Visiting Ministry at Clearview Gospel Hall, WA

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  • Clearview Gospel Hall, Snohomish, WA (OB) 1899-current
    • Cherry Street Gospel Hall 1912-1920; Roy Street Gospel Hall 1920-1950; Woodland Gospel Hall 1950-1963; West Woodland Gospel Hall 1964-2006; Clearview Gospel Hall 2006-current

Itinerants

  • John Abernethy 1979 - West Bank
  • Arnold Adams 1958
  • David Adams 1955
  • J. Adams 1960
  • Hector Alves 1918+; 1940, 1942-1943, 1949, 1955-1956, 1958-1960 (1896-1978)
  • Willis Clark Arnold 1908, 1940, 1943 (1866-1952) - Forest Grove Gospel Hall, OR
  • Tom Baker
  • Bro. Bell 1940
  • Andrew Bergsma
  • Gerrit Bergsma
  • Ed Billingham
  • Thomas H. Black (1864-1938)
  • Robert Leslie Booth 1981 (1915-1986)
  • Hans Bouwman - ministered in Japan, resided in Vancouver
  • William Joseph Chawner 1940, 1943 (1869-1947)
  • Allan Christopherson 1995
  • John P. Conaway 1938 (1887-1951)
  • Norman Crawford 1963
  • James Currie 1956 - ministered in Japan, resided in Vancouver
  • Ernie Dellandrea 1981
  • John Trew Dickson 1920-1950 (1881-1968)
  • Robert James Dickson 1930 (1860-1945)
  • Andrew Douglas 1939, 1941 (1886-1966)
  • Allen Clark Ferguson 1955 (1899-1990)
  • Oliver C. Fish 1929 (1868-1967)
  • John Fitzpatrick
  • Henry Fletcher 1912-1950 (1895-1968)
  • John Geoffrey Frith 1956 (1917-1999)
  • Bryan Funston 1998
  • Gaius Goff
  • John Gray 1955 (1913-1994)
  • Samuel Greer 1912-1920 (1885-1941)
  • Samuel Hamilton 1939 (1890-1976)
  • Bro. Harcus 1908
  • Herb Harris 1932 (1894-1968)
  • Thomas "Tom" Alexander Hay (1895-1990) - ministered in Japan, resided in Vancouver
  • Lester Hinde 1967
  • F. Holder 1977
  • Douglas "Doug" C. Howard 1977 (1915-1998)
  • Jerry Jennings
  • G.G. Johnston 1956 (1880-1972)
  • David Jones
  • Samuel "Sam" C. Keller 1939 (1872-1948)
  • William Lavery 1998
  • Dr. Edward Allison Martin 1912-1920 (1863-1933)
  • Sydney Maxwell 1949, 1955, 1958-1959 (1919-1993) - emig. from Northern Ireland to Vancouver
  • Lorne McBain 1920-1950 (1900-1977)
  • William McBride 1958
  • J. McCartney 1920-1950
  • William J. McClure 1912 (1858-1942)
  • Robert Wright McCracken 1912-1920, 1932, 1937, 1940 (1874-1952)
  • H. McCready 1960
  • Eric McCullough 1979, 1984
  • Samuel "Sam" McEwen 1940 (1877-1944)
  • A. McGaughey 1937, 1940
  • Lennon Knox McIlwaine 1956 (1898-1984)
  • George McKinley 1947+ (1905-1978) - emig. from Northern Ireland to Vancouver
  • Bro. McShane 1959
  • Stephen Mick 1931, 1940 (1891-1979)
  • Lorne Mitchell
  • J. Nesbitt 1995
  • William Nesbitt 1963-1964
  • D.H. Oliver 1912-1920
  • T. Olson 1912-1920
  • Harold Paisley 1970
  • Cesare Patrizio 1956 (1884-1974)
  • R. Peacock 1956-1957 - Vancouver, BC
  • Frank Pearcey 1967 (1913-1994)
  • Joseph F. Pearson 1940 (1879-1958)
  • William Pinches 1923 (1876-1939)
  • Joel Portman 1989
  • James Rae 1912, 1914, 1939-1940 (1872-1940)
  • W. Rae 1912-1920
  • John Rankin 1932-1933 (1883-1978)
  • E.B. Ray 1920-1950
  • Doug Reid
  • David "Dave" Richards 1985 - Kamloops
  • John James Rouse 1913-1914 (1869-1951)
  • Thomas "Tom" Mckay White Sands 1940 (1909-1966)
  • Sidney Saword 1920-1950, 1959 (1894-1988)
  • David Robert Scott 1912-1920, 1923, 1939, 1943 (1867-1954)
  • George Leith Shivas 1920-1950 (1884-1963)
  • John Slabaugh 1989
  • John Smith 1912-1920
  • Harry James Steele (1916-1985)
  • Archie T. Stewart 1920-1950 (1885-1977)
  • Norris Stewart
  • Charles Spurgeon Summers 1912-1920, 1929, 1931, 1939-1940, 1943 (1884-1958)
  • Lou Swaan
  • Bro. Taylor 1939
  • Robert Telfer 1930 (1859-1938)
  • Tommy Thompson 1994 - Anchorage, AK
  • Neal Thomson
  • Joseph W. Turkington 1955 (1918-1982)
  • William Warke 1920-1950, 1956 (1898-1974)
  • Stanley "Stan" Wells
  • Cap van de Wetering
  • William Williams 1920-1950 (1882-1961)
  • Alexander "Alex" Wilson 1955-1956 (1910-1996) - Abbotsford, BC

