"The Lord has done great things for us and we are filled with joy." Psalm 126:3

 The first official service of Westney Heights Baptist Church was held March 4, 1990 in the basement of the former United Church in Pickering Village. Pastor Jim Rendle and his family had moved to Ajax in November 1989 to plant a new church with the support of the area churches of our Association. Prospects looked very promising! Letters were sent out announcing an informational meeting for interested people. Fifteen came to that meeting, but it was soon evident that most were reluctant to step out and join this new endeavour. Only three of those attending were willing to commit themselves to join the Rendles. Weekly prayer meetings were begun and a nucleus of four families met for worship before the official opening.

The early months were very difficult and growth was slow, but through prayer, patience and persistence, we began to see fruit and growth. In August, we moved to the newly renovated Montessori Building on the same property. This provided better facilities for children but it soon became inadequate for our growing congregation. In May, 1991, we moved to our next location at Applecroft Public School. Significant growth took place as people learned about the new church in the area. Our summer Vacation bible School and weekly Awana club program helped acquaint families with our church and increase our attendance.

One of the highlights in the development of our church was the way that God orchestrated the smooth transition of leadership. As Pastor Rendle neared retirement age, it was necessary to have someone else take over as Senior Pastor. The Lord wonderfully arranged to allow Pastor Jack Hannah to come as part-time assistant, then as Associate Pastor, and finally as Senior Pastor of our church. In 1998 we began the drive for "The Road to Ravenscroft", the future location of the church. In September of 2002 we had our first service in our new building.

Through the years God has changed many lives and there has been steady growth and a wonderful spirit of love and togetherness.

January 14, 1990

First service of Westney Heights Baptist church held in the basement of the old United Church in Pickering Village. Attendance: 17

March 4, 1990

Official opening Service held.

Attendance: 51

August, 1990

The church moved to the newly renovated Montessori building on the same property. - Income for 1990 - $25,000 

May, 1991

The church moved to Applecroft P.S. because of lack of space. Significant growth took place as people learned about the new church in the area.

1992

Awana Club began on Friday nights with Sparks (K - Gr. 2)

1993

Awana Clubs added Pals and Chums (up to Gr. 4).

Offerings for the year (including Building Fund) $61,181.41

1994

Pastor Jack Hannah was asked to join the team as Associate Pastor

1995

The pastors switched roles - Pastor Hannah became Senior Pastor and Pastor Rendle became Associate Pastor. - Mission ’95 Outreach Telephone blitz resulted in an attendance of 272 on "Celebration Sunday”, October 1

1996

Jesus Video telephone campaign. 160 videos distributed to the community;

follow-up calling indicated that at least 30 people had either made a commitment

to Christ, or rededicated their life to Him, as a result of viewing the videos.

January, 1997

Pastor Rendle "retired" but continued to serve as "Minister of Pastoral Care”.

Bev Rendle joins staff as church secretary.

February, 1998

Received gift of 3 acres of land from John Boddy Developments.

Fall, 1999

Retained services of Dickinson & Hicks Architects for building plans.

March, 2000

10th Anniversary Service with musical singing group, Diapason.