Back to the Present
Great things have come from small beginnings. Without so much as a physical structure, from outdoor worship services held in the early 1970s, Big Canoe Chapel has grown into a vibrant, caring, giving congregation. And, still, time marches on toward greater days ahead.”
Christmas Blessing
The Terraces
Women's Fellowship
Bible Study
Missions Conference
Blanket Ministry
Chapel Library
Men's Fellowship
Peace Light
Scholarships
Shoebox Ministry
Venezula Now
Len Walker
Chapel Choir
Stand Around
Stephen Ministry
Historical Timeline
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1974
A small group of homeowners and employees meet in the Canoe Lodge for Sunday worship.
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1977
Dr. Vernon Broyles becomes the Chapel’s Founding Chaplain. The Chapel construction begins and the first service is held on Christmas Eve.
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1984
The Chapel Cemetery is dedicated.
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1988
The Chapel’s expansion begins.
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1989
The Broyles Community Center is completed. A Time capsule is buried - to be opened in 2015.
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1990
The first Broyles Mission Conference is held.
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1992
Dr. Jimmy Allen becomes the Chapel’s Chaplain.
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1994
The Chapel Bell Tower is completed.
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1995
Lamar Helms becomes Director of the Men’s Chorus.
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1997
The Broyles Community Center is expanded and the Chapel Community Library is opened.
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1999
The Chapel Handbell Choir is formed.
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2000
The Terraces and Scout Hut is opened.
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2003
Dr. Jim McCormick becomes the Chapel’s Senior Chaplain.
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2004
Rev. Lamar Helms becomes the Chapel’s Associate Pastor.
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2006
The Chapel’s pipe organ is installed.
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2008
Dr. Grey Norsworthy is named the Chapel’s Senior Chaplain.
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2012
Rev. Len Walker is named the Chapel’s Senior Pastor.
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2015
The Chapel’s Time Capsule is opened.
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2020
Rev. Lamar Helms retired, Rev. David Apple is named Associate Pastor and Bruce Graham is named Director of Music Ministries.