Canada
Alberta
Fort McMurray: The Wood Buffalo assembly was recently encouraged by the baptism of another young man on February 15. The brother baptized several weeks ago has also asked for reception into the assembly.
British Columbia
Richmond: On March 1, a middle-aged man and two teenage girls obeyed the Lord in baptism, bringing much joy to the West Richmond assembly.
Langley: The assembly invited Shawn St. Clair for ministry April 19-23.
Surrey: On March 6, the last night of the gospel series with Joseph Baker, the Fleetwood assembly was encouraged by a woman who professed to be saved last fall obeying the Lord in baptism.
Newfoundland
Corner Brook: The assembly had to change their conference date to the preceding weekend of June 20-21 as they were unable to find a suitable venue for the scheduled weekend.
Gander: The assembly moved their conference date from the Easter weekend to the Victoria Day weekend, May 15-17.
Nova Scotia
Halifax: The assembly held another gospel supper on February 8, with many visitors from the community joining them. The gospel was shared during the supper in between the main course and dessert.
Ontario
North Bay: Please pray for gospel meetings in the Nipissing Junction Gospel Hall April 19-May 3 with Tim Burton.
Saskatchewan
Taylorside: The assembly appreciated valuable teaching from Alan Smith February 8-12 on “Our Lord’s Coming – Maranatha.”
United States
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 David Vallance (Livonia, MI, February 14), Kenneth Taylor (February 21), Matthew Cain (February 28) and Mark Quitadamo (Methuen, MA, March 7).
Iowa
Ankeny: The assembly held Sunday night gospel meetings for the month of March at 6pm in the Comfort Inn Motel.
Clear Lake: Jack Kramer (Hampton, IA) and John McCandless (Ballymoney, N. Ireland) held a gospel outreach March 23-April 3 at the Lakeview Community Center.
Dunkerton: The assembly held children’s meetings March 22-27 with David Yoder.
Stout: With gospel meetings ongoing, the assembly held an afternoon ministry meeting with Gene Higgins and Frank Sona on February 8.
Virginia
Crandon: A young brother who was saved recently was baptized on February 22. Scott MacLeod visited the assembly for ministry meetings March 2-13 using his tabernacle model.
Wisconsin
Cadott: Following a Seed Sowers effort on March 7, Brandon Doll and David Yoder purposed to begin gospel meetings on March 9.
Ontario: The assembly conducted children’s meetings March 2-6 with local brethren.
Mexico
Nuevo León
Juárez: A gospel series commenced on February 16 with Miguel Mosquera and David Nesbitt (San Antonio, TX). The evident and consistent interest shown by a good number has been encouraging.
Sonora
Ciudad Obregón: The annual conference was held January 30-February 1. Helpful and appreciated teaching from the Word was given by Jairo Gracia, Jesús Rochín and Abdiel Vieyra (all from Hermosillo), in addition to Duncan Beckett, Shad Kember and Jonathan Seed.
Hermosillo: The assembly is thankful for blessing in recent months. In January, a new believer was baptized and soon after received into the fellowship. Her husband was baptized and received last November.
Sinaloa
Guasave: The believers were encouraged to have Shad Kember and Alex Ruiz (Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl) for five nights of gospel meetings in January.
San Luis Potosí
El Barril: During the last week of February, Marcus Cain joined Jason Wahls for gospel meetings. The attendance of unsaved was very encouraging. One man in his 50s also received assurance of salvation. Marcus also gave helpful ministry on the Lord’s Days before and after the meetings.
Jalisco
Ciudad Guzmán: Ross Vanstone, along with some other brethren, arrived in this city again in November to deliver 40,000 calendars. At the beginning of January, he and Paul Thiessen preached the gospel for two weeks. Each night there were between 15 and 20 present, and the Lord’s hand was evident in salvation.
Gustavo Peña (Zapopan, Jalisco) and Paul Thiessen preached the gospel on February 15 with 16 people listening to the message of salvation.
Hidalgo
Matilde: On January 3, the believers visited Tianguistengo, delivering clothing and food to needy people. They also delivered calendars and had the opportunity to preach the gospel. On January 31, they returned to the seniors’ home again to share the gospel. The management has allowed them to continue monthly visits in 2026.
