Visiting Ministry at Stark Road Gospel Hall, MI

Visiting Ministry at Stark Road Gospel Hall, MI  in the Detroit area of Michigan 1928-present

Also See

• Who's Who at Stark Road Gospel Hall, MI

Itinerants

• Hector Alves 1950
• Sam Barr 1967
• John M. Bernard 1930 (Cardiff, Wales)
• Dr. Cameron 1928
• Robert A. Crawford 1947 Pittsburgh, PA, who also served among the charter leadership team at Longport Gospel Hall Home, NJ
• A.R. Crocker 1936
• Robert Curry 1928
• Thomas Dobbin 1934, 1936
• Herbert G. Dobson 1950-1952 (Chicago, Ill.)
• Paul C. Elliott 1967
• John Edward Fairfield 1946 (Venezuela)
• William Ferguson 1952 (Detroit, MI)
• William G. Foster 1933
• Leonard Gammon 1931
• George Graham 1960
• Walter Gustafson 1960
• Thomas Alexander Hay 1946 (Formosa)
• Henry Hitchman 1931
• M.L. Hoffman 1934 (Yugoslavia)
• William H. Hunter 1936
• Dr. Jeffery 1928
• Charles R. Keller 1931
• T. Kember 1967
• James D. Lipke 1951-1952 (Cleveland, OH)
• E. McClurkin 1948 (Galt, ON)
• Robert McClurkin 1948 (Galt, ON)
• James McCullough 1946 (Bridgeport, Conn.)
• Alexander Philip 1949 (Scotland)
• Gordon Reager 1931
• Sidney J. Saword 1946 (Venezuela)
• F.W. Schwartz 1928
• Leonard Sheldrake 1928, 1936
• George L. Shivas 1931
• James Smith 1934
• John H. Spreeman 1936
• Archie Stewart 1933-1934
• Robert Surgenor 1967
• William Warke 1934, 1936, 1967
• Thomas G. "Tom" Wilkie 1948 (Forest, ON)
• T. Ernest Wilson 1946 (Angola)
• Ernest Woodhouse 1948 (Hamilton, ON)

News

1920's

• OR: 1928-7: Detroit, Mich.: "Meetings in Central Gospel Hall go on with continued interest. Mr. J. Ferguson took a couple of meetings early in June. At the West Chicago Blvd. Hall, meetings have been very good also. They have had help from Brn. Dr. Cameron, Dr. Jeffery, F.W. Schwartz, R. Curry and others. It is hoped in July to pitch the tent near the hall, and Br. L. Sheldrake is expected to work it."

1930's

• OR 1930-4: Detroit, Mich.: "Brethren Bradford and Sheldrake continue the special meetings in Central Hall. The Word of God has been blessed to souls but we long and pray for greater blessing still. Mr. J.M. Bernard of Cardiff, Wales, had two weeks of well attended meetings in the West Chicago Blvd. Hall."

• OR 1931-7: Detroit, Mich.: "We have been cheered and edified by visits from the Lord's servants. Brethren Charles Keller and Gordon Reager preached the Gospel in West Chicago Blvd. Hall, and Benjamin Bradford in Ferndale. Mr. H. Hitchman ministered in the different assemblies on the "Principles of Gathering." Leonard Gammon's interesting reports on the Lord's work in Angola were much appreciated by the Lord's people here. Our Brethren Cesare Patrizio and Louis Rosania have arrived to operate the Detroit tent in the Italian district this summer. Just as we go to press we learn that Mr. B. Bradford has been called home on account of the serious illness of one of his daughters, an operation seeming to be imperative. Children of God will no doubt make this a matter of importunate prayer."

• OR 1933-4: Houston, Texas: "F.W. Schwartz of Detroit writes from here of meetings he and Brother Hunt of California had. They were encouraged by blessing given them. In his letter he mentions that Brethren Foster and Stewart are having some encouragement in West Chicago Bould. Hall, Detroit."

• AA 1934-1: "Reports from the Thanksgiving Conferences were uniformly good. At Richmond, Va. about forty young Christians from different parts were present, the fruit of the summer's tent work. Large and edifying Conventions were held in Bryn Mawr, Pa.; Westerly, R.I.; Lawrenceville, Mass.; Waterbury, Conn.; Chicago, Ill.; Cleveland, O.; Pittsburgh, Pa.; and Detroit, Mich. (West Chicago Blvd., and East Side). The Quarterly United Teacher's Meeting held in East Side Gospel Hall was a profitable season."

