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Health

A Taste of Paradise: A New Healthy Lifestyle Clinic Opens in Newmarket

Posted: Jul 20th, 2023

Paradise Health, a non-profit health and wellness clinic, officially opened its doors to the public on Sunday, July 16. The clinic, located in Newmarket, offers a range of services aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle. During the grand opening, General Manager Alain Mugishia provided tours of the clinic’s modern facilities. “What we do here is […]
Author
Shawn Ellis
Communications & Media Director
Compassion Ministries

From Crisis to Compassion: Adventist Churches Help Refugees and Asylum Seekers

Posted: Jul 20th, 2023

For the past few weeks, a crisis has been unfolding in the Greater Toronto Area. Refugees and asylum seekers have found themselves without shelter, forced to sleep on the streets while governments figure out funding solutions for housing. Churches in the Ontario Conference, recognizing the urgent need for assistance, stepped in to take action. When […]
Author
Shawn Ellis
Communications & Media Director
Communications

Neighbourhood Centre Wins at Burman’s “Shark Tank”

Posted: Jul 13th, 2023

Pastor Mathew Feeley of New Life Church in Oshawa recently achieved a remarkable feat at the Restored and Empowered Ministerial Summit held at Burman University in Alberta last week. Among fierce competition in a “Shark Tank” style competition, Pastor Feeley successfully presented “The Productivity HUB” and secured a winning prize of $7200 towards the project. […]
Author
Website Admin
The Website Administrator
Communications

Honoring a Faithful Soldier: Remembering Pastor Joseph A. Bulgin

Posted: Jul 13th, 2023

On Monday, July 10th, the Global Kingdom Ministries church in Scarborough held a deeply moving celebration of the life of Pastor Joseph A. Bulgin. The large church was filled nearly to capacity with former church members, friends, pastors, and conference administrators from Ontario and other districts. They were joined by another seven hundred people watching […]
Author
Shawn Ellis
Communications & Media Director
Communications

Miracle in Nepean: Tornado Spares Seventh-Day Adventist Church

Posted: Jul 13th, 2023

Nepean, Ontario – July 13 Earlier today, at approximately 12:45 PM, a tornado touched down just 700 meters from the Nepean Seventh-Day Adventist Church. The incident occurred as the church was in the process of releasing children from their Vacation Bible School (VBS) program. Alert to the sight of a funnel cloud beginning to touch […]
Author
Shawn Ellis
Communications & Media Director
General Ontario Conference

Empowering Change: Ontario Conference Selects Dynamic Directors for Key Roles

Posted: Jul 13th, 2023

The Ontario Conference Board’s inaugural meeting was an important gathering aimed at addressing staffing needs within the organization. With several key positions left vacant due to recent departures, positions remaining unfilled from the previous conference session, and positions that typically arise during the transition of a new administration, the agenda focused on filling these crucial […]
Author
Shawn Ellis
Communications & Media Director
Church Growth / Evangelism

A Vibrant Beginning: Celebrating the Birth of Brampton’s Ghanaian English Seventh-day Adventist Group

Posted: Jul 6th, 2023

The 24th of June marked an unforgettable day at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church located at 723 Balmoral Drive in Brampton, as the Brampton Ghanaian English Seventh-day Adventist Group embarked on an exciting new journey. Emerging as a vibrant church plant from the Toronto Ghanaian Seventh-day Adventist Church, their inaugural service radiated with joy and warmth. […]
Author
Kenneth Appiah Kubi
Pastor, Heritage Ghanaian & Toronto Ghanaian
Seniors

Ageless Evangelism: Celebrating Eva Fowler’s Return to Ministry

Posted: Jul 6th, 2023

The Leamington Seventh-day Adventist Church congregation rejoices as they welcome back Eva Fowler, aged 95, in full strength after her recovery from a fall. The members of the church praise God for her return and are delighted to see her actively participating in evangelism and worship once again. According to Pastor Patterson of the Leamington […]
Author
Preston Patterson
Pastor, Leamington Adventist Church
Communications

Happy 100th to Sister Marion Charlton!

