UNITED STATES
MIAMI, FLA., Sept. 12.-The assembly is going on steadily. Different ones are engaged in gospel work in the jail, hospital, prison camp, open air, meetings on Sunday afternoons, and the regular gospel preaching in the hall. Recently I went for a short visit to Key West, where a record crowd came out two nights to hear the Word, and also at Matacumbe Cay we had a few meetings with the little number gathered to the name of the Lord.
Have been giving some addresses to believers through the week, gathering valuable practical lessons. Last night the subject was from the book of Job, and the saints were cheered and helped in the contemplation of the pity and tender mercy of the Lord in His dealings with Job, and with us after the same manner. In the end He will be glorified and we will be doubly blessed.
We are contemplating a visit North, D. V.
–AUGUST VAN RYN.
BOWEN, KENTUCKY.-The work in the mountains of Kentucky continues to grow, interest is shown in widening fields as our endeavors are to reach new districts while keeping in touch with those where the Lord has given great blessing in the past.
At Nada School recently (our first visit here) the Lord gave blessing and allowed us to see fruit. One night, however, the meeting was broken up by a shooting-affair outside the school, in which one man lost an arm, and the other killed outright. Our congregation, the next night, was not quite so large, but on the second night it was back to normal.
At North Fork, where we have had meetings on and off for two years, the Lord also allowed us to see fruit. Satan had been busy among the young converts in this place, and the Lord restored some to the joy of their salvation. Although only one openly confessed the Saviour here at this time we have reason to believe that that day will declare others.
Karl Pfaff continues his work here, and when I am in this section we live together in the Gospel car. Tomorrow, D. V., we start a series of meetings at Pitts, Ky., where there has been great interest in the past.
Trusting the saints will uphold us at the Throne of Grace that we may have boldness in hard places.
–THOS. H. LACEY.
MUSKEGON, MICH., Sept. 13.-How marvelous the grace that not only saves but also calls us for service as co-laborers with God, and how encouraging to know our labor is not in vain in the Lord (1 Cor. 15:58).
During the past summer it has been my privilege and joy to work with the gospel in various ways and places. Preaching the Word in assembly halls, school-houses, town halls, etc., also in the open air and tract distribution. In some places children's meetings were held with lively interest.
Known and definite conversions were very few. We wish it were otherwise, but leave the results with Him who says, "Preach the Word:be instant in season, out of season" (2 Tim. 4:1-5).
Last week I had several meetings with saints at Grand Haven assembly. At the present we are planning a series of meetings in our local hall, giving lantern-slides on "Pilgrim's Progress" and other subjects, with the hope of building up attendance and reaching souls with the gospel. Pray for us that we may prove faithful and fruitful for Christ's sake.-o. j. hommes.
PEMBROKE, N. C.-Gospel tent work is the order of the day here, and we have had much to encourage us to believe that it will not have been in vain. The numbers attending each night, in spite of very wet weather, are all that could possibly be expected. Wm. T. Henderson is coming down to carry on the meetings for several weeks longer, while I shall be journeying northward to give further lectures on the Tabernacle with the model. Brother Henderson has devoted considerable time to pioneering with his gospel tent this season in and around Charlotte, N. C., and I personally feel that such is worthy of the practical support of God's people who may have the wherewithal to do so. Such help could be sent through Loizeaux Bros, at any time.-50:t. chambers.
PORTLAND, OREGON, Sept. 15.-I came here from the Oakland Conference, where we had two happy days over the Word of God. Attendance was better than last year, and a happy spirit prevailed. Here have had one week in the hall on Prescott Ave. Next week will be with our brethren in hall on Stark St.
Through the kindness of a brother, I will be "on the air" Sunday morning over radio KWJJ. Thank God for these openings to give His Word to so many. A little later I go on to Washington and British Columbia for a few weeks.-E. A. Buchenau.
SEATTLE, WASH.-I have had the joy of working during August among the young people at the Seaside Services in Vancouver Island, and at Crescent, B. C., on the mainland. Times of good interest and encouragement and quite a number professing to receive Christ Jesus the Lord. May they become His witnesses and walk in Him.
