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==Truth & Tidings=1950's===* T&T 1954-9: '''Rose Valley, [[Prince Edward Island|P.E.I.]]''': "A.W. Joyce had a happy visit to the assemblies here, and in Rose Valley in a portable hall with A. Ramsay and R. Harris when several professed to be saved. A visit of brother Williams of Venezuela was much enjoyed. He and A.W. Joyce called at Moncton and also had a good visit at '''Augusta, Maine''', on the way back to [[Ontario]]. Since then brethren Harris and Ramsay have seen further blessing in the Gospel." 

* T&T 1996-8: "The conference was one of the largest and the subjects of the morning Bible readings, Gen. 2 and 3, created considerable interest. Prayer is requested for a gospel series which Gene Higgins and Bryan Joyce expect to start in August."* T&T 1996-10: "The Christians were encouraged to see a young lady profess salvation and some evidence of restoration during tent meetings in August by Gene Higgins and Bryan Joyce."* T&T 1996-11: "The saints were encouraged with two nights of ministry by John Stubbs after the Hardwick conference."* T&T 1997-2: "The saints appreciated recent visits by Allan LeBlanc." Also, "Ken Taylor was with the assembly for the last weekend of January. He joined others from the assembly who distributed Seed Sowers texts to all in a town where one of the believers lives."* T&T 1997-7: "On his way to the Saugus readings, Albert Hull paid a valuable visit, giving the saints an exhortation on prayer from Daniel."* T&T 1997-8: "The assembly was thankful for a larger than usual number at their conference. J. Allen, E. Higgins, A. Hull, 0. MacLeod, R. McIlwaine, N. Mellish, D. Oliver, W. Seale and J. Smith gave helpful and appreciated ministry."* T&T 1997-9: "During the week of July 27, the saints enjoyed a visit from Oswald MacLeod and Robert McIlwaine."* T&T 1997-12: "On October 31 and November 2, the saints enjoyed hearing Tom Wright’s ministry and report on the work in Brazil."* T&T 1998-2: "Although smaller, the conference was encouraging to the assembly A good number expressed appreciation of the time together."* T&T 1998-9: "Gene Higgins and Bryan Joyce began tent meetings on August 2. Many, who years ago came to children’s meetings, live near the tent location. Jonathan Procopio, Bryan Joyce and Christians from the Augusta assembly distributed Seed Sowers here and made some interesting contacts in view of meetings planned for a later date."* T&T 1998-11: "During the past month, the addition of five believers to the assembly has given great encouragement."* T&T 1999-2: "Gaius Goff gave help in the children's meeting and in ministry on Dec. 1. Our brother was on his way to [[South Dakota]] to follow up on the the work there."* T&T 1999-8: "The recent conference was good with F. Bartlett, W. Bingham, W. Gustafson, G. Higgins, Bryan Joyce, A. LeBlanc and J. Smith ministering the Word."* T&T 1999-10: "David Hunt visited on August 29 and gave encouraging ministry and a report of the work with the Gospel Boat along the south shore of Newfoundland."

