Revision as of 08:30, 12 February 2023

• Brookfield Gospel Hall, Brookfield, Fairfield, CT (OB) 1928-present
  • Danbury Gospel Hall 1928-1968

Itinerants

• Matthew Brescia 1981
• Rocco Cappiello 1926-1928, 1931, 1953, 1955
  • @ 18 Elm St., Danbury, CT 1928+; 336 St. John St., New Haven, CT +1948+
• Frank Carboni
• Herbert Dobson 1978
• Edward Doherty 1988
• Eugene Higgins 1976, 1979
• Fred Krauss 1985
• Oswald McLeod 1972
• Ernie Moore 1988
• David Oliver 1994
• Cesare Patrizio 1926-1929; 1948; 1961; 1968;
  • @ 908 Pasadena Ave., Philadelphia, PA +1948+
• Frank Pizzulli 1943, 1946, 1952-1953, 1955-1957, 1960
  • @ 332 Chelsea Ave., Long Branch, N.J. +1946+; P.O. Box 37, Long Branch, N.J. +1956+
• Umberto Righetti 1960
• Luigi Rosania +1926-1929+
• James Smith 1986
• Robert Surgenor 1989
• Frank Tornaquindici 1981

Ministry

Most spelling typos have been corrected. Visits from itinerants, conference reports and other news. (A&P) = Corr. address & phone.

1920's

• OR 1928-8: Dan., CT: "On June 17th, a young Italian sister was baptized here, a number of the Lord's people coming from Waterbury to be in fellowship with us in it. The Lord is working, writes R. Cappiello, whose address is now 18 Elm St., Danbury, Conn."
• OR 1929-1: Dan., CT: "The Italian Assembly here now have their Gospel Hall at 25 Maple St., Brn. L. Rosania and C. Patrizio have been here, and the Lord is working in the salvation of souls."
• OR 1929-4: Dan., CT: "Mr. L. Rosania had a week's meetings here with interest."
• OR 1929-6: Dan., CT: "Mr. Cesare Patriozio (sic) had some profitable meetings here, especially for young Italian Christians. He left for Long Branch, N.J., expecting to have some Italian meetings. Prayer is requested for this effort."
• OR 1929-10: Waterbury, CT: "Our Italian friends had a conference, and it was looked upon as very good, the Lord's presence being enjoyed by His people. Italian Christians came from Philadelphia, Orange, Hoboken, Long Branch, Brooklyn, Bristol, Hartford and Danbury. Br. Patrizio and others were with them to help in the Word."

1930's

• OR 1931-2: Dan., CT: "The Italian assembly is now located at 10 1/2 Maple Ave. Meetings here are good; three believers were baptized Jan. 3, our Brother Rocco Cappiello reports."
• L&L 1937-3: Address Changes: Dan., CT: "Gospel Hall (Italian), 253 Main St. A. Pizzo, 13 South Ave., is correspondent."

