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* '''Robert J. McDowell''' of the Wellington Street Gospel Hall in Ballymena, passed into the presence of the Lord on April 12, 1975, after several months illness. He was saved at the age of 14 at meetings conducted by John Monypenny (JM‘‘‘JM’’’), and received into the assembly soon afterwards. He served for thirty years as a Sunday School superintendent, and maintained a consistent interest in many missionaries and their work. He was noted as a quiet brother who loved the Lord and His word.

* Windsor, ON: On Sept. 26, 1971, our esteemed sister, Mrs. '''Hannah Ferguson''' passed into the presence of the Lord whom she greatly loved, at the age of 91. Born in Ballymena, N. Ireland around 1881, and saved there under the preaching of JM ‘‘‘JM’’’ in the Wellington Street Gospel Hall; She moved to Detroit, Michigan, and then to Windsor, Ontario, where she was in fellowship with the saints there for over thirty years. She was a beloved sister in Christ, quiet, godly, and a succour for many. For a number of years, her home was the lodging place for those who labored in the work of the Lord. The funeral was shared by W.J. Hynes and James Blackwood.

* Miss '''Ella G. Clothier''' (1847-1943) born near Somerset, England on April 2, 1847. Saved at 12 years of age and lived a very consistent Christian life. Introduced to the assemblies thru tent meetings in 1893 in Pomona, CA, taught by McClure, Fraser and JM‘‘‘JM’’’, which followed by failing health with no close relatives or means of support except trust in the Lord. Herb Harris taught and Lycurgus Holditch gave testimony at the funeral.

* On Sept. 16, 1963, Mrs. '''Jessie D. Styles''' of Lynden, WA was called home for "Immanuel's Land" of which she loved so much to sing. When 16 years of age, around 1896, she accepted her Savior near Walhalla, North Dakota, and was spiritually enriched with the ministry of such pioneer stalwarts as Donald Ross, Donald Munro, William J. McClure, JM ‘‘‘JM’’’ and others who visited the assembly there. Later on with her husband and family she moved to a farm on the Canadian prairies of Asquith, SK, and bore witness for the Lord Jesus Christ. Many gathered in their home to hear the Gospel. Pre-deceased by her husband, Charles, since moving to the northwest in 1921 she lived to see (in answer to her prayers) all 12 of her children saved. She was associated with assemblies all her life, latterly at Abbotsford, BC, Lynden and Bellingham, WA. The numbers who attended her funeral services bore witness to the esteem in which she was held. Stephen Hoy and John Hunt shared the services. Truly the "memory of the just is blessed".

* On Dec. 23, 1942, Mr. '''William H. Brown''' departed to be with Christ, in his 66th year. Saved in Beaulieu, North Dakota in 1898 during meetings being held by A.J. Goff and JM‘‘‘JM’’’. A prince and a great one has been taken from the ranks of the people of God. He was a beloved brother and a faithful minister of the Word. Connected with the assembly at Langley Prairie, British Columbia, Canada from its commencement in 1913, his great concern was the welfare of the saints and the furtherance of the Gospel. The high esteem in which our brother was held by saved and unsaved was shown by the large company which gathered in the Gospel Hall at Langley Prairie which were conducted by John E. Rae and Hector Alves.

* '''Mrs. Ferris''' called home on April 3, 1981, aged 92, at the Eventide Home. Born around 1889, saved at 14 years of age when JM ‘‘‘JM’’’ was conducting meetings in Lurgan. All her long life associated with assembly and deeply interested in Divine things. A good testimony to all around, who esteemed her a Christian lady.

* Mrs. '''Mary Jane Coote''', aged 92 years, passed peacefully into the Lord's presence on May 26, 1974 from the Faith House, a Gospel Hall retirement home in Belfast. She was saved in 1908 under the preaching of the late JM‘‘‘JM’’’. She was in fellowship at Tassagh until she was married, then for thirty years in the Stonewall assembly, then in the Keady assembly before entering the "Faith House". She bore a consistent testimony, and had a good knowledge of the word of God, and maintained mental alertness and ability to discuss spiritual things til the end.

* 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 ‘‘‘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.

