Baptist Builder— Église Baptiste Évangélique de Sherbrooke, QC
Appeal: #256
For nearly 70 years, Église Baptiste Évangélique de Sherbrooke (EBES) has faithfully served Sherbrooke and the eastern townships of Quebec. Founded in 1956, the church is now entering a new season of revitalization under the guidance of lead pastor Corentin Messina and his wife, Alana.
Over the past year, the Lord has encouraged EBES with significant growth. Average Sunday service attendance has increased from approximately 100 to nearly 170, with some Sundays approaching 200. The church’s young adults and children’s ministries are also growing, creating new opportunities to reach families and students in a city of more than 175,000 people and approximately 40,000 university students each year.
This growth is already putting new demands on the church’s facilities. Several areas of the building have not been renovated since the 1970s, and EBES is now preparing for approximately $200,000 in renovations. The project will include children’s classrooms, general washrooms, the kitchen, ministry offices, a student study space, and improvements to the entrance and welcome area.
These renovations will help EBES better serve the people God is bringing through its doors and prepare the church for continued ministry in the community. Recent baptisms, growing ministries, and increased involvement from young adults and students are encouraging signs of what God is doing.
Baptist Builders is seeking to come alongside Église Baptiste Évangélique de Sherbrooke in this new season. Would you prayerfully consider partnering with EBES through prayer and giving as they move forward wisely, one step at a time, trusting God to provide?