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==Fruit of Influence==
===1892?: Hamilton, ON===
* Mrs. '''Mary Jane Stewart''' (1866-1943) was saved for fifty years thru the preaching of brethren Moneypenny and Kay, and in fellowship with the saints at [[MacNab Street Gospel Hall, Hamilton, ON]].
* Miss '''E. Cupples''', Banbridge, died on January 23, 1973, in the hospital, at the age of 82. She was saved in early life when JM had Gospel meetings in Banbridge, in happy fellowship ever since. A good, quiet, consistent woman who feared God and loved His ways. Was very practical in her interest in the work of the Lord at home and abroad. Leaves a brother who is almost 90, who has been for many years a pillar in the assembly.
===1910?: Belfast, N.I.===
* Miss '''Rebecca Rainey''' was called home on Jan. 16th, 1961. She was saved in Belfast under the preaching of the late John Monypenny at Apsley Street Hall, and for over 50 years was in happy fellowship, first in the Matchet Street assembly, and, since 1913 until her death, in Bridgeport, CT. Our sister was given to hospitality, it was said that she "entertained the Lord's own, though never in the best of health. She was also "of deep spirituality, kindly disposition, and good judgment". She "bore a bright testimony for her Lord", and "loved by all who knew her". "She was a servant of the Church and a succourer of many". Greatly missed, especially by her brother Sam, who in 1961 was correspondent of the assembly in Bridgeport, and her three sisters, also in that assembly. A large number attended the funeral which was taken by William Agnew and Robert McClurkin.
* '''William Gracey''' of Lurgan, N. Ireland, was promoted to glory on Dec. 4, 1980, at the age of 78. Our dear brother was saved in 1921 through the preaching of the late '''JM''' and the late James Geddis. Shortly afterward he was received into the Lurgan assembly where he remained in happy fellowship until his home call. Throughout his long years in the assembly he was ever seeking its welfare and upholding the truth. He had a deep understanding of the Scriptures and his advice was sought by many. His home was extensively used in showing hospitality. Being the oldest brother and the longest in the assembly he will be greatly missed by all. The funeral services were shared by J. Lennox and A. McShane.
===1922?: Dungannon, N.I.===
* '''William R. Doran''' of Windsor, Ontario, died on January 15, 1982. He was born in Dungannon, Northern Ireland in 1901 and saved there over sixty years before his death, under the preaching of JM. William emigrated to Canada in 1939 and was for a number of years in the Windsor assembly. Then he moved to Milton where he spent twelve years before moving back to Windsor around 1978. He loved the assembly and the Lord's people, and his presence was forecasted to be greatly missed. The funeral service was taken by R. Wylie and J. Beattie.
==Itinerant work==
===California===
====Los Angeles: 1894 June-Sept 1894: Los Angeles====
'''JM''' was commended around 1892 to two years of Gospel work in Ontario, Canada. Early in March, 1894, became exercised about joining [[William John McClure]] in California, and wrote stating his interest, which inspired McClure to raise funds from Andrew Fraser and others to purchase a gospel tent from Baker & Lockwood, in Kansas City, Missouri. Andrew Fraser encouraged Monypenny to "come with all speed" to Los Angeles, and enclosed his fare.
The tent meetings went on for three months, and "God wrought wonderfully as night after night the Gospel was proclaimed in simplicity and power, and a "goodly number" was added to the West Jefferson assembly. In the biography of McClure, a notable conversion was in "an old Irish lady, Mrs. Barr", 81, who "was awakened and saved at that season of blessing. She bore a clear testimony to the end of her days at the ripe old age" of 103. Her daughter was also "gathered out" and continued in fellowship until the age of 89 when she was called home in 1941. The tent was taken down September 12.
====Pomona: 1894 Sept-Dec 1894: Pomona====
After the tent was taken down in Los Angeles, it was shipped directly to Pomona, with a campaign opened September 16, with nightly meetings thru December. When the tent was first pitched, there were three meeting in a home in Pomona to break bread, but by the time the tent was removed, there were eighteen, and the McComa's Hall was rented, and a testimony established.
