About Us
As a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance in Canada, BFAC serves the Bonnyville area as a Jesus-centred, community of faith.
OUR TEAM
Our Volunteers
Some of the people working behind the scene
Trevor and Amy Schaffrick
Pastor with Music Team Lead
Sharon & Sherri
Street Heart & Heart 2 Heart
Lyle, Ryan & Bob
Elders
Lena
AWANA Lead
Dan & Luke
Members of our Audio Visual Team
Our Vision
What We Believe
Bonnyville Fellowship Alliance Church is a member church of the Christian and Missionary Alliance in Canada, and as such is also a member of the Western Canadian District. You can find the current statement of faith for the CM&A, which is the document we adhere to, here.
OUR VISION
We long to BE DISCIPLES
WHO LOVE JESUS,
LOVE ONE ANOTHER,
& WHO SERVE OUR COMMUNITY
Ministries
Some of the activities we support in our community
AWANA
Fridays 6:30pm at IRON RIVER SCHOOL
A time-tested strategy for Child Evangelism and Discipleship, AWANA invites children aged 5-14 to open the Bible, glean its wisdom, and commit its words to memory as a lifelong source of purpose and guidance! Our group meets off-campus at the Iron River School – a 20 minute drive northwest of Bonnyville. The Club runs most Fridays between November and April, but if you are inquiring for the first time, you are encouraged to contact the church office to confirm dates, as some Fridays are canceled for weather, holidays, or to coincide with the school schedule.
Youth Ministry
Every Thursday Night @ 6:30
We have a vibrant and active Youth Group that meets for sports, games, snacks and small group studies. God has blessed our church family with some dynamic and passionate leaders as well. Every Thursday at 6:30 – when school is in session. (We rest during holidays and summer.) Contact the church office if you would like to plug in!
Sunday School and Preschool
During the Sunday service, just before the sermon, children ages 1-12 years old are invited to learn about Jesus in their own way. There is Preschool for the younger ones and Sunday School for the older ones. Thanks to all our amazing volunteers for investing in the Church of tomorrow!
Men’s Ministry
(Various projects)
We have several ongoing small groups, where groups of 4-8 men meet, talk about life and work, and study the Bible for the wisdom we need to become the men we were created to be. Meeting times differ; contact the church office for more info.
We also have several Men’s Breakfasts throughout the year, but they are intermittent, so you’d need to contact the church office to see when the next one will run.
Heart 2 Heart
5316 54 Avenue
The Heart 2 Heart Clothing Exchange is essentially the ongoing fundraiser that supports our Streetheart ministry. They are happy to receive good-quality second-hand clothing and accessories, the profits of which help the discouraged and homeless of our community. Just by shopping with us, and spreading the word so that others will do likewise, you are helping! But if you would like to volunteer your time keeping the storefront, sorting clothes – or by donating goods – you help even more! Contact the church office for more details.
Heart 2 Heart is located at 5316 54 Avenue in Bonnyville, and it is open Monday through Saturday, 10am – 5pm.
Street Heart Outreach
Sundays at 1pm
Our Streetheart Ministry is a weekly outreach to our homeless and street-bound neighbours in Bonnyville. We start with a simple service of music, testimonies and Bible study, which is followed by a warm meal. If you would like to offer a warm meal to some of the down-trodden of Bonnyville, we are always welcoming volunteers to prepare a meal for 10-30 people. (Best to contact the church office to see how much food is needed, as the attendance varies throughout the year.)
More History
1949 – Rev & Mrs Grymaloski arrived in Bonnyville with the Canadian Sunday School Mission.
1953 – A church was organized in Bonnyville, with service being held in the various homes. At this time the church was known as the Bonnyville Evangelical Church.
1957 – Rev Bill Wright arrived to pastor the church.
1962 – The name changed to Bonnyville Fellowship Chapel and a building was erected on the corner of 50th Ave and 54th Street.
1986 – The Chapel affiliated with the Christian and Missionary Alliance of Canada.
1987 – The current building construction started.
1988 – On April 10th, the current building was dedicated.
1991 – The Chapel became a full member in the CM&A.
2015 – Upgrades & Building Renovations Underway!