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the believers in that area were encouraged by
being gathered together for fellowship and for
teaching from the Word of God. They can truly
say, “How good is the God we adore!”
Aruba
Neal Thomson (Abbotsford, BC) writes: Four
couples returned to Aruba on January 24 for a
two-week visit to labor together in the gospel.
There was a focus on the area around us in Sa-
vaneta and around the capital city of Oranjestad. Clinton, ON
We brought 10,000 IBH calendars in Papiamento March 1-2, in the gospel hall, 143 Joseph St.
(the local language), as a tool for gospel work. Invited speakers are Matthew Cain and Shawn
The majority went out through door-to-door St. Clair. Corr: Daniel P. Bachert, Cell: 519-440-
distribution. The rest were targeted at businesses 9332; E-mail: dbachert@tcc.on.ca
such as gas stations, stores and supermarkets.
Additionally, the Lord heard our prayers and Mt. Sterling, WI
opened further doors for the gospel. We had March 28-30, annual Bible reading conference
Bible studies in our living room, and preached with prayer and ministry on Friday, March 28,
the gospel at a rehab centre, a care home and in the gospel hall, 175 Main Street, Hwy 27. All
the local prison. At the prison, we had six other conference meetings will be held at the
45-minute sessions with 8-20 inmates at a time. North Crawford School, 47050 County Road
All listened intently and seemed to genuinely X, Soldiers Grove, WI 54655 (4 miles North
appreciate the message and literature. We were of Gays Mills, WI on Hwy 131). The subject is
thankful also for opportunities to speak to “The Return from Babylon.” Passages for con-
children and youth at the two YMCAs on the sideration are Ezra 1-6, Haggai, Ezra 7-10 and
island. Most people asked when we would be Nehemiah. Saturday: Bible Reading 10am, 2pm,
coming back. The Lord knows! We wait on the and 3:45pm, Children’s Meeting 1pm, Gospel
Lord of the harvest to send forth laborers into 7pm. Lord’s Day: Breaking of Bread 9:30am,
His harvest; the field seems “white already to Ministry 11:15am, Sunday School 1pm, Bible
harvest” (John 4:35). Reading 1:45pm, Gospel 4pm. Invited speak-
ers are Brandon Doll, John Meekin and Daniel
Rudge (England). Corr: Wayne Granzow, Tel:
608-412-1934; Email: mtsterlinggh@gmail.com
Toronto, ON
South Australia April 17-19, the 137th Toronto Easter Confer-
Adelaide: The inaugural Australian Seed Sow- ence, with prayer meeting on Thursday, April
ers was held January 18-25. Approximately 80 17, at 7:30pm in the West Hill Gospel Hall, 159
believers from across Australia, New Zealand, Morningside Ave., Scarborough. Please note that
the UK, Canada and the USA distributed 75,000 the conference meetings will be held in a new
John 3:16 texts along with Geoff Bertram’s tract venue this year. Friday, April 18, from 10am to
and offer of a free Bible. To date there have 8pm, and Saturday, April 19, from 10am to 5pm
been 170 Bible requests. The Bible exhibition in the auditorium at the Michael Power - St.
received 240 visitors, with unsaved attending Joseph High School, 105 Eringate Dr, Etobicoke.
the gospel meetings each evening. The local Expected speakers for the conference are Jack
believers were greatly encouraged, and prayer Gould, Ian Jackson, Gerard Roy and Brody
is requested for ongoing follow-up. Thibodeau. Lunch and supper are provided
on Friday in addition to lunch on Saturday.
Tasmania Due to being in a new facility, it is important to
Ridgely: Planted 143 years ago, the assembly please register in advance for meals at https://
held their annual conference January 25-26 for bit.ly/2025TEC. Online recordings are available
the blessing of the Lord’s people. Once again, at youtube.com/@TorontoEasterConference.

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