====1894 Dec - 1895-Jan: Oakland & San Francisco: Dec 1894-Jan 1895====
While the tent was stored away, McClure (and presumably JM) ministered to the assemblies at Oakland and San Francisco. Then in January 1895, while being nursed in the home of A. Foster with the help of McClure and JM, Andrew Fraser passed away at the young age of 39. After his memorial, McClure returned again to Oakland and San Francisco for more ministry.
====1895 May: Pomona: May 1895====
The tent was pitched again in May 1895 in Pomona "with blessing for a number of weeks".
====Los Angeles: 1895 Aug-Oct 1895: Los Angeles====
In August, the tent was moved back to Los Angeles and pitched on Washington Street thru October. "Once more the hand of God was seen in power, and a harvest was gathered in." About this time, an old assembly on Temple Street had to move, and opportunity arose for a merger with West Jefferson, creating an assembly with over 60 in fellowship.
====1896 Summer: Los Angeles: Summer 1896====
In 1896, McClure accompanied Mr. Ross on a trip out East, but returned in time to assist JM with a tent they pitched in Los Angeles on Grand Avenue. McClure spoke from his dispensational chart, which was regarded in the area as a fresh line of teaching that drew many in curiosity. "The power of the Holy Spirit was greatly manifested in these meetings, sinners were broken down under conviction of sin, and were saved, and saints were greatly blessed." JM then left to visit relatives in the East, and soon after sailed for Ireland for work there.
* Jan: "JM is at present having meetings in the dark South of Ireland towns. His home address is 2 Ernestville, North Parade, Belfast."
* Feb: "Aberdeen: Northern Friendly Society's Hall, about 1100; Messrs. J.P. Wigstone, H.B. Thompson, W.J. Maplesden, JM, Edward Hughes, Alex. Marshall, John Ferguson, Dr. Jones, and John Ormiston of Tyneside, and local evangelists; the most profitable Conference yet held."
* Oct: "England: JM has been telling 'The Old, Old Story' on the sands at New Brighton."
* Dec: "JM has been preaching in Romeo Street Hall, Liverpool."
====1912: Ireland, Scotland, England====
* Jan: Scotland: "JM had a month's Gospel meetings in Loanhead with much blessing."
* Mar:
** England: "JM had meetings in Little Sutton."
** Ireland: "JM is having special meetings in Londonderry."
* July: Ireland: "JM had fourteen weeks Gospel effort in Londonderry. Fifteen baptized and added to assembly. Addresses to Christians very helpful."
* Oct: Scotland: "Loanhead, Sept. 7: Largely attended. Dr. Jones, Messrs. Miller, M'Nab, Hamilton, and JM. Ministry practical and searching."
====1913: Ireland & Scotland====
* Mar: Notes: Ireland: "JM is having interesting meetings in Larne."
* May: Ireland: Belfast: Easter conference in Ulster Hall, March 23-27. Large and helpful gatherings. The following amongst others took part: Dr. Darling, Col. Beers, Messrs. W.H. Hunter, W. Harland, F. Logg, H.B. Thompson, J.W. Cumming, W.S. King, E. Hughes, JM, D. Rea, F. Rowat, and B. Mudditt.
* June: Notes: Ireland: JM commenced meetings in Terenure, May 25.
* July: Ireland: JM has a tent in Terenure, a needy suburb of Dublin.
* July: Forthcoming: Scotland: Innerleven: July 24, at 11. Dr. Jones, Messrs. Grant, Baird, JM and Beard.
* Aug: Reports: Ireland: Ahorey: About 350 present. A spirit of love and harmony prevailed. Profitable ministry by Messrs. D. Rea, J. Carrick, H.B. Thompson, Handley Bird, and JM.
* Sept: Tents: Ireland: Messrs. Matthews and JM at Laurelvale.
** Reports: Scotland: Innerleven: July 24. Large attendance; a good and godly time; Messrs. Jones, Fereday, Baird, JM, Beard and Grant too up "Worship" and other kindred subjects. Sisters' sale of work realized over 21 pounds.
* Oct: Forthcoming: Scotland: Gospel Hall, New Cumnock, Oct. 4, at 3:30. Messrs. Pickering, Dunlop, JM and Beattie.
