Tara Sinanan understood that ministry often begins with something warm in your hands and someone who made the effort to show up.
Trinidad To Alberta
Tara was born in San Fernando, Trinidad & Tobago to Geoffrey & Jemma Adimoolah. She lived her younger years in Trinidad serving her church family at Susamachar Presbyterian Church as the main organist and dedicated church choir member. 
As a young married mother with her first child, Tara moved to Canada and eventually landed in Edmonton, Alberta where she had her 2nd child and built a life and roots to last nearly 60 years. She was SO proud of her daughter, Donna and son, Kirk and her son-in-law Lee, and daughter-in-law Debbie and four precious grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Tara became an accomplished accountant as a single mother, grew her career with determination & dedication, and became the Vice President of a very successful home building company.
All the while, Tara continued to serve her church in ministry by singing in the “Singing Christmas Tree”, teaching and helping at Central Tabernacle Pentecostal Church. She then moved to North Pointe Community Church where she spent her retired days leading Bible studies, helping in children’s church and welcoming newcomers with her big, warm smile.
Showing Up To Serve
It was in the quieter spaces where Tara’s heart was most clearly witnessed. Jocelyn saw that better than anyone else. She worked extensively with Tara in women’s ministry at North Pointe, particularly with the women’s Bible studies. Jocelyn says those Bible studies would not have been as successful as they were without Tara.
For years, every Wednesday—morning and evening—Tara showed up to serve. Often her car was at the church on Wednesday mornings even before Jocelyn was. She would arrive early to put on the coffee pot and the tea and then she would leave to go buy some sweets for the Bible study and come back and make sure that the coffee and tea were ready for the women when they arrived.
Many came for fellowship and teaching, but they were first greeted by Tara’s quiet hospitality.
Servanthood
She also led one of the table study groups. Her devotion to the group went beyond Wednesdays as she invited them into her heart and home for community. Week after week, season after season, she served not for recognition, but out of love.
Jocelyn says, “She anticipated what I needed even before I knew I needed it. Tara came early and stayed late. Many evenings I left before she did. She was generous with her time and often brought treats for everyone. She never asked for recognition. Tara had a willing heart and a deep love for God and the women of North Pointe. She served with humility grace and unwavering devotion and that is what true ministry looks like – servanthood.”
Family
She endeared herself to our youngest son son Jean Marc. When he was a teen, she generously supported his mission trip to Mexico with the North Pointe youth team. That’s one reason he left work to be here with you today and honour her.
For years, Tara made our family Thanksgiving, Christmas AND Easter dinners and delivered them hot to our home after church and then went on to her own place to have dinner with her family. Our sons loved her cooking.
When Jocelyn was ordained to the ministry in 2018 on the platform of North Pointe, it was Tara who stood close to her, praying a blessing. That was just like Tara, in the background, 100% lovingly supportive.
Look out the windows of North Pointe, the homes you see adjacent, just beyond the green fence bordering the parking lot, are a result of a conversation Tara had with her boss 23 years ago. There is a strong probability that North Pointe would not exist today in this location if not for Tara.
North Pointe’s Esther
Tara reminds me of a woman chronicled in the Bible, named Esther. Esther holds a unique place in history as an unlikely saviour of an entire nation. Esther was unknown, and without fanfare—yet she was chosen to be queen. Scripture tells us that she was raised up “for such a time as this,” placed by God in a moment where courage and influence could change the course of history.
In many ways, Tara was North Pointe’s Esther.
She never sought attention. She didn’t make a show of her importance. But in her role as Vice President of a successful homebuilding company, she was quietly positioned by God to make a difference—one that would shape our future.
Some of you remember 2004. Our church was facing immense pressure—over a million dollars in debt and fighting strong headwinds about our future—God intervened in a quiet but powerful way.
Setbacks and Comeback
Through Tara’s influence, her company purchased 23 acres of excess land from North Pointe, even before we officially became North Pointe. That single decision changed everything. The purchase covered our entire debt—and more. It lifted a crushing burden, gave us hope, and put wind in our sails when we needed it most. In our setback we were given a greater comeback.
And ever since July 16, 2006—the day the doors of North Pointe opened for the very first time—I have thought of Tara Sinanan as our modern-day Queen Esther.
Because she was faithful and willing. Because God used her, quietly and powerfully, the right person, in the right place, at the right moment.
She also knew joy and wonder. She said that one of the great gifts of her life was traveling with Jocelyn and I to Israel and Petra—walking where Scripture comes alive, standing in places layered with history and faith. The privilege of baptizing Tara in the Jordan River. And who could forget that unforgettable moment: being driven into Petra in a horse-drawn carriage, a scene as beautiful and memorable as Tara herself. It was a moment of delight, adventure, and grace—fitting for someone who embraced life with quiet courage. 
Lives Changed
Today, we grieve her loss—but we also give thanks. Her life reminds us that God often works through ordinary faithfulness to accomplish extraordinary things. Her legacy is written not just in memories, but in lives changed and a church that continues to move forward.
We love you, Tara.
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