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preached. At the end of June, all the schools in Tampa, FL - January 18-19
the Mourne District were visited and gospel
literature was distributed to the students, with
Clifford Law speaking at a number of school
assemblies. During the first week of July, Clifford
had a memorable week of children's meetings in
Kilkeel High School. Over 100 children came in Fausto Gaspar of Naugatuck, CT, on July 2,
nightly, and on Friday night the school assembly 2024, age 90. Born in Portugal on April 17, 1934,
hall was full with parents and their children. It he came to the United States in 1977. He was
was encouraging to see so many young believ- convicted of his sins and was saved on May
ers helping with the meetings. On July 11 in 3, 1986, during gospel meetings held by Vern
Kilkeel, Tony Steenson (Monaghan) and some Markle and Michael DaSilva in Naugatuck, CT.
members of the assembly gave out John 3:16 He was received into the Terryville assembly
shopping bags and tracts, which were greatly soon afterwards and continued there faithfully
appreciated by the people. Pray that the Lord for the rest of his life. Although a challenge
will bless all the Seed sown. for him, Fausto always prayed in English. His
prayers were heartfelt and possessed a beautiful
Ballywillwill: The assembly held gospel meet- simplicity that never failed to touch the hearts
ings October 13-27 in Walter Watson Crane of the believers. During the suffering of his
store. It was very encouraging to see many local final months, Fausto faithfully witnessed to
people attend, and the support of the Lord's all, saying, “I am happy.” He would soon see
people was appreciated. Thomas Wallace (Bal- his Lord. He leaves his wife Maria of over 60
lymena) experienced help in each meeting to years and a large family of three generations.
present a clear and challenging message from His funeral was shared by Thomas Donofrio,
God's Word. Please continue to pray for God's Carlos Cerqueira and Stephen Morin.
blessing on the Seed that was sown.
Hilda Scholte (née Bergsma) of Surrey, BC,
on September 30, 2024, at nearly 96 years of
age. Born in Vancouver, BC, into a God-fearing
family, she was sixth in a family of nine chil-
dren. Saved in 1954, Hilda was received into
Jackson, MI the Woodland Drive assembly in Vancouver.
February 14-16, with prayer meeting on Friday, She and her husband Hendrik were founding
February 14, at 7pm in the gospel hall, 910 Ben- members of the Fleetwood assembly in Surrey,
nett Street. Saturday and Lord's Day meetings BC. Over their lifetime they also fellowshipped
will be held at East Jackson High School, 1404 in the Langley and Westbank assemblies in BC.
N. Sutton Road. Saturday: Prayer/Ministry 10am After Hank passed away, Hilda returned to
and 2pm, Gospel 6:45pm. Lord's Day: Breaking Metro Vancouver and once again enjoyed the
of Bread 10am, Sunday School 11:30am, Prayer/ fellowship of the saints at Fleetwood. In 2018,
Ministry 2pm, Gospel 4:30pm. John Dennison, she moved into residential care and was unable
Sandy Higgins, Shawn Markle and David Pet- to attend assembly meetings. Her last 14 years
terson have responsibility for the conference were spent in the Elim Village Christian Com-
ministry meetings. Accom: Jason Wielenga, Tel: munity near the Fleetwood assembly. However,
517-914-1275; Email: jandtwielenga@gmail.com. as they could, the believers continued to connect
Corr: Douglas Losey, Tel: 517-787-9169; Email: and pray for her. All are thankful for her life
rdlosey@juno.com. Assembly website: https:// and legacy of faith.
areyousaved.com. John Robidas of North Bay, ON, on October 20,
2024, age 87. He heard the gospel, and accepted
Conferences Previously Published: the finished work of the cross on February 4,
Pennsauken, NJ - January 10-12 1976. John enjoyed the fellowship of the Nipiss-
Phoenix, AZ - January 17-19 ing Junction assembly. He was predeceased by

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