The Woodrow Gospel Chapel in Woodrow, SK began services in 1909, and formally organized in 1910 with a membership of 28. The first building was occupied in 1916, with a subsequent building program in 1958. George Reimche is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through immigration from North Dakota. Woodrow was originally known as Hoffnungsfeld.

Other leaders that served prior to 1960 included John Ollenberger, Ludwig Seibel, E.J. Lautermilch and Samuel Sutter.

In 1965 there were 100 members; in 1975, 71; in 1985, 73; in 1994, 58; in 2000, 55. The congregation has been affiliated with the Saskatchewan Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches, the Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches and the General Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches. The language of worship is English; the transition from German occurred in the 1930s.

The congregation's address is Box 57, Woodrow, SK, S0H 4M0. (306) 472-3759. Pastor Randy Chase served in 2000 as a congregational leader.

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Adapted by permission of Herald Press, Scottdale, Pennsylvania, and Waterloo, Ontario, from Mennonite Encyclopedia, Vol. 4, p. 977. All rights reserved. For information on ordering the encyclopedia visit the Herald Press website.

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