• AA 1934-1: Detroit: "George Shivas and James McMullen gave us much appreciated visits at Central. Mr. Shivas also ministered at East Side and West Chicago Boulevard."

• AA 1934-4: Detroit: "Wm. Warke and James Smith had five weeks of encouraging meetings in West Chicago Blvd., Hall at which several professed. The series in the West Side Hall conducted by Thomas Dobbin and Archie Stewart was a time of hard and faithful plodding. The district was well visited with tracts and invitations but the many promises were not fulfilled so that attendance and interest was small. Wm. Ferguson is now preaching in Ferndale using a chart illustrating the Feasts of Jehovah. Mr. M.L. Hoffman from Jugoslavia visited four of the assemblies in this district and rehearsed some of the Lord's doings in that land. We hope later to give in Annals a few of the striking experiences in his labors for Christ among the Serbs and Slavs of that country."

• TBM 1936-1: "Assembly at 7315 West Chicago Blvd., Detroit, have had appreciated visits from W.H. Hunter, A.R. Crocker, J. Spreeman and L. Sheldrake. Annual Meetings on thanksgiving day much enjoyed, and helpful time. A. Stewart, W. Warke, T. Dobbin and others ministered."

1940's

• LOI 1946-12: Detroit, Mich., West Chicago Gospel Hall: Alexander Stewart: "The assembly meeting here at West Chicago Blvd. has enjoyed recent visits from brethren T.A. Hay, formerly of Formosa; Sidney Saward of Venezuela; J.E. Fairfield of Venezuela; T.E. Wilson of Angola, Africa; and James McCullough of Bridgeport, Conn. Visitors to this assembly will kindly bring letters of commendation."

• L&L 1947-4: Robert A. Crawford, 401 Elderslee Rd., R.F.D. 11, Pittsburgh 27, PA, Mar. 1:

"Was with George Gould for five weeks gospel meetings at Niagara Falls. In spite of adverse weather conditions, attendance was good, but results in conversions were lacking. Had the privilege of being at the opening for the Home for Aged in Longport, New Jersey, last weekend. Will begin a series of gospel meetings in W. Chicago Blvd. Hall, Detroit, tomorrow."

• LOI 1947-5: Detroit, Michigan: Feb. 1947: "As a result of much exercise, we are pleased to announce, and desire it to be known generally, that fellowship between the Christians gathered to the name of the Lord Jesus Christ at Salem Gospel Hall, Detroit, and West Chicago Gospel Hall, Detroit, has been restored. This is cause for much thanksgiving and praise to our God and prayer that it may redound to the glory of God. (Ps. 133:1).

On behalf of assembly at Salem Gospel Hall: William Loudon, Howard F. Gottlieb, Albert F. Brown, Arnold C. Hawson, Thomas Bennett, Ernest Mayers, Hamilton Park, Wm. T. Comfield.

On behalf of assembly at West Chicago Gospel Hall: Robert Neilson, William J. Barr, Robert J. Russell, Robert Sherrard, Robert R. Bell, Charles A. MacLeod, Alexander Stewart, Thomas M. Barr."

• LOI 1948-11: Robert McClurkin, Galt, ON & Tom Wilke, Forest, ON: "A Gospel effort was to begin by these brethren, about the middle of October, in the West Chicago Blvd. Gospel Hall, Detroit, Mich. Prior to these meetings, brother McClurkin had several weeks ministry meetings in Addison Rd. Gospel Hall, Cleveland. He spoke on assembly truths and the Exalted Lord in the Midst of His Own. The ministry was profitable and enjoyed by the Christians."

• LOI 1948-11: Ernest Woodhouse, Hamilton, Ontario: "Since returning to Detroit it has been a privilege to join in testimony with some 8 or 9 of the assemblies in this city... and to take part in the Central Hall Conference held a few days ago in Ionic Temple. During these various meetings several young people have professed conversion, I was very happy to be able to take part in the baptismal service at West Chicago Blvd., where one of them obeyed the Lord in this way. A fine young man, student at Wayne University, confessed the Lord during a midday meeting in the city.

A visit to Kenilworth, N.J. proved very happy, I was so glad of the opportunity of returning to this scene of former blessing. In Rochester, N.Y. I shared a few meetings with Mr. H.H. Stewart who is on his way back to England. Prayer is asked for guidance in arrangements for a short visit to the West coast with Mr. John Newton, also for wisdom in planning for a special effort in London, Ontario. Ed. Note: Brother Woodhouse has served the Lord, for some years, among the Assemblies in the British Isles."

