the bottom of their large parking lot and had several weeks of gospel meetings with excellent numbers attending. Speakers were Raymond Kirkpatrick and John Rogers.
Warringstown: The assembly had gospel meetings August 3-29 with Tom Armstrong (Derriaghy) and Elton Fairfield. There was good interest shown and the Lord gave help with the preaching.
Armagh: D. Armstrong (Edenderry) and E. Johnston commenced gospel meetings in the hall on August 17.
Co. Fermanagh
Enniskillen: The assembly held drive-in gospel meetings September 1-12 with R. Pickering at the Ulster Farmers Mart on Old Tempo Road.
Other Fields
England
Bicester: The assembly had three weeks of gospel tent meetings in June with Jonathan Black and Craig Munro. Almost every night, new folk visited the tent and a number of contacts were made at the doors around the tent area. Both brethren preached faithfully every night and were of great help to the saints with their ministry meetings on the four Lord’s days spent with the assembly. One woman who never heard the gospel indicated she was saved during these meetings and is continuing to show further interest in her attendance at the hall. Another elderly woman who has attended for several years professed reassurance in her faith. The assembly was also encouraged in the baptism of a Roman Catholic young man soon after the tent meetings. Please continue to pray that those who have shown an interest would be saved.
Special Report
Brazil
Crawford Brown writes: It is not difficult to find open doors for the gospel in Bahia, northeastern Brazil. Currently, we have weekly meetings in five different locations in the region. In Rio dos Paus, many of our contacts are afraid to attend the public meetings because of the pressure from the religious community. However, over 30 families receive us regularly in their homes for the presentation of the gospel. In Teodoro Sampaio, another woman has professed to be saved and her two daughters who live in other towns are showing an interest. Recently, a man invited us to visit his mother in a rural village and 14 people turned up to hear the gospel for the first time. Please continue to pray.
Conferences
Bicester, UK
October 10-12, Autumn Bible Teaching weekend in the Hebron Gospel Hall focusing on “Studies in 1 Corinthians: Christ-Centred Lessons for the Local Church” (from chapters 10-15). The expected speaker is Ian Lewis (Aberdeen). There will also be a Bible teaching workshop on Saturday morning. Further details will be available at https://www.hebrongospelhallbicester.org.
Turlock, CA
October 11-12, in Suite #N at 3460 Oakdale Rd., Modesto, CA. Saturday: Bible Study 10am, Ministry 11:45am, 3pm and 4:45pm, Gospel 2:15pm, Youth Meeting 4pm, Hymn Sing and Youth Meeting 7pm. Sunday: Breaking of Bread 10am, Ministry 12pm and 3:55pm, Gospel 2pm, Hymn Sing and Youth Meeting 2:40pm. Expected speakers are John Davies (UK), Jeremy Kundert and Houng Mo. If you know you are coming and need accommodations, please RSVP in advance to Hamid Kombali, Tel: 559-831-8988, or Paul Puvvula, Tel: 510-673-9929; Email: paulpuvvula@gmail.com, or Kenjie Vang, Email: kenjievang1998@gmail.com.
Vancouver, BC
October 11-12, the annual Vancouver Thanksgiving Conference with prayer meeting on Friday, October 10, at 7:30pm in the Victoria Drive Gospel Hall, 4659 Victoria Drive. All other meetings except the Breaking of Bread will be in the Mary Pattison Chapel at the Pacific Academy, 10238 -168th St., Surrey, BC. The first meeting on Saturday will be at 10am. Speakers expected are Ian Jackson (UK), William Skates, Shawn St. Clair and Andrew Turkington (Venezuela). Please contact Eddie Wong in advance for help with accommodations at eandrwong@gmail.com.
Livonia, MI
October 18-19, with prayer meeting on Friday, October 17, at 7:30pm. All meetings are held in the Stark Road Gospel Hall, 9280 Stark Road. Saturday: Ministry 10am and 2pm, Gospel 7pm, Hymn Sing 8:30pm. Lord’s Day: Breaking of Bread 10am, Sunday School 12:45pm, Ministry 2pm, Gospel 7pm. Invited speakers are Marcus Cain, Stephen Grant, Ian Jackson, David Petterson. Corr: David Vallance, Tel: 248-962-6658; Email: davidkvallance@gmail.com. Gospel Hall Tel: 734-425-4910, https://www.starkroadgospelhall.com. Accom: Tim Fouts, Tel: 734-673-7442; Email: srghconference@gmail.com.
London, ON
November 1, in the gospel hall, 1196 Highbury Ave. Saturday: Ministry 10am and 1:30pm, Gospel 7pm. Expected speakers are Marcus Cain, Bill Seale and David Vallance (Livonia, MI). For more information, please contact Phil Lampkin, Tel: 226-374-6585; Email: felipe.lampkin@gmail.com.
Saugus, MA
November 1-2, annual conference with prayer/ministry meeting on Friday, October 31, at 7:30pm in the gospel hall, 213 Walnut Street. Saturday: Ministry 10am and 2pm. Lord’s Day: Breaking of Bread 10am, Ministry 2pm. Speakers expected: John Dennison, Jonathan Procopio, and David Zuidema (Midland Park, NJ). Info: Jon Shutt, Tel: 781-307-8044; Email: shuttjon@gmail.com.
