OUR HISTORY - WHERE WE'VE BEEN
 
 

It seems like only yesterday that my wife and I came to begin what is now the Bibleway Apostolic Church of the Lord Jesus Christ. It was August 1, 1991, when we moved our few belongings into 51 -F Bayshore Drive. We immediately went on a much needed holiday to Gaithersburgh, Maryland, and returned to set up house. My wife was expecting our first child, we were starting our first church, living in our first house and we met every challenge enthusiastically.

Our House
Our son was born in November of that year and one year after his birth we actively began the process of building this church from scratch. In the fall of 1992 we began with prayer meetings which were held in our living room. Help was obtained from
members of the church we ministered in at the time. They helped us enormously, encouraging us by attending the meetings and lending their gifts and talents.

After a few months we were on our own and managing well without their aid. Attendance in our first service was two (2). During our first year we averaged 16. It became necessary to locate elsewhere as our house was becoming inadequate due to the growing number of believers. We also expanded our service schedule from Monday nights to Sunday mornings. All of this occurred while my wife and I remained as Music Directors
for Calvary Pentecostal Church, and assisted the Pastor in other related duties. In time, the strain of ministry, full time employment with the Federal public service and divided priorities necessitated our resignation from the duties we held at Calvary.
Party Room

With more time dedicated to Bibleway, we saw it grow from 20 - 60 persons in two years. We used the Foster Farm Community Center until we moved to 3049 Carling Avenue. Our membership and congregation stabilized into a dedicated group of people sincere in their desire to
Upper Room  
please the Lord Jesus Christ in all things. We outgrew this facility and once again moved to one with a seating capacity in excess of 200.

From there, we moved to the Michelle Heights Community Center. Each Sunday morning at 10:30 AM a lively worship service is conducted along with relevant and life-changing Christian Education. Since moving to the Community Center., our multi-cultural congregation, over fourteen (14) nationalities, has filled the facility to capacity for Christian Education and worship.

During this time, Bibleway obtained 2.2 acres of prime real estate in Ottawa's south end. The community is called Barrhaven and the property sits on Fallowfield Road at Cedarview Drive.

Today, Bibleway continues to grow, now meeting once again at the Lakeside Plaza, 3049 Carling Avenue, Suites 204-207. Over 3,000 sq. ft. for space has been renovated to house our growing congregation. We can seat up to 220 persons in our sanctuary during conferences. We have room for 152 during regular Sunday services. Our Christian Learning Center can accommodate over 40 students, their desks and stuff. There is room for the bands, choirs and dancers to rehearse. Our studio recording equipment fits nicely as well.

You are welcome to join us weekly for an anointed worship experience.