Now I am obliged to rest awhile. My heart gives me notice that I am no longer young.-Inglis Fleming.
On Sept. 3, Labor Day, the assembly at Holland, Midi., arranged for an all-day meeting at Brother H. Ebelink's home at Central Park. Many saints (about 250) gathered from various places. The day being rainy, a place was found in a large garage and so, happily seated together, we enjoyed ministry, song, praise and Christian fellowship. The meetings were from 10 to 12, from 2 to 4:30, and from 7 to 9. Those who ministered were Brother McLean from Detroit, Brother Neibour from Kalamazoo, A. Hartsema (to young people) and O. Hommes from Muskegon, H. Stadt from Grand Rap-ids,also brethren from Dearborn, Midi., and G. C. Mischler from Elkhart, Ind. R. Thompson and family from Texas were also with us and gave a word as to their labors there. Our thanks go out to our brethren who enabled us to have the meeting and enjoy the day- all because of Calvary!-H. Stadt.
CANADA
DESERONTO, ONT.-I thank God for granting my heart's desire to come amongst the French R. C. and Protestants of the Arundel sections. I have found quite an interesting field among the French Protestants of these parts. They have been left alone for years, and many have settled amongst the R. C. Many of them have nowhere to go; the Word of God is not preached to them, and very few read it. Among these dear people there are quite a few who are true believers in Christ who need to be visited and helped in every way possible. I am going from house to house, and seek to help as opportunity is given me. The "Go-Preachers," and "Russellites," have been busy, and have carried away a number of souls.
One of the French Christians gave me the use of part of one of his houses, some planks, and helped me make a few benches to have meetings in one of the rooms. We have had two meetings on Lord's Day, and a Bible Reading on Thursday night.
On the 22nd inst. we had a baptism at the river; two were baptized, and yesterday, six of us remembered the Lord in the Breaking of Bread for the first time. As far as I know, this is the only French assembly in Canada. God is blessing His Word, and though many are cold and indifferent, others are getting interested in the divine and eternal things. How good and wise!
–LOUIS J. GERMAIN.
HAMILTON, ONT., Sept. 12.-In August I had four meetings in Chicago at S. A. Shelter, with Hoekstra Brothers of Roseland meeting. The men numbered 100 at times. Many listened attentively while the Gospel was preached. Attended open-air meeting in Joliet, Ill., with Roseland brethren. Here we gained a good hearing while several gave brief messages. I spoke seven times in Roseland hall. Then I went to Oak Park, 111. The brethren there are quite active, and show a nice interest. Two meetings in hall and one in a downtown mission, culminated my stay in those parts.
-G. W. Coombs.
LAKEFIELD, ONT., Sept. 14.-Last Lord's Day we held our second small Conference here. Believers from Norwood, Peterboro, Bobcaygeon, Lang, and Bancroft came together, and a day of real profit and blessing was spent around our Lord. Brethren S. Taylor, Lynn, McConkey and the writer ministered the Word, and many of the Lord's people from these out-of-the-way districts spoke of help received.
Two were baptized in the lake nearby at the close of the afternoon meeting.
Tomorrow Brother R. E. Harlow and I expect to drive into the country north of here to work in some of the neglected communities. School-houses, homes, and sometimes churches are available for Gospel meetings.
–C. ERNEST TATHAM.
WALKERVILLE, ONT., Sept. 14.-I spent two-and-a-half weeks the latter part of August in Stonehaven, a new place in New Brunswick. Had been there before several times, and again found a fine interest. Even on Lord's Day mornings at 10:30 we had the hall well filled with eighty adults.
Several professed to be saved, and some are now dissatisfied with what the "churches" have to offer. So we are hopeful of a permanent work being done there.
We have left the East, and are now in the Mid-West. At present I am having a week's meetings in Holland, Midi., with interest. After visiting a few places and friends we hope to return to Quebec in November, Lord willing.-SAMUEL STEW ART.