Morelos
Oacalco: The assembly held gospel meetings January 4-16 with Duncan Beckett, David Cadenas and some local brethren. The saints were very encouraged to begin the year this way and to see the interest in some in hearing the Word of God.
Guerrero
Iguala: In February, the assembly held two weeks of gospel meetings, with local brethren helping each night. A good number of unsaved were in attendance nightly, including eight people for the first time.
Puebla
San Andrés Cholula: After the 80,000 Seed Sowers texts were delivered in late 2025, gospel meetings commenced on January 4. More than 50 new people attended at least once, and many returned to listen with evident interest. Timothy Stevenson appreciated the help of Shad Kember for the first two weeks and David Cadenas for the following two weeks. The prayers of God’s people are greatly valued for His blessing upon the Good Seed planted in many homes and hearts.
The believers are encouraged at seeing what the Lord has been doing since the Seed Sowers effort at the end of 2025. New people continue to arrive as a result of the texts and invitations that were delivered, and others because of personal invitations. In the last two weeks of February, 25 people attended for the first time, and on February 22, there were 59 people in the small hall. Timothy and Jenna Stevenson appreciate the prayers of God’s people for the work here.
On Saturday, February 21, the bi-monthly teaching meetings took place in another rented building. Duncan Beckett, Samuel Chesney and Timothy Stevenson all shared in the teaching and preaching of the Word of God. Believers from nearby assemblies were present for the day’s meetings.
Quintana Roo
Cancún: The assembly appreciated a visit January 21-25 from Kevin and Patty Flett. Kevin gave an encouraging report on the work in El Salvador, which the believers enjoyed very much along with the teaching he gave. On Sunday, January 25, he shared the gospel meeting with Andrew Barnhardt (Barrington, NJ) who was visiting with his wife Hope.
Special Report
Democratic Republic of Congo
Gérard Roy writes: During our recent visit in February, we helped in gospel meetings with the assembly in the city of Mbuji-Mayi. In spite of the rain, which normally hinders people from attending, the little hall was filled each night and the Lord was pleased to bless in salvation. We were also invited to participate in their first conference and to have five nights of ministry. The assembly in Lubumbashi also held their conference, followed by a week of Bible readings in 1 Timothy. We helped with visitation and open-air meetings in the town of Kipushi, about 50 km away. It was most encouraging to see a young sister baptized and two others received into the fellowship of the assembly.
Conferences
Bexley, AU
April 3-5, in the gospel hall, 18 Abercorn Street, Bexley, NSW 2207. Friday: Prayer Meeting 1:45pm, Ministry 2pm and 4:15pm. Saturday: Ministry 3pm. Lord’s Day: Breaking of Bread 10am, Ministry 3pm, Gospel 7pm. Invited speakers are David McKillen (N. Ireland) and Len Walker (Brisbane, QLD). For further enquiries and accommodations, please contact: Cyril Andrews, Tel: 0426 998 384; Thomas Naduvilath, Tel: 0412 979 183; or CK Ng, Tel: 0418 298 877.
Nunawading, AU
April 3-5, Easter Conference at the Donvale Christian College – Community Hub, 155 Tindals Road, Donvale, Victoria 3111. Friday: Ministry 4pm and 7pm. Saturday: Ministry 4pm and 7pm. Lord’s Day: Breaking of Bread 11am, Ministry 4pm, Gospel 7pm. Speakers are Phil Gellatly (Brisbane, QLD), Derek Leow (Bayswater, VIC) and David McIlvenna (Mackay, QLD). A warm welcome is extended to all. For more information, please email nunawadingassembly@gmail.com.
Mansfield, OH
April 25-26, at the Round Lake Christian Camp, 114 State Route 3, Lakeville, OH 44638. Saturday: Ministry 10am. Lord’s Day: Breaking of Bread 10am. Breakfast, lunch and supper served both Saturday and Sunday. Dorms available for young adults 15 years old and older. Speakers: Joey Baker, Dan Shutt and David Zuidema. A warm welcome is extended to all. Please RSVP at https://www.mansfieldgospelhall.com. Corr. John Hoffman, Tel: 419-564-4517; Email: hoffjohnman@aol.com.
