Janet McDougall

Janet McDougall laboured in Chad for over 30 years as a nurse. She was the first fruit of the first year Bethel Bible Camp was held at its present location in 1945 as an outreach of the assembly meeting at Westlock Gospel Chapel. Janet was commended by several assemblies including her home assembly in Westlock. After coming back to Canada, she lived in Edmonton for a short time before relocating back to Westlock. She died September 6, 2019 at the age of 92. She had one leg amputated and suffered from the ailments of age for quite a few years yet never a complaint was heard from Aunt Janet but always a reminder to be thankful for what you have been given.

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Siblings

Betty McDougall

Mary McDougall

Lillian McDougall

Dorothy McDougall

John McDougall

Conversion and Ministry

Janet McDougall attended the first year of Bethel Bible Camp in 1945 as an 18 year old. Through the preaching of the gospel, the Lord convicted her and she put her faith in Christ Jesus. She completed her training at the Royal Alex Hospital and graduated as a Registered Nurse from there. Janet was called to attend Bible College. She attended Emmaus Bible College while it was located in Toronto, Ontario. Afterwards, she travelled to Paris, France to begin French Language Studies. She was then commended by several assemblies as she followed the call to serve the people of Chad as a maternity nurse delivering babies and sharing the Gospel. She would serve there for 30 years in 5 year terms. Four years in Chad, one year home. At the age of 60, her knees were beginning to cause her trouble. She came back to Canada to have an operation. She then went back to Chad for another ten years in a short-term rotation. After returning to Canada, she continued to serve the people in Chad through correspondence, work bees, calendars and many other practical helps while in Canada. 

Death

Janet McDougall died September 6, 2019 in Westlock Continuing Care Centre, Westlock, AB at the age of 92. She is buried in the 

Assemblies

• Westlock Gospel Chapel, Westlock, AB
• Red Deer Gospel Hall, AB

Commendations

• Red Deer Gospel Hall, AB-1956
• Bethany Chapel, Calgary, AB-1956

• Bethel Gospel Hall, Edmonton, AB-1956
• Neerlandia Gospel Hall, Neerlandia, AB-1956
• Sharon Gospel Chapel of Edmonton, Edmonton, AB-1956
• Westlock Gospel Chapel, Westlock, AB-1956

Sources

• | Janet McDougall Obituary
• "80 Years of Progress"