SIGNS , WONDERS & MIRACLES ( SPECIAL EDITION )

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On May 15, 2023, after several weeks of steady and marked decline, Reverend Gordon
Williams, at the age of 85, went home to be with the Lord. We mourn his loss deeply
and feel very blessed that in his final days he was peaceful and at ease and that he is
now with Jesus. Vascular dementia can render some people unable to recognize
people or their surroundings at all, unable to communicate or care for themselves,
and it can change personalities quite significantly. Gordon remained himself up to the
end of his life - in fact, some of his famous stories became even more interesting as
he conflated people and places! Through it all, even in the last couple of weeks, he
still prayed with people, recognized Ruth most of the time, and there was always a
light in his eyes when family and friends visited. He was very confused at times and
sometimes upset, but he always returned to being joyful and gentle. We are so thankful for
these mercies during his journey.
Gordon’s powerful relationship with the Lord no doubt contributed to his demeanor. And of course,
Ruth’s incredible and persistently positive approach to what became his continual care created the
environment in which they were able to spend their last days on this earth together, at home. We are
thankful for the personal care workers, nurses and doctors who made that possible, the wonderful
neighbours who looked in on Gordon and Ruth, and helped even in the middle of the night when called.
The dear friends who brought dinners and treats (sometimes on command - you know who you are),
and everyone who phoned to provide spiritual and emotional support. You are all angels sent by Jesus
in our time of need. Praise you, Jesus!
Finally, we appreciate everyone who took the time to send messages of condolence, who called and
expressed their shock and sorrow, and who came from all over to share our grief and our hopeful joy
at Gordon’s funeral. Your kindness, your gifts of love and compassion and hope, the flowers, your
donations to the Gordon Williams Evangelistic Association, all mean so much. Thank you to Rev. Brent
McLaughlin for officiating at the service, for Sean Gerynowicz, and Tina Fischer for sharing and reading
scripture, and for Ruth’s sister Carroll Lee for her intuitive and brilliant piano playing, and to Ruth and
Gordon’s foster daughter, Dr. Connie DenBok, for her remembrances of Gordon and his life. And to the
team at Dods and McNair Funeral Home Chapel and Reception Centre, whose assistance was
invaluable. If you have a remembrance you would like to share, please visit Dods and McNair Obituaries
web page, where you can submit a comment and share in others remembrances of Gordon.
https://www.dodsandmcnair.com/memorials/howard-williams/5194384/index.php#wall
Finally, and most wonderfully, we heard so many stories from all of you about how you first met Gordon,
and his impact on your lives and how he fostered your relationships with Jesus. To us, he was Husband,
Dad, Father-in-law and Grandpa Gord. He will be in our hearts always. Gordon was a true and faithful
servant, and we are all the witnesses and beneficiaries to his great work here on earth.

Blessings and thanks,

The Williams family.
“THE LIFE AND MINISTRY OF GORDON WILLIAMS” (ACTS 2:4; LK 4:18)
Rev. Gordon Williams, also known as “the Rev”, was a Spirit-filled evangelist,
pastor, teacher and author who was known for his hearty laughter and amazing
boldness for preaching the full Gospel, including the work of the Holy Spirit.
Gordon, who operated in the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, witnessed to a multitude of
people, leading them to accept Jesus Christ as their Saviour and Lord, receive the
Baptism of the Holy Spirit, and to receive physical, mental and emotional healing.
Gordon also had a deliverance ministry. He held a M.Div. degree from Princeton
Theological Seminary and was first ordained by the United Church of Canada.
In 1986, he was received into the PAOC (The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada)
and became an executive member of the ECAMFC (Evangelical Church Alliance
Rev. Gordon Ministerial Fellowship of Canada). For a number of years, he served on the Board
Williams (1964) of Directors of ECAMFC as Vice-President.
Gordon has preached and ministered in churches of all denominations, conducted Camp Meetings and
Crusades, preached at Missions, teaching Seminars and Retreats, and has spoken at Seminaries and
Bible Colleges.
He has spoken and ministered at numerous "Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International"
(F.G.B.M.F.I.) local chapter meetings, conventions, advances, rallies, and other functions. He has also
ministered at many “Christian Business Men's Fellowship” meetings and retreats.
Gordon also conducted many miracle services at women's church meetings, as well as, many “Women
Aglow” Chapters and retreats. He has been an advisor to both a “Women Aglow” Chapter and an “Area
Board of Directors”. He has spoken and ministered to Christian Business Women's Club meetings.
He also spoke and ministered at youth rallies, banquets, and retreats. His ministry included a variety of
people: youth, singles, married couples, divorced people, those recovering from substance abuse
(drugs and alcohol) and others who require healing and help.