1940's

• AA 1943-5: Oregon: "Mr. Cesare Patrizio has found an open door for the gospel among Italians in Chicago, Ill., Omaha, Nebr., and Salt Lake City, Utah. He had some meetings in Portland, Ore., and purposes starting cottage meetings in Vancouver. Mr. Frank Pizzulli writes encouragingly of the work in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. and Danbury and Waterbury, Conn. Interested audiences, some won for Christ, and excellent and promising fields for future labors. He desires prayer for guidance as to tent locations in the coming summer. Mr. G.G. Johnston is at present in Detroit to help in the work among Italians and Mexicans."
• AA 1946-3: Dan., CT: "Brother Frank Pizzulli writes regarding work among the Italians, "I am continuing in Danbury a few weeks longer (written March 5) encouraged by the interest. Instead of having special meetings every night we visit the acquaintances of the believers together with them and so reach several unsaved each night. The gospel is preached and literature is left. Several have shown a real interest, and these we plan to visit again."
• LOI 1946-3: Frank Pizzulli, 332 Chelsea Ave., Long Beach, N.J.: "I've spent some time in the Bronx visiting door to door with some of the local believers. Quite a number of Scripture calendars and tracts were given out. I'm in Bristol, Connecticut, having meetings every night. This is the second week, Feb. 5th. They are well attended. Some unsaved come in almost every night. Do pray that some may come to the knowledge of sins forgiven through the Rock that is called "The Rock of Salvation", and "The Rock that begat (regenerates) Thee" (Deut. 32:15, 18). D.V., I will be in Danbury, Connecticut, after this. It is a small assembly and needs help and encouragement. Do pray that we may be used and guided in this place. At times we feel our weakness and inability very much, and the need of the prayers of the Lord's people."
• L&L 1946-3: Frank Pizzulli: "Am laboring in Bristol, CT, having meetings every night. This is the second week and the attendance is excellent. Have spent some time in the Bronx visiting door to door with some of the local believers. Quite a number of calendars and tracts were given out. There is a very promising work among the Italian speaking people in the Bronx. Plan to visit soon in Danbury, Connecticut where there is a small assembly. February 5."
• LOI 1946-4: Frank Pizzulli: "I would very much appreciate the prayers of the Lord's people for the work we are seeking to do in Danbury, Conn. D.V., we plan to continue here for a few weeks more, according to the interest shown. We are not having meetings in the Hall at night because of the small numbers that come. We have local believers bring us to the homes of their acquaintances, where we seek to bring out the gospel, and leave tracts and booklets to read. In this way we go to the unsaved who will not come to us. Pray for this personal gospel work, that some may be saved. Many have shown good interest and we plan to visit these again. Pray also that the believers who have backslidden and have gotten away from the assembly may be won back. Thank God two have returned and are coming to the meetings again. D.V.,, we are thinking of having a special effort for the children so that we may win over and interest some of the neighborhood children and others to come to the Sunday School."
• L&L 1946-4: Frank Pizzulli: "Plan to continue in Danbury, CT, for a few weeks or more according to the interest shown. Am not having meetings every night because of the small number, but seek to do personal work and house-to-house visiting. At night the believers take me to the homes of their acquaintances where the Gospel is brought and literature left. March 4."
• L&L 1948-2:
  • Waterbury, CT: "A splendid one day conference was held among the Italian Christians. Much blessing was in evidence. A man and his wife from Waterbury, and a sister from Danbury obeyed the Lord in baptism. R. Cappiello plans to return to Bronx, N.Y. He desires prayer on his behalf."
  • Address Changes: Danb., CT: "Gospel Hall (Italian), 203 Main St. A. Pizzo, 13 South Ave."
• L&L 1948-6: R. Cappiello: "The Lord's work in Bronx, New York, goes along very nicely; one old man professed faith in Christ. In New Haven, one man professed, and later he obeyed the Lord in baptism. The Lord's people are requested to pray for meetings in New Haven for others to be saved by His grace. I came to Poughkeepsie, N.Y. for a few meetings, then on to Danbury, and Waterbury, Conn."
• L&L 1948-12: C. Patrizio, 908 Pasadena Ave., Philadelphia, Penna. "Have been in Danbury, Conn., Methuen and Danbury, Mass., and now in Waterbury, Conn., to encourage these Italian Christians. My wife is home again from the hospital and improving much. We can praise God for He is good."
• L&L 1949-8: Address Changes: Danbury: "Gospel Hall (Italian), 203 Main St. A. Pizzo, 13 South Ave. BB. 10:30, SS. 12, G. 3."

