Canada

Alberta

Calgary: The West Hillhurst assembly held a gospel tent series July 11-20 with Mark Bachert and Ross Vanstone, preceded by a Seed Sowers outreach at Forest Heights Park. Please pray for God’s blessing in salvation and for the encouragement of the assembly.

Edmonton: The assembly was encouraged by the addition of several families in the past year. They thank the Lord for providing places to meet while the hall undergoes reconstruction. Progress is going much faster over the summer, with the reconstruction to be completed in October, D.V., so they can have their conference in the new building. The assembly planned to continue this summer with a soccer camp outreach for children during the week of July 7. More than 100 children registered, and they planned to have a gospel meeting on three of the evenings. In the past, this has been effective in getting parents out to hear the gospel. They purpose, D.V., to open the hall with gospel meetings in November, with John Fitzpatrick and Alan Smith speaking.

Nova Scotia

Halifax: The assembly’s recent conference June 7-8 covering 2 Corinthians 1-6 was a real blessing to all those in attendance. The teaching was appreciated and fellowship with saints from different areas was enjoyed.

Ontario

Arnstein: On August 16, the assembly is hosting a youth retreat called Focus on Faith. The Bible teaching will be done by Gordon McCracken (Scotland). For more information about the day and to arrange accommodation, please contact Jesse Booth, Tel: 705-498-7216; Email: boothjesse@yahoo.com. Also, please pray for the VBS and gospel meetings August 17-24.

Delmer: The Grace Gospel assembly purposed tent meetings again July 22-August 10 with Jim Bergsma and David Yoder (Garnavillo, IA) beside the Public School in the nearby village of Courtland. They have had good interest and attendance in previous years. Please pray for those who attend from the Dutch Reformed and Mennonite communities, and individuals of other religious backgrounds from the surrounding area.

Kirkfield: The Victoria Road assembly held a series of drive-in gospel meetings in the nearby hamlet of Glenarm July 13-27 with Lorne Langfeld.

U.S.A.

Arkansas

Alpena: Due to a certain set of circumstances, the assembly must cancel their annual conference in November.

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” to help believers prepare for worship on the Lord’s Day. Brethren taking part to date include local brother Jon Vizzini (June 7), Steve Meyers (Arlington, WA, June 14), Tim Woodford (June 21), Marcus Cain (June 28) and Mark Quitadamo (Methuen, MA, July 5).

Illinois

Spring Creek: Gospel meetings that commenced June 15 with Al Christopherson and local brethren in the hall closed after two weeks, with good numbers attending and blessing in salvation.

Iowa

Dunkerton: Jerry Jennings visited the assembly for ministry June 4.

Marion: During their June 9-13 children’s work, the assembly was encouraged to see over 40 families represented, with around 50 children present each morning. The evening gospel meetings that commenced June 8 with Ricky Sawatsky and Frank Sona closed on June 25.

Michigan

Jackson: The assembly was greatly encouraged during a three-week gospel tent series in June with Joseph Baker and Peter Ramsay. The gospel was faithfully preached, there was good attendance, with many visitors returning multiple times, and the Lord blessed in salvation.

New Jersey

Pennsauken: During the month of June, Willians Alcala (Australia) and Gene Higgins shared in four weeks of gospel tent meetings, with blessing in salvation to start and to close the meetings. About 100 different visitors heard the gospel. The meetings were heartily supported by believers from Barrington, Olney and Bryn Mawr. On June 22, three contacts from the Sunday School, a woman aged 20 and two teenage boys, were baptized. The believers were greatly encouraged to recall the mercy of God in bringing these contacts to salvation.

Virginia

White Gate: The Crandon assembly held tent meetings with William Skates and Ben Wenger (Brodhead, WI) that began July 6 at the White Gate Community Center.

Wisconsin

Blue River: The assembly plans to have their conference October 17-19, D.V.

Mexico

Nuevo León

Juárez: On June 7, four believers obeyed the Lord in baptism, and the following day one of the sisters was added to the fellowship of the assembly.

Sonora

Ciudad Obregón: The saints here were encouraged by the visit of Jairo and Genoveva Gracia (Hermosillo). The saints appreciated his help in the meetings of the day.

Hermosillo: On June 1, the assembly rejoiced when a sister was added to the fellowship. They were also encouraged on June 15 when several unsaved fathers listened to the gospel clearly presented before enjoying a meal to celebrate Father’s Day.

Hidalgo

Matilde: Timothy Stevenson and his family visited the assembly on June 22. His ministry and word in the gospel were appreciated by the saints.

State of Mexico

Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl: The assembly here enjoyed the visit of the believers from Los Arcos, Morelos, on June 1. Many of the believers from Los Arcos observed the Lord’s Supper for the first time. Duncan Beckett’s help in Bible teaching was appreciated.

Prayer is requested for María Herrera, who was recently diagnosed with cancer; she is a believer who lives near the hall and has been attending regularly.

Guerrero

Iguala: On June 22, the assembly received a group of 34 people from the work in Los Arcos; they were able to observe the Lord’s Supper. Shad Kember also visited at the time, preaching the gospel and giving a word of ministry. The same day the believers held a text distribution along with invitations to gospel meetings that commenced June 29 with local brethren.

Puebla

San Andrés Cholula: Samuel Chesney and James Moore (N. Ireland) visited early in June and helped in the gospel. The attendance was very encouraging.

Veracruz

Tuxpan: In June, Timothy Stevenson held three house meetings in which some attended for the first time.

Xalapa: A brother who was baptized in April was received into fellowship in May. A visit from James Moore (N. Ireland) was also an encouragement.

