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* L&L 1948-2: Leonard E. Brough, 2905 Power House Rd., Yakima, [[Washington|WA]]: Jan. 5: "On my first visit to Southern Texas, Houston, Pineview, Melrose, South Houston and Manvel (where meetings are now in progress) have been visited. One precious soul professed salvation."
* LOI L&L 1948-3: With the Lord: "T.C. Bush, an honored servant of the Lord, of Waxahachie, Texas, departed on Feb. 7, to be with Christ, whom he loved and served for over fifty years. For more than a year, extreme weakness of body kept him comparatively inactive and at home the most of the time. His going is a distinct loss to the church, and will be greatly missed by a large circle of friends. Leonard Sheldrake of Kansas City, and R. Curry of Houston had charge of the funeral service. The body was laid to rest in the family cemetery at Waxahachie to await the glad and happy days of our Lord's return. A large number of Christians were present from Ft. Worth, Dallas, Houston, Pineview, Manvel and other places, also a host of local friends. He is survived by his widow and son William N. Bush, also a sister, Mrs. Eugenia B. Cox of St. Louis, Mo." * L&L 1948-87: "F.W. Schwartz, (Detroit, MI) has been spending some weeks in the South, with encouragement. Three weeks were spent in Houston, Texas vicinity, including Manvel, Melrose and South Houston. The saints there were appreciative. Also visited were New Orleans and Lafayette, La., in both of which places a good work is being done. Moving northward he touched Dallas, Fort Worth, Oklahoma City, Wichita, Hutchinson, in each of which places God gave help to bring a little encouragement and cheer to His own. Laborers in these fields are few, and should have the prayers of God's people." * LOI 1948-8: F.W. Schwartz:
"During the last number of weeks I have been circulating in the South, attempting with the Lord's good help, to bring a little help and cheer to His people in little assemblies here and there. Am glad to say that in some of the places visited, definite progress appears to have been made within the last few years.
===1949===
* L&L & AA 1949:9-910: Houston, TX: "The 48th annual conference of Christians gathered according to Matthew 18:20, in the Houston district, will be held in the Gospel Hall, 2402 Louisiana St., on Oct. 21-23, with prayer meeting on the 20th. This will be a joint conference of all the meetings: Houston, Pineview, Manvel, Melrose and South Houston. Visitors are requested to advise of their coming a little in advance. All will be entertained by the saints as usual. Correspondent: H.W. Dedman, 414 Union National Bank Bldg., Houston, TX."
==1950's==
===1954===
* L&L 1954-8: John Elliott, Springfield, [[Missouri|MO]]: "God willing we commence a special series of Gospel meetings at Manvel, Texas on July 18. Trust we may see blessing in the Gospel, also the saints helped."
* L&L 1954-10: Gathered Together: Manvel, TX: "John Elliott and Edwin Meschkat concluded a four week series in Gospel meetings here with real blessing. Three souls were saved and a couple were restored to fellowship. Previous to this, a young man of 18 years was saved. During the camp season, five young boys from 9 to 13 years received Christ as their Savior. Archie C. Peters, Corr."
* LOI 1972-1: "The saints at Good News Center, Belle Chasse, [[Louisiana|La.]] and the Christians at Manvel Bible Chapel, Manvel, Texas unite in commending Mr. and Mrs. Richard Klein to the work of the Lord in Manvel." Signed by nine brethren.
* LOI 1972-6: [[International Teams|Literature Crusades]]: "Miss Laura Booth is commended for the two-year [[Germany]] team by Manvel Bible Chapel in Manvel, Texas, and by Braeburn Bible Chapel in Houston."
====1976====
* LOI 1976-5: Manvel Bible Chapel, 7232 King Ave.; Correspondent: Leo A. Isaacs; BB 9:30, SS 11, G 7:30, Wed. 7:30.
====1977====
* LOI 1977-12: Commendations: Mr. & Mrs. Joe Johnson, Sandy Creek Bible Camp, Washington, TX: "Christians gathered in the name of the Lord Jesus at Manvel (Texas) Bible Chapel have commended Joe and Laura Johnson to the Lord's work. The Johnsons are working with Sandy Creek Bible Camp and nearby assemblies."