1950's

• LOI 1952-4: Frank Pizzulli: "Bro. Pizzulli has of late visited the Italian assemblies in Philadelphia, Penna., Danbury, Conn., and Mechanicsville, N.Y. The assembly in Philadelphia is looking for a suitable place to rent as a gospel hall. May God open a door for them."
• T&T 1953-6: Dan., CT: "Frank Pizzulli is having cottage meetings with interest."
• AA 1953-10: New Haven, CT: "L. Rosania had a week's meetings here. Having visited several assemblies in New York and New Jersey, R. Cappiello also came to Danbury, Connecticut."
• WiS 1955-2: Dan., CT: "F. Pizzulli had some encouraging cottage meetings here. Bro. Cappiello asks prayers for New Haven, Conn."
• WiS 1955-3: Dan., CT: "Last monthly meeting very good and attended well by saved and unsaved. Six brethren spoke in Italian and English."
• WiS 1955-7: Orange, N.J.: "Bro. Pizzulli was much exercised as to work here as the brethren have moved to a new section of city which needs house to house visitation, etc., as well as meetings. R. Cappiello visited Jersey, Danbury, Worcester lately."
• T&T 1955-8: Dan., CT: "R. Cappiello visited here, also Waterbury and New Haven."
• WiS 1956-5: Dan., CT: "Frank Pizzulli recently completed a nice series of Gospel meetings in the Italian assembly in Jersey City and also Hoboken. In the will of the Lord he plans meetings in South Brooklyn, New Rochelle, New York and Danbury, Conn., spending a good deal of the time in house to house visitation."
• T&T 1956-7: Dan., CT: "Frank Pizzulli is holding cottage meetings seeking to help the little assembly and reach the unsaved."
• T&T 1957-1: East Boston, MA: "The presence of God was signally felt in the conference. Among those who ministered the Word were brethren Carboni, Pizzulli, Rosania, Capiello, Whitehouse and Netti. F. Carboni went to the Italian assembly in Methuen for a week, F. Pizzulli to Danbury for meetings and L. Rosania and R. Capiello to New Haven for house to house visiting."
• WiS 1957-1: Long Branch, N.J.: "Bro. Pizzulli visited recently Waterbury and Worcester, Mass., and went on to Danbury after the East Boston conference."

