The Mission of Osler Mission Chapel is to honour and worship God, to invite all people to enter into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, to encourage relationships with one another, to equip God’s people to impact their world, and to advance the kingdom of God through caring and the proclamation of the word of God.
- There is one true living eternal God who exists in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit, Creator of all things.
- The Scriptures testify to the deity, virgin birth, and sinless humanity of Jesus Christ who shed his blood and died as a sacrifice for the sins of the whole world, was bodily resurrected, and ascended into heaven where he now intercedes for believers.
- The Holy Spirit, sent from God, indwells every believer.
- The Scriptures of the Old and New Testament are wholly inspired by God, infallible and the final authority in faith and life.
- The church is the body of Christ and its mission is to fulfil the “Great Commission” of making disciples of Jesus Christ.
- Adam’s initial sin resulted in humanity’s complete and universal separation from God, and each individual’s need of salvation.
- Salvation is a free and eternal gift of God, entirely by grace apart from works.
- Every person is responsible to receive salvation by personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
- The believer is eternally secure in Christ.
- Every born again believer is commanded to be baptized with water upon a personal confession of faith in Jesus Christ.
- The Lord instituted the ordinance of communion as a remembrance of His suffering and death.
- Every Christian is called to walk in love towards God and man, yielding to the Spirit rather than the flesh.
- God instituted marriage as a permanent bond between a male and a female.
- There is a literal resurrection of the body; eternal glory for believers in heaven, and everlasting punishment for unbelievers in the lake of fire.
- There will be a personal and bodily return of the Lord Jesus Christ as King of kings and Lord of lords.
Osler Mission Chapel had its beginning when a dozen families gathered one Sunday morning at the home of Jacob & Anne Wiebe in Martensville on November 3rd 1974. In the months preceding this gathering, several families had been meeting to fellowship, pray, and study God’s Word together, in response to a growing desire among them for a more evangelical expression of their faith. At a later gathering at the home of Pete & Mary Guenther near Hepburn the following Sunday, it was agreed to hold another meeting in which to prepare for a more permanent arrangement. Those interested met at the home of Henry & Margaret Neufeld in Osler on November 11th. During that week, a small building formerly used as a school in Osler was rented, cleaned, and furnished in preparation for church services the next Sunday. The newly formed congregation continued to meet in this building for the next 1-½ years. Very shortly after the initial meetings, discussions began with the Chortitzer Mennonite Conference (CMC) based in Steinbach, Manitoba, regarding affiliation with that denomination. On October 12th 1975, twelve couples joined the CMC.
The congregation rapidly outgrew the rented hall, and plans were made to construct a building. 1-½ acres of land on the southwestern edge of Osler were donated by Jacob Pauls for that purpose. With much volunteer labour by the congregation, a building was rapidly built, and the first service was held on March 28th 1976. The Lord continued to bless this church and they soon outgrew the existing building. This church building, too, was expanded with a new sanctuary which is the present structure. This second addition was dedicated to the Lord on November 21st 1982.
The ministries of the church were developed and a concern for local and overseas missions (as reflected in the name the church chose) led to active support for missionaries and other ministries beyond the church walls. It wasn’t long before the church sent out its very own and first missionary to serve with SEND International in the Philippines.
As the church grew the need for more leadership became more apparent, and has developed into a team of four pastors and five deacon couples at this present time, which includes one lead pastor and a youth pastor that are fully financially supported.
In the past number of years the blessing of growth in the body of Christ at Osler Mission Chapel has again brought us to the point where our building facilities are inadequate to meet the present needs and allow for future growth.
After much prayer, discussion, and seeking the Lord, in January 2004, the leadership of Osler Mission Chapel set new vision for growth and ministry, believing God for great things and moving into the future by faith. The decision was made to move forward with a substantial building expansion, which was embraced by the congregation at a meeting on June 19/06. We remain confident that this will be to praise of God’s glory and to the spiritual benefit of the church and the community.
– Pastor Bill Janzen
Pastor Garry Wiebe
Lead Pastor
Email: g.wiebe@sasktel.net
Garry & His wife Pat joined the pastoral team Jan. 1, 2016. Garry served as an associate/youth pastor before returning to OMC in 2006. Garry and Pat have served in various roles at OMC including youth leaders and most recently as deacon couple. Sept. 1 2017 Garry started as fulltime Lead Pastor and was ordained on Sept. 10, 2017. Providing leadership, teaching & preaching the Word in its entirety, to invite all people to enter into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, to encourage relationships with one another, to equip God’s people to impact their world, and to advance the kingdom of God through caring and the proclamation of the word of God.
Pastor Bill Janzen
Associate Pastor
Email: billjanzen@sasktel.net
Bill & his wife Anne joined the pastoral team at Osler Mission Chapel in September of 1994. He became the Lead Pastor January 1, 2000 and continues to serve in this capacity at the present time. His primary role is to provide overall leadership to the church and to teach and preach God’s word. His heart and passion is to be instrumental in leading people to embrace the truth of God’s word by faith, applying it to their daily lives and to experience walking in the power of God’s marvellous grace. Bill stepped away from the role of Lead Pastor in September of 2017 to take become the fulltime Associate Pastor of OMC.
Pastor Simon Wiebe
Associate Pastor
Email: simon.linda@sasktel.net
Simon & his wife Linda were called to join the pastoral team in September 2001. As an Associate Pastor he is also called to assist the Lead Pastor in a variety of ways which includes some preaching. His heart is to reach and minister to men and married couples and to see them grow spiritually and be all that God desires them to be.
Pastor Dan Wright
Associate Pastor
Email: danielneilwright64@gmail.com
Dan & his wife Theresa joined the pastoral staff Jan. 1, 2016. Dan & Theresa bring a unique perspective serving overseas in Papua New Guinea as missionaries; Dan & Theresa served with New Tribes Mission of Canada from 1994 – 2011. Dan & Theresa served as deacon couple for 2 years prior to accepting the call of Associate Pastor. As associate pastor Dan will oversee the Christian education in the Connect department as part of his portfolio.
Pastor Vern Enns
Pastor of Music
Email: keepinrhythm@gmail.com
Vern & his wife Christiana joined the pastoral team on May 18, 2014 and Vern began to serve as Pastor of Music. In this unique and vital ministry of the church, Vern is responsible to provide leadership to all areas of worship that pertain to music ministry. His passion is that the ministry of music would be influential in bringing people to an authentic worship experience and a closer walk with God.
Osler Mission Chapel Deacons
The deacon couples of OMC serve in assisting the Pastoral Team in a variety of ways. They are a vital part of the hands on ministry as well as the spiritual leadership of the church, providing leadership on boards, committees, and various aspects of church functions according to their God given gifts and abilities.
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