At approximately 9:30pm Sunday Dec 11th, a fire occurred in the basement of Don Valley Bible Chapel. The fire department responded promptly to the building alarm and extinguished the fire. The Toronto China Bible Church members who had just completed their evening program were all able to exit the building and all personnel are safe. The damages appear confined to the property.
 
The fire destroyed the old kitchen in the basement. As a result there is extensive water and smoke damage throughout the building. The building is therefore closed to all public access except for designated staff and repair crew. Investigations are underway by the appropriate authorities to determine the cause which is still undetermined.  Some repair work is already in progress and may provide limited access to the upper level. The lower level, including the Large Kitchen and Gym, are inaccessible until the restoration work is completed.  The current estimate for resuming any operations normally carried out in the basement space is approximately July 1st 2012. This may change as repairs proceed however from a planning perspective this is the date we all need to work with.
 
All our Leaders are working diligently on alternative plans.  Communication and regular updates will be released as available.  All Don Valley Bible Chapel communication will be handled by Matt and Carlton. 

GOOD NEWS!  Our Child Care Center is now OPEN!   
Our new temporary location:  Gracepoint Baptist Church, 3143 Sheppard Ave. East.  

Our ESL program is still up and running at 33Axsmith Cres.
Contact Lydia at esl@dvbc.com for more info

All the churches who use our building will be meeting in alternative locations.
Click Here For information about alternate arrangements for Toronto Bible China Church

Don Valley Bible Church will be meeting at:

Donway Place Retirement Residence, 8 The Donway East
in 'TheGathering Place' room.

Until further notice. Please check back regulary for updates.
Sundays 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Stay for coffee and fellowship after the service

Ushers will meet you at the main entrance to direct you to the meeting room. If you need a ride please contact Ken Cox

Those who are able are asked to park across the street at Don Mills Collegiate. Others can park in any available visitor or staff parking spot. Please do not park in a numbered space (they are reserved for residents).

NOTE: It is expected that during this time our services will be different.  We expect those who are mature in their faith to be patent, to be flexible, and to make allowances for children and teenagers in our services.

 

Click here for pastor Matt's Blog

 Click Here for google directions to Donway Place Retirement Residence