1926–2026
Our History
In 1926, Pentecostal meetings began in the back of Hinder’s Hall. In 2026, Emmanuel Pentecostal Church marked 100 years of worship and ministry in Deer Lake.
1926
From Hinder’s Hall to Church Street
Charles L. March and Herbert Eddy helped bring Pentecostal ministry to western Newfoundland. When the work reached Deer Lake, March rented the back of Hinder’s Hall for meetings. The congregation soon had a place of its own on Church Street.
1953 and 1976
A growing congregation
A new church was built in 1953 during the ministry of Pastors Samuel and Flora Taylor. In 1976, the congregation dedicated another church building during the ministry of Pastors Albert and Olive Pinsent.
1987
Deer Lake Pentecostal School
On May 27, 1987, more than 500 people gathered for the official opening of Deer Lake Pentecostal School. The school began the previous September during the ministry of Pastors George and Doris Vaters.
2014
A new sanctuary
The congregation dedicated its new sanctuary and church complex in 2014 during the ministry of Pastors Peter and Joan Grimes.
2026
A century in Deer Lake
Our centennial gave us a chance to give thanks for the people who built and served this church, and to look ahead to the ways we can continue serving Deer Lake.