The Story of the Rocky Mountain Alliance Church
Rocky Mountain Alliance Church had its beginning on January 18, 1974, when a group of eight interested families met to determine the feasibility of establishing a new congregation in Rocky Mountain House. Ten of the fifteen persons at the meeting had been in the area less than sixteen months, but all had the desire to see a vibrant, witnessing church established. One predominant theme of prayer was that those involved would be sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit in every decision. Arrangements were made to rent the Seventh-day Adventist Church building.
A name was chosen: ‘Rocky Mountain Christian Fellowship. Regular midweek bible studies and business sessions were held, and the unity of purpose developed into a warm bond of fellowship.
The first service was held Feb. 24, 1974, in the evening, and the following week, morning worship was held with Sunday School for all ages. At about this time, the rural Bingley Mission closed its doors, and several more families joined the fellowship.
There were four denominations represented in the original group, so a vote was taken to determine which denomination to align with, and they voted for The Christian and Missionary Alliance Churches of Canada.
In October 1974, the formal Christian and Missionary Alliance Church of Canada affiliation service was conducted, and the name was officially changed.
Recorded objectives and goals in 1974 were: spiritual growth; discovery and use of spiritual gifts; increasing love; caring personal involvement; and spreading the gospel. Attendance on Sunday morning averaged sixty-five and up. Pioneer Girls, Boys' Brigade, and study groups reached into the community.
In March 1975, the congregation purchased property 5304-57 Street for its own building. The sod breaking was conducted on May 3, 1977, with Reverend Ken Little doing the honors.
Over 10 months of construction, many men from the congregation contributed hours of volunteer labor to complete the building.
Easter Sunday, March 26, 1978, was the official first service in the building, with the Dedication of the Building taking place on Sunday, June 25, 1978, during the morning service.
A name was chosen: ‘Rocky Mountain Christian Fellowship. Regular midweek bible studies and business sessions were held, and the unity of purpose developed into a warm bond of fellowship.
The first service was held Feb. 24, 1974, in the evening, and the following week, morning worship was held with Sunday School for all ages. At about this time, the rural Bingley Mission closed its doors, and several more families joined the fellowship.
There were four denominations represented in the original group, so a vote was taken to determine which denomination to align with, and they voted for The Christian and Missionary Alliance Churches of Canada.
In October 1974, the formal Christian and Missionary Alliance Church of Canada affiliation service was conducted, and the name was officially changed.
Recorded objectives and goals in 1974 were: spiritual growth; discovery and use of spiritual gifts; increasing love; caring personal involvement; and spreading the gospel. Attendance on Sunday morning averaged sixty-five and up. Pioneer Girls, Boys' Brigade, and study groups reached into the community.
In March 1975, the congregation purchased property 5304-57 Street for its own building. The sod breaking was conducted on May 3, 1977, with Reverend Ken Little doing the honors.
Over 10 months of construction, many men from the congregation contributed hours of volunteer labor to complete the building.
Easter Sunday, March 26, 1978, was the official first service in the building, with the Dedication of the Building taking place on Sunday, June 25, 1978, during the morning service.