** Notes: Ireland: JM some encouragement at Laurelvale.
* Nov: Reports: Scotland: New Cumnock, Oct. 4; good muster. Messrs. Pickering, Dunlop, JM and Beattie.
* Dec: Forthcoming: Scotland: New Year Conferences: Dec. 31 to Jan. 3: Motherwell Town Hall, 11 to 6. Messrs. Ritchie, Bayne, M'Knight, JM.
====Mullarton, 1930: Ireland: April 1930====* April: Conference reports: Ireland: JM at Mullarton, Ireland;
====1931: Ireland & Scotland====
* Jan: Scotland: JM had Gospel meetings in Kirknewton, Midlothian.
* Feb: Ireland: JM is in Strabane.
* June: Owing to mail going astray, correspondents are asked to address JM, c/o General Post Office, Wallasey, Cheshire.
====1932: Ireland====
* June: Ireland: JM at Coleraine;
====1934: Canada & U.S.====
* Mar: JM is seeing fruit in Broadview Gospel Hall in Toronto.
* July: S. McEwen, George Winemiller and JM each had meetings while passing through Washington D.C. Brethren McClure and JM took meetings in the afternoon and evening on June 3 in New York City. George Winemiller had a week's meetings in Newport, a week in Matoaca and a week in Petersburg and Richmond, all in Virginia. Bro. JM visited the same assemblies and had one meeting in each, and two in Richmond. Messrs. Benjamin Bradford and W.H. Hunter are expected for meetings in Petersburg and Newport News. S. McEwen is now helping the assemblies in Matoaca, Petersburg, and Hopewell.
====Northern 1935: Ireland: July 1935====* Large meeting July 13th in Bleary, Northern Ireland, practical ministry by Messrs. Rodgers, JM, Mateer, Douglas and McEwen. ===1936===Oct. 1936: Montreal, Quebec: Bro. JM had a week's meetings with us. Br. McCrory, Crocker, and Fletcher also called on us. Br. John Ferguson had some meetings. Ministry practical and profitable. Oct. 1936: The Kansas City, Kansas believers were blessed with F.W. Schwartz speaking to the children of the Sunday School one Sunday morning. Then '''JM''' was "with us the next Tuesday evening", and John Walden preached the gospel on Wed, Thu and Fri evenings. J.J. Rouse came on the following Wednesday, and at the invitation of Mr. Rouse, the [African-American] assembly dismissed their meeting and came, and we had a very happy time together listening to his account of pioneer work in Canada." Oct. 1936: During the Oct 9-11 conference at Omaha, Nebraska, ministering brethren included J.J. Rouse, JM, J.R. Elliott, Don and Jack Charles, George Gray, G.B. Morgan, Dave and John Horn, D. Lawrence, A. Rodgers, John Walden and W.W. White. Nov. 1936: After two weeks of blessing of attendance of 25-30, mostly adults, in open air by Robert Thompson, the assembly at San Antonio, Texas expected Bro. JM for five nights before he went to the Houston conference. Dec. 1936: Houston, Texas: The attendance at the Conference was very good, more of the Lord's people from outside Houston were present than in former years. The bulk of the ministry fell to brethren McClure and JM, the evening gospel messages being in the hands of preachers who labor in the South. Mr. McClure went on to San Antonio and purposed later to go to Oakland for the Conference there. After the Houston conference, JM visited Fort Worth, San Antonio and Dallas, the Lord granting His presence and help. At Memphis, Sparta, and St. Louis, he had encouraging times. Spent a whole day distributing tracts in New Orleans, where he saw little evidence of gospel light. He desires our readers to pray for the needy multitude.