News

Unless otherwise noted, periodical entries originated from this Seattle (area) assembly, occasionally abbreviated with "S".

1900's

1908

Gathered: "In 1908, Brethren Harcus and Arnold had tent meetings near Seattle in Ballard."

1910's

Gathered: "The following preachers are among the itinerants who ministered at the assembly 1912-1920: T. Black, H. Fletcher, E.A. Martin, J. Rae, W. Rae, D.R. Scott, John Smith & C. Summers." Others include "D.H. Oliver, R. McCracken, S. Greer, T. Olson & W.J. McClure."

1912

  • 1912-8-5: Gathered: "The Close of the Age of Conscience, or Gospel and Prophetic Truth taught by the Ark and the Deluge, will be Mr. W.J. McClure's subject TONIGHT at 7:45 in the Cherry Street Gospel Hall, corner E. 22nd and Cherry. Subjects are illustrated by two large charts. A short gospel address by Mr. James Rae. Meetings nightly at 7:45. Come and bring a friend."
  • 1912-8-26: Gathered: "'Antichrist and The Great Tribulation', or 'The Jews in the Most Severe Persecution of All Their History' will be the subject tonight in Cherry Street Gospel Hall. Cherry and 22nd Ave. A short message in the gospel is given by Mr. J. Rae each evening. Come, you are invited."

1913

  • WiS 1913-9:
    • Seattle, WA: "C.H. Willoughby is having a month's meetings in a store in the N. End of this city where some profess to want the truth. The "Coonyites" have been active in these parts; and this city seems to be a hotbed for every "ism", both secular and religious. Payne and others keep at the street preaching in the lower parts." See Willoughby & Payne families in Who's Who at Clearview Gospel Hall, WA.
    • Tacoma, WA: "Bro. J.J. Rouse visited here for meetings, also Everett and Seattle."

1914

  • Gathered: "J.J. Rouse and James Rae attended the conference held in Feb. 1914."

1920's

1923

  • Gathered:
    • "W. Pinches had several weeks of meetings in 1923."
    • "Gospel tent meetings were held in 1923 with D.R. Scott..."

1929

  • WiS 1929-2: Seattle, WA: "A goodly number of the Lord's people came to our conference. The word was ministered by Bren. Fish, Summers and others. The word was very practical."