Posted: Jul 6th, 2023

On July 1, 2023, the Barrie Seventh-day Adventist Church celebrated the 100th birthday of its longest-serving church elder in Ontario, Sister Marion Charlton. Many pastors she has worked with attended the event, including George Ivkov, Julius Kalmar, Ladford Morris, Daniel Saugh and Jakov Bibulovic. Following the celebration, Pastor Jakov recalled, “My wife and I were […]
Author
Kristen Bailey
Secretary, Communications
Youth

Empowering the Future: Apple Creek Seventh-day Adventist Church Puts Youth in the Spotlight

Posted: Jul 6th, 2023

Apple Creek Seventh-day Adventist Church is buzzing with excitement as they kick off youth month in July, a special celebration that highlights the potential and leadership abilities of the younger generation. This year, the church has taken a bold step by turning over the reins of leadership to the youth. Throughout the month, the youth […]
Author
Shawn Ellis
Communications & Media Director
Communications

“The Gospel of Luke” Video Game: An Engaging Journey through Jesus’ Story

Posted: Jul 6th, 2023

Pastor Steven Couto of Bronte Adventist Church was on a quest to find a fresh and exciting way for kids to connect with Bible characters and learn about Jesus. That’s when he came up with the idea of creating a video game called “The Gospel of Luke.” In “The Gospel of Luke,” players assume the […]
Author
Shawn Ellis
Communications & Media Director
Children’s Ministries & Education

Camp Oasis: An Innovative VBS Experience for Kids

Posted: Jul 6th, 2023

Ottawa East and Ottawa Seventh-day Adventist Churches have joined forces for a second year to provide a new and exciting form of Vacation Bible School (VBS) for the community called Camp Oasis. The program began yesterday and will run for the entire month. Pastor Anthony Kern from Ottawa East Church shared that this innovative summer […]
Author
Shawn Ellis
Communications & Media Director
Church Growth / Evangelism

Revitalizing the Church: Unleashing New Methods for Outreach and Worship

Posted: Jul 6th, 2023

In the book “Evangelism,” Ellen White wrote, “New methods must be introduced. God’s people must awaken to the necessities of the time in which they are living.” (White, Evangelism, 70). These inspired words were strongly affirmed during the pandemic. During the COVID-19 shutdowns, churches across Ontario made technological innovations to ensure the distinctive, Christ-centered Adventist […]
Author
Shawn Ellis
Communications & Media Director
Ministerial

From Texas to Toronto: Pastor Ferdinand Regalado Joins the Ontario Conference team

Posted: Jul 6th, 2023

On July 1, 2023, President Jakov Bibulović and his wife, Ljubica, welcomed newly-hired pastor Ferdinand Regalado, and his wife, Charito, to the Ontario Conference and to the Scarborough Filipino Seventh-day Adventist Church. Ferdinand is the former McAllen All Nations Seventh-day Adventist Church pastor in McAllen, Texas. Before moving there, Pastor Ragalado taught Hebrew and Old […]
Author
Kristen Bailey
Secretary, Communications
Communications / Ministerial

From Coast to Coast: Pastors Unite for Restoration and Empowerment at Burman University

Posted: Jul 6th, 2023

Pastors from across Canada recently gathered at Burman University in Alberta for a four-day event organized by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada (SDACC) every ten years. This nationwide Ministerial Summit aims to restore and empower pastors and their families through worship, workshops, networking, and the exchange of ideas. The event featured a range of […]
Author
Shawn Ellis
Communications & Media Director
Communications

Remembering Joseph Bulgin

Posted: Jun 30th, 2023

The passing of Pastor Joseph Bulgin on June 23 has left a profound impact on those who knew and loved him. As his family prepares for his funeral on Monday, July 10, tributes continue to pour in, testifying to the legacy he left behind. Paulette Massey, a former member who had known Pastor Bulgin for 21 […]
Author
Shawn Ellis
Communications & Media Director
Education

What’s it Like to Recieve 1.5 Million Dollars? Ask Them!