* T&T 2000-6: "G. Higgins has been helping the assembly with encouraging gospel meetings in the home of one of the believers. This is an attempt to reach some who are unable to attend meetings in the hall."* T&T 2001-3: "On January 20-21, the saints profited from the ministry of Dr. A. J. Higgins on the life of Joseph."* T&T 2001-7: "We appreciated having Bryan Joyce for the children’s treat on Mother’s Day May 13, concluding the children’s Bible study for the season."* T&T 2001-8: "The conference was a time of encouragement. The Bible readings on the Perfect Servant in His service (Isa 42) and in His submission (Isa 50) set the tone for the ministry. W. Gustafson, S. Wells, W. Bingham, D. Oliver, and A.J. Higgins gave help."* T&T 2001-10: "The saints enjoyed a visit from Alan Turkington on July 15 and a visit from Bryan Joyce on August 26."* T&T 2001-11: "The brethren saw a greater response to their gospel display at the Farmington Fair during the third week of September. The national crisis seemed to affect people’s interest. Seed Sower texts, magnets, and Via magazines were appreciated."* T&T 2001-12: "E. Parmenter was here for a week of ministry on Peter’s epistles. He also had a meeting in Madison on the Life of Peter."* T&T 2002-1: "John Stubbs from [[Scotland]] was here on November 25, and spent the following week here and in neighboring assemblies."* T&T 2002-11: "We appreciated a visit from John Slabaugh September 16 and 17. In August, we had a visit from Walter Gustafson. Bryan Joyce and Paul Barnhardt also had a few children’s meetings."* T&T 2002-12: "Eugene Higgins had his chart on future events for two weeks in October. We were thankful for some outsiders and some, long prayed for, who attended."* T&T 2003-2: "We enjoyed visits during December from Albert Hull and Peter Orasuk. David Vacca spoke to parents and children at the year-end Sunday School program."* T&T 2004-2: "An excellent number of parents and children attended the Christmas program and dinner on Lord’s Day, December 21. Bill Nason from Saugus gave a good gospel message."* T&T 2004-3: "G. Roy spoke at the children’s meeting on January 6, and K. Taylor spoke on January 20."* T&T 2004-7: "Ken Taylor spoke to the children and parents on Mother’s Day at the dinner the assembly held at the end of the children’s Bible Study for the year."* T&T 2004-12: "The saints here appreciated a visit from Jim Smith October 24."* T&T 2005-2: "Paul Tornaquindici spoke to the children and parents at the Children’s Christmas Bible Program on December 12. His message was about the light out of the darkness at His birth, and the darkness in the daylight at His death."* T&T 2005-4: "The assembly appreciated a short visit and a few gospel meetings with Albert Hull."* T&T 2005-7: "We enjoyed Gene Higgins’ two weeks of gospel meetings in May. Some unbelievers were out each night and we look to the Lord to bless His Word faithfully spoken."* T&T 2005-10: "On August 12-14, the assembly enjoyed a weekend visit from A. J. Higgins, taking up the subject of the death and sufferings of our Lord Jesus."* T&T 2006-2: "The saints enjoyed a visit from Eugene Higgins for ministry on December 12 and 13 and also a visit from Bryan Joyce on December 25."* T&T 2006-6: "The saints appreciated a visit for ministry from E. Higgins in April."* T&T 2007-2: "The saints appreciated a week-and-a-half of gospel meetings with Eugene Higgins, a weekend visit from Bryan Joyce, and a visit from Mark Procopio for the Sunday School Christmas dinner for children and parents."* T&T 2007-10: "The Christians very much appreciated a couple of weeks of gospel meetings with Gene Higgins. Some from the community, who hadn’t been in the hall before, heard the gospel preached clearly. We would appreciate your prayers for teenagers still unsaved."* T&T 2007-11: "Eugene Higgins was here for two weeks of gospel meetings."* T&T 2008-1: "The assembly appreciated having Walter Gustafson visit several days in October. He also visited the Madison assembly."* T&T 2008-3: "The assembly enjoyed visits from K. Taylor and A. Hull in December."* T&T 2008-4: "On February 20, the assembly enjoyed ministry from A. Hull on the dispensational divisions of Scripture."* T&T 2008-7: "The saints enjoyed a visit May 6-7 from David Oliver with ministry on the Cherubim and Seraphim."* T&T 2008-12: "Walter Gustafson spoke on “Worship in the Local Assembly” on October 15 on his return from Maritime conferences."* T&T 2009-2: "The saints appreciated Albert Hull’s “Servant” ministry from Isaiah on December 4. Also, Ken Taylor’s visit was appreciated on December 20 for the Sunday school Christmas dinner."* T&T 2009-4: "The saints appreciated ministry February 18 on The Gates of Jerusalem by Ken Taylor on his way to Dominica."* T&T 2009-7: "The assembly appreciated the ministry of A. J. Higgins on Christ in the Gospels May 15-17."* T&T 2009-8: "The saints profited from a weekend series with Dr. Higgins on “Christ in the Gospels” May 15-17. The assembly also appreciated a visit from Mark Procopio for the Mother’s Day dinner for the children’s Bible study students and their mothers May 10."* T&T 2009-10: "The saints very much enjoyed and profited from three weeks of gospel meetings by Eugene Higgins on “The History of Christianity in America from Colonial Days to Present,” bringing out facts omitted in secular education. Unsaved were out each night. Pray that the Lord will yet bless His Word in salvation."* T&T 2009-11: "The saints enjoyed a weekend visit August 30 from Duncan Beckett who labors in Mexico, and also from Albert Hull and Walter Gustafson during September." 

