Stony Plain United Church

How did the Bible affect the way they lived? How were they "Doers of the word? James 1:22-27




Mrs. Catherine Gates, who came from England about
1912-14 to visit her brother, Mr. Hardwick, decided to
stay, and started the first Sunday School in the town.
Many people have memories of her faithful efforts and
valuable guidance in that Sunday School which she
conducted for 32 years. It was first held upstairs in the
town hall. Later when an addition was built onto the
original church, it was called the Catherine Gates Sunday
School Room, and served that purpose. It sometimes
served as living quarters for the minister.
Mr. Hardwick was also active in the church, and a
talented singer.


The Stony Plain Methodist Church was served by Mr.
George Sauder as lay minister at the time of church union
in 1925. This entailed uniting three Canadian churches -
Methodist, Presbyterian, and Congregational as "The
United Church of Canada".
The minister served several smaller country churches
with Stony Plain as the central point. The pastoral charge
included Spruce Grove, Holborn, Brightbank,
jj Wabamun, Onoway, Heatherdown, Alberta Beach, at
different times through the years.
In 1952 the Stony Plain United Church burned to the
ground, destroying all records. Worship services were
held at the Good Shepherd Church and when the new
Community Center became available, it served as the
church.
The people desired a special place to worship God, so a
new church building was erected. This was done by
volunteer labor under the direction of a paid carpenter
and a few special contractors. About the same time a
modern manse was built adjacent to the church.
May 12, 1957 marked the dedication of the new
church. At the same time Rev. Vipond also dedicated the
new memorial organ. The church steeple was also added.


How did their faith in God the almighty creator make a difference in their life?



In 1952 the Stony Plain United Church burned to the
ground, destroying all records. Worship services were
held at the Good Shepherd Church and when the new
Community Center became available, it served as the
church.
The people desired a special place to worship God, so a
new church building was erected. This was done by
volunteer labor under the direction of a paid carpenter
and a few special contractors. About the same time a
modern manse was built adjacent to the church.
May 12, 1957 marked the dedication of the new
church. At the same time Rev. Vipond also dedicated the
new memorial organ. The church steeple was also added.
Mewassin is the only other church in the pastoral
charge at present. The church continues to grow along
with the rapid growth of the town and surrounding areas.
A "Future Development Committee" has been formed to
handle this growth.

How did they Celebrate Christmas and Easter? δ
What in their life showed their relationship with Jesus Christ?

Mrs. Catherine Gates, who came from England about
1912-14 to visit her brother, Mr. Hardwick, decided to
stay, and started the first Sunday School in the town.
Many people have memories of her faithful efforts and
valuable guidance in that Sunday School which she
conducted for 32 years. It was first held upstairs in the
town hall. Later when an addition was built onto the
original church, it was called the Catherine Gates Sunday
School Room, and served that purpose. It sometimes
served as living quarters for the minister.
who held the position for forty years. Mrs. Oatway was
organist for as many years.
The Stony Plain Methodist Church was served by Mr.
George Sauder as lay minister at the time of church union
in 1925. This entailed uniting three Canadian churches -
Methodist, Presbyterian, and Congregational as "The
United Church of Canada".
The minister served several smaller country churches
with Stony Plain as the central point. The pastoral charge
included Spruce Grove, Holborn, Brightbank,
jj Wabamun, Onoway, Heatherdown, Alberta Beach, at
different times through the years.

How did they show the "Fruits of the Spirit" see Gal. 5:22-23?