Posted: Jun 30th, 2023

The graduating class of 2023 at Crawford Adventist Academy has achieved an outstanding accomplishment, receiving an impressive total of 1.5 million dollars in scholarship offers. This remarkable achievement continues a trend of excellence for Crawford graduates, with 90% of them being accepted into their first-choice universities. Jayden Cassimy, who received over one hundred thousand dollars […]
Author
Shawn Ellis
Communications & Media Director
Education

Adventist Christian Education: Nurturing Character and Excellence

Posted: Jun 30th, 2023

In a world where moral values are declining, and focus on self is increasing, now more than ever there is a need for Adventist Christian education; which not only teaches students to develop a life of faith in God but also empowers them to use their knowledge and skills to serve God and humanity. The Seventh-day Adventist […]
Author
Website Admin
The Website Administrator
Communications

From Pulpit to Lecture Hall: Pastor Zivkovic Embarks on a New Journey as a Professor

Posted: Jun 30th, 2023

After 12 years serving in the Ontario Conference, we bid farewell to Pastor Goran Zivkovic, as he accepts his new position as Associate Professor of Old Testament at Friedensau University in Germany. Born in Croatia, Pastor Zivkovic completed his Bachelor of Arts in Theology Degree from the Belgrade Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary in Serbia, and […]
Author
Shawn Ellis
Communications & Media Director
Health

Ontario Wildfires Represent Health Risk to all Ontarians

Posted: Jun 30th, 2023

“I can smell the burnt wood in the air.” a church member in the Southern Ontario region said. Smoke from forest fires in northeastern Ontario and Quebec has moved into the area, causing air quality to worsen. As a result, Environment Canada issued a special weather statement Thursday at 9pm emphasizing that low concentrations of […]
Author
Website Admin
The Website Administrator

“United We Stand” Reflections on a Successful Ontario Camp Meeting

Posted: Jun 30th, 2023

On June 23 to the 24th, in the heart of Simcoe, Ontario, at the Norfolk County Fairgrounds, an eagerly awaited event unfolded—the Southern Ontario Camp Meeting. After three long years since the lifting of the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, members of the Southern Ontario region, which consists of 26 congregations and over 4000 members, came together […]
Author
Website Admin
The Website Administrator
General Ontario Conference

Pastors Orlando and Elizabeth Pule Depart Ontario Conference Seventh-day Adventist Church to Embark on New Ministry Journey in Alberta Conference

Posted: Jun 26th, 2023

The Ontario and Alberta Conferences are releasing a joint statement recognizing that Alberta Conference voted to extend a call to the Pules, inviting them to join their pastoral team. After faithfully serving the Ontario Conference Seventh-day Adventist Church for the past 18 years, Pastors Orlando and Elizabeth Pule, a dedicated husband and wife ministry team, […]
Author
Website Admin
The Website Administrator
Communications

All..Aboard! Directors Get “Onboarded” To Begin Their Journey

Posted: Jun 26th, 2023

At the Ontario Conference head office in Oshawa, an “onboarding” or orientation meeting was held for new directors, setting the stage for their journey as leaders within the organization. The meeting began with President Jakov Bibulovic, who kicked things off with an inspiring devotion on leadership, setting the tone for the day. He followed up […]
Author
Shawn Ellis
Communications & Media Director
Communications

Beloved Pastor Joseph Bulgin Passes to His Rest, Leaving a Profound Void in the Ontario Conference

Posted: Jun 23rd, 2023

With heavy hearts, we share the news of the passing of Pastor Joseph Bulgin, a deeply respected pastor of the Ontario Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Pastor Bulgin peacefully fell asleep in Jesus at approximately 4:15 pm on June 23, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and an immense void in the hearts […]
Author
Website Admin
The Website Administrator

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