Canada
Nova Scotia
Halifax: Gospel meetings with Joseph Baker and Tim Burton ended on Easter Sunday with another community supper. The saints were encouraged to hear of one young man professing salvation.
Ontario
Arnstein: The assembly is planning to host their annual Focus on Faith Youth Retreat on August 8 with Gordon McCracken (Scotland) for young people aged 13 and older. Please email jesseandjudie@yahoo.co.uk for more information.
St. Marys: The assembly is expecting Scott MacLeod for two weeks of ministry meetings beginning June 8 on End-time Events as seen in Daniel and Revelation.
Sudbury: The assembly held two weeks of gospel meetings in the hall May 3-17 with Brian Crawford and local brethren. The meetings were also livestreamed on YouTube.
Prince Edward Island
Rosebank: In April, the assembly was very happy to welcome a young sister into the fellowship. The believers have been involved in food hamper outreach for some time now. There have been over 30 families of different ages, sizes and ethnicities come to the hall to receive groceries monthly. Some of these contacts have attended gospel suppers put on by the assembly. Please pray for spiritual blessing in this practical work.
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 Ken Kember (Ottawa, ON, April 11), Joe Dennison (Livonia, MI, April 18), Paul Barbour (Waubaushene, ON, April 25) and Andrew Baker (Marion, IA, May 2).
Connecticut
Terryville: A two-week gospel series concluded on April 24. Eugene Higgins used a new chart consisting of the Classic Hymns of the Faith to present the gospel. The believers in the assembly were greatly encouraged to see evidence of the Lord’s blessing upon His Word. The support of the surrounding assemblies was also greatly appreciated.
Iowa
Antioch: David Yoder visited the assembly for ministry April 19-23.
Clear Lake: The gospel outreach March 23-April 3 at the Lakeview Community Center with Jack Kramer (Hampton, IA) and John McCandless (Ballymoney, N. Ireland) resulted in over 40 visitors from the community attending. Many expressed it was the first time they had heard the gospel. Please pray for continued work in the area. Many assemblies helped with the distribution of invitations and supported the meetings, which was much appreciated.
Dunkerton: Jamie Jimarez (Spring Creek, IL) planned to have ministry meetings June 1-5. Brandon Doll and Brody Thibodeau purpose to begin gospel meetings June 14. Prayer is appreciated.
Hampton: Stephen Baker intends to give ministry June 16-21.
Marion: The assembly held a Seed Sowers distribution on May 30 with their June Gospel Tent and VBS efforts in view.
Michigan
Jackson: Please pray for a planned gospel tent series June 7-28 with Joseph Baker and Shawn Markle. This series will be preceded by a week of children’s meetings with Ryan Turkington (Jackson, MI).
Ohio
Cleveland: On May 1, the Monticello assembly concluded two weeks of gospel meetings with Paul Barnhardt, who was helped by Darris Barney (Tampa, FL). The meetings were attended by several members of the community and Sunday School families. The support of nearby assemblies was also appreciated. Please pray that God will yet work in salvation from the Word preached, and for blessing in an upcoming June Vacation Bible School series with Ryan Turkington (Jackson, MI).
Wisconsin
Brodhead: Brandon Doll and local brother Ben Wenger held gospel meetings in the hall April 12-May 6.
Jacksonport: Jim Frazier and Joel Portman began gospel meetings on May 4.
Mexico
Nuevo León
Juárez: On March 6, the assembly concluded their series of gospel meetings, with some unbelievers showing special interest during the last week. The believers were thankful for the help of David Nesbitt (San Antonio, TX) and appreciate the prayers of God’s people for His blessing in the salvation of souls.
Sonora
Hermosillo: In mid-March, the assembly rejoiced when a young sister was received into fellowship. The conference March 20-22 with ministry from John Dennison, Shad Kember and Jonathan Seed was a blessing to the Lord’s people. Local brother Jairo Gracia was responsible for the Sunday School and the young people’s class. On April 26, a special meeting was held to commemorate the “Day of the Child,” widely celebrated in Mexico. The believers were very encouraged to see almost all the students from the Sunday School present, as well as many parents, to hear a message from the Word of God, and to also enjoy a meal together.
