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Brantford Salvation Army Dedicates New Building

Wed 7th Nov 2007 2 comments

brantford.jpgThe Salvation Army Wyndfield Community Church is one of the newest buildings just opened in Brantford Ontario. On September 22 the church was opened by Majors Alf and Ethel Richardson, divisional commanders of Ontario Great Lakes Division.

The festivities started with a ribbon cutting ceremony where Major Alf Richardson and Lt- Colonel Merv Leach (relocation chair) cut the ribbon, supported by dignitaries and the Brantford band.

Following was a community barbeque and carnival in the church parking lot. Over 400 were in attendance. Many from the community attended.

The fun didn’t stop when the jumping castles went flat, as the evening brought over 200 into the new sanctuary for a local concert. The congregation was entertained from the moment it opened with a puppet show, and continued with selections from songsters, band, drama team, soloist and worship team.

Majors Alf and Ethel Richardson dedicated the new building on Sunday morning followed by a dedication of the newest baby boy Parker Fallis.

The theme “Come, Now is a time to Worship” lead by the worship team and supported by the band and songsters brought praise to our Lord who has provided so much for a congregation that worshipped in nursing homes, community centers and a school for the past year and half.

Under the leadership of Captains Garry and Dora Keeping the church now strives to be a strong solid presence in the new community. A Sunday afternoon concert with guest band Impact Brass from the Ontario Great Lakes Division was followed up with cake and fellowship putting an end to a very busy weekend for an excited congregation.

The hard work has paid off as each week we see new families coming into our fellowship. The first family to sign the new guest book said “what a blessing to have a Christian influence in our community” had won a door prize at the Saturday carnival. Several people have asked for visits and information, a great sign that the neighbourhood has been waiting for The Salvation Army to arrive. God is Good. Hallelujah! The Salvation Army is marching along.

Dora Keeping, Major
Corps officer, Wynfield Community Church

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  1. Comment from CLARA, Thu 8th Nov 2007 10:36pm

    HI.CAPTIAN AND MRS DORA KEEPING THAT IS A BEAUTIFUL CHURCH IN BRANTFORD ONTARIO IT LOOKS NICE,

  2. Comment from Sharon Dean, Mon 12th Nov 2007 2:42pm

    Congratulations on such a beautiful building. I was dedicated in the old Brantford Corps which over the years had become a downtown area without a community of people on the doorstep. I was able to see the location of the new Corps during the construction stages. It is great to see The Salvation Army in this new housing area. What an opportunity is yours to reach out into this new area and invite people into your facilities. May God bless you and your congregation as you capture the Vision of what God intends for those new neighbours surrounding your Church.