Canada
Alberta
Grande Prairie: The assembly commenced gospel meetings September 28 with Marvin Derksen and Alan Smith in the small town of Hythe, approximately 58 kms. west of the city.
British Columbia
Burnaby: The South Burnaby assembly’s Adventures in Genesis VBS outreach August 11-15 saw 100 children (including around 20 teens) attending each day. One of the lessons focused on the flood and involved building Noah’s ark. On the last day, 71 children were able to say all five verses at once, receiving a small prize and a certificate.
Richmond: On September 26, the last night of the West Richmond gospel series, two young people obeyed the Lord in baptism.
Surrey: Three young people (two of whom are siblings) obeyed the Lord in baptism on September 21, bringing joy to the Fleetwood assembly.
Vancouver: The Fairview assembly was encouraged by the baptism on September 21 of two young sisters who are also siblings.
Nova Scotia
Halifax: The saints were encouraged to see one young man baptized and another young man received into fellowship in September. The assembly enjoyed having David Vallance for three days of teaching on “Staying Anchored in an Age of Doctrinal Drift.” They also held a week of gospel meetings September 28-October 3 with David Hierlihy, helped by local brethren, followed by a week of children’s meetings.
Ontario
Brampton: The assembly had five and a half weeks of tent meetings that commenced August 10 with Steve Favriere (Bancroft, ON) and Jim Jarvis.
Grimsby: With the support of the assembly, Lorne Langfeld (along with other helpers) set up a gospel booth September 16-20 at the 2025 International Plowing Match held at the hamlet of Grassie in the Niagara Region.
London: The Highbury Avenue assembly held gospel meetings September 14-October 5 with James Dyck and Eric Fowler.
Oro-Medonte: Lorne Langfeld set up a gospel booth September 4-7 at the Barrie Auto Flea Market on the Burl’s Creek Event Grounds with the support of the Victoria Road assembly in Kirkfield. Please pray for the Seed sown.
Peterborough: The assembly meeting in the Park Street Gospel Hall commenced gospel meetings August 31 with Murray Pratt, helped by Liam Hannah (Toronto, ON). The meetings were livestreamed on YouTube and extended beyond September 12 because of positive interest from the neighborhood.
Puslinch: The Valens assembly held gospel tent meetings June 29-July 13 with Bob Curry (Laurel, ON), Liam Hannah and Andrew Taufeek (Peterborough).
Strongville: The assembly held a short gospel series August 17-22 with Eric Fowler and Lorne Langfeld.
Toronto: The Rexdale assembly commenced gospel meetings on September 21 with Jim Jarvis and Jack Zhang (Vancouver, BC). The meetings were also livestreamed on their YouTube channel.
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 Eugene Badgley (September 13), Tom Baker (September 20), Glen Baker (September 27) and Joe Dennison Jr. (Livonia, MI, October 4).
Florida
Tampa: In response to interest in the gospel, the assembly began an unplanned series of gospel meetings with local brethren Gordon Armstrong and Darris Barney on September 22 that continued for several weeks. A good number of unsaved attended, and some expressed interest in being saved.
Iowa
Dunkerton: Two young sisters obeyed the Lord in baptism on September 21. John Fitzpatrick visited the assembly for ministry on September 23.
West Liberty: Gospel meetings continue each Sunday afternoon at the West Liberty Community Center as an outreach of the Marion, IA, assembly. As of early September, two 15-year-old boys professed to be saved, bringing much encouragement. A series of children’s meetings September 28-October 9 with local brethren was planned.
New York
Belfast: The assembly set up a gospel booth at a local town fair in early August to distribute the Word of God through texts, Bibles and other items. On September 6, a community picnic was held at the hall with good attendance and the gospel was faithfully preached. Please pray for those who were contacted through these outreaches.
Virginia
Matoaca: The assembly held two weeks of tent meetings October 5-16.
Washington
Marysville: The assembly appreciated having Eugene Higgins for gospel meetings September 14-26 using his chart “Coming World Events from the Bible.” Using fulfilled and soon-to-be fulfilled prophecies from the Scriptures, the gospel was presented clearly. They are thankful for visitors that attended each night, and continue to pray for some who have expressed an interest in spiritual things. The believers were encouraged and appreciated the support of the Arlington saints.
West Virginia
New Creek: The gospel meetings that commenced August 24 with Jerry Jennings and Joel Portman closed on September 7.
Mexico
San Luis Potosí
El Barril: Jason Wahls, with help from David Nesbitt (San Antonio, TX), held a week of gospel meetings early in October. A good number of unbelievers attended meetings on a regular basis.
Hidalgo
Matilde: On September 5, the believers preached the gospel in a seniors’ home, and have permission to continue doing this once a month. The assembly also appreciated the profitable ministry from Harry Rodríguez September 16-21.
Mexico State
Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl: In mid-September, the assembly convened their annual conference. The believers appreciated the thematic teaching given on the family. Duncan Beckett, Samuel Chesney, David Cadenas, Shad Kember, Harry Rodríguez and Timothy Stevenson had the responsibility of ministering from the Word of God.
Morelos
Los Arcos: In September, the assembly enjoyed three nights of teaching from Paul Thiessen on Biblical Worldviews. He spoke on humanity, morality and authority. Gospel meetings also commenced on October 6.