1960's

• T&T 1960-2: Methuen, MA: "C. Patrizio and Umberto Righetti had meetings in Methuen, Hartford, Bristol and Waterbury. The latter, who has recently come from Italy where he suffered much persecution for preaching the Gospel, is now in Danbury, Conn."
• T&T 1961-4: Hartford, CT: "C. Patrizio visited Waterbury, Danbury and Hartford, where he joined J. McCullough. The latter continued in Hartford, and the former went on to E. Boston, Mass. Meetings have been well attended in spite of bad snowstorms."
• WiS 1960-10: Long Branch, N.J.: F. Pizzulli has been able to give a little help recently in Philadelphia, Danbury, Poughkeepsie and Mechanicsville, hoped to be at Waterbury Italian Conference. Thankful for this measure of strength."
• T&T 1963-1: Dan., CT: "The Italian assembly now meet in the Danbury Drum Corp., Shelter Rock Rd. Corr. Alexander Pizzo, 23 South Ave., Danbury, Conn., (Lord's Days only). They are exercised about getting a hall of their own."
• WiS 1963-1: Dan., CT: "New Assembly address is Danbury Drum Corp. Bldg., Shelter Rock Road. Breaking of Bread at 10:30 a.m. Corresp. Alex Pizzo, 23 South Ave."
• T&T 1964-3: Dan., CT: "A two-day conference is to be held, D.V., on April 25th and 26th, with Prayer on 24th at 7:30 p.m.; Sat. 25th, 10:30 a.m.; 2:30 p.m., 7 p.m. Gospel. Sunday, 26th, 10:30 a.m. Breaking of Bread, 12 noon S.S., 2:30 p.m. ministry, 7 p.m. Gospel."
• WiS 1964:3-4: Dan., CT: "The brethren here have decided to have a two-day Conference commencing with Prayer Mtg., Fri. April 24th, at 7:30 p.m. and continuing over the 25th and 26th, in the Masonic Hall here at 337 Main St. Servants of the Lord practicing the "old paths" are welcome. Address communications to Alexander Pizzo, 23 South Ave., Danbury, CT. Visitors freely entertained."
• T&T 1964-6: Dan., CT: "Our first conference was very good with five of the Lord's servants, who give all of their time to the work ministering encouraging and practical truths to about 175 who were present."
• WiS 1964-6: Dan., CT: "Recent conference very good, five of the Lord's servants present, messages encouraging and practical, good attendance from neighboring assemblies."
• T&T 1966-6: Dan., CT: "Thank God we had another good conference and were encouraged to see some strangers come in and the Word preached was very profitable and refreshing to all. Quite a good number were present of Christians and unsaved. May the Lord bless His Word sown in our hearts."
• T&T 1967-4: Dan., CT: "In the will of the Lord, we purpose to hold our fourth annual conference April 15 and 16 with prayer meeting on April 14th in the Masonic Hall, 337 Main St., Danbury, Conn. at 7:30 p.m. Those coming from a distance will be entertained and those walking in the old paths welcome. Corr. Alexander Pizzo, 23 South Ave., Danbury, Conn. 06810, Tel. 748-4502.
• T&T 1967-6: Dan., CT: "The Lord gave help at the recent conference which was well attended."
• T&T 1968-1: Dan., CT: "The Lord has been good to us as to be able to acquire an old so-called Catholic Church in Brookfield, Conn., which will be the Gospel Hall of Danbury. We ask your prayers to God that it will be used all for His Honour and Glory and to see some precious souls saved. The Hall is located on Pocono Road in Brookfield between Routes 7 and 25."
• WiS 1968-5: Dan., CT: "Conference dates D.V. June 15 and 16, with Prayer Mtg. Fri. June 14 at 7:30 p.m. Meetings in their new location in Gospel Hall, particulars next month D.V."
• T&T 1968-6: Dan., CT: "The Conference will be held, D.V., June 15th and 16th with a prayer meeting June 14th at 7:30 p.m."
• WiS 1968-6: Dan., CT: "Christians will have their Conference D.V. in their new location in the Brookfield Gospel Hall. As directions may confuse, we suggest phoning brother Alexander Pizzo, 23 South St. (Phone). Dates are June 14 for Prayer at 7:30 p.m. and June 15 and 16."
• LOI 1968:6-7: "Cesare Patrizio of Philadelphia wrote that he was attending the baptism of some Italian believers from Danbury, Conn., in the Italian Gospel Hall in Waterbury, Conn. He hoped then to leave for Canada to continue visitation among Italians there. Some have been saved in Toronto and Sarnia. In Toronto alone are over 300,000 Italians."
• T&T 1968-8: Dan., CT: "At the recent conference here four preachers took part in ministry which was edifying and uplifting."
• WiS 1968-8: Dan., CT: "Four of the Lord's servants gave helpful and uplifting words at recent Conference in Hall at Brookfield."
• WiS 1969-6: Dan., CT: "Annual Conference in the Brookfield, Gospel Hall, Pocono Road, Brookfield, Conn., commencing with Prayer Meeting June 13 at 7:30 p.m. continuing Sat. and Lord's Day June 14 and 15 as usual. Visitors freely entertained. Correspondent Alexander Pizzo. (A&P).
• T&T 1969-8: Dan., CT: "Our recent conference in Brookfield this year was the best we had. Four servants of the Lord were present with us and the ministry was very good, and enjoyed by all."

