Maine

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See Branches of Plymouth Brethren to explain abbreviation types (although in short: OB (& TW-P) are Halls & Chapels within the "open brethren" (although GH's (generally) maintain a separate network from the Chapels). EB/TW/TW-N are "Careful" Brethren (similar to OB Halls), and BC are (generally) independent community churches with early or indirect PB influence, and will (usually) not consider themselves "Brethren"). AA/CA refers to assemblies of African or Caribbean origin, or predominant demographic, although all ethnicities are overly welcome in any assemblies.

The above primer link expands on the abbreviations, and also contains introduction to this (and other) sheets within the overall History. There have been scores of branches with their own distinctive networks and strengths within the history of the PB, and many branches continue to flourish today, and while no assembly or gathering is identical to the others, each is thought to maintain a fervent desire for simplicity in gathering around the Lord Jesus, though practices and secondary doctrines may vary culturally and/or preferentially as autonomous (yet inter-dependent) local churches.

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North Maine

Aroostook County

Madawaska

  • Valley Bible Chapel, ME (OB) 1991-2020+
    • Christians Gathered Unto the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ 1991; Madawaska Gospel Hall 1992-2009; Madawaska Gospel Church 2010+; Valley Gospel Chapel +2013-2016+

Piscataquis County

Milo

Southeast Maine

Penobscot County

Bangor

Garland

Mattawamkeag

Washington County

East Machias

Eastport

Vanceboro

Southwest Maine

Androscoggin County

Auburn

Cumberland County (Portland metro)

Casco

Gorham

  • Gorham gospel work (OB) 1926
    • see Windham

Gray

  • Gray gospel work (OB) 1976
    • Words in Season 1976-1: Bryn Mawr, PA: "Conference here, the week following, we heard was quite well attended with a goodly number of His servants present to help. Meetings going on in Torrington, Conn, and Hatboro, Pa., saw some interest. Bre. John McCracken and David Oliver hoped to visit district of Gray, Maine."

Portland

  • Portland gospel work (OB) 1883, 1887, 1950, 1956
    • Barley Cake 1883-3: "Bro. Martin is at Portland, Maine and is looking for additional help. He is having a word in the open air before going into the hall."
    • Barley Cake 1887-3: "John Martin is in New England, probably at this time in the State of Maine, where some doors have been opened."
    • T&T 1950-4: North New Portland, Maine: "F. Elliott and John McCracken saw the Lord's Hand in some conversions. The latter is returning to Madison district for a few weeks as the Lord may lead."
    • T&T 1956-6: "J. McCracken and R. McIlwaine returned from meetings in Portland, Maine, and sowed the seed in various places in that needy State."

Windham

  • Windham gospel work (OB) 1926
    • Our Record 1926-9: Windham, Maine: "Brn. Dickson and Thorpe have moved their tent to this place and will likely remain for balance of season. They are having better attendance than at Gorham."

Westbrook

Franklin County

New Sharon

Strong

Kennebec County

Augusta

Oakland

  • Oakland gospel work (OB) 1952
    • T&T 1952-10: Oakland, Maine: "James McCullough writes that he and S. Rea have seen a few saved in tent work in Oakland near Waterville, Me. For six years they have had the tent in different places in this state, and the work has been growing slowly but steadily. (It is the steady work that counts with lasting fruit; this is an example to younger men to get into new ground and plod on)."

Readfield

  • Readfield gospel work (OB) 1951
    • T&T 1951-3: Readfield, Maine: "John McCracken and F.H. Elliott are seeing some interest in house meetings."

Winthrop

  • Winthrop gospel work (OB) 1951
    • T&T 1951-8: Winthrop, Maine: "James McCullough and S. Rea are pitching their tent here. They had a night at Debert, N.S.."
    • T&T 1951-9: Winthrop, Maine: "J. McCullough And S. Rea pitched a Gospel tent and were encouraged by seeing a nice number of strangers coming in this new place. Pray for blessing."

Knox County

Union

Oxford County

Buckfield

Sagadahoc County (Portland metro)

Bath

  • Bath gospel work (OB) 1930
    • Our Record 1930-6: "Glen Head, N.Y.: Br. W.H. Hunter (51 Huttlestone Ave., Fairhaven, Mass.) has been here and was able to help in the regular meetings of the Assembly here. He had a couple of weeks in April at Westbrook, Maine."
    • Our Record 1930-9: "Bath, Maine: Brn. W.H. Hunter and J. Blackwood are here in a tent. It is about 40 miles from Westbrook, Me., where they go for Lord's day mornings. Some of God's people are coming in, as well as unsaved ones. It is hoped they may be helped on in God's ways."