1930's

1930

  • OR 1930-6: Vancouver, B.C.: "Our 'Easter' Conference at Seymour St. Hall was well attended, Christians from Oakland, Portland, Seattle, Victoria, Nanaimo and Alberni being with us. Brn. McClure, Cameron, Barr, Shivas, Rouse and Greer were with us to minister the Word. Brn. Greer and Shivas remained for special meetings, when some were saved."
  • Gathered: 1930-9-6: "Mr. Robert Telfer of Toronto, Canada, and Robt. J. Dickson of Montreal are conducting a series of special evangelistic services in the Roy St. Gospel Hall, Fourth and Roy (one block north of Civic Auditorium) every night (except Saturday) at 7:45 with two meetings Sundays (afternoon 3:30, evening 7:30). All are invited."

1931

  • Gathered: "S. Mick and C. Summers had a series in 1931."

1932

  • Gathered: "H. Harris and R. McCracken had over a month of meetings in 1932 in which many were saved and a goodly number of strangers came in to hear the gospel. The following summer a baptism was held at Lake Washington when 9 were baptized."

1933

  • WiS 1933-2: Conferences: "At Seattle, Wash., four of the Lord's servants ministered the Word which was of a practical nature. The surrounding assemblies were well represented."
  • OR 1933-3: La Jolla, San Diego, CA: "This is Brother John Rankin's home and he has just returned after a five month's absence. He has visited for the first time, Portland, Seattle, Everett, Bellingham, Vancouver and Victoria, trying to help the saints in these various places."

1937

  • Gathered: "Gospel tent meetings... in 1937 with R. McCracken and A. McGaughey."

1938

1939

  • WiS 1939-1: Seattle, WA: "S.C. Keller had a series of meetings with us and then went on to Vancouver, B.C., Canada."
  • WiS 1939-2: S: "The New Years conference meetings were large and harmonious, the ministry touching many departments of life. Bren. Hamilton, Rae, Summers, Taylor, Douglas and Scott ministered."
  • WiS 1939-3: S: "A. Douglas had 2 weeks meetings speaking from John's Gospel. Ministry was of a practical nature."
  • WiS 1939-8: S: "A. Douglas began tent meetings in a populous and promising community of this needy city. Prayer is desired for this work."
  • WiS 1939-10: S: "Interest remained good unto the end of the 7 weeks tent meetings held here by Andrew Douglas. Tent filled to capacity on closing night. The day will declare results."
  • WiS 1939-10: S: "The annual Conference commences with 2 meet­ings in Roy St. Gospel Hall, Saturday, December 30, at 2:30 and 7:30 P.M., continuing over Lord’s day, December 31 and New Year’s day with meetings in Queen Anne Hall (711 1st Ave. W.) at usual hours, except meeting to remember the Lord which will be at 10:30 in Roy St. Information, G.A. Morrison, 4418 Woodlawn Ave., Seattle, Wash."

1940's

  • WiS 1940-2: Much faithful ministry was given at our New Year's conference. It was the largest attendance seen here and it was good to see so many young present. Bren. Rae, Alves, Arnold, McGaughey, Chawner, Bell and Summers ministered the Word."
  • WiS 1940-3: "Following conference here, R. McCracken and nephew held three helpful meetings which were much appreciated by the Christians."
  • WiS 1940-4: "J. Pearson stopped over for a meeting and gave a good word to a good company."
  • WiS 1940-5: "S. Mick held Gospel meetings in Seattle, Wash."
  • WiS 1940-7: "On closing night of Gospel effort here by S. Mich (sic) we were pleased to have Sam McEwen share in the ministry."
  • WiS 1940-8: "T.S. Sands visited Arlington and then came here and told of the Lord's work in Uruguay where for several years he has been laboring."
  • WiS 1940-12: "The annual conference will be held in the Gospel Hall (4th, No. and Roy) on January 1, 1941, D.V. Three meetings 10 A.M., 2:30 and 7:30 P.M., preceded by a prayer meeting Tuesday eve, December 31, 1940. No circulars will be issued. Correspondent, Geo. A. Morrison, 4418 Woodlawn Ave., Seattle, Wash."

