Our Church
On a Spiritual Journey
- Dr. Andrew King (Current)
- Pr. Ledford Morris
- Dr. Ken Campbell
- Pr. Frankie Lazurus
- Pr. Eustace Henry
- Dr. Steve Cassimy
- Pr. Cyril Newman
- Pr. Bob Sparenberg
Our associate/assistant pastors were:
- Pr. Samuel Sinnanainar
- Pr. Sean Folkes
- Pr. Leonard Northe
- Dr. Ida Smith
- Pr. Garth Dottin
- Pr. David Thompson
- Pr. Prem Nathan
God was always leading our congregation. In 1994 He sent Pastor Ken Campbell. Pastor Campbell joined forces with our flock and helped us to realize our dream of having our own place of worship. In less than two years, Downsview Church was led to 37 Bakersfield where we became one of the first Adventist churches to launch tent meetings in Ontario in recent times. To God be the glory. Another major project that we undertook was to build a new church building on the property of 37 Bakersfield. After many years of planning, and saving, this dream was accomplished.
In the early days
a small group of worshippers met at the Yorkwoods Gate Community Centre.
Services were conducted by
Pastor L. Milliken
Our first pastor, Pastor Bob Sparenberg, arrived in May 1979
Shortly after Pastor Sparenberg arrived, our place of worship shifted to Westview Centennial Secondary School
Our next stop was C.W. Jeffries Secondary School.
Pastor Cyril Newman became Downsview’s new pastor
Pastor Haskell Edwards became our new pastor in January 1985
Beverley Hills United Church on Mayall Avenue was another stop along our journey
After years of moving from place to place we purchased our own property at 37 Bakersfield. There were many renovations to be done, but we came together to renovate the building into a beautiful sanctuary.
As a church we decided to step on in faith and build an ediface to the glory of God. Our church was built on the property that we already owned. 37 Bakersfield St became to the home of two church buildings.
Archives
Downsview Church Organized
Cloudy skies darkened the morning, yet there was sunshine in the souls of God’s people as they gathered at the Yorkwoods Gate Community Centre on
Downsview S.D.A. Church Welcomes Pastor B. Sparenberg
The Downsview church, which was organized on March 31, 1979 is happy to have its own pastor, Robert Sparenberg. We extend a warm welcome to
First Baptism and Visitor Day
June 21 was a happy day for the Downsview congregation. They witnessed the baptism of Sister Pittman by Pastor Sparenberg at Willowdale. This was the
EMI Program Successful in Downsview
“To God be the glory, great things He hath done!” Those are the words spoken by members of the Downsview Church as they look over
Concert Given to Aid Downsview Fund
A sacred concert directed by G. Gayle and a Harvest festival which featured the Pathfinders and special speaker E.C. Beck, have together brought in over
Farewell to Sparenbergs and Welcome to Newmans
Members of the Downsview congregation met recently to bid farewell to Pastor and Mrs. Bob Sparenberg and family. Their new location is the province of
