Canada
Alberta
Fort McMurray: Alan and Ruth Smith visited the assembly May 3-10; he gave seven nights of ministry on Christian Life and Testimony. The assembly was encouraged again when a sister obeyed the Lord in baptism on May 24.
Grande Prairie: The assembly held one week of gospel meetings June 7-12 in the hall with Alan Smith. Please pray for blessing.
British Columbia
Abbotsford: The Parkview assembly is planning gospel tent meetings with William Skates and Jack Zhang beginning August 9.
Kamloops: Following their Seed Sowers distribution, the Westsyde assembly purposed gospel meetings July 5-17 with Mark Bachert and Ross Vanstone.
Maple Ridge: Frank Sona and Jack Zhang are planning gospel tent meetings July 12-August 7.
Vancouver: The Victoria Drive assembly held gospel meetings May 17-June 12 with Tim Burton and David Hunt. The saints were also encouraged by two young men connected to the Sunday School work obeying the Lord in baptism on May 17.
New Brunswick
Saint John: The assembly held gospel meetings for two weeks beginning May 3 with Eric Fowler and Paul Robertson.
Shediac: The assembly held gospel meetings, which began May 19, with Murray McCandless and local brethren, in English and French. The meetings were also livestreamed via YouTube.
Sussex: The assembly held gospel meetings April 8-May 13 with Liam Hannah (Toronto, ON) and local brother Joe Potter.
Nova Scotia
Halifax: The assembly held another gospel supper in May, with around 45 visitors from the community in attendance. The gospel message was shared during the supper in between the main course and dessert. Their annual conference took place June 6-7, focusing on The Grace of Christian Service (2 Corinthians 8-13).
Ontario
Brampton: The assembly commenced gospel tent meetings in the hall parking lot on May 31 with Steve Faviere (Bancroft, ON) and Liam Hannah (Toronto, ON).
North Bay: The saints rejoiced during the gospel meetings in April with Tim Burton and local brethren; two men professed to be saved, and another received assurance of salvation. The assembly was also encouraged by the number that attended.
Sarnia: Gospel meetings are planned July 12-August 2 with Brandon Doll and Gordon McCracken (Scotland).
Scarborough: The Westhill assembly held gospel meetings May 5-13 with Eugene Higgins, helped by local brethren John Grieve and Andrew Taufeek. The meetings were also livestreamed via YouTube.
Unionville: The assembly is thankful that the Lord continues to bring the mission field to their door. Often all the seats are full of those observing the Breaking of Bread on Lord’s Day morning. Most are from mainland China with varying levels of English. The saints enjoy visiting with them at break time before they attend the ESL Bible classes and Sunday School for their children. Immediately following the Bible classes, they stay and attend the gospel meeting with live translation into Mandarin on the screens. The assembly is encouraged that over the years many contacts have trusted Christ, been baptized, and a number received into fellowship. Three people obeyed the Lord in baptism in February and the assembly was looking forward to baptizing three more in early June.
Québec
Brandon Basque-Albert and Éric Lambert (both from Ottawa, ON) held several nights of gospel meetings in Ferme-Neuve (May 7-9), Val-Limoges (May 21-23) and Mont-Laurier (June 15-19).
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 Shad Kember (May 9), Gaius Goff (May 16), Joseph Baker (May 23), Marcus Cain (May 30) and local brother Andy Feinberg (June 6).
Illinois
Joliet: The Spring Creek assembly purposed one week of gospel meetings June 14-19 with Mike Knox, helped by local brethren.
Iowa
Cedar Falls: The assembly planned to distribute invitations and Seed Sowers texts June 27-July 5 in preparation for gospel meetings July 7-21with Joseph Baker and Eugene Higgins at a rented shelter in Gateway Park. Children’s meetings will also be held July 13-17 in the mornings, D.V.
Marion: The assembly purposed children’s meetings June 8-12, followed by gospel meetings June 14-28 with Ricky Sawatsky and Paul Thiessen.
Stout: The assembly was encouraged after learning that a 16-year-old girl from West Liberty, IA, was saved during the Saturday night gospel meeting at their conference in April.
Massachusetts
Saugus: The assembly held gospel meetings May 3-15 with Joseph Baker and David Petterson.
Michigan
Bridgeport: Tent meetings with Larry Perkins and Dan Shutt are purposed July 7-August 7, D.V.
Jackson: The assembly rejoiced together on May 31 when Joseph and Amanda Baker were publicly commended to the work of the Lord.
Nebraska
Omaha: Ministry by Paul Thiessen on Matthew 13 was a tremendous encouragement and help to the assembly during the week of April 13.
New Jersey
Midland Park: The assembly purposes gospel meetings July 7-19 with David Yoder and Pete Higgins (Pennsauken, NJ) in Spanish and English.
Pennsauken: Jason Wahls, with the help of local brethren, held gospel meetings in Spanish June 3-14. Tent meetings with Bill Seale and Dale Vitale were also purposed June 14-28.
New York
East Aurora: The assembly held gospel meetings May 10-22 with Isaiah Frazier.