* Mrs. '''Margaret Dale''', Banbridge, died on Nov. 14, 1978 at the age of 85. God saved her 67 years prior when the late JM ‘‘‘JM’’’ was preaching the gospel in the district. Soon afterwards she was received into the Banbridge assembly where she remained until called home. She was an example of simple trust in the Lord, pleasant to have known and to remember.

* '''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‘‘‘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 in 1977. He loved the assembly and the Lord's people, and his presence was forecasted to be greatly missed. Survived by one sister, Mrs. Margaret Condy of Dungannon. The funeral service was taken by R. Wylie and J. Beattie.

While the tent was stored away, McClure (and presumably JM‘‘‘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‘‘‘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.

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. JM ‘‘‘JM’’’ gave the Gospel, and McClure gave Tabernacle Talks. Three years ago the assembly numbered a dozen, and by 1896 about 50, as estimated in a report to the Witness.

* May Witness: "William L. Faulkner has been preaching with JM ‘‘‘JM’’’ at Los Angeles, Monte Vista, and Pomona, in Southern California. Our readers will be glad to know that our brother is now enjoying good health."

* John Dickson's biography of William McClure: In 1896, McClure accompanied Mr. Ross on a trip out East, but returned in time to assist JM ‘‘‘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.

* Sept: Messrs. James Kay and JM ‘‘‘JM’’’ have their tent in South Saginaw, a very needy field.

** Boston, MA: Largest conference meetings ever held here were at Christmas. The ministering brethren were Messrs. John Gill, John Martin, Thomas D.W. Muir, D. Oliver, F.W. Crook, W. Matthews, and JM‘‘‘JM’’’. Some blessing to the unsaved followed the meetings.* April: New York Conference in February was well attended. Ministry by Messrs. Oliver, McClure, Telfer, JM‘‘‘JM’’’, and others.** Notes: JM ‘‘‘JM’’’ is in Virginia.

* Jan: JM ‘‘‘JM’’’ and Mr. A.G. Goff have been preaching for seven weeks in Winnipeg, with droppings from on high.* May: JM ‘‘‘JM’’’ "from America" is at present on a visit to Ireland, having meetings in various parts.

* Dec: Edinburgh: Our conference was the largest we have yet had. Mr. J. Ball, Mr. W. Hamilton, and JM ‘‘‘JM’’’ spoke in the afternoon, and Mr. W. Kyle, Mr. Wilson and Mr. Wilkes in the evening. All the addresses were practical and helpful in freshness and power.

* Oct: JM ‘‘‘JM’’’ has taken down his tent in the city of Armagh, and is having nightly meetings in the Gospel Hall.

* Jan: Messrs. JM ‘‘‘JM’’’ and R. Telfer had a series of Gospel meetings on the East End, Toronto, with interest and some blessing. Three days of conference at Orillia at New Year was largely attended. Messrs. W.P. Douglas, J. Halyburton, J.J. Rouse, JM‘‘‘JM’’’, J. Douglas, Col. Beers and R. Telfer gave helpful ministry.

Feb: JM ‘‘‘JM’’’ has been preaching in Lurgan since October 1904; Saints revived, sinners saved.

* Jan: "JM ‘‘‘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‘‘‘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 ‘‘‘JM’’’ has been telling 'The Old, Old Story' on the sands at New Brighton."* Dec: "JM ‘‘‘JM’’’ has been preaching in Romeo Street Hall, Liverpool."

* Jan: Scotland: "JM ‘‘‘JM’’’ had a month's Gospel meetings in Loanhead with much blessing."

** England: "JM ‘‘‘JM’’’ had meetings in Little Sutton."** Ireland: "JM ‘‘‘JM’’’ is having special meetings in Londonderry."* July: Ireland: "JM ‘‘‘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‘‘‘JM’’’. Ministry practical and searching."

* Mar: Notes: Ireland: "JM ‘‘‘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‘‘‘JM’’’, D. Rea, F. Rowat, and B. Mudditt.* June: Notes: Ireland: JM ‘‘‘JM’’’ commenced meetings in Terenure, May 25.* July: Ireland: JM ‘‘‘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 ‘‘‘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‘‘‘JM’’’.* Sept: Tents: Ireland: Messrs. Matthews and JM ‘‘‘JM’’’ at Laurelvale.** Reports: Scotland: Innerleven: July 24. Large attendance; a good and godly time; Messrs. Jones, Fereday, Baird, JM‘‘‘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 ‘‘‘JM’’’ and Beattie.** Notes: Ireland: JM ‘‘‘JM’’’ some encouragement at Laurelvale.* Nov: Reports: Scotland: New Cumnock, Oct. 4; good muster. Messrs. Pickering, Dunlop, JM ‘‘‘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‘‘‘JM’’’.

