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NEW CHURCH ORGANIZED ADDITIONAL LOCAL CONGREGATION/REGIONAL
MINISTRY HIGHLIGHTS
IN MIDWEST/ROCKY The Canada East national office shares the Abundant Life
MOUNTAIN REGION Gospel Centre in Oshawa, Ontario, which has been in the same
area for more than 30 years, has transitioned into a growing
Overseer Bishop Jesus Yañez reports a new church organized community of young families. They hold services in a cinema
in Des Moines, Iowa. Iglesia Emmanuel was organized with 51 as well as operating a food bank in its previous neighborhood.
members. Antonio Perez is the pastor. Kevin Cole is the pastor.
The Toronto New Covenant Cathedral where Bishop Shelton
Beneby pastors offers a vibrant seniors program which includes
assistance in developing computer skills. Additionally, they are
fully engaged in their community and operate an outreach
program for troubled youth.
The Collingwood Journey Community Church, with lead
pastor Daniel Chatham, has been worshipping in a cinema for
the past three years. They have purchased a building across the
street and converted it into a café, offering a unique ministry to
its patrons. The Journey Community Church supports an active
mission outreach in the nations of Paraguay and Haiti and in its
own local community. This fellowship was honorably recognized
for its mission giving efforts in the 2016 International Assembly.
The Canada East national office reports a fresh realization
concerning the importance and availability of the medium of
media in order to share the “Good News” of the Gospel. Led
by national presiding bishop, Woodroe Thompson, they have
launched a television talk show, “Let’s Talk,” which provides
engaging media conversations that are at the heart of the
Christian faith. These episodes may be seen on their YouTube
channel and on their national website www.cogop.ca – look for
“Let’s Talk” with Woodroe Thompson.

—Tim Coalter
North America General Presbyter

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