North Carolina
Hickory: Tent meetings with Isaiah Frazier and John Meekin are purposed July 12-August 7, D.V.
Pennsylvania
Warrington: The Valley Road assembly held gospel meetings May 31-June 19 with Gene Higgins and Dan Shutt. They also plan to have a VBS August 10-14 on the life of Joseph.
Virginia
Crandon: The assembly enjoyed three nights of ministry May 19-21 from Marcus Cain on the Psalms. Timothy Stevenson also visited the assembly for ministry during their midweek meeting on May 27.
Washington
Arlington: The assembly held gospel meetings that began May 25 with Jack Zhang and local brethren for three weeks in the nearby city of Stanwood where many of the believers live.
Marysville: The assembly purposes tent meetings July 26-August 12 with Gaius Goff and Gene Higgins.
Tacoma: Alan Smith visited the assembly May 26-28 and gave helpful ministry.
Wisconsin
Jacksonport: Gospel meetings with Jim Frazier and Joel Portman closed on May 15. The assembly was greatly encouraged by those who attended, both saved and unsaved.
Ontario: The assembly is planning to host a weekend of ministry August 15-16 with Elton Fairfield in the Brookwood High School.
Mexico
Nuevo León
Juárez: On May 10, the assembly held a special meeting to celebrate Mother’s Day and saw good attendance. It was a great opportunity to share the gospel with those present. Miguel Mosquera then gave teaching on the book of Ruth the following four nights.
State of Mexico
Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl: The assembly very much appreciated the visit of A.J. Higgins and Paul Thiessen in May when they shared rich teaching from the Word of God.
Morelos
Los Arcos: On May 2, the assembly enjoyed four meetings on courtship, marriage, and interpersonal relationships with unbelievers and believers. The ministry was given by A.J. Higgins and Paul Thiessen, with Shad Kember concluding the day with a gospel message. Believers from Xalapa, Cholula, Nezahualcóyotl, Pachuca, Iguala and Guadalajara were in attendance.
Puebla
Cholula: Shad Kember and Timothy Stevenson preached the gospel for two weeks at the beginning of May, with many visits being made to the homes of those interested in the gospel. On May 17, the first baptisms took place in this city, with the hall well-filled to witness this occasion. Two visits were made to the nearby town of Calpulalpan to preach in the home of Vicente and Yolanda.
Veracruz
Veracruz: Michael Rodgers (London, ON) visited the assembly May 4-8 and shared valuable teaching from the Word of God that greatly helped and encouraged the believers.
Quintana Roo
Cancún: On May 17, the assembly convened a special meeting in honour of Mother’s Day. David Cadenas preached the gospel, and it was very encouraging to see all present paying close attention to the message.
Conferences
Kansas City, MO
September 5-6, with prayer meeting on Friday, September 4, at 7pm in the gospel hall, 4603 E. Linwood Blvd. Saturday: Ministry 10am and 2pm, Gospel 6pm. Lord’s Day: Bible Reading (Colossians 1:1-23) 9:30am, Breaking of Bread 10:45am, Ministry 2pm, Gospel 4pm. Corr: Leroy Scott, 597 NW AA Hwy, Kingsville, MO 64061, Tel: 816-739-1686; Email: alanesther@embarqmail.com. For advance accommodations, contact Leroy Scott at the above phone number or email address.
Conferences Previously Published:
Pugwash Junction, NS – July 4-5
Sioux City, IA – July 19
Edinburgh, UK – September 7-11
Blue River, WI – October 17-18
Updates
Change of Address
David and Ethel Hunt, 41 Nathan Cirillo Rd, Box 303, Cookville, NS, B4V 9K1
Homecalls
Bill Treanor of Holmen, WI, on January 14, 2026, age 81. His mother was saved at the Ward Street Gospel Hall in Ottumwa, IA, when he was four. Bill heard the preaching of Elbert Matthews, often speaking on “Heaven’s Open Door and the Heart’s Closed Door.” He settled in the La Crosse area in 1970. A radio message in 1979 about end times caused him to read the book The Late Great Planet Earth by Hal Lindsay from his mother, and he realized he was lost. The last page quoted Revelation 3:20 – that “heart’s closed door” again! While looking at his front door, thinking, “Why can’t I open my heart’s door like that?” God revealed the Lord Jesus to him. Bill was received into the assembly in 1980. For many years he faithfully did the assembly’s accounting work. He is survived by his children Tandra, Terrie and Billie Jr.
Bernard “Ben” Sloetjes of St. Thomas, ON, on January 19, 2026, age 92. Ben was one of 11 children, raised in Gendringen, Gelderland, Holland. Saved as a young boy in Holland, Ben then came to Canada in 1951. He and his new wife Erna bought and operated a dairy farm near Dutton, ON, for many years until his homecall. Ben leaves behind Erna, his beloved wife of 71 years, four children and their families. He will be missed by the believers in the St. Thomas Gospel Hall where Ben and Erna enjoyed fellowship for many years. While always available to lend a hand, Ben was also known as a man of prayer who lived, loved and firmly believed in prayer. He enjoyed long-term mission trips to Zambia, Africa. Jim Bergsma spoke a tender yet clear gospel message to the large gathering at the memorial service on January 22.