===1936: Canada & U.S.===* Oct: ** Montreal, Quebec: Bro. JM had a week's meetings with us. Br. McCrory, Crocker, and Fletcher also called on us. Br. John Ferguson had some meetings. Ministry practical and profitable.** The Kansas City, Kansas believers were blessed with F.W. Schwartz speaking to the children of the Sunday School one Sunday morning. Then '''JM''' was "with us the next Tuesday evening", and John Walden preached the gospel on Wed, Thu and Fri evenings. J.J. Rouse came on the following Wednesday, and at the invitation of Mr. Rouse, the [African-American] assembly dismissed their meeting and came, and we had a very happy time together listening to his account of pioneer work in Canada."** Oct. 1936: During the Oct 9-11 conference at Omaha, Nebraska, ministering brethren included J.J. Rouse, JM, J.R. Elliott, Don and Jack Charles, George Gray, G.B. Morgan, Dave and John Horn, D. Lawrence, A. Rodgers, John Walden and W.W. White.* Nov: After two weeks of blessing of attendance of 25-30, mostly adults, in open air by Robert Thompson, the assembly at San Antonio, Texas expected Bro. JM for five nights before he went to the Houston conference.* Dec: Houston, Texas: The attendance at the Conference was very good, more of the Lord's people from outside Houston were present than in former years. The bulk of the ministry fell to brethren McClure and JM, the evening gospel messages being in the hands of preachers who labor in the South. Mr. McClure went on to San Antonio and purposed later to go to Oakland for the Conference there.** After the Houston conference, JM visited Fort Worth, San Antonio and Dallas, the Lord granting His presence and help. At Memphis, Sparta, and St. Louis, he had encouraging times. Spent a whole day distributing tracts in New Orleans, where he saw little evidence of gospel light. He desires our readers to pray for the needy multitude.** Detroit: We had visits from JM, Mr. Leonard Sheldrake, and Mr. Fred Nugent who ministered at Central Hall. Mr. S. McCune gave reports on the Lord's work in the West Indies in Central and East Side Halls, and Mr. Henry Fletcher in West Chicago Blvd. Hall told of the gospel trophies in Puerto Rico. These two brethren are now on their way back to their spheres of labor. The West Chicago Blvd. assembly had also visits from Messrs. Robert McCrory, Murdo McKenzie, and Alexander Livingstone, ministering especially to Christians.
====1937: Canada & U.S. & N.Z.====
* Witness, 1937 Jan:
** Canada: JM has given help in Forest and Galt.
* Witness, Oct. 1937: JM has paid a visit to California, where he first laboured in 1894. Sails for New Zealand on Oct. 27. His address there will be c/o J.G. Harvey, 114 Main St., Palmerston North. His daughter has again left for Egypt.
====1938 : New Zealand====
* Feb: JM had meetings in Auckland.
* July: JM had blessing at Mornington, later went to Ashburton and Waimate.
* Sept: JM gave help in Christchurch, Feilding and Wanganui.
====1939 : Australia====
* Jan: Personal Addresses: JM, c/o Mr. W. Macfarlane, 87 Westbourne St., Petersham, Sydney, N.S.W., Australia;
* Feb: JM gave help in Sydney, and was also expected in Tasmania.
* Dec: JM, who has long labored in the North of Ireland, has found many openings in NSW and other Australian states, and feels burdened about visiting other lands... giving Japan a brief call, also Manila, Hong Kong, a time at Singapore, then in India, and Egypt. He gives address care of Mr. J.M. Davis, Trichur, S. India, and adds, "I am always glad of prayers of believers".
====1940: Egypt====
Assembly Annals: 1944 Nov:
In Upper Egypt some Egyptian brethren and two sisters, one of these from Switzerland, are laboring. Mr. N. Aboud, a valuable servant of Christ, in Heliopolis, who has been used much in Egypt and in other lands, has had much trial physically during past months. He is very much improved, but we all hope to see him fully restored."
====Cyre, 1944: Egypt: 1944====
"A letter from JM of Cyre, Egypt, states that he and his daughter, a schoolteacher, are both well and he is handing out tracts and talking to the service men, as well as helping in their small meeting. He has recovered from his fall some months ago, when he was taken to a hospital."
====1949: Ireland====
* Dec: Conferences: Ireland: Omagh: Oct. 26. Very profitable messages from brethren McShane, Bailie, McCracken, JM, Duff, Alexander, and Thompson.
====1950: Ireland====
* The Believer's Magazine: 1950 Feb: Conferences: Armagh, N. Ireland: Brethren Allen, Curran, Love, JM, and McShane shared the ministry.