* Nov: Sydney Mines, NS: JM ‘‘‘JM’’’ saw souls saved during visit.

* Oct: Reports: Scotland: Conference at Loanhead, Sept. 1, was large and profitable, when Messrs. Wilson (Holland), JM‘‘‘JM’’’, Hagen, and Moffat ministered the Word.

** Craigellachie: July 17-18: Some meetings specially large. Ministry and reports by A. Payne, JM‘‘‘JM’’’, J.P. Lewis, C. Innes, T.M. Stewart, F.T. Lane, P. Wilson, etc.** Inverurie: Edifying and stimulating ministry by Bruce, Greenlaw, Johnston, Ingram, Lewis, and JM‘‘‘JM’’’.** Dingwall: Attendance at conference on July 21 slightly better than formerly. Ministry by Stewart, M'Kenzie, Lewis, and JM‘‘‘JM’’’.

* March: Believers' meetings at Ballymena good and well attended. Messrs. JM‘‘‘JM’’’, Hughes, Walker, M'Cracken and others ministered the Word.* April: Conference reports: Ireland: JM ‘‘‘JM’’’ at Mullarton, Ireland;

* Jan: Scotland: JM ‘‘‘JM’’’ had Gospel meetings in Kirknewton, Midlothian.* Feb: Ireland: JM ‘‘‘JM’’’ is in Strabane.* Mar: Ireland: JM ‘‘‘JM’’’ continues in Strabane.* April: Ireland: JM ‘‘‘JM’’’ finished in Strabane. Some fruit.* May: Ireland: Dundesert, April 11th: Their first believers' meeting for many years. A good company present and profitable ministry given by Br. Matthews, JM‘‘‘JM’’’, Hawthorne, M'Cracken, Lyttle, Curran and Cranson.* June: Owing to mail going astray, correspondents are asked to address JM‘‘‘JM’’’, c/o General Post Office, Wallasey, Cheshire.

* Feb: Ireland: JM ‘‘‘JM’’’ at Ahoghill;* June: Ireland: JM ‘‘‘JM’’’ at Coleraine;

* Mar: JM ‘‘‘JM’’’ is seeing fruit in Broadview Gospel Hall in Toronto.* July: S. McEwen, George Winemiller and JM ‘‘‘JM’’’ each had meetings while passing through Washington D.C. Brethren McClure and JM ‘‘‘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 ‘‘‘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.

* Large meeting July 13th in Bleary, Northern Ireland, practical ministry by Messrs. Rodgers, JM‘‘‘JM’’’, Mateer, Douglas and McEwen.

** Montreal, Quebec: Bro. JM ‘‘‘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: During the Oct 9-11 conference at Omaha, Nebraska, ministering brethren included J.J. Rouse, JM‘‘‘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 ‘‘‘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‘‘‘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 ‘‘‘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‘‘‘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.

** Canada: JM ‘‘‘JM’’’ has given help in Forest and Galt.** U.S.: JM ‘‘‘JM’’’ has visited Chicago, Omaha and Houston. Was expected to give address in Miami in Dec. 1936;

* Philadelphia, PA: Mascher Street Hall: The New Year's Conference ('37) was a very happy time, ministry practical and profitable. Speakers were William and Peter Pell, Jr., John Watt, and William Robertson. Two professed to be saved. William and Peter Pell Jr. continued meetings the following week. JM ‘‘‘JM’’’ was with us Sunday, January 10th, afternoon and evening. One young man professed to be saved.

** Canada: Forest Conference well attended. Edifying ministry from Messrs. M'Crory, Ferguson, Sheldrake, Gould, Sen, Shivas, M'Keown, JM‘‘‘JM’’’, Crocker and Macleod.** U.S.: JM ‘‘‘JM’’’ had interest in Miami and Tampa, FL, ere crossing to West Indies.