• LOI 1948-12: Tom Wilkie, Forest, ON & E. McClurkin, Yalt, ON: "These brethren began a series of Gospel meetings in the West Chicago Blvd., Detroit Gospel Hall on the 17th of October. When last we heard the attendance was very good, but none had been saved. Prior to these meetings brethren Wilkie and Gunn had good meetings in the Canadian Soo, four professed to be saved."

• LOI 1949-6: Alexander Philip, Scotland: "Brother Philip has been ministering the Word to believers in West Chicago Blvd., and other assemblies in Detroit, since his entry into the States, early in April. He intends visiting Chicago about the middle of May, and hopes to have meetings in Laflin St., Eighty-Sixth St., and other halls."

1950's

• LOI 1950-11: Hector Alves, Vancouver, B.C. & Herbert Y. Dobson, Chicago, Ill.: "These brethren contemplate starting a series of gospel meetings, D.V. in Cliff Street, Boston, Mass., on Sunday, November 5. Brother Alves has been in the central states for some weeks and has meetings in Garnavillo, Iowa, and 86th Street, Chicago. He also hopes to spend a week or so in West Chicago Blvd., Detroit, and Addison Road, Cleveland, Ohio, before going on to Boston. His ministry to the Lord's people and in the gospel was in freshness and power."

• LOI 1950-11: Detroit, Michigan, West Chicago Gospel Hall: "The annual conference will be held (D.V.) on Nov. 18 and 19. Meetings at 10:00 a.m., 2:30 and 7:30 p.m., preceded by a prayer meeting Friday, Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m. All meetings in the Gospel Hall, 7345 West Chicago Blvd. Those desiring further information may write to Alexander Stewart, 9320 Burnette, Detroit 4, Michigan."

• LOI 1951-11: Herbert G. Dobson, Chicago, Ill. & James Lipke, Cleveland, OH: "The assembly at West Chicago Boulevard, Detroit, was looking forward to a series of gospel meetings held by these two brethren starting September 30."

• LOI 1952-1: Herbert G. Dobson, Chicago, Ill. & James Lipke, Cleveland, OH: "The six weeks of gospel meetings by these brethren in the West Chicago Blvd. Hall in Detroit resulted in blessing. Five professed to be saved, and the saints were encouraged and strengthened in their faith. The first young man to profess had gone through quite an experience for more than a year. He had given up a false profession and was in deep soul trouble. On one occasion he gave up his job in Detroit to go to a city where gospel meetings were being held, hoping to get saved. He was saved soon after these meetings started and is now a bright example, giving joy to the Christians."

• WIS 1952-1: Detroit, Mich.: "Recent Conference of West Chicago Gospel Hall was a time of cheer and blessing. The Word was ministered through the Lord's servants whom He was pleased to send along to the building up, comforting and encouraging of His own. There were many visitors and many spoke of receiving help from the ministry. Bre. Dobson and Lipke had six weeks Gospel Meetings, preceding the Conference and the Lord graciously reached a few souls and the saints were cheered."

• LOI 1952-3: Mrs. James Lipke, Cleveland, OH: "In order to regain strength after a month of nervous exhaustion, our sister was to go to a health school outside the city on her doctor's recommendation. This has kept our brother at home since his return from Detroit where he saw blessing in West Chicago Blvd. in meetings with Brother Dobson. The prayers of the Lord's people are asked for our sister."

• LOI 1952-3: William Ferguson, Detroit, Mich.: "About the first of February, Brother Ferguson began some meetings for believers in the West Chicago Blvd. Hall, Detroit, using his chart on the Tabernacle."

1960's

• LOI 1960-4: John Govan, Detroit, Mich.: Brethren Geo. Graham and Walter Gustafson have just closed a series of gospel meetings in the West Chicago Blvd. Hall, Detroit. The gospel was faithfully preached nightly, but weather and sickness hindered attendance. It is our responsibility to water still the seed that was sown and look to God for the increase."

Sources

• Assembly Annals
  • 1934:1,4
• Our Record
  • 1928:7; 1930:4; 1931:7; 1933:4
• The Believers Magazine
  • 1936:1
• Letters of Interest
  • 1946:12; 1947:5; 1948:11-12; 1949:6; 1950:11; 1951:11; 1952:1,3; 1960:4;
• Light & Liberty
  • 1947:4
• Words in Season
  • 1952:1