Gordon, Ruth & family - 1974 Daily Times Review St. Paul's United Church Brampton Youth Retreat 1975

Gordon was the pastor of six churches, including St. Paul's United Church in Brampton, Harriston
United Church in Harriston, and Good Samaritan Church in Breslau, Ontario.
Gordon was also a talk show guest, a guest television host and provided resources during radio
interviews. In 1973 during his ministry at St. Paul's United Church in Brampton, Ontario, Gordon gave
leadership in establishing a 24-hour interdenominational counseling ministry which also included the
“Telecare Distress Centre” Brampton telephone ministry of which he was the first “Chairman of the
Board of Directors”.
In 1983, Gordon joined the staff of "100 Huntley Street", Canada's National daily Christian television
ministry. The daily program was produced by Crossroads Christian Communications, Inc. (C.C.C.I.).
Gordon started as the Toronto Area Director and later became the assistant to the President, Rev. David
Mainse. Gordon was responsible for the scriptural overview at the conclusion of each telecast, co-
hosted the program, and conducted rallies, banquets and telethons. Gordon has also represented "100
Huntley Street’s" ministry at various meetings and functions.
He also hosted and produced 100 Huntley Street's "Night Lite", a live, open-line talk show which was
seen Monday through Friday, from 3:30 a.m. to 5:30 a.m., both locally in the Toronto viewing area and
in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A. Every night people were reached with the Gospel. He was one of the original
hosts of the new "Night Lite" talk show seen on the Christian "Crossroads Television Station" (CTS),
Channel 36, Burlington, Ontario, and on the local cable systems in the area.
Gordon Williams appeared as a guest on many local and national Radio and Television Talk Shows in
Canada, such as "Canada AM" and "W 5" and in the United States, too numerous too mention.

“CALL TO MINISTRY - A VISITATION FROM JESUS” (MATT. 4:19; PHIL. 4:19)

Gordon resisted God's call to the ministry for about 4 1/2
years. But one night after returning from "Five Oaks," a
one-month retreat near Brantford, Ontario, he had a
fantastic evening at church with his youth group. They
had read the entire Gospel of John in one sitting and
then prayed together. Gordon recalls returning home,
getting ready for bed, climbing into bed, turning off the
light, and about to fall asleep.
He shared a room with one of his brothers, and as he
Salute to Canada with Gordon Williams and David Mainse
was drifting off to sleep, he remembered hearing
of 100 Huntley Street. Crossroads celebrated its 50th someone coming in through the front door, up the
Anniversary on April 5, 2012 in Sudbury, Ontario. squeaky stairs, and he assumed it was his brother.
Gordon gives his “call to ministry” testimony to the
The door opened, the light turned on, and he heard a
audience and then prays for Canada while being televised.
voice say, "Gordon." He sat up and discovered a
stranger standing in his bedroom. It was the kind of experience where you run into someone you
recognize but can't place.
Jesus started telling him about his life. He told Gordon that He wanted for him to come work for Him.
He told him that He desired for Gordon to come and be a "fisher of men." He also said that if he came
to work for Him, he would meet all of his "needs according to His riches and glory."
Of course, Gordon realized it was Jesus speaking at that point. He told him he would be honoured and
pleased to work for Him. Then Jesus turned and walked out of the room, and Gordon heard Him
leave down the stairway. Gordon sat there totally at peace, the kind of peace that can only be found in
the presence of the Holy Spirit. Gordon always said that Jesus was true to his word. Visit “Founders
First - Salute to Canada - Crossroads 50th Anniversary Celebrations 2012” on youtube to watch Gordon
speak his testimony and pray for Canada: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wq-_rjMcpec

“Then he said to them, ‘Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men’” (Matt. 4:19). “And my God
shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus” (Phil. 4:19).