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* 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 1982-102: 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 KentuckyManvel Bible Chapel c/o D. 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 eveningsA.Booth
* 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].
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