The Blessing of visitors!

We were encouraged on Sunday 9th August by the presence of Fred and Marjorie Beevers, who were on their way to Edinburgh, Tom and Pauline MacAlpine and Mr Donald Stewart and family.

Paul Jackson of Harrogate brought his family with him and led our evening Gospel meeting. The passage of Scripture considered was Romans 10 9-17.

We also welcomed Janet a contact of Doreen Snowden and hope to see her again.

Missionary Friends

On Sunday 2nd August we were blessed by a visit from our missionary friends Jack and Isa Douglas. They gave a full report of their recent time in Papua New Guinea where they had visited the communities in which they had worked during their 37 year service. They were much encouraged to see the work which they had begun continuing to develop and to see the profound changes that the Gospel had made in the lives of the believers there.

Whilst there Jack led a study of the book of Hebrews that was attended by over 200 believers. He was also able to deliver a radio with batteries and a solar panel. They witnessed the baptism of about 40 believers and noted that the Gospel had spread mostly among the more peripheral groups within the society but hoped that in due course the groups of believers would begin to make an impact on Papua New Guinea as a whole.

They hope to return again later this year to lead a study of John’s Gospel. Meanwhile they continue to be involved at the NTM training centre at North Cotes, Lincolnshire. Jack led us in the preaching of the Gospel during the evening meeting.

Our Brother John Green from York led our Gospel meeting on Sunday 5th July. He encouraged us to pray for summer camps happening at Boroughbridge, Thornthwaite, Missterton and in other places.

The readings were from Psalm 32 and Luke 17 1-10. John approached the subject of forgiveness by asking four questions:

• Who should we forgive?
• What is forgiveness?
• Why is it hard to forgive?
• How much does God forgive?

We were exhorted to develop our understanding of forgiveness by forgiving each other and developing unity in the assembly.

Gospel Meeting

We were greatly blessed by our visiting speaker, John Clegg on Sunday 28th June. He presented the Gospel message using the text Matthew 10 17-22. He spoke of the choice that each individual has to make whether to accept Christ or to reject Him. He noted that during His earthly ministry the Lord spoke to crowds, to small groups and to individuals. He reminded us of the urgency of the Gospel message in the light of two inescapable facts: our mortality and the Lord's second coming [1 Thess. 4 13-18]. The rich young ruler came at the right pace; he came to the right place!

We who were at the Hall on Sunday were certainly at the right place and we wish every Blessing to John and his family.

Gospel Meeting

John Clegg from Skelmanthorpe led our meeting on 28th June and gave us all such a clear presentation of the Gospel: every individual has the opportunity to be with the Lord or to be without Him. He reminded us thet the Lord spoke to crowds, to groups and to individuals. He spoke about the urgency of the Gospel message in the light of two certainties: the mortality of each individual and the fact of Christ's return in glory. [1 Corinthians 15/John 14].



We praise the Lord for raising up our Brother in the ministry of His Word and pray that You will continue to bless him and his family. Amen

On the Lord's Day

A visiting brother [Graham] broke bread with us. He also gave us a link to the website for his home assembly www.luthermuirgospelhall.org where you can read his testimony.

We were much blessed at the Gospel Meeting by our brother, George Clamp who delivered an uncompromising Gospel message based around four texts: Luke 23 42 (repentance), Acts 9 6 (obedience), Mark 4 38 (desperation) - the Lord Jesus delivers us to safety, certainty and enjoyment - and Revelation 19 1 (The praise of Him). Wonderful!

Recent Meetings

The Lord has favoured us during recent days in sending two able brethren to preach the Gospel. On Sunday 31st May we were addressed by Mr Graham Stanley of Leeds who spoke with both passion and clarity. The reading was from Luke 14 15-24. Rituals/religion were contrasted with the relationship that the believer has with the Lord Jesus Christ. We were reminded of the great gift of Salvation - that we are freed not only from the penalty appropriate to our sin but also from the power of sin over our lives that is a part of our natural condition. Liberation indeed!

In the morning we were joined at the Lord's Table by a number of visitors: Mr and Mrs Flett, Mr and Mrs Holmes, Mr and Mrs Munro and a brother and sister from Surrey. May they each be blessed in the assemblies to which they returned.

Yesterday, 7th June - we were to have been encouraged by Mr Stephen Clegg, who being unable to come deputised Mr Scott Armstrong who was accompanied by a friend. Readings were from Psalm 85 v 10, Luke 18 vs 9-13 and ch. 23 vs 32-3 & vs 39-46. Our brother spoke of our need for a Saviour, a True Sustainer and an Advocate. We need the Mercy of One who stood in our place.