A large group gathered to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Alma Bible Church from Sept. 5 to 7.
The weekend began on Sept. 5 with a guest speaker who challenged the congregation to continue being a loving and encouraging group of people.
On Sept. 6 in the midst of its annual community corn roast, the congregation held a special tree planting ceremony to mark the anniversary. Organizes thanked Perth-Wellington MP Gary Schellenberger, MPP Randy Pettapiece and Mapleton Mayor Bruce Whale for their participation in the event.
At the ceremony, each of the honourary guests took time to recognize Alma Bible Church and other local organizations that provide various programs and activities which benefit the children and youth of the community.
From its birth, on March 26, 1989, when a small group of people began meeting in the town of Alma, the church has desired to reach out to the surrounding community. In the early years, Alma Bible Church benefited from the generosity of members of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Alma, who opened their doors while funds were raised to build the Alma Bible Church building.
“Even in those early days and since, the church has been able to provide fun activities for children and youth, reaching out to those suffering in the community either physically, financially or emotionally, including supporting young women facing crisis pregnancies,” church officials state.
The weekend was brought to a close on Sept. 7 with a time of worship, reflection on the history of the church and a message calling for a renewed vision of God and His call to serve others in the future.
In 25 years, Alma Bible Church has grown into a congregation of over 150 on any given Sunday and resides at 59 Peel Street East in Alma. The church wishes to thank all those in the area for their ongoing support.
Church members look forward to ways in which they can “continue to serve the community while sharing the message of hope and salvation in Jesus Christ.”
