SCOTLAND

In Glasgow, over the past few months, Jamie McIlree, Paul Jenkinson, Neil Smith and others have been involved in Gospel work in different parts of Scotland's largest city. To begin with, believers from most of the assemblies in Glasgow came together at Anniesland Hall for prayer about the great need in the city, and to seek God's guidance about reaching out with the Gospel. In April, extensive visiting around Anniesland brought several in to hear the Gospel, and two middle aged men from quite different backgrounds professed salvation. In addition, a regular meeting for young people, 'The Impact Club', now takes place there on Monday evenings with 15–20 coming to it from different parts of the city. Many large housing estates around Springburn Gospel Hall and Bethesda Hall, Linthouse were also visited with Gospel literature and invitations to Gospel meetings at these venues. A few came, and one man professed to be saved at Springburn. Believers from the assembly at Maryhill hired a public hall in Summerston and a few adults came to hear the Gospel, some of whom had come from Africa and the Far East. A new children's work is being started there.

In the west of Scotland, specially prepared text cards were distributed on a large scale by a team of believers to the crowds at the Open Golf tournament at Troon in July, backed up by text posters displayed at railway stations, in trains, and by the roadside. There were many visits to the dedicated website and good interest shown. Another part of this opportunity was local radio interviews and broadcasts, which other believers continue with twice weekly from the University of the West of Scotland station. During the summer their two extra breakfast-time broadcasts have been popular. The website www.acrg.org.uk backs it up, and good feedback is being received.

Over the summer holidays the Residential Camps and many local Holiday Clubs around the country have again been used to bring the Gospel to many children, with parents and other relatives also being reached. Keep praying that all this Seed sown will bear fruit, especially in young lives, in days to come.

N IRELAND & REPUBLIC OF IRELAND

CO ANTRIM

Ballybollan: The assembly held their Annual Conference on 12th July. Numbers were slightly down from the previous year, but there was still a large attendance. The speakers for the first half were S Wells, A Davidson and J McCann and, after a break for excellent refreshments, B Glendinning, J Hay, D McKillen and M Radcliffe. It was considered to be a helpful and profitable Conference, and was greatly enjoyed by all.

Bushmills: The Annual Bible Readings were held again this year in Dunluce School (kindly granted), with up to 650 present each night, including many young people and visitors from Scotland, Australia and the USA. Brother A Summers (Mayfield, Scotland) introduced the first four chapters of 1 Corinthians in an excellent manner, helped by local brethren. The Bible Readings were considered to be outstanding, and there were many lively conversations. The continued support was an indication of how much the ministry was appreciated. Brother Summers will return (DV) next year (10th - 14th July and 17th - 21st July).

On Tuesday 28th June, HM the Queen visited Bushmills to unveil a statue of local hero Robert Quigg VC. A small team of believers attended to distribute copies of a tract The Valiant Endeavours of Robert Quigg VC. Only a few leaflets were refused, and some of the official security detail accepted tracts. Please pray for fruit to result.

Portrush: Robert Plant had a week of well-attended Children's Meetings from 18th - 22nd July in Portrush Gospel Hall. Although principally intended to meet the need of children of believers on holiday in the area, it was encouraging to see some local young people also in attendance. Numbers peaked at over 50 children, with nearly 40 adults also present. Please pray for the Word sown in the souls of these young people.

Portrush: W Martin had a week of ministry with the assembly at the end of July. The meetings were well attended, and the ministry was very profitable. Brother Martin's subject was 'Jacob - a Pilgrim's Progress', and the meetings were very practical and much enjoyed.

CO DOWN

Ballykeel, Mourne: The Annual Conference was well attended, and those attending heard very profitable ministry from S Wells, A Davidson, J McCann, B Glendinning, T Stevenson and J Kelso.

Ballymagarrick: The Annual Conference was held on 13th July, when a very large company gathered to hear a variety of wholesome ministry from brethren M Radcliffe, C Munro, M Penfold, A Summers, T Stevenson and D McKillen. It was considered a very good and profitable day.

Ballywalter: The assembly took a stand at the Annual Ballywalter Fair on 15th July. Some 1,300 bags with Gospel literature, CDs and other items were distributed to adults, and 400 bags for children.

Cardy: The Cardy Gospel Outreach, held again this year in Carrowdore, is being conducted by G McCracken. The response has been excellent, with up to 200 children present on some evenings.

