Praising God for 35 Years of Ministry

35 years of faith, adventure, and a whole lot of the Holy Spirit at work!

Pastor John and Julie's journey started with a surprise plane ticket and has been an incredible ride ever since. They've guided us, taught us, and inspired us to follow God's leading. Now, as they step into retirement, we get to celebrate them! Join us in saying THANK YOU and sending them off with love.


 


Give a gift to celebrate Pastor John BRUNETTE's retirement!

Your gift will bless Pastor John and Julie and say thank you for 35 years of ministry.

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Open House

Saturday, November 1
11 am - 2 pm

Everyone is invited to Adventure Awaits, our open house at Faith, to wish Pastor John and Julie God’s blessings in retirement and to celebrate 35 years of ministry! We will have food and time to visit and wish them well.

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WORSHIP & refreshments

Sunday, November 2
9 & 10:30 am

Pastor John will share the message on his last Sunday before retirement. We'll have cake and light refreshments after each worship service. 

 

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Official baton pass

Sunday, July 20

Pastor Matt became Lead Pastor, and Pastor John became Pastor Emeritus.



TIME AWAY

July 21 - September 23

Pastor John and Julie enjoyed some time away as Pastor Matt (and our Faith family) adjusted to his new role as Lead Pastor.

A snapshot of Pastor John's time in ministry at Faith Oakville 

 

June 10, 1990

Installation

Pastor John Brunette

June 10, 1990

Became Faith Oakville's fifth Lead Pastor

Pastor John Brunette

SEPTEMBER 30, 1990

First baptism at Faith Oakville

Pastor John Brunette

June 1991

First VBS at Faith Oakville

Pastor John Brunette

2000

Faith Oakville relocated to the current building

Pastor John Brunette

April 21, 2005

Cross dedication

Pastor John Brunette

SUMMER 2005

First Sabbatical - studying and traveling with family

Pastor John Brunette

May 18, 2008

The Hangar student center dedication

Pastor John Brunette

June 7, 2010

Rode his motorcycle into the Worship Center as part of a message series

Pastor John Brunette

 
 
MAY 9, 2015

Officiated the wedding of his oldest daughter, Rachel, and Chris

Rachel Wedding

 

 
 
June 10, 2015

Celebrated 25 years at Faith Oakville

Pastor Brunette

 

 
 
SEPTEMBER 5, 2015

Officiated the wedding of his 2nd-oldest daughter, Hannah, and Ben

Hannah Wedding

 

 
 
OCTOBER 9, 2020

Celebrated Faith Oakville's 75th Anniversary

Pastor Brunette

 

 
 
November 2022

Second Sabbatical - studying and traveling with family

Michala Wedding

 

 
 
OCTOBER 7, 2023

Officiated the wedding of his youngest daughter, Michala, and Jonah

Michala Wedding

 

 
 
June 11, 2025

Played guitar at his 35th VBS

VBS Guitar

 

 
 
July 21, 2025

Last day in his office

Pastor Brunette