1970's

• T&T 1970-6: Dan., CT: "The annual conference will be held, D.V., June 20 and 21 preceded by a prayer meeting on Friday, June 19 at 7.30 p.m. Corr. Alexander Pizzo. (A&P).
• WiS 1970-6: Dan., CT: "The Annual Conference will be held in the Brookfield Gospel Hall, Pocono Road, Brookfield, near here, commencing with Prayer Mtg., June 19th at 7:30 p.m. continuing over June 20 and 21. Breaking of Bread at 10 a.m. Those coming from a distance freely entertained. Please bring your Believers' Hymn Book. Corresp. Alexander Pizzo (A&P)."
• T&T 1970-8: Bf., CT: "Our recent conference was one of the largest and best. Seven of the Lord's servants were present and ministry was given in the Spirit, for guidance and profit and all were refreshed."
• T&T 1971-1: Brookfield, CT: "The annual conference will be held, D.V., June 19th and 20th preceded by a prayer meeting on Friday, June 18th at 7:30 p.m. Meetings held in the Gospel Hall, Pocono Road, Brookfield, Conn. Corr. Alexander Pizzo. (A&P).
• T&T 1972-6: Dan., CT: "The 9th annual Conference will be held, D.V., in the Brookfield Gospel Hall, Pocono Road, Brookfield, Conn., on June 17th and 18th with a prayer meeting June 16th at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Lord's day in Masonic Temple, 337 Main St., Danbury, Conn. Alexander Pizzo. (A&P).
• WiS 1972-8: Dan., CT: "The Conference of the Brookfield Assembly was a happy season, considered profitable, the Lord giving help in the Word."
• T&T 1972-11: East Boston, MA: "O. McLeod spent a Lord's day here and remained for two days ministry. Previously he was in Torrington and Danbury, Conn.
• T&T 1974-5: Dan., CT: "The tenth annual conference of Christians of the Brookfield Gospel Hall will be held June 15 and 16th in the Masonic Temple, 337 Main St., Danbury, Conn. with a prayer meeting, Friday, June 14th at 7.30 p.m. Cor. Alexander Pizzo (A&P).
• WiS 1974:5-6: Bf., CT: "Our 10th Annual Conference will be held D.V. commencing Fri. June 14 in the Gospel Hall Pocono Road here at 7:30 p.m., continuing June 15 and 16 in the Masonic Temple, 337 Main St., Danbury, Conn., Sat a.m. 10:30 and Lord's Day B. of B. at 10 a.m. and through each day. Visitors freely entertained. Please bring your Believers Hymn Book. Corresp. Alexander Pizzo (A&P)."
• T&T 1974-11: "The correspondent for the Brookfield, Connecticut assembly is now Mr. Jack McGrath, Route 202, Northville, New Milford, Conn. 06776. (Phone)
• T&T 1975-8: Brookfield, CT: "Aug. 30, 31 and Sept. 1 in Masonic Temple, 337 Main St., Danbury, Conn. Prayer meeting Aug. 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the Gospel Hall. Corr. Jack McGrath. (A&P)
• T&T 1976-4: CT: "E. Higgins expects to work in the gospel in Brookfield from March 14. Hopes to see some saved who are already contacted."
• T&T 1976-5: CT: "Some young believers were baptized at Manchester. E. Higgins, with the help of local brethren, conducted gospel meetings and visitation work in the district of Brookfield. Walter Gustafson spent a weekend in Bridgeport. A good number of unsaved adults and children attended the gospel meetings. The Assembly would like to have visits from others who are walking in the old paths."
• T&T 1976-8: Bf., CT: "Sept. 4, 5, and 6 in the Masonic Hall, 337 Main St., Danbury, Conn. Prayer meeting Sept. 3 in Gospel Hall. Corr. Jack McGrath, 343 Litchfield Rd., New Melford Ct., 06776."
• T&T 1977-8: Bf., CT: Sept. 3rd, 4th and 5th in the Masonic Hall, 337 Main St., Danbury, Conn. Prayer meeting on Sept. 2nd at 7:30 p.m. in the Gospel Hall, Pecone (sic) Road, Brookfield, Conn. Corr. Jack McGrath. (A&P).
• T&T 1977-10: CT: "There was good response from the neighborhood and encouraging blessing at tent meetings in Bethlehem by Eugene Higgins and Jim Smith. Ministry at Danbury Conference was good, and one soul professed salvation."
• T&T 1978-8: Bf., CT: "Sept. 2-4 in the Masonic Hall, 337 Main St., Danbury, Conn. Prayer meeting on Sept. 1 in the Gospel Hall, Pocono Rd., Brookfield. Corr. Jack McGrath. (A&P).
• T&T 1978-9: September Conferences: Arnstein, ON - Sept. 16-17; Huntsville, ON - Sept. 9-10; Kenora, ON - Sept. 2-3; Sault Ste. Marie, ON - Sept. 2-3; Akron, OH - Sept. 2-3; Brookfield, CT - Sept. 2-4.
• T&T 1978-10: CT: "Brookfield, the ministry was excellent, the attendance was the largest ever, and 1 professed at the conference in September."
• T&T 1979-1: New England: "...East Boston, a good number attended the December conference, with many coming from a distance. Following the conference, O. MacLeod had ministry in Methuen; H. Dobson in Terryville and Brookfield; J. Slabaugh in Midland Park and Barrington; W. Bingham in East Boston; E. Higgins and D. Oliver in W. Springfield; M. McCandless and L. Buote returned to their new work in New Brunswick; and J. Smith and E. McCullough returned to Manchester, where they are in the midst of gospel meetings with some blessing."
• T&T 1979-4: CT: "Brookfield, Eugene Higgins had a series in the gospel using a chart on Future Events and a number professed, including both strangers and children of Christian parents. Torrington, Eugene Higgins had a week of ministry and children's meetings."