Lough Road, Ballykeel: Gospel Meetings continue with S Gilfillan and W Martin. Prayer appreciated.

Moneyreagh: B Currie and J Palmer have commenced Gospel Meetings in a tent on the Comber Road, Ballygowan.

Mullaghfernaghan: Gospel Meetings conducted by M Radcliffe and C Beresford have concluded. The Gospel was faithfully preached, and prayer is requested for blessing in salvation.

Newry: The assembly took a stall at the Annual Agricultural Show. Hundreds of bags with Gospel literature were given out, and meetings for children were held in a small tent. The response was most encouraging.

BELFAST

Bloomfield: The assembly had five nights of Open Air Meetings at the end of June, in the area around the Gospel Hall. A short Gospel message was preached each evening at three different locations and a number of Seed Sowers packs were distributed. The believers also distributed over 4,000 tracts at the Somme Centenary Parade in East Belfast on 1st July, which were very well received. The assembly has planned a short series of Gospel Meetings in September with Willie Fenton and Andrew Steele. Prayer is requested for the Lord's help and blessing.

CO ARMAGH

Bleary: The assembly held their Annual Conference on 2nd July. The Bible Readings were conducted by G Woods, and ministry was by D Gilliland, A Davidson, E Fairfield and D Williamson. It was considered profitable, with a nice number attending.

Clonroot: Gospel Tent Meetings commenced on 24th July at Hutchinson's Garden Centre. Speakers are A Davidson and S Nelson.

Tassagh: Gospel Hall. Gospel Meetings are to commence in early October (DV) with M Turkington and D Strahan. Prayer will be valued.

CO DONEGAL

Bridgetown: The assembly was encouraged in July with three nights of profitable and practical ministry from N Mellish.

CO LONDONDERRY

Limavady: The assembly had a week of Open Air Meetings during July, helped by J Rogers. Many homes were visited, and quite a few profitable conversations had. The weather was favourable to allow a meeting each night.

CO TYRONE

Dunmullan: The Annual Conference was held on 1st July in a tent erected next to the Gospel Hall. Good ministry was set forth by S Gilfillan, C Munro, T Wright, A Summers, S Nelson and S Patterson.

Kilmore: The series of Gospel Meetings in a portable hall near Killen, Castlederg with S Gilfillan and D Strahan concluded on 8th July. The assembly was greatly encouraged by the attendance of believers from local denominations, and other assemblies also gave support in prayer and attendance. There was much joy to learn that a Roman Catholic lady from across the border had professed faith in Christ.

Kingsmills: Good numbers attended a very helpful Conference on 12th July. Speakers were W Taylor, N Mellish, S Harper, W Boyd, D McGarvey and J Meekin.

Sion Mills: The Annual Conference was held on 25th June. Speakers were J Jacobs, D McAllister and M Radcliffe. The meeting was considered to be very good, with helpful and practical ministry.

ENGLAND, WALES & CHANNEL ISLANDS

Plumstead: J Black had a week with the Bible Exhibition, followed by a week of Gospel Meetings, when some needy souls heard the Word.

Greenwich: J Black and K Oh preached the Gospel for a number of Fridays in 'The Clock House', with good numbers of souls gathered to hear the preaching.

Bicester: F Sona (Canada) and A Steele had three weeks of Gospel Meetings in a tent. Whilst the response from the locals was poor, there was blessing in salvation among the Eastern Europeans to add to those saved from that community last year.

JERSEY

St Helier: Robert Plant once again visited the island in fellowship with the assembly, and was granted access to 15 local primary schools, speaking on the Resurrection. One school asked him to do an additional talk on the German Occupation to their Year 5 class. Robert finished by his talk by stressing repentance, using high-ranking German officials as illustrations of those who eventually realised the errors of their ways, and showed their remorse and repentance in words or deeds. Three retiring head teachers were presented with personally inscribed Bibles from the assembly, along with Robert's Gospel booklet Have you caught the 3:16?

Elton Fairfield joined Robert, and both were interviewed on BBC Radio Jersey about their work and given opportunities to present the Gospel message. The two men also recorded five days of 'Morning Thoughts' each, to be broadcast over two weeks during August and September. Please pray for the small assembly and the testimony it seeks to faithfully maintain for the Lord on the island.