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encouraging to see one of the believers obey the and hope from the Word of God.
Lord in baptism. While away from Aruba, we Another area affected was Morón, and although
have continued with two online Bible studies many houses were damaged, few people lost
per week with those who have access to the their lives. There are four assemblies there;
internet. Isaiah Frazier is planning a visit in one sister was killed when a wall in her house
a few months and we hope to return late this collapsed, and a number of believers lost their
year or early next, D.V. houses. Other homes suffered structural damage
Australia and must be demolished.
David Gilliland purposed to give ministry A few brethren who are civil engineers are
commencing in late August at various assemblies: assessing the structural damage suffered by
Conference Hall, Brisbane, QLD (August 28- the homes of believers. Those houses that can
30); Cooroy, QLD (August 31-September 2); be saved will be repaired by brethren who are
Toowong, Brisbane, QLD (September 3-4); South builders. They have also drawn plans for a
Oakleigh, VIC (September 5-7); Bayswater, VIC simple house to replace those that are unsafe
(September 8-9); Nunawading, VIC (September and need to be demolished. This work should
10-11); Bexley, NSW (September 12 and 16); commence this week, Lord willing.
Lidcombe, NSW (September 13-14); Strathalbyn,
SA (September 18-23, see conference notice We express our sincere thanks on behalf of
the saints here for the prayerful interest of the
below); and Victoria Park, WA (September 25- Lord's people. Messages received have been a
28). [Note: QLD=Queensland, VIC=Victoria, great encouragement and the practical help has
NSW=New South Wales, SA=South Australia, enabled the believers to help so many who are
and WA=Western Australia.]
in need. Please continue to pray.

Venezuela Midland Park, NJ
Samuel Ussher Jr. wrote on July 16: On the 24th September 18-20. Expected speakers are John
of June, two earthquakes shook Venezuela, Dennison (West Phoenix, AZ), Alan Summers
causing much death and destruction. Though (Scotland), Peter Higgins (Pennsauken, NJ).
many people were rescued, almost 5,000 lost their Additional details including times and location
lives and thousands are still unaccounted for. are available at https://midlandparkgospelhall.
The area most affected is along the coast in La com. For more information, contact David T.
Guaira state. The gospel hall was damaged Zuidema, Tel: 201-206-6053; Email: midland-
and needs to be repaired (or replaced), and six parkgospelhall@gmail.com.
families lost their homes. One brother lost his Strathalbyn, AU
wife and two of his three sons; the seven-year-old September 18-23, annual Ministry Weekend
son was rescued. Many believers have gone to 2026 in South Australia. The topic for Friday-
provide aid such as food, personal care items, Saturday, September 18-19, is Living for God
clothing, tents, mattresses, first-aid supplies, with Purpose, that the saints may be encouraged
etc. Also, many Christian doctors and nurses and strengthened. Expected speakers are Stephen
from the assemblies have gone to help with Baker (UK), David Gilliland (UK), Roger Fraser
medical needs. A large tent has been set up by (Nunawading, VIC) and Les Hills (QLD). On the
the brethren where help is given during the Sunday and the following weeknights, ministry
day along with Bible classes for children, and will be as the Lord leads. The Friday-Sunday
at night the gospel is being preached. Many ministry meetings will be held in the gym at
have been receptive to hearing the gospel and Tyndale Christian School, Strathalbyn. From
express their thanks for the words of comfort Monday to Wednesday, the evening meetings

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