September 18, 1977 - The first meeting of the Maranatha
Evangelical Free Church is held in the home of Bill & Kathy Toews. In
attendance were 16 adults and 13 children.
January 1978
-
Pastor Art Doerksen began on a part-time interim basis.
January 1978
- Moved to Strathmillan School.
July 1978
- Moved to Bruce Jr. High.
August 1979
-
The church bought the property of 910 Sturgeon Rd.
July 1981
- Dave Lewycky began as full-time Senior Pastor.
October 1983
-
the first Lamplighters program was held.
September
1984 - the first service was held in our current facilities.
May 1985 - Pat
Schneider began as Church Secretary (the real office Boss).
May 1986
- Michael Scholl began as Caretaker (part-time).
October 1989
- Pat Schneider took over Caretaking duties.
September
1991 - Jerry Hiebert began as part-time Associate Pastor.
March 1992
- Jerry Hiebert resigned as Associate Pastor.
May 1994 - Dave
Friesen began an Internship to work with the youth.
October 1994
- Dave Friesen began as full-time Associate Pastor.
July 1999
- Nathan Solnik took over Caretaking duties.
November 2000
- Jessica Friesen took over Caretaking duties.
September
2005 - Dave Lewycky resigned as Senior Pastor.
January 1, 2006 - MEFC re-dedicates
itself and the building to the service of God.
June
2006
- Dave Friesen began as full-time Pastor.
October 2006 - Cathy Vankoughnet
took over Caretaking duties.