The Stony Plain Methodist Church was served by Mr.
George Sauder as lay minister at the time of church union
in 1925. This entailed uniting three Canadian churches -
Methodist, Presbyterian, and Congregational as "The
United Church of Canada".
The minister served several smaller country churches
with Stony Plain as the central point. The pastoral charge
included Spruce Grove, Holborn, Brightbank,
jj Wabamun, Onoway, Heatherdown, Alberta Beach, at
different times through the years.
In 1952 the Stony Plain United Church burned to the
ground, destroying all records. Worship services were
held at the Good Shepherd Church and when the new
Community Center became available, it served as the
church.
The people desired a special place to worship God, so a
new church building was erected. This was done by
volunteer labor under the direction of a paid carpenter
and a few special contractors. About the same time a
modern manse was built adjacent to the church.
May 12, 1957 marked the dedication of the new
church. At the same time Rev. Vipond also dedicated the
new memorial organ. The church steeple was also added.
Mewassin is the only other church in the pastoral
charge at present. The church continues to grow along
with the rapid growth of the town and surrounding areas.
A "Future Development Committee" has been formed to
handle this growth.

How did they show support for and receive strength from the church?



The Stony Plain Methodist Church was served by Mr.
George Sauder as lay minister at the time of church union
in 1925. This entailed uniting three Canadian churches -
Methodist, Presbyterian, and Congregational as "The
United Church of Canada".
The minister served several smaller country churches
with Stony Plain as the central point. The pastoral charge
included Spruce Grove, Holborn, Brightbank,
jj Wabamun, Onoway, Heatherdown, Alberta Beach, at
different times through the years.
In 1952 the Stony Plain United Church burned to the
ground, destroying all records. Worship services were
held at the Good Shepherd Church and when the new
Community Center became available, it served as the
church.
The people desired a special place to worship God, so a
new church building was erected. This was done by
volunteer labor under the direction of a paid carpenter
and a few special contractors. About the same time a
modern manse was built adjacent to the church.
May 12, 1957 marked the dedication of the new
church. At the same time Rev. Vipond also dedicated the
new memorial organ. The church steeple was also added.
Mewassin is the only other church in the pastoral
charge at present. The church continues to grow along
with the rapid growth of the town and surrounding areas.
A "Future Development Committee" has been formed to
handle this growth.

How did their belief in eternal life affect the way they lived and died.?

Mrs. Catherine Gates, who came from England about
1912-14 to visit her brother, Mr. Hardwick, decided to
stay, and started the first Sunday School in the town.
Many people have memories of her faithful efforts and
valuable guidance in that Sunday School which she
conducted for 32 years. It was first held upstairs in the
town hall. Later when an addition was built onto the
original church, it was called the Catherine Gates Sunday
School Room, and served that purpose. It sometimes
served as living quarters for the minister.
Mr. Hardwick was also active in the church, and a
talented singer. The first secretary-treasurer was J.E.
Meisner, followed by Simon Witmer, then Dr. Oatway,
who held the position for forty years. Mrs. Oatway was
organist for as many years.

A house bought from Mr. Schlitt in 1920 on Railroad
Avenue (now 50th Ave.) served as a manse for many
years, where many of the mid-week groups met. Rev.
Holzer was the first resident minister.
The Stony Plain Methodist Church was served by Mr.
George Sauder as lay minister at the time of church union
in 1925. This entailed uniting three Canadian churches -
Methodist, Presbyterian, and Congregational as "The
United Church of Canada".
The minister served several smaller country churches
with Stony Plain as the central point. The pastoral charge
included Spruce Grove, Holborn, Brightbank,
jj Wabamun, Onoway, Heatherdown, Alberta Beach, at
different times through the years.
In 1952 the Stony Plain United Church burned to the
ground, destroying all records. Worship services were
held at the Good Shepherd Church and when the new
Community Center became available, it served as the
church.
The people desired a special place to worship God, so a
new church building was erected. This was done by
volunteer labor under the direction of a paid carpenter
and a few special contractors. About the same time a
modern manse was built adjacent to the church.
May 12, 1957 marked the dedication of the new
church. At the same time Rev. Vipond also dedicated the
new memorial organ. The church steeple was also added.
Mewassin is the only other church in the pastoral
charge at present. The church continues to grow along
with the rapid growth of the town and surrounding areas.
A "Future Development Committee" has been formed to
handle this growth.

For each of the above questions ask what motivated the actions taken?