1941

  • Gathered: 1941-3-29: "Return to Seattle for Limited Time of Mr. Andrew Douglas of Hamilton, Ontario, Evangelist and Bible Expositor To Give Address on "The Seven Feasts of Jehovah" in Roy St. Gospel Hall, 4th North and Roy - Block North Civic Auditorium; Opening Meetings, Sun., Mar. 30: 3:15 & 7:30; Continuing nightly (exc. Sat.) at 7:45. Treat in Store for All Lovers of the Scriptures. COME. NO COLLECTION."

1942

  • Gathered: "Hector Alves reported in 1942 after three weeks of meetings: 'The attendance has not been

large, but there has been real liberty in preaching the gospel. Two have professed faith in Christ.'"

1943

  • WiS 1943-2: "A profitable day was spent here New Year's Day, and we were much cheered in seeing the hall well filled in spite of war restrictions. Ministry, both seasonable and searching was given by Bren. Alves, Arnold, Chawner, Scott, Summers and others."
  • AA 1943-3: "Our New Year Conference was well attended in spite of the restrictions in travelling. The preaching was of a very practical nature, bearing on the present day conditions in the assemblies of the Lord's people. The Word was ministered by Brethren D.R. Scott, W.C. Arnold, Hector Alves, W.J. Chawner, and others."


1949

  • Gathered: "Hector Alves and Sydney Maxwell had meetings in a portable hall in North Park in 1949."

1950's

1955

  • WiS 1955-2: "Saints here had an appreciated visit from David Adams (Cuba) recently."
  • WiS 1955-4: "The visit of brother Alex. Wilson appreciated and the needful ministry."
  • WiS 1955-7: "A. Ferguson tried to reach many homes in the Greenwood district of this city."
    • A. Ferguson was likely Allen Clark Ferguson (1899-1990) who may also have been in fellowship in his younger years with the Chapman Meeting Room in Dickinson Co., Kansas, which was a Tunbridge Wells exclusive assembly active +1889-1933+. Allen resided some of his later years in the Los Angeles area of California, likely in fellowship with Sierra Madre Meeting Room while residing in Pasadena, and with the TW's, and at Monrovia Gospel Hall with the opens, as he resided in Monrovia and Arcadia.
  • WiS 1955-8: Vancouver, BC: Bro. Turkington came West and is returning soon to his field of labor in Venezuela — he and bro. Alves gave a call at Seattle recently."
  • WiS 1955-9: "Annual Conference will D.V. be held Sept. 24th and 25th at usual hours. Prayer Mtg., Fri. eve.. 23rd at 8. Breaking of Bread at 10:30. Corresp. Geo. A. Morrison. 4418 Woodlawn Ave., Seattle 3."
  • WiS 1955-11:
    • "Conference here, though smaller, was felt to be edifying. Bre. Gray, Maxwell and Wilson and others gave suitable ministry. Bro. Gray remained for a few nights."
    • Extracts from Letters: From Seattle: A.M. - "My father wrote in a book of his writings: “It is easy to attack and oppose the ‘Babel of Sects* and leave the inner ‘babel’ of the heart untouched... levity, worldliness, disobedience and an unbroken spirit."

1956

  • WiS 1956-2: "Bro. Peacock of Vancouver gave an appreciated call here, ministry suitable. Bro. Mcllwaine also gave us a call. Saints of Arlington, Wash., also enjoyed a visit by bre. Peacock and Maxwell."
  • WiS 1956-3: "Saints here had a visit from bro. J. Currie ere he leaves soon for Japan — he also visited Arlington. Bre, McKinley and A. Wilson gave an appreciated call in Arlington."
  • WiS 1956-10: "Bro. Warke had a week of much appreciated meetings. They were expecting also brethren Johnston and Frith."
  • WiS 1956-12: "Bro. Alves had two weeks here on the Tabernacle model — helpful and practical lessons enjoyed by the saints. Brother Patrizio had an earlier visit with them which was also enjoyed."

