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Higgins and Andrew Steele (N. Ireland). Chil- His people in Venezuela. VRF funds are being
dren’s meetings took place August 4-8 in the used mainly for emergency medical needs and
mornings with the theme of “Search and Rescue.” to a lesser extent for food purchases. The latest
efforts by other countries to pressure the current
Prince Edward Island Venezuelan authorities to make meaningful
Summerside: The assembly commenced tent changes in the ongoing restricted political
meetings on July 6 in the evenings with Tim situation have resulted in the devaluation of
Burton and Scott MacLeod at Slemon Park. the currency again and inflationary pressures
Children’s meetings took place July 7-11. that immediately affect the quality of life in
Saskatchewan the country. Additionally, the US has recently
Oxbow: In recent months, the Souris Valley as- increased the severity of their warnings against
sembly appreciated ministry from Alan Smith on travel to Venezuela by US citizens due to the
the wall and gates in Nehemiah, Ross Vanstone high risk of unlawful detention. We continue
(April 6-12) on events after the Rapture, and to seek the prayers of the Lord’s people that
Paul Thiessen (June 30-July 5) on the meetings the liberty to preach the glorious gospel may
of a New Testament church. continue as it has in the past.
Bridgeport (formerly Saginaw): Two weeks
of tent meetings that began July 13 with Dan
Shutt and Matt Smith (Jackson, MI) were very
encouraging. The first week saw 16 different
Arizona people attend as a result of texts and invitations
Phoenix: The Orangewood assembly continues left at their doors. The believers had never seen
their series of short Saturday night devotionals or met any of them before. The last night of the
via Zoom. Brethren taking part to date include series saw 42 different visitors in attendance, not
Shawn St. Clair (July 19), David Richards (July including Christians from other assemblies or
26) and Marcus Cain (August 2). their families that were present. Thank you to
Iowa all who prayed for this effort. Please continue
Antioch: Brandon Doll visited the assembly for to pray that God will bless the testimony here
afternoon ministry on the Lord’s Day, August in Bridgeport.
3, followed by evening ministry August 4-6. Jackson: The assembly held tent meetings June
Cedar Falls: The assembly appreciated ministry 1-22 with Joseph Baker and Peter Ramsay.
from Eugene Higgins on August 12. Livonia: The Stark Road assembly held one week
Stout: Eugene Higgins visited the assembly for of morning VBS outreach July 28-August 1 with
two nights of ministry August 13-14. the financial theme of “Banking on the Bible.”
Waterloo: Gospel meetings that commenced Minnesota
June 15 with Jonathan Procopio and Brody Fridley: The assembly commenced gospel
Thibodeau closed July 25 after six weeks with meetings August 3 for several weeks with John
blessing in salvation and great encouragement Fleck (N. Ireland) and William Skates. Please
to the assembly. The Scriptures were carefully pray for these meetings.
and powerfully proclaimed and appreciated by North Carolina
those attending. The week of children’s meetings Denver: The assembly held one week of eve-
in the mornings saw over 60 children in atten- ning VBS outreach July 20-24 with the theme
dance daily. Many were from the area directly of “Sea Tales.”
surrounding the hall. A few new contacts were
made by the believers in door-to-door visitation Hickory: For the quarterly ministry weekend
for the children's work. August 2-3, Mark Sweetnam spoke on dispensa-
tions and covenants in a series titled “Seeing the
Michigan Bible’s Big Picture.” The assembly also held one
Battle Creek: The Lord continues to provide for week of evening VBS outreach August 18-22.

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