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10 Oakville Beaver | Thursday, October 27, 2022 insidehalton.com uw 2 3S = = S = | SALVATION ARMY OAKVILLE COMMUNITY CHURCH LOOKS 10 THE FUTURE KATHY YANCHUS kyanchus@metroland.com The Salvation Army Oakville Community Church is undergoing a wellas congregants to help make that happen. The fundamental vision are an innovative partner mobilized to share nities that are just and know the love of Jesus," quoted Matthew we te who, along with nette, is the new pastor as signed to move the Oak- ville church into the fu- ture. e church is seeking re-invent itself, "but we don't havea Specific d oe tion yet of wl it will look like; Nore ist vpanien “We'll remain a ‘2 church, but how that church i is ex- pressed. style-wise" is flexi- ble, he said. ‘Were looking to figw out ways to better serve our community as a church." (@) OAKVILLE tee or Board One major change is the location of the Oakville Salvation Army church and food bank, for a long time headquartered on Re- becca Street. The property is being sold and a new temporary location at 2270 Speers Rd. has opened. building b unmanageable to the poin point where we couldn't afford to repair important things. The church made the deci- sion to sell the building and rent a temporary place on Speers Road and use the money, hopefully, we get from. the sale of the building to find a new property," said Matthew, who wanted to emphasize that capital fund- ing is not taken from Christ- mas kettle drives; all pro- ceeds from that iconic fund- raising aign go direct- ly to community needs. Many churches have been struggling especially throughout the pandemic which is all the more rea, son the Trottiers want to get the word out about the church's new location "and celebrate as a community,” he said. "It's a very exciting time for the church but also one ofsome anxiety with all the Make a Difference! Join a Town of Oakville Commit- hanges." They (members) are used to this big building, pews, and a certain format and here we've got some ex- perienced, seasoned be- chairs and trying to adjust uundings. they amazing people. I haven't seen a group of peo- ple with their hearts this open to change and out- reach before." Although _the oer attendance is about 25 peo- ple for Sunday service, said Matthew. An online service is in "The style of the servic- es stays the same; we're not going to change the style until our congregation re- flects that. As things changeand develop, wecan a mid-week service a do something a littl more contemporary." The food bank is still op- erational; however, it can't manage perishables at the temporary location, ex- plained Matthew. ‘As the church moves forward, it will also be “doubling down" on its Pathway of Hope program, initiative every Salva- ton Army church must of- Nats an initiative that provides intensive care for individuals and families desire to wee ‘their life trajecto- “Working with commu- The Town of Oakville is currently seeking volunteers to serve on the following co! mmittees and/or boards for the 2022-2026 term of Council: bility Advisory C available itt p to six positions Matt and Lynnette Trottier are the nity partner organizations, the Salvation Army identi- fies people who can benefit from this "profound" pro- , he said. "It's not right for every- body; it's geared for a small percentage, but the power of the program is to be able to take that small percent- age and put them ina place where they're self-suffi- oakvi Further details, committee descriptions and application forms are available on oakville.ca Applications will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on November 18, 2 new pastors at the Salvation Army Oakville Community Church. Graham Paine/ Metroland ie they're getting train- lob, an they’ 're actu: forward out pee this cycle ‘of poverty," said Matthew, adding the Salvation Army divisional headquarters has determined the Oak- rch to have the "best ri run n Pathway to Hope program in the entire prov- ince." The Town of Oakville relies on its residents, of all abilities, to give of their time, expertise and experience by serving on various boards and committees. These boardeand : apa ‘ on matters that impact the community. * Committee of Adjustment — up to five positions available © Heritage Oakville Advisory Committee — up to nine positions available © Oakville Public Library Board — up to nine positions available For more information about the appointment procedure, please contact the Clerk’s department at 905-815-6015, or email townclerk@oakville.ca.