Arlington, WA
May 2-3, Bible reading conference covering 1 Corinthians 3-5 in the gospel hall. Saturday: Bible Reading 10am, 1:30pm and 3:30pm, Gospel 6pm. Lord’s Day: Breaking of Bread 9am, Bible Reading 11am, 1:30pm and 3:45pm, Gospel 6pm. Lunch and dinner are served each day. Leading the readings, D.V., are John Meekin and David Vallance (Livonia, MI). Corr: Mark Anderson, Tel: 360-540-4991; Email: mmanderson_84@hotmail.com. Accom: Jim Klein, Tel: 425-508-2807; Email: kleinklan123@hotmail.com.
Ottawa, ON
May 16-17, with prayer meeting and ministry on Friday, May 15, at 7pm in the gospel hall, 1087 North River Road. Conference Location: Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre, 102 Greenview Avenue. Saturday: Bible Reading (2 Peter 1) 10am, Ministry 2pm, Hymn Sing after supper. Lord’s Day: Breaking of Bread 9:30am, Open Sunday School 11:15am, Ministry 2 pm, Gospel 7pm. Speakers are A.J. Higgins (Barrington, NJ), Brian Kember and Marcus Cain. Registration will be available in early May at https://www.ottawagospelhall.com.
North Bay, ON
June 13, in the Nipissing Junction Gospel Hall. Ministry 10am and 2pm. Gospel 5pm. Speakers are David Booth (Port Loring, ON), Shawn St. Clair (Cornwall, ON) and Liam Hannah (Toronto, ON). For more information, please contact Glenn Pratt, Email: pratt144@hotmail.com; Tel: 705-474-9473.
Edinburgh, UK (re-published with corrections)
September 7-11, Bible Readings held in the Faith Mission Conference Centre, 548 Gilmerton Road. The passages covered will be 1 Timothy 1 to 1 Timothy 4:5. Bible Readings: 10:30am-12 noon, Ministry: 7:30-9pm. The subject of the ministry will be Studies in the Life of Joseph (Genesis 27-49). For more information and accommodation options, please visit https://www.edinburghbiblereadings.com.
Conferences Previously Published:
Toronto, ON – April 2-4
Taylorside, SK – April 3-5
Bicester, UK – April 4-6
Nineveh, NS – April 4-5
Stout, IA – April 11-12
Waterloo/Cedar Falls, IA – April 18-19
Updates
Change of Address
Eugene and Ruth Badgley, Email: eugenebadgley@gmail.com
Homecalls
Ruth Garnham of London, ON, on October 22, 2025, shortly after celebrating her 99th birthday. She was saved in St. Catharines, ON, as a young girl while speaking with her mother at bedtime. She moved to London following her marriage to Hugh Garnham in 1953. Hugh and Ruth were known for their hospitality, keeping the Lord’s servants in their home, and attending every assembly meeting into their 90s. Her Christian testimony was summed up in the verses of Proverbs 31. She is missed by her six children, their spouses, 17 grandchildren and 44 great-grandchildren.
Francis Elizabeth (née Elkin) Patterson of London, ON, on November 10, 2025, age 94. Born in Omagh, N. Ireland, she moved to Canada in 1950 and was saved there. For almost 66 years, Francis was married to George Patterson (predeceased July 6, 2016), and they were in the assembly in London until 1974 when they moved to Clinton, ON. She returned to London and resided in a nursing home these last two years. Francis was a quiet, loving wife and true helpmeet to George, an active servant of the Lord. Always having a pleasant smile, she was hospitable and never complained nor spoke ill of others. Francis leaves behind two sons John (Rhonda) and James (late Mary), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter. Please pray without ceasing for their salvation. Her funeral service held at Falconer Funeral Home in Clinton was shared by Keith Bachert, Jim Bell and Mervyn Bell.
Cleora Betz of La Crosse, WI, on December 27, 2025, age 98. She attended meetings in the La Crosse Gospel Hall as she was growing up and also after she was married. Cleora was eventually saved in 1992 during a series of gospel meetings while reading the tract “Safety, Certainty and Enjoyment.” She had the assurance of salvation the next morning through Romans 10:9. Cleora was baptized and received into the fellowship at La Crosse, regularly attending assembly meetings until hindered by ill health. Despite the many years of being unable to attend in person, she loved the Scriptures and her heart was with the saints. Her desire to be with the Lord was granted. Cleora is survived by her daughters, Donna Gallup and Shalley Betz. Please pray for the salvation of unsaved loved ones.
