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After searching for a suitable building of their own, the congregation purchased a former Ukrainian Catholic Church on 15 October 2006. The vision statement of Gateway is: "Helping people transform into Jesus worshipers." | After searching for a suitable building of their own, the congregation purchased a former Ukrainian Catholic Church on 15 October 2006. The vision statement of Gateway is: "Helping people transform into Jesus worshipers." | ||
| − | In 2010 the congregation's membership was 26 and the average weekly attendance was 75. | + | In 2015 the congregation's membership was 16 and the average weekly attendance was 40. In 2010 the congregation's membership was 26 and the average weekly attendance was 75. |
= Bibliography = | = Bibliography = | ||
| − | + | ''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' (June 9, 2006) [http://www.mbherald.com/45/08/news-1.en.html http://www.mbherald.com/45/08/news-1.en.html] (accessed 19 May 2008); (June 2014): 30; (December 2015): 29. | |
= Additional Information = | = Additional Information = | ||
'''Address''': 4295 8th Avenue, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4S5 | '''Address''': 4295 8th Avenue, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4S5 | ||
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[http://www.mennonitebrethren.ca/ Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches] (2006-present) | [http://www.mennonitebrethren.ca/ Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches] (2006-present) | ||
| − | {{GAMEO_footer|hp=|date=November | + | === Gateway Community Church Leading Ministers === |
| + | {| class="wikitable" | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | ! Minister !! Years of Service | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Paul Wicki | ||
| + | | style="text-align:right; | 2005-2014 | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Zachary Hillman | ||
| + | | style="text-align:right; | 2015-present | ||
| + | |} | ||
| + | === Gateway Community Church Membership === | ||
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| + | ! Year !! Members | ||
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| + | | 2010 | ||
| + | | style="text-align:right; | 26 | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | 2015 | ||
| + | | style="text-align:right; | 16 | ||
| + | |} | ||
| + | {{GAMEO_footer|hp=|date=November 2017|a1_last=Klager|a1_first=Andrew|a2_last=|a2_first=}} | ||
[[Category:Churches]] | [[Category:Churches]] | ||
[[Category:British Columbia Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches Congregations]] | [[Category:British Columbia Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches Congregations]] | ||
Revision as of 07:36, 1 November 2017
Gateway Community Church emerged as a result of weekly Bible studies started in October of 2005 and through the support of the British Columbia Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches, which it joined on 29 April 2006. Their first service was held on Christmas Eve, 2005. Paul Wicki was the pastor of the church from its inception until 30 April 2014. Zachary Hillman became senior pastor in August 2015.
After searching for a suitable building of their own, the congregation purchased a former Ukrainian Catholic Church on 15 October 2006. The vision statement of Gateway is: "Helping people transform into Jesus worshipers."
In 2015 the congregation's membership was 16 and the average weekly attendance was 40. In 2010 the congregation's membership was 26 and the average weekly attendance was 75.
Bibliography
Mennonite Brethren Herald (June 9, 2006) http://www.mbherald.com/45/08/news-1.en.html (accessed 19 May 2008); (June 2014): 30; (December 2015): 29.
Additional Information
Address: 4295 8th Avenue, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4S5
Phone: 250-720-8988
Website: Gateway Community Church
Denominational Affiliation:
British Columbia Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (2006-present)
Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (2006-present)
Gateway Community Church Leading Ministers
| Minister | Years of Service |
|---|---|
| Paul Wicki | 2005-2014 |
| Zachary Hillman | 2015-present |
Gateway Community Church Membership
| Year | Members |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 26 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| Author(s) | Andrew Klager |
|---|---|
| Date Published | November 2017 |
Cite This Article
MLA style
Klager, Andrew. "Gateway Community Church (Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. November 2017. Web. 18 Apr 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Gateway_Community_Church_(Port_Alberni,_British_Columbia,_Canada)&oldid=155568.
APA style
Klager, Andrew. (November 2017). Gateway Community Church (Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 18 April 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Gateway_Community_Church_(Port_Alberni,_British_Columbia,_Canada)&oldid=155568.
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