Our 70th Anniversary Campaign for $70,000 will support current students as part of celebrating our grand history.  The campaign will be divided in two ways:  1)  $50,000 will support current students by subsidizing their tuition.  2) $20,000 will be endowed to support the new W. Shantz, E. Prosser, and W. Hunking Memorial Award.  Our main celebration will be a fundraising dinner on April 24th, at Bingeman Park, at noon on Graduation Day.

In 2010 we intend to celebrate many times with the following events:

• A radio series focusing on our history during our regular Lives Changing Lives program on Faith FM (94.3) in January (Mondays 11:30am).

• A special tree planting day on Saturday April 10th when volunteers will help utilize an $18,000 grant from the City of Kitchener to enhance the campus.

• An art sale and fundraiser run by our students called: Lumen Ex Anima on March 21, 2010, 7:00pm. All of the art comes from members of our community. Come out and meet some of the artists, enjoy some appetizers and celebrate 70 years of EBC history. $10.00 at the door.

• A fundraising Birthday Dinner and our annual Graduation Ceremony on April 24th. Everyone is invited! Dinner is at noon where you will hear from Dr. Tom, Dignitaries and see presentations regarding our history. RSVP by April 21st here. Graduation is at 2:30pm (no RSVP required). Special attention will be given to the birthday guests (Tom and EBC) 

and we will also honour Ward Shantz, Willis Hunking and Ed Prosser.

These three EBC builders passed away in 2009. All events are being held

at Bingeman Park in Kitchener.

• Homecoming Events for various graduating decades.

• A $70,000 fundraising campaign that includes support for current students and a new scholarship fund in honour of Rev.’s Ward Shantz, Willis Hunking and Ed Prosser.

In the summer of 2009, three significant college and church builders went to be with the Lord: Ward Shantz (Founding Principal), Edwin Prosser (alumnus and former Promotion Director) and Willis Hunking (alumnus and former Advancement Director). This memorial award of $1000 plus fun interest (approximately $600) is made anually to a returning student demonstrating passion for the Great Commission, strength of character, and interest in full-time ministry. Preference will be given to students intending to serve in vocational pastoral ministry, normally with a minimum 3.0 AGPA.

Rev. Ward M. Shantz - passed away in August 2009, in his 99th year. Ward had served as Emmanuel's founding principal in 1940. He stayed in leadership at the school for many years gradually building the college up until its move to Kitchener, becoming President in 1953. He was a faithful Pastor as well, eventually becoming District Superintendent. Ward also served as Associate Director of Missions for his denomination, visiting mission fields and giving great leadership. The college will always be indebted to the legacy of Ward Shantz.

Rev. Willis J. Hunking - Willis graduated from Emmanuel in its earliest days. He and Marion served in missions in Nigeria for twenty years. They lived and worked among the Nupe tribe, and were greatly beloved by their people. Willis was also engaged in large-scale evangelistic efforts throughout Nigeria, bringing hundreds of churches and leaders together for inspiring conferences which fostered great church growth. Returning to Canada the Hunkings pastured in Kitchener and Elmira. Willis was the Advancement Director of the college for several years and provided excellent leadership in fundraising for the Edna Pridham Library. He passed away at Emmanuel Village in August.

Rev. C. Edwin Prosser - Ed passed away this past summer as well. He, too, was intimately involved in Emmanuel, as a student, and later as Promotion Director, teacher and Dean of men. Through his efforts the college was able to survive through some difficult economic crises. Ed was also an outstanding pastor in several churches in Ontario and Indiana. He served as a beloved District Superintendent, and led camp ministries for EMCC for many years. A host of friends testify to Ed's wonderful Christian influence over the decades.