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==Truth & Tidings 2018-9==
'''Assembly History: Southwestern Ontario''' by Russell Fuller
"Donald Munro, a 19-year-old Scotsman, was saved by God’s grace in 1858. He immediately began telling others, but it wasn’t until 1871 that he arrived in southwestern Ontario to visit his brothers in Parkhill and Forest. His preaching in both of these towns brought many to Christ. Up to this point, Donald had not been baptized as a believer, nor did he understand gathering to the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ, but he was seeking the Lord’s guidance about these matters.
In 1873, a few believers gathered in a farmhouse on the Lord’s Day to remember Him in the breaking of bread. They had learned this from such Scriptures as 1 Corinthians 11:23-26. The farmhouse was owned by Hugh & Flora Johnson, natives of Argylleshire, [[Scotland]]."
In the 1880's some brethren, builders by trade, preached the Word in the Ravenswood area, located on present day Hwy 21 about 4 miles from the Johnson (now Fuller) farm. Among those saved include Herbert Rawlings (whose daughter married Archie Fuller). The Ravenswood assembly and those meeting at the Hugh Johnson farmhouse, merged in 1887 when the Lake Shore Gospel Hall was built.
"As time progressed, the gospel prospered, being preached by Mr. [[John Smith]], young Mr. [[Thomas Donald William Muir|T.D.W. Muir]], and others. Mr. Muir labored extensively in Michigan, making his home in Detroit. Mr. Smith later made his home in Cleveland, [[Ohio]], but during the summers, his family would resort to their cottage on Ipperwash Beach, just a mile from where the first Lake Shore Gospel Hall was built in 1887, at a cost of $362.83.
The assembly at Lake Shore grew to the point that a larger modern facility was needed, which was erected mostly by volunteer labor and opened in 1980. This hall is located on the lot where the former Johnson Methodist building, mentioned above, had been, but for several years was used for apple storage. From 1957-1976, this place known then as the Storage Corner, was used by the brethren for gospel tent meetings. In 1965, this writer was saved during the tent season.
By the grace of God, the assembly at Lake Shore has continued for 145 years, waiting for our Lord’s return and the “shout” as He has promised. The Sunday school work reaches out to the indigenous people of North America, with a reservation located at Kettle Point. Parents gladly send their children, and families are encouraged to attend, as special community dinners are provided throughout the year. We seek to spread the gospel, supporting those who labor locally and in foreign fields. Our prayer is that assembly testimony may continue “until He comes.”
==Centennial==