San Luis Potosí
El Barril: The last weekend in April was encouraging for the assembly. On Saturday a sizable number of children participated in some games, heard a message on the Gift of God by Paul Thiessen, and then enjoyed a meal. On the Lord’s Day, two believers were baptized after Paul spoke on Luke 12:50, “But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!” A good number of unsaved were present both to hear the gospel preached and to witness the baptisms.
Hidalgo
Matilde: During the first weekend in March, the assembly appreciated a visit from Ricky Sawatzky and Paul Thiessen, who, along with their families, were a blessing to the believers. The assembly enjoyed the teaching given and were also thankful for the good attendance at the gospel meeting.
The assembly convened its annual conference April 3-5, with over 200 present on the Saturday to hear teaching from God’s Word and witness the baptism of one young brother. The ministry and preaching of the gospel were shared by Duncan Beckett, Samuel Chesney, Miguel Mosquera, Ricky Sawatzky, Timothy Stevenson, Timothy Turkington and Jason Wahls. Believers from assemblies in Hermosillo, Iguala, Nezahualcóyotl, Zapopan, Veracruz, Morelos, Monterrey and Cancún were present, as well as some from the new work in Puebla.
On April 25, the believers visited the home for the aged once again to preach the gospel to those present, and the following day there was a special meeting in relation to the “Day of the Child.”
Puebla
San Andrés Cholula: The attendance at the outreach meetings has been steady and consistent. Timothy and Jenna Stevenson are thankful to be able to rent a larger place in which more people can comfortably fit. They have seen the hand of God helping them, and on March 27 they held the first meeting in this new location, with more than 75 people hearing the preaching of the Word of God. Your continued prayers are appreciated.
Regular meetings continue in the rented hall, with encouraging attendance and interest. In mid-April, Timothy Stevenson preached the gospel in the open air in San Martín Texmelucan; immediately after Vicente and Yolanda approached him to ask some questions and invited him to preach in their home in Calpulalpan, a town in the state of Tlaxcala. It has been encouraging to see the attendance in the first meetings there.
Veracruz
Veracruz: Early in March, the assembly held a week of nightly gospel meetings in the hall with David Cadenas and local brethren. It was encouraging to see the increase in attendance during the week.
Xalapa: In March, the assembly held a special day of meetings to commemorate their 11th anniversary. Duncan Beckett and Timothy Stevenson helped in Bible study, ministry and the gospel; the believers were very encouraged and thankful for the evident help of God.
Quintana Roo
Cancún: David Cadenas and Timothy Turkington held gospel meetings in the hall March 15-27. The attendance of unbelievers was encouraging, with some newcomers continuing to attend.
Around 60 children and young people, along with several parents, heard the gospel preached on April 26 during the special meeting held for the “Day of the Child.”
Special Report
Dominica
Paul Barnhardt writes: In March, Leah and I visited the Commonwealth of Dominica with Paul and Glenys McIlvenna (Burnaby, BC). Over the two-week period, we visited four assemblies for a series of meetings held in the gospel halls in Roseau and Salisbury. Both weeks included ministry and gospel each night. Hospitable believers from all four assemblies supported the meetings, and the hosting assemblies placed large speakers outside to reach even those who do not enter the charming halls. The challenges presented on the lush and rugged island due to various factors, such as seasonal hurricanes, are met by resourceful people with much national pride. The assemblies know their own challenges but carry on faithfully with weekly meetings, annual conferences, and both gospel and ministry series.
Other Fields
England
Bicester: Gospel tent meetings are expected to be held at the Middle Wretchwick Farm June 7-28, D.V.
Meetings will be 8-9pm nightly (except Wednesdays) with speakers Tim Coltman (England) and Dan Gilles (Scotland). All are welcome. For more details, please check https://www.hebrongospelhallbicester.org.
