The Aberdeen Mennonite Brethren Church was located four miles southeast of Aberdeen, Saskatchewan. Archie Kruger was the last leader of the group. In 1950 the congregation had 51 members; in 1961 18. The congregation dissolved in 1961. It had been affiliated with the North Saskatchewan Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches, the Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches and the General Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches. Language transition from German to English occurred in the 1940s.

In 1903 a few families gathered in the home of G.J. Sawatzky for their regular services. From 1904 to 1919 they gathered in a nearby schoolhouse until they were able to erect their own church building. The church was organized in 1906 with 22 members.

The congregation began services in 1903, and formally organized in 1906. The first building was occupied in 1919. Gerhard Sawatzky is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through immigration from the United States.

The church was under the leadership of the following ministers: Gerhard Sawatzky, 1903-1912; John P. Siemens, 1912-1920; H.G. Sawatzky, 1920-1931; B.L. Sawatzky, 1931-1941; Heinrich W. Niessen, 1941-1944, G.K. Sawatzky, 1945-1951 and Archie Kruger, 1953-1960.

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