Bryn Mawr/Hatboro, PA
November 7-9, annual conference with prayer meeting on Friday, November 7, at 7:30pm at Christ Home Community Center, 800 Ν. York Road, Warminster, PA. Saturday: Ministry 10am and 1:30pm, Gospel 4:15pm. Lord’s Day: Breaking of Bread 10am, Sunday School 11:45am, Ministry 1:30pm, Gospel 4pm. Speakers expected are Marcus Cain, John Meekin and Bill Seale. All attendees are kindly asked to let us know you are coming by registering at https://www.hatborogospelhall.com. Accom: Alan Oliver, Email: ADOliver535@gmail.com; Tel: 215-806-1714 or James Buchanan, Email: Jamesbuchanan7878@gmail.com; Tel: 445-448-0116. Info: James Coleman, Email: colemanjw1@gmail.com.
Oil Springs, ON
November 8-9, with prayer meeting on Friday, November 7, at 7:30pm in the gospel hall on Victoria St. All other meetings are in the Youth Centre, corner of Highway 21 (Oil Heritage Road) and Victoria St. Saturday: Ministry 10:30am, Bible Reading (Genesis 13) 1pm, Ministry 2:30pm, Testimony/Gospel 6pm. Lord’s Day: Breaking of Bread 10:30am, Sunday School 1pm, Ministry 2:30pm, Gospel 7pm (in the gospel hall). Corr: Ralph Ward, Box 267, Oil Springs, ON, N0N 1P0, Tel: 519 834-2137; Email: ralphward53@gmail.com.
Oshawa, ON
November 8. Ministry at 2pm and 7pm with supper served in between. The Lord’s servants who are walking in the old paths and teaching the same are welcome to minister as the Spirit of God leads. Corr: Ken Nicholson, Tel: 905-718-7540; Email: kencnicholson@live.com.
Phoenix, AZ
November 28-30, with prayer meeting on Wednesday, November 26, at 7:30 pm. All meetings are in the gospel hall, 1246 E. Garfield St. Friday: Bible Reading (Ephesians 5) 10am, Ministry 1:30pm, Gospel 4:30pm. Saturday: Bible Reading (Ephesians 6) 10am, Ministry 1:30pm, Gospel 4:30pm. Lord’s Day: Sunday School 9:30am, Breaking of Bread 10:30am, Ministry 1:30pm, Gospel 4:30pm. Lunch will be served on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Corr: Clarence Van Der Hart, 8525 W. Northern Avenue, Glendale, AZ. 85305; Tel. 602-818-4190; Email: clarencevanderhart@hotmail.com.
Maberly, ON
November 29-30, at Wheeler’s Pancake House and Sugar Camp. Directions: Take Hwy 7 to Maberly, take Maberly-Elphin Rd. north to McDonald’s Corners, turn right and follow the signs to Wheeler’s Pancake House. Saturday: Ministry 2:30pm, Pancake supper 5pm, Ministry/Gospel 6:15pm. Lord’s Day (in the gospel hall): Breaking of Bread 9:30am. Further meetings to be announced at the conference. Corr: Gordon McLeod, Cell: 343-402-8822; Email: gordmcleod62@gmail.com.
Conferences Previously Published:
Blue River, WI – October 18-19
L’Anse au Loup, NL – October 18-19
La Crosse, WI – October 25-26
Updates
Change of Address of Correspondent
Vancouver, BC (Deep Cove Gospel Hall): George Varaljay, Tel: 604-929-2860, or Lee Thomas, Tel: 604-944-9899
Homecalls
June (Wilson) Tanis of Arlington, WA, on April 5, 2025, age 69, after a short bout with cancer. She was born to Alex and Beulah Wilson of Abbotsford, BC, on June 10, 1955. June was saved as a young girl at age eleven. She married Terry Tanis of Marysville, WA, in 1979, and both were faithful members of the Arlington assembly, followed by the Marysville assembly when it was planted in 1994. June was a faithful, loving, devoted servant of the church. For every baby that was born to the believers, she made a quilted blanket. In the weeks leading to her departure to be with Christ, she faced death with confidence in the Word of God and the work of Christ. The large funeral at the Marysville Gospel Hall was conducted by Steve Meyers, Wayne Steen and Tom Hoy. Please pray for family members who are not yet saved.
David Taylor of Taylorside, SK, on July 4, 2025, age 88. Born on January 24, 1937, he was saved at age nine and received into assembly fellowship at age 13. David was very faithful for 75 years and had a great testimony for his Savior. He was a diligent elder and Bible teacher, having put to memory much of the Scriptures. He married Marion Bertram in 1959, and they enjoyed 66 years of marriage. He attended the annual June conference at Taylorside five days before his sudden homecall. For many winters he helped Jim Ronald Sr. with gospel outreach, and Jim Webb in the Thompson, MB, area. They hung many gospel texts in Saskatchewan hotels. David was a wise, godly and gracious Christian who will be greatly missed by his family and fellow believers. The memorial service was taken by Herb Wright, with Morgan Taylor speaking comforting words at the graveside.