Guerrero
Iguala: Paul Thiessen gave two nights of teaching on both the Local and the Universal Church in September.
Puebla
San Andrés Cholula: During the month of September, Timothy and Jenna Stevenson appreciated help in the work from Henry Carvajal (Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl) and Daniel Ángeles (Matilde).
Veracruz
Veracruz: Harry Rodríguez was with the assembly September 22-24 for ministry.
Sonora
Ciudad Obregón: Génesis González, at the age of 17, went to be with the Lord on August 30 after patiently bearing with her illness. Her passing left many thinking about eternal matters, including several extended family members who live in Obregón; during the month of September they were attending the regularly scheduled gospel meetings. A gospel series commenced on October 12.
Sinaloa
Guasave: Juan Pablo Mendoza passed into the presence of the Lord on September 9 at the age of 51. He was in the hospital for 55 days after complications from planned surgery. He leaves behind his wife Rosely and their two daughters. Saved in September 2014, he was very much involved in shepherding the people of God, even in his last days from his hospital bed. He had a good testimony in the city, evidence of which was seen in the visiting hours, service and burial; the gospel was preached several times.
Andrew Zuidema (Midland Park, NJ) made a timely visit September 13-15, just after Pablo’s funeral. He gave helpful ministry and preached the gospel. Shad Kember and José Antonio Rodríguez (Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl) also preached the gospel September 20-28, with a good number of unsaved present nightly. God blessed in the salvation of a woman on September 24. Shad and José Antonio were also able to visit a good number of relatives that José has in the area. Your prayers for the assembly are much appreciated.
Special Report
France
Denis O’Hare writes from Perpignan: After a few years of little attendance at the gospel meeting, we are encouraged to see a few unsaved people attending every Lord’s Day. We feel our weakness and pray for clearness in bringing forth the gospel. There are five of us in fellowship here: one sister Josèphe, our daughter Rachel and her husband David Turkington, and my wife Jean and me. Our health no longer allows us to be as active as we used to be and we very much appreciate the visits of brethren (mostly British) who help in the meetings when they come on holidays. Twice a year, in spring and autumn, we visit the assembly in Cannes. This time of fellowship is much valued by both assemblies.
Conferences
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 T. Zuidema (Midland Park, NJ). Info: Jon Shutt, Tel: 781-307-8044; Email: shuttjon@gmail.com.
Tampa, FL
January 17-18, at Knights Manor Farm, 7701 W Knights Griffin Rd, Plant City, FL 33565. Meetings begin at 10am both days. Speakers are Isaiah Frazier, Jack Hay, Ian Jackson and Scott MacLeod. There will be an activity planned for Monday, January 20, as this is MLK day. More details to follow. For more information or accommodations, please contact Gordon Armstrong, Email: gparmstrong@icloud.com; Tel: 813-848-4056.
Conferences Previously Published:
London, ON – November 1
Bryn Mawr/Hatboro, PA – November 7-9
Oil Springs, ON – November 8-9
Oshawa, ON – November 8
Phoenix, AZ – November 28-30
Maberly, ON – November 29-30
Homecalls
Newell Bingham of Ballykeel, Mourne, N. Ireland, on July 15, 2025, age 95. He was saved as a boy while praying with his mother in the potato field on the family farm. After graduating with a National Diploma in Poultry Husbandry in 1951, Newell married Marley, and together they raised four sons. He was in the Ballykeel assembly for over 30 years, teaching Sunday School and serving as an elder. During his many travels across Europe in the 1960s and 1970s, he smuggled Bibles behind the Iron Curtain and sought to worship with believers in the countries he visited. Newell’s passion for the Mourne Mountains and its greenery was surpassed only by his love for his Savior and his family. During his funeral in the Ballykeel Gospel Hall, a large gathering of family, friends and neighbors heard a tribute to his life of service, as well as a fitting gospel message from Jonathan Bingham.
Thomas Lewis of Pickering, ON, on July 16, 2025, age 66. He was the husband of his beloved wife Maureen (Hood) one month short of 40 years. Tom was introduced in high school to the gospel by another student who was a sister in the Pape Avenue assembly in Toronto, ON. He was later saved while attending gospel meetings and deeply under the conviction of sin. Tom was in fellowship for 50 years in the Pape Avenue (now Victoria Park) assembly and latterly in the Albert Street assembly in Oshawa, ON. In addition to preaching the gospel, Tom also deeply loved his Lord and the assembly. For 20 years, he shepherded God’s people while on the oversight. Ken Nicholson shared Tom’s testimony at the large funeral, and Lorne Langfeld preached the gospel. Lorne also gave words of hope at the graveside. Tom’s seat is empty, and he shall be missed.
Jack Ritchie Donaldson of Akron, OH, on August 5, 2025, age 88. Born March 7, 1937, in Detroit, MI, he was the son of two immigrants from Scotland. He was saved at the age of 19 during a gospel meeting at the West Chicago Gospel Hall in Detroit. John Govan preached on John 1:29, and Jack realized Jesus had died to take away his sins. His daughter pointed out that the three loves of his life were his Lord and Savior, the local assembly and his family. Until ill health made attendance impossible, Jack was always at the assembly meetings. He is survived by his beloved wife Nancy, his daughter Elizabeth, and two grandchildren. A kind, thoughtful and generous man, Jack will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