Somerset County

Canaan

  • Canaan gospel work (OB) 1957
    • T&T 1957-10: Canaan, Maine: "J. McCullough is feeling better in health and has been able to give help in tent meetings in this place."

Fairfield

  • Fairfield gospel work (OB) 1953
    • T&T 1953-8: "J. McCullough and S. Rea have pitched a tent in a new place. This is the 7th successive year that they have been in new places in this area. Bro. McCullough writes, "while new work has its own peculiar difficulties, yet we have the joy of knowing we are not building on another man's foundation." A.W. Joyce, editor, adds, "This is an example which many younger preachers might do well to follow. Those who have known the difficulties and joys referred to have learned lessons and proved God in a way that will never be known by those whose time is spent mostly going from assembly to assembly."
    • T&T 1953-9: "J. McCullough and S. Rea had their tent pitched here; some unsaved attended but not a settled interest. They expected to try another place.""

Madison

Norridgewock

  • Norridgewock gospel work (OB) 1957
    • Truth & Tidings 1957-6: "John McCracken joined L.K. McIlwaine in house meetings in which there is some interest. Robert McIlwaine returned to P.E.I..

Palmyra

York County (Portland metro)

Old Orchard

  • Old Orchard gospel work (OB) 1939
    • Letters of Interest 1939-8: June 27, 1939: James Lyttle of Yonkers, N.Y.: "For the past few weeks we have sought to proclaim the Gospel in Old Orchard, Maine. This is a town on the coast and like many such parts of Maine it is without any assembly testimony. There are a number of saints there and part of the ministry we gave was to get the ears of such, so that we might later see them led out to the Lord's Name to meet according to His Word.

Brother Halliday came to work with the tent for a few more weeks. I have left those parts to spend some time in the Mountains of New York state in order that we might reach a number of towns with the Gospel. We usually begin by having open air meetings and using the loud speaker. By this means we are able to test the various places, and where we get the best interest we stay and work as the Lord enables us. A number of such places are on the list now. It is a great pleasure to carry the message of light where we know the people to be in darkness."

Misc

  • Misc. (OB) Maine ministry reports
    • Our Record 1930-2: F. Thisse, 1006 E. Hillsboro, Tampa, Fla.: "We had a happy time here January 1st. Weather was beautiful and a company of us gathered by the river, a few miles from the city, to sing God's praise and read His Word. Brn. N. McConnell of Butler, Pa.; D. Sutherland of Belleville, Ont.; J. Heap of Maine, were with us, the Lord gave His blessing. In the evening we met at the Gospel Hall for Bible reading and prayer. We are glad to welcome any true servants of God, who come to help us."
    • Assembly Annals 1936-6: Correspondent's Address: Brockton, Mass.: Mr. Ernest E. Piers having gone to reside in Maine, the address of the correspondent for the Brockton assembly is now Mr. George F. Piers, 29 Perkins Ave., Campello, Mass."
    • Assembly Annals 1950-1: The Editor on the Radio: "For several months the editor of Assembly Annals has ministered the word over the Radio program sponsored by the assemblies in the Chicago area. Many letters are received by the sponsors telling of their appreciation of this ministry and we feel sure those of our readers who are able to get this program will want to profit by this added ministry. Mr. Peter J. Pell, Jr. may be heard each Lord's Day afternoon at 5 P.M. Central Standard Time over WCFL - 1000 KC., Chicago. Letters received tell that this program can be heard throughout the midwestern states, and as far east as Maine
    • Truth & Tidings 1955-5: Maine, U.S.A.: "J. McCracken and Sam Eadie had some Gospel meetings and ministry in various places and expected to be at the Manchester conference before returning to N.S."
    • Words in Season 1967-11: Newfoundland: "In Templeman our brethren who labor here have seen the Lord's hand this past summer, brother Gustafson of Maine has been helping Gaius Goff and others in these parts."
    • Words in Season 1976-11: Midland Park, N.J.: "The baptism of Ted Chambers brought joy during the present conference. Bre. Oliver and Gene Higgins hoped to return to Maine to follow up. The latter expected to visit East Aurora, N.Y. later, D.V."
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