Page 31 - March 2025 - Truth & Tidings

Waterloo/Cedar Falls, IA were contagious and his beautiful eyes spoke
April 18-20, with prayer meeting on Friday, volumes. When asked if he knew the Lord Jesus
April 18, at 7pm in the Waterloo Gospel Hall, Christ as his Savior, his eyes and expression
726 Western Avenue. All other meetings are would indicate a joyous “yes.” With his positive
in the Cedar Falls High School, (new location) attitude, Brendon made many life-long friends,
2701 W 27th St. Saturday: Ministry 10am and including those at school and at his Greentree
2pm, Children’s Meeting 1pm, Testimony 6pm, Residence. Left to remember him are his mother
Gospel 6:30pm. Lord’s Day: Bible Reading Tami, his father Guy, his sister Danielle, his
(Psalm 84) 9am, Breaking of Bread 10:15am, grandparents Peter and Marlene Simms, as well
Children’s Meeting 1pm, Ministry 2pm, Gospel
4:30pm. The original Believers Hymn Book will as many aunts, uncles, his Greentree family
be used. Corr. Don Harbough (Waterloo), Tel: and many friends.
319-404-0373; Mike Palmer (Cedar Falls), Email: Emogene Lee Scott of Kansas City, MO, on
mjpalmer89@gmail.com; Cell: 319-215-9200. December 20, 2024, age 96. She was saved
Edinburgh, UK November 7, 1953, and faithfully attended the
September 8-12, Bible Readings held in the Faith Kansas City Gospel Hall. Her love for Christ was
Mission Conference Centre, 548 Gilmerton Road. evident during her life. Hospitality and selfless
The passages are 1 Thessalonians 4:13–2 Thes- acts of kindness were Emogene’s special gifts.
salonians 3. Bible Readings: 10:30am-12 noon, Her legacy of love, faith, generosity, strength
Ministry: 7:30-9pm.The subject of the ministry and unwavering spirit will be cherished and will
will be Studies in the Life of Jacob. Invited speak- never be forgotten. Emogene was preceded in
ers are Jack Hay and Alan Summers. For more death by her husband, Earl Scott Sr; three sons,
information and accommodation options, please Earl Jr., Ronald, and Edwin. She is survived
visit https://www.edinburghbiblereadings.com. by her son Alan Leroy (Woodie Esther); three
Conferences Previously Published: daughters, Theresa Hodges, Esther (Gary)
Bicester, UK - March 22 Toombs, and Priscilla (Solomon) Franklin; 27
grandchildren; 68 great-grandchildren; 17 great-
Matoaca, VA - March 29-30
great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and
Bicester, UK - April 19-21 nephews. The funeral service was conducted
by Gary Toombs, David Williams and Solomon
Franklin. A very clear gospel message was
presented to all who attended. Please pray
for many family members who are not saved.
Change of Address of Correspondent Helen Matthews of Cedar Falls, IA, on January
Clinton, ON (Joseph Street Gospel Hall): 12, 2025, age 87. Her husband, Eugene, preceded
Daniel P. Bachert, Cell: 519-440-9332; Email: her to heaven in April 2024. Helen maintained
dbachert@tcc.on.ca her positive attitude and care for others, as well
Ontario, WI: Lance Doll, 21942 Orbit Avenue; Tel: as her contagious chuckle. She was saved in
608-547-9663; Email: lancesharlene@gmail.com 1963 at the age of 25, realizing that she was the
ungodly one for whom Jesus shed His precious
blood. She and Eugene were among the original
believers that gathered to form the Cedar Falls
assembly in 1963. She remained faithful to her
Brendon Simms of Melfort, SK, on December Savior and the assembly until her homecall.
15, 2024, age 35. He was born June 6, 1989, and The funeral service was shared by Mike Palmer
was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Despite be- and Tom Stickfort. Please pray for the family
ing non-verbal, Brendon's smiles and giggles members that are not saved.

TruthandTidings.com I March 2025 95 95