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The History of
Shiloh Christian Centre
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EXPANSION OF THE MANOR
The church congregation grew and Shiloh was faced with the daunting task of making more space available. So, with pick, axe and wheelbarrows, the lower basement area of the Manor was dug out through almost 4 feet of shale to make room for a chapel. Many of the congregation and students put countless hours into this project, with much of the work being done by the Boyd girls.
Just as this project got underway, Pastor Winston Cross was getting ready to leave for two weeks for other duties and made the comment that they had better not have it all done by the time he returned. This turned out to be a big joke, because the job took about 2 months, with people working every night.
SUMMER TENT MEETINGS
The need for space continued for the camps throughout the summers. Having many years experience pitching a tent for various camp meetings throughout Ontario, the only logical choice was once again a tent for the week-long camp services. Now, we are not just talking about the pop-up kind for Boy Scouts. It was quite a venture (or should I say adventure), as you can see from the pictures that follow.
  
 
  Pitching a tent for
summer camp meetings
THE CHURCH BUILDING - 1989-1992
The congregation continued to grow and once again the church was faced with needing more space. A big leap of faith saw the beginning of a new era with a Sod Turning Ceremony in April of 1989.
Read the local newspaper report below.
Turning the first bit of sod where the new Shiloh Christian Church
will be is Rev. Burrell Cross, watched by, left to right, Jim Marshall,
Jerry McAuley, Rev. J. O. Moore – presbyter of the ACOP of Ontario,
Bob Brohm, Winston Cross – Sr. Pastor, Scott Cross – Associate Pastor,
Brian Farmer – Associate Pastor, and John Butler.
And so it started to take shape . . .
The first Sunday morning service in the new church building was held in January 1992.
TODAY
And today we celebrate . . .
The property continues to evolve – “The Manor” and other older buildings have been torn down to make way for the new church; the Bible School is no longer operating; the church congregation and summer camps continue to grow; a business office building is currently under renovation; and cottages are rented out for vacationers during the summer months. The Lord has given this property to be used for His glory and we have just begun . . .
Over these 30 plus years, we have continued with the emphasis on youth ministries, leadership training and opportunities to reach the unchurched. Young people have gone out from Shiloh Christian Centre to minister throughout Ontario, North and South America, and Africa.
We welcome each and every one to join us for a Sunday or week day meeting. If you are in the area, please stop by.
Come and belong!
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