Quintana Roo

Cancún: During the first two weeks of June, David Cadenas, Shad Kember and Timothy Turkington shared in a gospel series. Each night there was encouraging attendance of those who were invited. Before the series commenced, the believers delivered 800 Romans 5:8 texts with invitations in the areas near to the hall. On June 15, a good number of fathers were present to hear a gospel message from David Cadenas.

Conferences

Akron, OH

August 29-31, annual conference at the gospel hall, 2705 Smith Road. Friday: Prayer and Ministry 7:30pm. Saturday: Ministry 10am and 1:30pm, Gospel 6pm. Sunday: Breaking of Bread 10am, Ministry 1:30pm, Gospel 4pm. The expected speakers are Joseph Baker, John Dennison, David Petterson and David Vallance (Livonia, MI). Additional details and livestream links to these meetings will be available at https://akrongospelhall.com. While they have plenty of seating capacity, please contact Tim Webb, Email: timothywebb1020@gmail.com if you plan to attend so the assembly can plan meals and any required accommodations.

Hampton, IA

August 30-31, annual missionary conference in the gospel hall, 9 3rd Street SE. Expected speakers will be David T. Zuidema (Midland Park, NJ), Paul Jenkinson (Ethiopia) and J.R. (Nepal). For more information, please contact Ben McCandless, Email: benmcc5000@gmail.com.

Hitesville, IA

September 20-21, with prayer meeting on Friday, September 19, at 7:30pm. Saturday: Ministry 10am and 2pm, Children’s Meeting 1pm, Gospel 6:15pm, Hymn Sing 7:30pm. Lord’s Day: Bible Reading (John 19:16-42) 9am, Breaking of Bread 10:30am, Sunday School 1pm, Ministry 1:45pm, Gospel 4pm.

Midland Park, NJ

September 20-21. Expected speakers are A.J. Higgins (Barrington, NJ), Dan Rudge (England) and Timothy Stevenson (Mexico). Additional details including times and location available at www.midlandparkgospelhall.com. For more information, contact David T. Zuidema (201) 206-6053 or email midlandparkgospelhall@gmail.com.

Mississauga, ON

September 27-28, the Applewood Heights assembly extends a warm and heartfelt invitation to attend their annual Bible reading conference. The study of the Epistle to the Philippians will be led by Alasdair Baijal (UK), Craig Munro (UK) and Dan Shutt. More details are available at https://www.applewoodheights.org/.

Blue River, WI

October 18-19, with prayer meeting on Friday, October 17, 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 18. Lord’s Day: Bible Reading (John 14:1-14) 9am, Breaking of Bread 10:30am. For inquiries contact Jim Frazier, Email: woodind@mwt.net; Tel: 608-537-2977 or 608-574-1893.

L’Anse au Loup, NL

October 18-19, with prayer meeting Friday, October 17, at 7:30pm. Saturday: Ministry 10am and 2pm, Gospel 7:30pm. Lord’s Day: Breaking of Bread 9am, Sunday School 11am, Ministry 2pm, Gospel 7:30pm. All meetings are in the L’Anse au Loup Gospel Hall and meals are served in the nearby homes of the Christians. Accom: Francis Barney, Tel: 709-927-5696, Preston Belben, Tel: 709-927-5622 or Ewart Linstead, Email: linsteade@gmail.com.

Conferences Previously Published:

Kitchener, ON – September 6

Edinburgh, UK – September 8-12

Homecalls

Amelia (Bontrager) Ekstrand of Sandstone, MN, on April 29, 2025, age 94. Born January 28, 1931, and raised in an Amish home, she was saved on August 16, 1943, while reading a gospel tract given to her by a neighbor that afternoon. Being convicted about her sin, she remembered the phrase from the tract, “He (Christ) took the guilty sinner’s place,” and trusted that Christ died for her. Amelia lived in Cedar Falls, IA, for 19 years, and many young women would live with her over the years. She married Roland Ekstrand on May 7, 1983, and moved to Hinckley, MN, where she remained in fellowship until her homecall. She is survived by Roland’s children, son James (Avril) and daughter Beverly (David) Klar; two granddaughters and two great-grandchildren, all saved. The funeral was shared by Al Christopherson and Jerry Jennings, with Joel Portman speaking at the graveside.

Ernest Green of Windsor, ON, on May 5, 2025, age 101. He grew up in Preston, England, joined the RAF in 1942, and was saved in September 1943 while serving in North Africa. After the war, Ernest became active in Christian service in the Preston area, and developed an increasing desire to study the Bible. After his first wife passed away unexpectedly (1960), he was called to missionary work in France. In September 1961, while studying French in Paris, Ernest met Ellen, and they were married in 1962 in Powell River, BC. Together, they served the Lord in Metz, France (until December 2003), and then the Montreal, QC, area before moving to Windsor, ON, in 2012 to be closer to family. Ernest was predeceased by his daughters Elizabeth (2003) and Jacqueline (2013). He is survived by his wife Ellen, son Daniel (Eileen), son-in-law James Peden, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Nicola Di Marco of Toronto, ON, on June 19, 2025, age 87, after a short illness and hospitalization. Soon after immigrating to Canada with her husband Camillo, she was saved through the gospel efforts of C. Patrizzio. Nicola was in fellowship at the Westmount, the Fairbank, and lastly the Mimico/Applewood Heights assembly where she supported her husband who was a respected overseer for 40 years. After the homecall of Cam in 2011, she eventually moved to a retirement home, and was unable to attend assembly meetings recently due to her limited mobility. Her life exemplified the qualities of 1 Timothy 5:10 – she was highly esteemed by all. Her four children, David (Donna), Linda (Paul) Bartman, Frank (Theresa), and Danny (Mary Ann), along with seven grandchildren and several great-grandchildren, are evidence of the spiritual example and kindness of this dear sister now with her Lord.