| Nov. |
1972 |
Representatives of the Baptist Convention of Ontario and Quebec, Toronto
Association and the Department of Canadian Missions met at 3434 Cawthra Road
North to view and bid on this property as the site for a new extension cause.
The property was purchased. |
| Jan. 29 |
1973 |
Rev. Frank Beerman of Rosedale Baptist Church, Welland asked to pioneer
work in Silver Creek area of Mississauga. |
| Aug. 1 |
1973 |
Rev. Beerman began his ministry as pastor of the new extension cause in
Mississauga. |
| Aug. 31 |
1973 |
An outdoor Vacation Bible School program held in Silver Creek Public
School yard |
| Sept. 9 |
1973 |
The first worship service was held in the auditorium of Silver Creek
Public School - 32 attended and offering was $9.67. |
| Sept. 30 |
1973 |
The dedication of the new church site was held at 3434 Cawthra Road
North. |
| Oct. |
1974 |
Renovations begun to the house on the 3434 Cawthra Road property so that
it could be used for services during the week. |
| Dec. 22 |
1974 |
The first gathering in Cawthra House was held on Sunday evening for a
Carol Sing. |
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Morning worship services held at Canadian Martyrs School and then at the
Valleys Senior Public School. |
| Mar. |
1976 |
Church Constitution and Statement of Faith completed. |
| Jan. 30 |
1977 |
Service of Organization held for 32 charter members. Constitution
adopted. |
| Apr. 8 |
1979 |
Sod turning ceremony at 3434 Cawthra Road North. |
| Sept. 23 |
1979 |
The first worship service was held in the new church building at 11:00
AM. The service was telecast on Cable 10 TV. |
| Oct. 28 |
1979 |
The dedication of the new church sanctuary. |
| Jan. |
1982 |
Assistant pastor-in-training John Bell appointed. |
| Fall |
1983 |
Church grounds were completed as to landscaping and paving of the parking
lot. |
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1984 |
Pastor Arthur
Hirtle serves as interim pastor. |
| May |
1985 |
Dr. Douglas Coombs began his ministry and serves as Senior Pastor until 1998. |
| Sept. |
1991 |
The extensions on both sides of the building are completed providing
administrative space, childcare facilities and increased seating in the
sanctuary. |
| Sept. |
1995 |
Pastor Elmer
Manzo begins his ministry as Associate Pastor. |
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1998 |
Pastor
Douglas Coombs is asked and agrees to return from retirement to serve a
interim Pastor |
| Jan. |
2000 |
Dr. David
Russell begins his ministry as Senior Pastor. |
| Apr. |
2002 |
Seyon Kim is
called as Youth and Family Pastor. |
| Jun. |
2002 |
Approval is
given by the membership to proceed with plans to build the Worship
Centre which was included in the original vision for the property. |
| Apr. |
2003 |
Two morning
services begin in order to accommodate present and future growth. |
| Aug. |
2004 |
Pastor Elmer
Manzo says farewell to MCBC in order to take up a position as Senior
Pastor at Kipling Avenue Baptist Church. |
| July |
2005 |
Return to a
single Sunday morning service. |
| Dec. |
2006 |
Seyon Kim
resigns as Youth and Family Pastor. |
| June |
2007 |
Bernard begins
his ministry as Assistant Pastor |
| Aug. |
2007 |
Jamie Eitel
begins his ministry as Youth & Young Adult Pastor |
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