SCOTLAND

Fife

The believers at the Arnot Gospel Hall, Kennoway have been much encouraged by recent blessing in the gospel. After Peter Brandon preached the gospel one Lord's Day in March, an elderly man waited behind and made a profession of faith in Christ. His wife is a believer who is an active member of the local Church of Scotland. With tears, she said that his conversion was the answer to her many years of praying. Mr Brandon was back preaching in Kennoway for the five Lord's Days in June. A young woman, visiting the Hall for the first time, was affected by the message and trusted Christ. Both these young converts are showing some progress. Then a sister in the assembly went to visit a neighbour who was in hospital and was delighted to hear her confess her need for God in her life. She wondered whether she had left it too late! The sister had the great joy of leading her to the Saviour. Please pray that these conversions are but the first of a mighty harvest to come.

Dundee

The work in Dundee which Mike Cordiner and colleagues have been doing for several years now was last reported here in September, 2014. Since then, some of those mentioned have moved on while others now come almost daily to the new Drop-in centre near the middle of the city - as many as 15 on certain days. This is an excellent facility recently acquired where the men can have a midday meal and an informal chat about their present needs, and some seriously about eternal matters. The soup kitchen work also meets a real need, based on a newly obtained Jiffy Truck which has made this service a good deal better and easier to operate. Help in these outreaches from some young sisters in a nearby assembly has been greatly appreciated. Prayer is valued that this way of contacting those whose lives are on the edge may lead to sound conversions as well as being an effective way of demonstrating the love of God to generally difficult members of society. Especially remember A recently released from prison with guilt still an issue and some mental health problems; D who is without electricity in his flat; W going to rehab to tackle his heroin addiction; G who was showing promise but has recently relapsed into historical alcohol abuse.

Bible Exhibition Scotland

It is over 20 years ago that a group of brethren from Ayrshire had the vision to assemble a Bible Exhibition, primarily for use in Ayrshire in places where there was no assembly testimony. However, it has now travelled all over the British Isles, from Shetland in the north to Jersey in the south, and it has become an excellent tool for reaching school children. To date, more than 600,000 children have viewed it! Whilst it is normally used for school children during the day, in the evenings many adults also come to see it.

The current trustees of the exhibition have decided on a new name, Bible Exhibition Scotland, which will now better reflect the scope and origin of the exhibition. But its purpose has not changed - its main use continues to be reaching children with the gospel. Also, with the exhibition now over 20 years old, an update to the content and format of the display panels was needed and is being worked on with a planned completion date in December, 2015 (DV). The new exhibition will be a bit more "hands on" with some interactive areas for the children.

For more information about the Exhibition, and requests for using it, contact Graeme Paterson at graeme@bibleexhibition.co.uk or Willie Deans at willie@bibleexhibition.co.uk.

"If the Lord will…"

Jack Hay and Ainslie Patterson are intending to have tent meetings in fellowship with the assembly in Wick during the latter half of August. Please remember in prayer.

N. IRELAND & EIRE

Co. ANTRIM

Ballinaloob: W Brown and L Craig held a two week series of Gospel Meetings in Killyrammer Community Centre. The believers were very encouraged by the good number of people who came in from the local community.

Ballintoy: Open air meetings were held for two weeks in the local villages in the area. Encouraging numbers came out and listened to the gospel preaching which was proclaimed by R Plant and P Kennedy. The brethren enjoyed pleasant receptions at the doors while doing tract distribution with some engaging and meaningful conversations.

Ballywatermoy: Meetings in a marquee in the late Jim Fenton's yard concluded on 8th July. Speakers: M Campbell and W Fenton. We are thankful to report that there has been blessing in salvation.

Kells: The assembly had a most encouraging week of Open-Airs with favourable weather, and quite a few listened to the message nightly. J Rogers and local brethren were tracting and speaking.

Co. LONDONDERRY & Co. DONEGAL

Moneydig: J Fleck gave four nights of practical and encouraging teaching on the subject of "Important Assembly Meetings". The hall was full each night and a feature of the meetings was the encouraging numbers of young people who attended.

"If the Lord will…"

Portstewart: R Plant is responsible for Open Air Meetings to be held each Saturday night in August on the Promenade at 7.00pm.

Portrush: R Plant is responsible for Open Air Meetings to be held at the Town Hall at 8.00pm each Saturday night in August.

