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Ohio Beckett, Shad Kember and Timothy Stevenson
Cleveland: The saints in the Monticello Gos- were present, along with some believers from
pel Hall were very blessed to host the annual Veracruz and Iguala.
conference again this July. The weekend was Guerrero
well attended and God blessed in the ministry Iguala: The assembly was busy with a gospel
through David Petterson and David T. Zuidema series during the month of July. Local brethren
(Midland Park, NJ). Three young men shared the commenced the series, and then were joined
gospel message and Daniel Petterson (Denver, by Noé Cruz (West Phoenix, AZ) and Shad
NC) gave helpful ministry Sunday morning. The Kember. During the last week of July, brethren
assembly wishes to acknowledge and thank so preached the gospel in the open air in the main
many that were willing to help out with practi- plaza before each gospel meeting.
cal matters of the conference, from serving to
setting up, and more. Puebla
San Andrés Cholula: In July, a large number
Virginia of gospel and Bible tracts were handed out in
White Gate: Tent meetings with William Skates one of the largest markets of this municipality,
and Ben Wenger (Brodhead, WI) that began July which forms part of the metropolitan area of
6 at the White Gate Community Center closed Puebla, in the state of Puebla, with both good
after two weeks, with some locals and several reception and conversations with many. Timothy
friends of believers attending.
Stevenson was able to preach in the open air
Wisconsin at the same time.
Blue River: The assembly held afternoon min- Veracruz
istry on the Lord’s Day, August 3.
Tuxpan: Samuel Chesney was able to visit this
town again in July, holding three meetings in
Gloria’s home. It was encouraging to see a good
number present and attentive to the message.
Jalisco Veracruz: During the first weekend in July, the
Zapopan: Dr. Alexander Higgins (Barrington, assembly celebrated their anniversary with a
NJ) visited the assembly July 21-24, and gave special day of meetings. They appreciated the
excellent ministry on fruit in the life of the support given by Samuel Chesney and Timothy
believer. The local believers enjoyed having Stevenson.
saints from other assemblies in the Republic Xalapa: Five nights of house meetings were held
with them on this occasion. in July, and the believers were thrilled to see
Hidalgo an average of 40 people each evening, most of
Matilde: The assembly held children’s meetings whom were unbelievers, including some who
July 21-27 in the hall, with very encouraging heard the gospel for the first time.
attendance. On July 26, the brethren preached to
35 residents of the “House of the Aged Adult”
located close to the hall, and received permission
to return once a month for the remainder of 2025.
Morelos Ankeny, IA
Los Arcos: By God’s grace, on July 13, a group September 6-7, at the Lakeside Center, 400 NW
of believers met to break bread for the first time Lakeshore Drive. Saturday: Ministry 10am and
in this town, celebrating the Lord’s Supper as 1:30pm, Gospel 5pm. Lord’s Day: Breaking of
a local testimony. It was a joyous moment, Bread 10am, Sunday School 11:30am, Ministry
remembering all the effort, labor and sacrifice 11:30am and 1:45pm, Gospel 4pm. Accom: Jon
that have gone into the work in this area of the Lai, Email: jonlwj@gmail.com; Tel: 641-275-7845.
country over the past number of years. Duncan Corr: Dan Massoth, Email: ankenygospelhall@

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