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| − | Westmount Bible Chapel is an independent Bible church in Peterborough, [[Ontario|ON]], [[Canada]]. It was founded prior to 1927 as an open brethren assembly. In its early days it was known as McDonnel Street Gospel Hall, then by 1964 it rebranded as McDonnel Street Gospel Chapel, and its current name in 1969. | + | Westmount Bible Chapel is an independent Bible church in Peterborough, [[Ontario|ON]], [[Canada]]. It was founded prior to 1927 as an open brethren assembly. In its early days it was known as McDonnel Street Gospel Hall, then by 1964 it rebranded as McDonnel Street Gospel Chapel, and its current name in 1969. See [[Port Hope Gospel Hall, ON|Port Hope Gospel Hall]]'s BP page for a broader history of assemblies in Peterborough Co. |
WBC has greatly valued its assembly heritage, and continues a number of its traditions, from elder leadership to breaking bread weekly, although it may also appeal to those seeking an independent Bible church. About 2003, in an effort to encourage assembly unity, the two morning services (Breaking of Bread and Family Bible Hour) were combined into one. | WBC has greatly valued its assembly heritage, and continues a number of its traditions, from elder leadership to breaking bread weekly, although it may also appeal to those seeking an independent Bible church. About 2003, in an effort to encourage assembly unity, the two morning services (Breaking of Bread and Family Bible Hour) were combined into one. | ||
| − | The assembly has also historically had at least one full-time resident worker, also serving as one of the elders, and typically have had Brethren background, but in 2015 the Lord sent a recent graduate of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Master's_Seminary The Master's Seminary] in Los Angeles, a newcomer to the assemblies, who has faithfully served over a decade in expository preaching, see [https://westmountbiblechapel.ca/sermons/ WBC's website] for variety of series. David Aldom relocated to Peterborough in 2000, and has served on the elder team, and a correspondent for many years. | + | The assembly has also historically had at least one full-time resident worker, also serving as one of the elders, and typically have had Brethren background, but in 2015 the Lord sent a recent graduate of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Master's_Seminary The Master's Seminary] in Los Angeles, a newcomer to the assemblies, who has faithfully served over a decade in expository preaching, see [https://westmountbiblechapel.ca/sermons/ WBC's website] for variety of series. David Aldom relocated to Peterborough in 2000, and has served on the elder team, and a correspondent for many years. He was also an administrator for a time at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kawartha_Lakes_Bible_College Kawartha Lakes Bible College] |
A number of men of the assembly, known as "Chapel Men" meet every other Saturday morning from Sept-June for Bible studies and leadership training, and the "Women of Westmount" have a Wednesday morning Bible study for discipleship and prayer on Wednesday mornings Sept-May. More about WBC's ministries may be found on their [https://westmountbiblechapel.ca/about/ministries/ page] for that subject. | A number of men of the assembly, known as "Chapel Men" meet every other Saturday morning from Sept-June for Bible studies and leadership training, and the "Women of Westmount" have a Wednesday morning Bible study for discipleship and prayer on Wednesday mornings Sept-May. More about WBC's ministries may be found on their [https://westmountbiblechapel.ca/about/ministries/ page] for that subject. | ||
Revision as of 04:35, 20 March 2025
Westmount Bible Chapel is an independent Bible church in Peterborough, ON, Canada. It was founded prior to 1927 as an open brethren assembly. In its early days it was known as McDonnel Street Gospel Hall, then by 1964 it rebranded as McDonnel Street Gospel Chapel, and its current name in 1969. See Port Hope Gospel Hall's BP page for a broader history of assemblies in Peterborough Co.
WBC has greatly valued its assembly heritage, and continues a number of its traditions, from elder leadership to breaking bread weekly, although it may also appeal to those seeking an independent Bible church. About 2003, in an effort to encourage assembly unity, the two morning services (Breaking of Bread and Family Bible Hour) were combined into one.
The assembly has also historically had at least one full-time resident worker, also serving as one of the elders, and typically have had Brethren background, but in 2015 the Lord sent a recent graduate of The Master's Seminary in Los Angeles, a newcomer to the assemblies, who has faithfully served over a decade in expository preaching, see WBC's website for variety of series. David Aldom relocated to Peterborough in 2000, and has served on the elder team, and a correspondent for many years. He was also an administrator for a time at Kawartha Lakes Bible College
A number of men of the assembly, known as "Chapel Men" meet every other Saturday morning from Sept-June for Bible studies and leadership training, and the "Women of Westmount" have a Wednesday morning Bible study for discipleship and prayer on Wednesday mornings Sept-May. More about WBC's ministries may be found on their page for that subject.
It is also worth noting that a number of WBC'ers have put Psalms to music, MP3's may be found at The Westmount Psalter.
Contents
AKA
- McDonnel Street Gospel Hall +1927-1963
- McDonnel Street Gospel Chapel 1964-1968
- Westmount Bible Chapel 1969-current
Fall Conferences
In 2022, there was started a Fall conference annually. Recordings may be found in the following themed links.
- 2022: The Household - The Significance of the Family in the Plan of God
- 2023: The Cost of Discipleship - What Does It Mean?
- 2024: The Harvest Is Plentiful - Missions & Outreach in the Local Church
Also See
- Who's Who at Westmount Bible Chapel, Peterborough, ON notable alumni
- Visiting Ministry at Westmount Bible Chapel, Peterborough, ON conference news, etc.
Sources
- 1927-2024 AAB's
- David Aldom 3-19-2025