Co. TYRONE

Martray Gospel Hall: The Annual Conference for believers was held on 13th June. Speakers taking part were S McBride, A Davidson, M Radcliffe, N McKeown, J Armstrong. A capacity crowd heard profitable and relevant ministry for today's conditions.

Sion Mills Gospel Hall: The Annual Conference for believers was held on 27th June. The ministry was given by D Radcliffe, A Sinclair, C Barber (Australia) and J Grant. A packed hall heard uplifting words which were informative and most helpful.

Co. ARMAGH

Bleary: The Conference on the 4th July was well attended. The Bible Reading was taken by D McAllister and helpful and timely ministry was given by E McCullough, A Davidson, E Fairfield and S Harper.

Glennane: Gospel Meetings in a portable hall in Markethill have concluded after 10 weeks. Numbers kept up well and we look to the Lord for blessing. Speakers: N Fleck, S Nelson.

Co. FERMANAGH

Enniskillen: S Gilfillan preached the gospel in Enniskillen during the entire month of June, holding the meetings in the Killyhevlin Hotel. The saints were greatly encouraged to see the room well filled each night, with unbelievers attending in numbers not seen for many years. God graciously answered prayer and a number professed faith in Christ. To Him be the glory!

Co. DOWN

Ballyhay: Gospel Meetings are expected to commence on 19th July in a tent at Ballyvester. Prayer and support would be much appreciated. Speakers: A Davidson, M Hunter.

Ballykeel, Mourne: The assembly was very encouraged with their Annual Conference on 25th June. The hall was filled to capacity with helpful ministry from J Rogers, D Radcliffe, W Boyd, M Radcliffe, F McCauley and D McKillen.

Kilkeel: G Woods was with the assembly for a week of helpful and instructive Ministry on "Assembly Truths – Basic but not Simple".

Newry: The assembly had a week of Open-Airs around the local district when 1,100 homes were visited. The weather was most favourable and there was a good listening ear from the local people. J Rogers and local brethren were tracting and speaking.

Newry: John Fleck was with the assembly for four nights well-attended and very profitable ministry on the subject of "Family Experiences from the Old Testament" – Rebecca (guidance for the marriage of a daughter); David (a teenager that killed a child); Hannah (a woman with a vision for the future); Job (a man that lost everything). The Assembly also had one week of Open-Airs in various estates in the local area conducted by local brethren and J Rogers. Many good contacts were made.

Newtownbreda: W Martin and W Gribben held Gospel Meetings in Carryduff Primary School – a large number of local people have attended.

ENGLAND & WALES

Bicester

T Armstrong and J Rogers have had an encouraging start in the tent meetings. Quite a few unsaved are attending. Prayer is requested for these needy parts.

Stockport

Wesley and Alison Downs' recent report on their work at the Mill with the homeless and addicted brings matters for prayer and praise. N came to them 2 years ago from Moorlands Prison with a bag of beer and drug users' equipment meaning to stay a short time to avoid a bail hostel. But since then he has been transformed by the grace of God, and is about to leave to begin a degree course in a university in Leeds. His last task before going was to preach the gospel to young men at a football outreach, testifying to the difference Christ made in his life. A who heard N's testimony told the others how much he had seen N change over these 2 years, and, though an unbeliever, he says he is certain now that there is a God – pray for his salvation. N is engaged to K, a lovely Christian girl – pray for them for strength in days to come. Also pray for J whom they expect from Moorlands in early July, and remember their need for more accommodation which is critical. P arrived one day in May with a near fatal drug overdose. What a change to see him reading his Bible and singing praise to the Lord. How gracious and kind our God is to show such mercy and grace to us all.

SOUTH-WEST WALES

Ian Rees continues preaching and teaching at Tenby. The work there is very promising and they are exercised about beginning to break bread in the Community Centre this summer; a search for suitable premises to rent or buy continues but so far without conclusion. Over the May Bank Holiday they held one of their periodic Bible Study weekends at Hill, 5 sessions on the early part of Philippians 2 with a responsive group of over 70 young people present. Another such weekend is planned for late August (DV). Pray for the many aspects of the work which Ian and Rebecca do, especially that Ian may be strengthened after a recent spell of fatigue and illness, and remember his elderly mother Iris who is very weak and frail in a nursing home.