* T&T 2010-12: " A. Hull and B. Joyce had gospel meetings August 11-29 with blessing in salvation. On October 20, John See spoke of the Lord’s work in Malaysia."* T&T 2012-12: "Isabel Macdonald of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela, on October 8, age 72 years. Isabel was born in Inverness, Cape Breton Island and raised in Blues Mills. She was saved in 1960 at a Bible Conference in PEI and shortly after was aware that God was calling her to missionary service in Venezuela. In January 1967 she moved to Puerto Cabello to work in a home for the aged where she labored for the last 45 years. As a young woman her courage was displayed in the challenge of learning a new culture and language. In later years she was able and willing to share her wealth of life experience with younger ones. She was characterized by a confidence in her God and a love for her Venezuelan and Canadian families. Her last trip home to Cape Breton was very shortly followed by her home-call into the presence of her Lord and Savior. She is survived by three sisters, two brothers, and many nieces and nephews. The funeral was taken by David Swan and Albert Hull, with John Turkington (Venezuela) and her brother Calvin giving eulogies. Fred Bartlett and '''James Thompson''' (Augusta, ME) took part at the grave. “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord … that they may rest from their labors” (Rev. 14:13)."* T&T 2013-11: " John Stubbs visited for a weekend of ministry, October 5, 6, and spoke on: The Assembling of Saints – the Rapture; The Assessing of the saints – the Judgment Seat; The Adorning of Saints – the Marriage Supper. His ministry was excellent and deeply appreciated."* T&T 2017-5: "June 24-25, with prayer June 23 at 7:30pm. Saturday Bible Reading 9am “The School of God,” – A. J. Higgins. Sunday Bible reading, “Timeline of Christ’s Coming,” - Marcus Cain, who will also give a report of the work in Mexico. Bryan Joyce will give a report on his recent visit to Sri Lanka."* T&T 2018-2: "The assembly appreciated a visit from Eugene Higgins from November 5-12 as he worked on his new two-week series, “What the God of the Bible is Like” from Exodus 34:6, and “The Lord Jesus” from Isaiah 9:6. Some unsaved were out each night. His illustrations made his messages riveting and solemn."* T&T 2018-5: "June 23-24, with prayer meeting on Friday, June 22 at 7:30pm. Saturday Bible reading 9-10am, Genesis 24 “A Bride for Isaac.” Sunday “A Bride for Christ.” All meetings in the Gospel Hall, 421 Old Belgrade Road. Expected speakers Peter Ramsey, Dr. A. J. Higgins, David Hunt, and Bryan Joyce."* T&T 2018-9: "Both Bible Readings, “A Bride for Isaac” (Saturday, opened by A. J. Higgins) and “A Bride for Christ” (Sunday, opened by Bryan Joyce), set the tone for the conference. David Hunt gave a report on his annual outreach to the far north with calendars. His account of needing parts to repair a broken-down Polaris snowmobile and finding the exact parts abandoned at a post office from a cancelled purchase months ago was most amazing. Peter Ramsay’s encouraging word was also appreciated." 

* T&T 2020-9: " The assembly commenced two weeks of online meetings via Zoom on July 12 with Eugene Higgins."