Miriam Conard (née Rue) Hubler of Pennsauken, NJ, on February 17, 2026, age 93. She was born on August 23, 1932, and trusted Christ on June 8, 1966. Miriam and her late husband John (who predeceased her in 2020) entered the fellowship of the Pennsauken assembly in 1975 and happily engaged in all the joys and responsibilities of fellowship. She was an eminently Christ-like sister, warm, caring, sweet, kind and gentle. Miriam is survived by her sons Dave (Sue), Dan (Esther), four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, a brother and sister, and numerous nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed. A large number of her relatives share “that blessed hope” as well as the joyous reunion that lies ahead.
Doris Moore of North Bay, ON, on April 12, 2026, in her 98th year, at Northern Heights long term care home in North Bay. She served the Lord alongside her husband, Ken Moore, who passed into glory in 2005. She was saved on March 13, 1960, at the age of 31 during gospel meetings held by George Shivas and Stan Simms in the home of Olive Roberts in Dunchurch, ON. Ken and Doris were in fellowship in Chapman Valley, Arnstein, Sudbury and Nipissing Junction over the years. Doris’ strong faith led her to live a life guided by Christian values and was a testament for all to see. As per her wish, the gospel was faithfully spoken at her funeral service.
Earl Devries of Aplington, IA, on April 16, 2026, age 98. He was saved in 1960 while attending special gospel meetings in Stout, IA, with the late Leonard Debuhr and Eric McCullough through the truth of 1 John 1:7: “But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.” Following baptism, he was received into fellowship at the Hitesville, IA, assembly where he faithfully attended for 66 years. His cheerful countenance was an encouragement to all and he will be sorely missed. He was preceded in death by his wife, Magdalene, on April 18, 2025. He is survived by many nieces and nephews. Russ Nesbit spoke both at the service in Hitesville and at the graveside.
Maria Gaspar of Naugatuck, CT, on April 18, 2026, age 89. Born in Portugal on November 30, 1936, she was born again on August 31, 1997. Maria was in happy fellowship in the assembly at Terryville, CT. She raised a large family of ten children and was surrounded by her loving family of four generations, including 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Maria suffered many health problems in later life but persevered through all of them with much courage. Even then, she very seldom missed the Lord’s Supper, attending even in cold wintry weather. Her funeral was well-attended by family and friends. Please pray for her many unsaved relatives, mainly Roman Catholics, who reverently listened to the gospel preached by Thomas Donofrio and Stephen Morin. Maria was predeceased by her beloved husband, Fausto, who was also in happy fellowship in the Terryville assembly. She will be greatly missed.
Samir (Sam) Taufeek of Toronto, ON, on April 21, 2026, age 71. Born in Alexandria, Egypt, on June 21, 1954, Sam was saved in Baghdad, Iraq, in 1965. He was a gracious Christian, a faithful elder, and an evangelically-minded believer. Predeceased by his beloved daughter Grace on November 1, 2004, Sam is survived by his loving wife May, and their devoted sons Timothy (Hannah) and Andrew (Brandy). The large gathering at his funeral was an eloquent expression of the high esteem with which he was regarded. All the family members share in the blessed hope of a reunion around the throne of God and the Lamb.
Michael F. Wenke of Bryn Mawr, PA, on April 30, 2026, age 69. Born in Philadelphia on January 8, 1957, Mike attended Washington and Lee University where, for the first time in his life, he read the Bible in connection with his comparative religion course. The words of Ephesians 2:8-9 were used by God to lead him to Christ for salvation. Mike was a faithful elder in the Bryn Mawr assembly and highly esteemed for his warmth and spiritual wisdom. His six-year-long battle with cancer ended in victory as he entered heaven to be with Christ. He is survived by his beloved wife, Ilhee; his two loving daughters Kimberly (Ryan) Morrison and Michelle (Aaron) Cunningham, who await the Day of Christ and the moment of reunion; nine grandchildren; and nine siblings.
Doreen Williams of Langley, BC, on May 18, 2026. She was born on November 9, 1942, in Grand Bank, NL. In April 1948, while getting ready for school, she heard on the radio of the loss at sea of her beloved father, a tragedy that would shape much of her life. Doreen married Gordon Williams, and in the early 1970s they moved to Calgary, AB. A knock on the door from Betty Hull, a believer from the West Hillhurst Gospel Hall, changed everything. Doreen was saved in 1973, and in December of that year Gordon trusted Christ. They returned to Newfoundland and were commended in 1980 to the work of the Lord, eventually relocating to Grande Prairie, AB, in 1998. Doreen accompanied Gordon on visits to Ireland and Japan. After Gordon’s death in 2018, Doreen moved to Hilltop Manor in Langley, BC. She was buried beside Gordon in Grande Prairie.