Northern Ireland
Co. Londonderry
Bellaghy: The assembly held four weeks of gospel meetings with Jonathan Black and Gary Woods in the village of Knockloughrim in January and were encouraged again to see quite a few from the local area attend. A monthly meeting continues in this village.
Coleraine: The assembly commenced gospel meetings in the hall with Lesley Craig and Kenny Newell on April 19.
Belfast
Dundonald: The assembly commenced a gospel series in their hall on April 12 with Thomas Wallace (Cambridge Avenue, Ballymena).
Edenderry: On February 1, David Gilliland was with the assembly in this South Belfast village for two weeks of gospel meetings focusing on future events. The attendance was good and the Lord blessed in salvation.
Whitehouse: Pray for gospel meetings that commenced in the hall on April 19 with Willie Fenton (Ballintoy) and Mark Turkington (Lurgan).
Co. Down
Ballynahinch: The assembly had three weeks of gospel meetings in the hall in March with Kenny Newell and Malcolm Radcliffe.
Ballymagarrick: The assembly commenced gospel meetings in their hall on April 12 with Wesley Martin and David Strahan.
Dromore: Stephen Gilfillan and David Strahan concluded six weeks of gospel meetings in the hall at the end of March. Many heard the gospel faithfully preached.
Portavogie: The New Road assembly commenced a gospel series Mondays-Fridays in a portable hall at the Portavogie Harbour on April 26 with Craig Munro and John Rogers. Drive-in gospel meetings take place at the harbour on Sunday afternoons, followed by an evening gospel meeting in the Ebenezer Gospel Hall.
Co. Antrim
Ahoghill: The assembly held drive-in gospel meetings in the Ahoghill Village parking lot beginning April 20 with R. Pickering.
Ballyclare: The assembly commenced gospel meetings on January 25 with John Fleck and Mark Turkington (Lurgan). Blessing was seen early in the series when a local woman received Christ as her Savior. The meetings continued for six weeks.
Cullybackey: A portable hall was erected in this village on February 15 in connection with the Ballywatermoy assembly. Raymond Kirkpatrick and Andrew Steele were given help to preach, with quite a few attending.
Glengormley: The assembly commenced a gospel series on April 12 with Tom Armstrong (Derriaghy) and Andrew Steele.
Sandringham: Stephen Gilfillan and David Strahan had three weeks of gospel meetings in the hall during January and were encouraged to hear of blessing in salvation.
Co. Armagh
Armagh: John Rogers and Andrew Steele held five weeks of gospel meetings that commenced January 4 in the hall. A good number of unsaved attended, some nightly. Please continue to pray for blessing.
Kilmore: The assembly held a gospel series for ten weeks with Jackie Palmer (Crossgar) and Andrew Nesbitt (Dromore). They were encouraged by both the attendance and good interest shown.
Co. Fermanagh
Enniskillen: Please pray for a gospel series in the hall that commenced April 12 with John Rogers.
Co. Tyrone
Dungannon: The assembly erected a portable hall in a local truck yard on March 1 where Gary Woods preached the gospel for several weeks.
Omagh: Jonathan Black and Paul McCauley had a gospel series in the hall during February and March. The interest was encouraging and many heard the gospel clearly presented.
Conferences
Cargill, ON
June 20-21, in the Eden Grove Gospel Hall, 111 Bruce County Rd 15. There will be Bible readings, ministry and the gospel both days of the conference. The topic of the Bible readings will be prayer and worship. You are invited to submit questions related to these topics though the website/social media pages prior to the conference. For more information, visit https://www.edengrovegospelhall.com or email edengrovegospelhall@gmail.com.
Glen Ewen, SK
June 20-21, with prayer meeting on Friday, June 19, in the gospel hall. Corr: Sidney Griffin, Email: sid.connie.griffin@gmail.com.
