Wilfred Orr immigrated with his parents, his brother and sister to a homestead near Oungre SK in 1906. He was baptized into Christ in Long Creek at the age of 12 years. His life from then on was centered around his faith in God. He attended Carman Bible School and Bible readings in Danville IL. He began preaching at the age of 16. The first person he baptized was Brother Jim Lidbury, who later became his son's father-in-law. His preaching career spanned over sixty years across western Canada, as well as the northern United States.
In 1931, the first Bible School of the churches of Christ in Saskatchewan was held in his home in Minton, and he and Pearl were both teachers. He was in charge of numerous Bible schools and many, many young people were strengthened in their faith because of his teachings.
In 1946 when Radville Christian College was established, the first building was constructed on land he donated, and he provided a major portion of the labor for construction. He served on the first Board of Directors. In 1946 he began preaching the Word on CHAB Radio from Moose Jaw. The program, which was called, "the churches of Christ Salute You," continued into the mid-fifties. Some of these radio sermons were published by J.C. Bailey in a book entitled "Preach the Word."
During his stay in Moose Jaw he served as minister and an elder for the local congregation. His life exemplified the spirit of Christ by his kindness to many. His sense of humor brightened many a situation. He loved to sing and had a beautiful strong voice. He loved people, particularly little children and little children loved him. During his years of preaching, he supported his family by doing carpenter work. They lived in houses that he built.
Wilfred and Pearl sponsored refugee families. Once they arrived in Wawota the families stayed in the Orr residence until more permanent accommodations were found. While there, Pearl taught them English.
In 1931, the first Bible School of the churches of Christ in Saskatchewan was held in his home in Minton, and he and Pearl were both teachers. He was in charge of numerous Bible schools and many, many young people were strengthened in their faith because of his teachings.
In 1946 when Radville Christian College was established, the first building was constructed on land he donated, and he provided a major portion of the labor for construction. He served on the first Board of Directors. In 1946 he began preaching the Word on CHAB Radio from Moose Jaw. The program, which was called, "the churches of Christ Salute You," continued into the mid-fifties. Some of these radio sermons were published by J.C. Bailey in a book entitled "Preach the Word."
During his stay in Moose Jaw he served as minister and an elder for the local congregation. His life exemplified the spirit of Christ by his kindness to many. His sense of humor brightened many a situation. He loved to sing and had a beautiful strong voice. He loved people, particularly little children and little children loved him. During his years of preaching, he supported his family by doing carpenter work. They lived in houses that he built.
Wilfred and Pearl sponsored refugee families. Once they arrived in Wawota the families stayed in the Orr residence until more permanent accommodations were found. While there, Pearl taught them English.
Wilfred Orr immigrated with his parents, his brother and sister to a homestead near Oungre SK in 1906. He was baptized into Christ in Long Creek at the age of 12 years. His life from then on was centered around his faith in God. He attended Carman Bible School and Bible readings in Danville IL. He began preaching at the age of 16. The first person he baptized was Brother Jim Lidbury, who later became his son's father-in-law. His preaching career spanned over sixty years across western Canada, as well as the northern United States.
In 1931, the first Bible School of the churches of Christ in Saskatchewan was held in his home in Minton, and he and Pearl were both teachers. He was in charge of numerous Bible schools and many, many young people were strengthened in their faith because of his teachings.
In 1946 when Radville Christian College was established, the first building was constructed on land he donated, and he provided a major portion of the labor for construction. He served on the first Board of Directors. In 1946 he began preaching the Word on CHAB Radio from Moose Jaw. The program, which was called, "the churches of Christ Salute You," continued into the mid-fifties. Some of these radio sermons were published by J.C. Bailey in a book entitled "Preach the Word."
During his stay in Moose Jaw he served as minister and an elder for the local congregation. His life exemplified the spirit of Christ by his kindness to many. His sense of humor brightened many a situation. He loved to sing and had a beautiful strong voice. He loved people, particularly little children and little children loved him. During his years of preaching, he supported his family by doing carpenter work. They lived in houses that he built.
Wilfred and Pearl sponsored refugee families. Once they arrived in Wawota the families stayed in the Orr residence until more permanent accommodations were found. While there, Pearl taught them English.
In 1931, the first Bible School of the churches of Christ in Saskatchewan was held in his home in Minton, and he and Pearl were both teachers. He was in charge of numerous Bible schools and many, many young people were strengthened in their faith because of his teachings.
In 1946 when Radville Christian College was established, the first building was constructed on land he donated, and he provided a major portion of the labor for construction. He served on the first Board of Directors. In 1946 he began preaching the Word on CHAB Radio from Moose Jaw. The program, which was called, "the churches of Christ Salute You," continued into the mid-fifties. Some of these radio sermons were published by J.C. Bailey in a book entitled "Preach the Word."
During his stay in Moose Jaw he served as minister and an elder for the local congregation. His life exemplified the spirit of Christ by his kindness to many. His sense of humor brightened many a situation. He loved to sing and had a beautiful strong voice. He loved people, particularly little children and little children loved him. During his years of preaching, he supported his family by doing carpenter work. They lived in houses that he built.
Wilfred and Pearl sponsored refugee families. Once they arrived in Wawota the families stayed in the Orr residence until more permanent accommodations were found. While there, Pearl taught them English.
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