Neighborhood Life Church (The Pas, Manitoba, Canada)
The Neighborhood Life congregation began services in 1971, and formally organized in 1972. The first building was occupied in 1972. The congregation originated through outreach by the James Nikkel family and the Mennonite Brethren Church of Manitoba.
In 1985 there were 18 members; in 1992, 11. The congregation dissolved in 1993. It had been affiliated with the Mennonite Brethren Church of Manitoba (1973-93), Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (1973-93) and General Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (1973-93.) The language of worship was English.
The congregation had been located at 324 Ross Ave., The Pas, MB. Pastor Ernie Bergen served in 1993 as a congregational leader.
Bibliography
Mennonite Brethren Herald (27 May 1988): 35; (16 July 1993): 19.
Nickel,Bob. "The History of Neighbourhood Life Groups Incorporated." Research paper, Rosthern Junior College, 1973, 14 pp.
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