Pugwash Junction, NS
July 4-5, in the gospel hall, with prayer meeting on Friday, July 3, at 7pm. Saturday: Ministry begins at 10am. Sunday: Breaking of Bread 10am. Accom: Jonathan McClelland, Tel: 902-245-8766; Email: jonkathmcclelland@gmail.com. Corr: Merlin Russell, Tel: 902-694-8431; Email: m.russell462@gmail.com.
Sioux City, IA
July 19, with prayer meeting on Saturday, July 18, at 7pm in the gospel hall, 120 S. Leonard Street, with refreshments afterwards. Lord’s Day: Breaking of Bread 9:45am, Bible Study (2 Timothy 3) 11:15am, Children’s Meeting 1:30pm, Ministry 2pm, Gospel 5:30pm. Lunch and dinner will be served. Corr: Enoch Hayes, Tel: 712-204-9315; Email: enoch.hayes1@gmail.com or Bernie Merten, Tel: 712-223-0439.
Blue River, WI
October 17-18, with prayer meeting on Friday, October 16, at 7:45pm in the gospel hall. All other meetings are at the Highland High School, north side of Highland, starting at 10am on October 17. Lord’s Day: Bible Reading (Philippians 2:5-11) 9am, Breaking of Bread 10:30am. For inquiries contact Jim Frazier, Email: woodind@mwt.net; Tel: 608-537-2977 or Tel: 608-574-1893.
Conferences Previously Published:
Portage la Prairie, MB – June 12-14
North Bay, ON – June 13 (date corrected)
Taylorside, SK – June 26-28
Edinburgh, UK – September 7-11
Homecalls
Ted Walser of St. Thomas, ON, on November 14, 2025, age 94. Born on April 17, 1931, Ted became a plasterer. After hearing the gospel through Albert Joyce in Lakeshore, ON, in 1956, he was saved on December 19. He was first in fellowship in the Pall Mall St. Gospel Hall in London, ON, before returning to St. Thomas, where he was in assembly fellowship for over 55 years. Predeceased by his first wife, Janet, in 2009, Ted later married Mary Ann Brandeau on April 30, 2011. After living on the family farm for several years, they moved into a retirement residence. Ted’s appreciation of salvation and love for the Lord’s assembly were readily apparent through his preaching and encouraging ministry. Glen Woodside and John McCandless spoke to the large gathering at the funeral, while Jeff Tolman spoke at the graveside. Please pray for his four children and their families.
Joyce Boyd of Orillia, ON, on December 30, 2025, age 74. She was saved on March 26, 1965, through Isaiah 53:5-6. Joyce was baptized in 1967 and received into assembly fellowship in Orillia shortly after. She and her husband Norman (who predeceased her in 2018) were in fellowship in the assembly in Winnipeg, MB, for 17 years before relocating back to Orillia in 1996. Joyce continued faithfully in assembly fellowship until health issues limited her ability to attend. Hers was a quiet life of love and service for her Lord and Saviour. Many received her unique, personalized cards that always included an inspirational message and often a teabag tucked inside. Her home was always welcoming, a place of good food, warm fellowship and often a hearty hymn sing. Joyce will be deeply missed by her sister Anne (Don) Macfarlane. The funeral service was taken by Brian Crawford and Lorne Langfeld.
Jean Elizabeth (née McCullough) Seale of McKeesport, PA, on January 5, 2026, age 94. Born April 8, 1931, in Pittsburgh, PA, Jean was born again on February 16, 1948, through Isaiah 53:5. She fellowshipped at the Friendship Ave. assembly and later on at the assembly in McKeesport. Jean married William (Bill) in 1951, enjoying 65 years of marriage. A Sunday school teacher to young ladies, she shared the gospel with them and neighbors. She cherished the Scriptures and prayed daily for family and others. Her prayers will be missed! She was tenderly cared for by her son Dan in his home following Bill’s homecall. Jean is survived by four children: Bill Jr. (Mary), Karen (Philip Mizener), Dan, and Tim (Sherry); ten grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren. The gospel was faithfully presented by Dr. Lindsay Parks at the service and by Dale Vitale at the grave. “Just a little while!”