1980's

• T&T 1986-1: Bf., CT: "Recently, Fred Krauss had a week of ministry meetings."
• T&T 1986-12: Bf., CT: "James Smith expected to commence ministry meetings in November."
• T&T 1988-12: Terryville, CT: "The attendance at the October conference was good and the new location worked out very well. Timely ministry was given by E. Doherty, W. Gustafson, E. Higgins, E. Moore, D. Oliver, J. Stubbs and K. Taylor. Following the conference, Ed Doherty remained for a few nights in ministry before going to Brookfield. While in the area, Ernie Moore visited a number of assemblies in New England."
• T&T 1989-1: Bf., CT: "The saints received appreciated visits recently by Edward Doherty and Ernie Moore."
• T&T 1989-3: Bf., CT: "In January, Robert Surgenor had four weeks of very practical and heart searching ministry relative to the local assembly and the priesthood of the believer. The saints were much encouraged by the ministry as well as by a soul trusting Christ during the second week of the meetings."

1990's

• T&T 1991-7: Bf., CT: "Three believers were baptized in May, bringing joy to the saints."
• T&T 1994-7: Bf., CT: "David Oliver was with the assembly for the monthly area Bible reading on Hebrews 10."

Sources

• Assembly Annals
  • 1940's: 1943-5; 1946:3-4
  • 1950's: 1953-10
• Letters of Interest
  • 1940's: 1946:3-4
  • 1950's: 1952-4
  • 1960's: 1968:6-7
• Light & Liberty
  • 1930's: 1937-3
  • 1940's: 1946:3-4; 1948:2,6,12; 1949-8
• Our Record
  • 1920's: 1928:8; 1929:1,4,6,10
  • 1930's: 1931:2
• Truth & Tidings
  • 1950's: 1953-6; 1955-8; 1956-7; 1957-1;
  • 1960's: 1960-2; 1961-4; 1963-1; 1964-3,6; 1966-6; 1967:4,6; 1968:1,6,8; 1969-8;
  • 1970's: 1970:6,8; 1971-1; 1972:6,11; 1974:5,11; 1975-8; 1976:4-5,8; 1977:8,10; 1978:8-10; 1979:1,4;
  • 1980's: 1981-2; 1986:1,12; 1988-12; 1989:1,3;
  • 1990's: 1991-7; 1994-7
• Words in Season
  • 1950's: 1955:2-3,7; 1956-5; 1957-1
  • 1960's: 1960-10; 1963-1; 1964:3-4,6; 1968:5-6,8; 1969-6
  • 1970's: 1970-6; 1972-8; 1974:5-6