Iglesia Evangelical Vida Abundante (Spanish)(Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada)
231 Kitson St., Winnipeg, MB, R2H 0Z4. Pastor Ernesto Pinto served in 1996 as a congregational leader. In 1995 there were 15 members. The congregation has been affiliated with the Mennonite Brethren Church of Manitoba (1988-) and the Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches. The language of worship is Spanish and English.
The congregation began services in 1972, and formally organized in 1985. Martin Duerksen is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through outreach by the Mennonite Brethren Church of Manitoba.
The church closed in June 1998 after a fire, and did not reopen.
Bibliography
Mennonite Reporter (25 November 1985): 16; (18 October 1996): 1-2.
Mennonite Brethren Herald (27 May 1988): 46.
Dueck, Abe. 2002. Email to Sam Steiner, 25 February.
Additional Information
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