* Newport News, VA: Conference was held Jan. 1-3. Fifteen preachers were present. Benjamin Bradford, S. McEwan, Fisher Hunter, Jas. Smith, William Smith, Mehl, Calderhead, Crocker, Cather, Reager, Nugent, JM‘‘‘JM’’’, Wilson, McCloud, and Craig. Conference was much enjoyed.

* Mar: JM ‘‘‘JM’’’ visiting NY, NJ and New England assemblies.* April: Canada: JM ‘‘‘JM’’’ had a few meetings in several halls in Toronto. J.M. Davies had meetings in Central and Brock Ave. Halls with fair interest.

* Easter conferences at Seymour Street Hall were well attended in Vancouver, British Columbia, speakers included JM‘‘‘JM’’’, J. Waugh, J. Lyon, J. Sommacal, J. Hunt, W. Ingram, and Don R. Charles. JM ‘‘‘JM’’’ continued meetings afterward at Seymour. Speakers at Mt. Pleasant Hall included P. Hoogendam, H.K. Downie, Inglis Fleming, and W.W. Reid. P. Hoogendam continued meetings at Mt. Pleasant.

* After meetings at the Gospel Hall on 56 NW 29th St., Miami, Florida from Murdo Mackenzie, John Bramhall Jr., and Owen Hoffman in the Fall, JM ‘‘‘JM’’’ was having a series of meetings this summer with good interest.

* Calgary, Alberta: Conference well attended, about 400 present, some meetings more. Many Christians from isolated places, twenty-one places in all... one man walking 75 miles. The ministry was varied, refreshing and edifying. Speakers were brethren Wm. McClure, S. Greer, W. Pell, L. Sheldrake, Dr. A. Hunt, JM‘‘‘JM’’’, H.K. Downie, and J.J. Rouse.

* JM ‘‘‘JM’’’ went to Lethbridge, Alberta for meetings following the Calgary conference, and expects to visit Portland on his way to Oakland, California.

* JM ‘‘‘JM’’’ has had meetings in all the halls in Los Angeles, ministering the Word to saints. He visited Pomona also and is now in San Diego.

* Witness, Oct. 1937: JM ‘‘‘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.

* Feb: JM ‘‘‘JM’’’ had meetings in Auckland.* July: JM ‘‘‘JM’’’ had blessing at Mornington, later went to Ashburton and Waimate.* Aug: JM ‘‘‘JM’’’ gave help in Fairlie, Timaru and Christchurch.* Sept: JM ‘‘‘JM’’’ gave help in Christchurch, Feilding and Wanganui.

* Jan: Personal Addresses: JM‘‘‘JM’’’, c/o Mr. W. Macfarlane, 87 Westbourne St., Petersham, Sydney, N.S.W., Australia;* Feb: JM ‘‘‘JM’’’ gave help in Sydney, and was also expected in Tasmania.* Aug: JM ‘‘‘JM’’’ is visiting some of the assemblies in Melbourne, ministering the Word of God. In Yarraville, there was a splendid gathering of old and young in the Gospel Hall, when George Wilkie Jr., H.D. Short, R. M'Leod Sr., W.W. Hillsdon, George Wilkie Sr., and J.M'Murdo took part. JM was expected for a week's addresses to believers.* Sept: JM ‘‘‘JM’’’ had meetings in various assemblies in Melbourne and district. Ministry appreciated.* Dec: JM‘‘‘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".

From JM‘‘‘JM’’’: "I reached Egypt in May, 1940. During these terrible years of war I have been glad to be with my daughter, who has been here most of the time since 1935. I cannot regret the necessary stay in this land. Spiritual need is literally tremendous. It is a sorrow that more reality and power have not been realized in endeavoring to serve.

"A letter from JM ‘‘‘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."

* Dec: Conferences: Ireland: Omagh: Oct. 26. Very profitable messages from brethren McShane, Bailie, McCracken, JM‘‘‘JM’’’, Duff, Alexander, and Thompson.

* The Believer's Magazine: 1950 Feb: Conferences: Armagh, N. Ireland: Brethren Allen, Curran, Love, JM‘‘‘JM’’’, and McShane shared the ministry.

===Some Articles by JMJohn Monypenny===

===Other Articles referencing JMMonypenny===

* "[http://www.plymouthbrethren.org/series/6229 William 6229 William J. McClure: A Beloved Brother and Faithful Minister]" by [[John Trew Dickson]], privately printed, n.d.