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night. A number of people expressed interest afternoon ministry in recognition of 100 years
in salvation, and there have been professions of assembly testimony (July 1923-July 2023),
of faith. Only time will tell if there has been a having been planted and preserved by God’s
genuine work of God in their lives. grace alone. The saints from many different
assemblies enjoyed ministry from Robert Orr,
Prince Edward Island who presented a brief history of the pioneer-
Cornwall: David Hierlihy and John Turkington ing work in northern Iowa in the early 1920s
(Charlottetown, PE) had children’s meetings for with Oliver Smith. A few Stout brethren shared
one week in July and gospel meetings in the
tent at night for two and a half weeks. Meetings family histories connected with the spread and
blessing of the gospel in these parts. Sharing
concluded on August 2. Scott MacLeod filled
in for David the last few nights. in the ministry was Bill Lavery, Joel Portman,
William Skates and Frank Sona. The believers
enjoyed a wonderful time of fellowship together
reminiscing from the past and being encouraged
to presently persevere at the work and labor in
the gospel by the grace of God.
Arizona Waterloo: Gospel tent meetings that commenced
Phoenix: The Orangewood assembly continues June 25 with Clive Barber, Dustin Hayes (Stout,
their series of short Saturday night devotionals IA), Russ Nesbit and others closed on July 9
via Zoom on “The Person and Work of Our Lord with blessing in salvation.
Jesus Christ” to help believers prepare for wor-
ship on the Lord’s Day. Brethren taking part to West Union: The assembly appreciated ministry
date include Joe Dennison Jr. (Farmington Hills, from John Fitzpatrick on July 24.
MI, July 8), Tom Baker (July 15), Bryan Joyce Massachusetts
(July 22), Bryon Myers (July 29) and Marcus Saugus: The assembly appreciated help from
Cain (August 5). Gene Higgins at the beginning of July in min-
Iowa istry and the gospel. He was able to spend a
Ankeny: The assembly held a Spanish gospel few nights in the gospel at the rehab centre as
meeting July 17 at the East Side Library in Des well. They are also thankful for a very profit-
Moines, IA. able VBS week in the latter part of the month.
Gary Sharp taught the Bible lesson each night.
Antioch: In July, the assembly enjoyed a week They were encouraged by the good response
of ministry from Joel Portman July 9-14 on the to the invitations – over 40 children came,
book of Romans.
many with their parents. The believers trust
Clarksville: Clive Barber and Dustin Hayes that many will respond to the Sunday school
(Stout, IA) commenced tent meetings on behalf invitations. God gave help in the presentation
of the assembly on August 6. of clear gospel messages.
Dunkerton: John Fitzpatrick visited the assembly Michigan
on Lord’s Day, July 23, and gave an afternoon Cass City: On July 23, Dan Shutt visited the
word of ministry. assembly; he gave an encouraging word of
Hitesville: Frank Sona visited the assembly ministry and preached the gospel.
on Lord’s Day, July 23, and gave ministry on Livonia: Gospel meetings commenced July
Monday, July 24. John Fitzpatrick also visited 30 with Gene Higgins and Dan Shutt in a tent
the assembly for ministry on Tuesday, July 25. pitched behind the hall.
Manchester: The assembly held gospel tent Mesick: The Sherman assembly held gospel
meetings July 16-30 with Clive Barber and meetings with Brandon Doll and Stu Thompson
Dustin Hayes (Stout, IA). July 9-29. Attendance was very encouraging
Stout: The assembly convened a meal and and there was blessing in salvation.
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