The Alliance Church

In his first Annual Report to the membership of the Alliance Church in Saskatoon, Rev. Walter Boldt states, "In perusing the annual reports over the last twelve years, I have been impressed with the evident blessing of God upon the Alliance Church. My prayer is that the Head of the Church may grant us even greater blessings in the years that lie ahead."

As we read through the reports over the next nineteen years, Walter Boldt's prayer seems to be progressively answered. When he started in 1960, he was the only paid staff. He saw the need for others to join the ministry. Many gifted men and women who were willing to serve joined his staff over the years.


The Alliance Church 1957-1966

The Alliance Church 1957-1966
During this time, the Sunday School grew dramatically under the leadership of E.F. Janzen, Menno Dirks and Alex Shakotko. It became obvious that more class room space was needed, so in 1966 an adddition was added to the church to increase it's capacity.

Executive Board 1968

Recordings of the Sunday morning service and "Songs In the Night" broadcast on May 1, 1966 are now available on CD for $5 each from Al Willems at techsolutions@sasktel.net

The "Songs In the Night" program includes:

  • Welcome by host Walter Boldt
  • Shirley Ratzlaff & Audrey Olson singing "None of His Good Promises Have Failed"
  • Remarks by Mayor Ernie Cole
  • George Repetski on violin, "O Word of God Incarnate"
  • Dr. Nathan Bailey speaking on "The Purpose of the C&MA"
  • Choral Group singing "Jesus Leads"
  • Prayer Time with Walter Boldt
  • Jim Ratzlaff singing "I Found in Him the Answer To My Cry"
  • Conclusion with Closing Theme
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