====1979====
* LOI 1979:7-8: "For the past two years, Joe and Laura Johnson have served the Lord at Sandy Creek Bible Camp in Texas, commended by the Manvel (Texas) Bible Chapel. Recently the Johnsons resigned from the camp staff and the assembly has withdrawn the commendation, which was no longer applicable. Joe has taken up secular employment in Kansas."
===1982===
* LOI 1982-1: Joseph Balsan, Urbandale, IA: Nov. 3, 1981: "I have just returned from sharing in a conference in Oklahoma City with Rob Lindsted, and then some refreshing times with the saints in Manvel and Waco, Texas. Earlier I had two weeks of meetings with a new assembly in Pelkie, [[Michigan]]. They meet in homes but got the town hall for the series on ''Egypt to Canaan''. The Lord gave definite fruit. In November, I hope to be in Guthrie, [[Oklahoma]] for a series. I value prayer for God's blessing for a series. I value prayer for God's blessing and enabling."
LOI 1982-10: Harold Preston, Lexington, KY: July 28, 1982: "For the last fourteen years Vena and I have been much burdened about fact that there is only one assembly testimony (Louisville) in the state of [[Kentucky]], and have been praying that the Lord would raise up an assembly in central Kentucky. Last fall, in response to an announcement in [[Letters of Interest|''Interest'']] by Paul Krokenberger, four families got together in Lexington for Bible study and soon began breaking bread on Sunday evenings.
It seemed to us that the Lord had opened a door and that we should move to Lexington and devote full-time to the Lord's work. We are grateful to the South Houston and Manvel, Texas, assemblies who share this view and are commending us to full-time work in central Kentucky. We moved from Houston to Lexington about a month ago and are now getting settled in our new location. At present we are meeting in George Cowan's home for worship and have opened our home for weekly Bible studies. May we encourage much prayer for this new work as we begin an outreach through personal contact and home Bible study groups. If any interested readers, or someone you know in the area, would like to get in touch with us, please write or phone."
* LOI 1982-11:
** Commendations: Mr. & Mrs. Harold Preston, Lexington, KY: "Two Texas assemblies, Manvel and South Houston Bible Chapels, have commended Harold and Vena Preston to full-time Christian service. The Prestons have been in fellowship in the South Houston assembly for several years. Harold's gift in Bible teaching and gospel preaching has been a blessing there and in the surrounding areas. The Prestons plan to work in a church planting ministry in Kentucky."
** Quotes from Workers: Sept. 2: Harold R. Preston, Lexington, KY: "Last Lord's Day a carload of Christians came from the Louisville assembly to join us for an afternoon meeting. Some also came from Winchester, Wilmore and Pittsboro, [[North Carolina]]. Dick Reitske shared some good news regarding their prison ministry, using Emmaus courses. Gordon Linscott brought some words of encouragement. After the meeting we had a time of fellowship over tables of food prepared by the ladies. Most of the brethren stayed for the evening when we gathered to remember the Lord. Please pray for this new work..."
The Prestons also served the Lord in the Philippines for more than seven years. Harold was a veteran of the U.S. Army during WWII. Harold Renwick Preston (b. 1926 Lexington, KY - d. 2006 Louisville, KY), son of John A. Preston & Ella Marie Purvis Preston. See [https://ransdellfuneralchapel.com/tribute/details/451/Harold-Preston/obituary.html obit].
==1990's==
** 1941-12; 1949-9
* ''Letters of Interest'' (LOI)
** 1945-12; 1946-12; 1947-6; 1948-8; 1952:5,7; 1959-12; 1960:4,10; 1965-3; 1968-3,8; 1972-:1,6; 1976-5; 1977-12; 1979:7-8; 1982-1,11
* ''Light & Liberty'' (L&L)
** 1943-6,10; 1947-5; 1948:2-23,7,11; 1949:9-910; 1951-7,11; 1954:8,10; 1956-5; 1961-7; 1963-3
* ''Missions'' (CMML/MSC)
** [https://cmml-prod.s3.us-east-1.wasabisys.com/2023-09/dec._2014_web_file1.pdf 2014-12]