1957

  • AA 1957-12: Editorial: An Urgent Need For Prayer:

"Each year, a group of brethren from various parts of the United States and Canada meet together for a few days of consultation, ministry and prayer. For some time now at this Christian workers' conference a call for prayer has been sent forth to the various assemblies of the saints. The conference was held this year in the Seattle area in the State of Washington, and the call to prayer was signed by eighteen of the brethren attending.

The letter suggests that "each assembly meet for a season of special, united prayer, either in the assembly halls or in homes, as is deemed most suitable". The letter continues, "In some cases it might be profitable for a number of assemblies in a city to meet together, or each assembly in its own building... We suggest that this period of special prayer commences Monday January 6 and continue as the Lord leads, looking to the Lord to fulfil His promise given, "Call upon Me and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, that thou knowest not." Remember the proposed dates and object, January 6th, and continuing as the Lord leads, looking to Him to reveal Himself in power, reviving the hearts of the people."

The "object" referred to above, includes, besides those things mentioned, "the great need of the church today of a manifestation of the energy of the Spirit of God in the midst of His people; the need of conversions in the assembly Gospel meetings, and enthusiasm among the believers as to their part in winning souls for Christ; and the need of those who seek to serve the Lord among His people in the Gospel.

Copies of the circular in its entirety may be had by addressing William Murray, 10921 - 73rd Ave., Edmonton, Alberta, Çanada."

1958

  • WiS 1958-1: Forest Grove, OR: "Bre. Peacock and Bergsma did some good house to house visiting here in the recent series. Bro. Peacock gave a call also at Seattle."
  • WiS 1958-4: Seattle, WA: "Wm. McBride had six weeks here in the Gospel, several professed faith in Christ. He expected to spend a night at Seattle, Tacoma and Forest Grove enroute homeward."
  • WiS 1958-6: "Bro. Arnold Adams had a good visit here, telling of the work in Cuba also."
  • WiS 1958-10: "Bro. Alves was expected here for chart meetings."
  • WiS 1958-11: "Brethren Sydney Maxwell and H. Alves gave help here recently. Bro. Alves spoke from his chart on the Seven Churches. Word was practical and helpful."

1959

  • WiS 1959-3: "Saints here appreciated brother Saword's ministry and reports of the Lord's work in Venezuela."
  • WiS 1959-5: "Interesting series of addresses on "The Church of God" by bro. Alves. Christians turned out well... the Word practical."
  • WiS 1959-7: Okanogan, WA: "Bro. Alves had a few meetings with saints here recently. In Seattle saints write of helpful visit by bro. McShane of Ireland. He went on to Iowa and gave a few nights amongst some of the Assemblies and was cheered in seeing the work of God in that State, as elsewhere. There are still many of God’s people who have an ear for the good Word of God spoken by men who fear God and walk in His ways. May God increase their number. Bro. McShane visited Sarnia and Toronto ere sailing for home May 22nd., We were glad to meet our brother. Our “vast country’’ here is a far cry from North Ireland with its many assemblies so closely planted together. But we have the same God and Shepherd of our souls who cares for His own. Sydney Maxwell had a week of meetings recently in Seattle."

1970's

1970

  • Gathered: "Mr. Paisley had ministry on Daniel with a chart in 1970."

Sources

  • 1922-2024 AAB's
  • Gathered in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ - Seattle - 1899-2000 by David E. Brandt.
  • Assembly Annals (AA): 1943-3; 1957-12
  • Our Record (OR): 1930-6; 1933-3
  • Words in Season (WiS): 1913-9; 1929-2; 1933-2; 1939:1-3,8,10,12; 1940:2-5,7-8,12; 1943-2; 1955:2,4,7-9,11; 1956:2-3,10,12; 1958-1&4&6&10-11; 1959-3&5&7;
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