Devon Seymor Thompson was born November 12th to mother Beverly Thompson and the late Donald Thompson in the district of Prospect, Clarendon, Jamaica W.I. Devon always had a yearning and thirst for the Lord. It is while he was attending high school he gave his life to the Lord. He got baptized at Beulah Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ, Jamaica.
Emmanuel Church of Jesus Christ
WHAT WE BELIEVE
God – We believe that there is only one true and living God, that he is the giver and sustainer of everything. We believe that He has showed Himself to us in time in a threefold manner as Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
The Bible – We believe in the Holy Bible (both Old & New Testaments) is the infallible inspired word of God. We believe that it is free from all error, complete in its revelation and serves as the final authority for the Christian life and faith.
Baptism – We believe in water baptism as a public profession of a person’s faith in Christ. We believe that according to scripture, this baptism includes complete immersion and is administered in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Salvation – We believe that salvation is the eternal plan of God for humankind to experience fullness of peace, prosperity and blessings. This plan is now realized through the shed blood of Jesus Christ and faith in Him.
The Holy Spirit – We believe that the Holy Spirit is God Himself living within the spirit of the believer. The role of the Holy Spirit is to equip and empower the believer on their journey to becoming the perfect reflection of Jesus Christ. We believe in the infilling of the Holy Ghost and speaking in tongues.
The Church – We believe that the church is the global community of all those who have confessed Jesus Christ as their Lord; repented of their sins and are living the Kingdom life of faith according to the word of God.
The Kingdom – We believe that the Kingdom of God is the universal rule of God both in the heavens and the earth. The church which is the body of Christ has been called out by God to give expression to the reality of the Kingdom’s presence here on the earth.
Marriage – We believe in the sacredness of marriage between a man and a woman.
The End – We believe that the end of the age will be marked by the visible and bodily return of the Lord Jesus Christ. At which time the judgment of all humanity will take place, with the righteous being ushered into eternal life and the unrighteous into eternal death.
Our History
The Emmanuel of Jesus Christ has been in existence from the early 1970’s under the leadership of the late Pastor Elsie Thompson. In 2003 Pastor Devon Thompson took over as pastor for Emmanuel Church of Jesus Christ, Apostolic which was located at 750 Oakdale road unit 52. Subsequent to Pastor Thompson taking over the Leadership of this organization, he joined forces with Pastor Osbourne Drummond who gifted its current building to the church located at 10 Maplewood Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, which is now our current location and place of worship.
The Emmanuel Church of Jesus Christ, Apostolic currently have active departments to include, Ladies Ministry, Men’s Ministry, Youth and Children Ministry, Music Ministry, Pastoral Care Team, Social Committee, Board of Directors, and Family Life Ministry. To date, we have a membership of over 60 members.
OUR PASTOR
Showing You the Way
OUR LEADERSHIP
Knowing Love and Sharing It
Adrian Kerr & Ann Monique Francis- Kerr
This young man born and raised in the district of Askenish, Hanover a noble gentleman who loves the Lord. He was a member of the Askenish Christian Fellowship Church, Jamaica.
ASSISTANT PASTOR & WIFE
Adrian Kerr
This ministry is geared towards the total man. Our aim is to have our men spiritually sound and intellectually balance. This is done through teaching of the word of God, having workshops and a variety of social events.
Men’s President- Pastor
Evangelist Veneishia Thompson
The Ladies Ministry is a unique and vital ministry within the church. We believe that all members count one, so we have accountability partners who main duty is to follow up and pray with each other.
Ladies President
ANN-MONIQUE FRANCIS-KERR
Our church believes that our children are the future and because of this we invest heavily in our youths.
YOUTH AND CHILDREN MINSTRY PRESIDENT
CHRISTOPHER ADAMS
Our church believes that our children are the future and because of this we invest heavily in our youths. “About God’s Business.”
YOUTH AND CHILDREN MINSTRY VICE PRESIDENT
SHELBY & DESIREE THOMPSON
Being Youth coordinators has meant a whole lot to us. It all started when we were youths ourselves watching our youth leaders in their various roles inspired us to take up this role.
CO-ORDINATORS
SOCIAL COMMITEE
The Social Committee was created by Pastor Devon Thompson in 2015. The members of the Social Committee are Sisters Tion, Yasmine, Heather, and Nathalie.
Social Committee
EVANGELIST VELMA WHITEHEAD
Evangelist Velma Whitehead plays an integral role in the spiritual development of our members as one of her main duties is to conduct weekly Bible Studies.
Ministers
EVANGELIST MAVIS INGRAM
Evangelist Mavis Ingram is one of the main pillars at Emmanuel. She serves as the churches Administrator and Treasurer.
Ministers