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| + | Digitized by Hiebert Library. [http://callimachus.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/p15008coll27/id/59/rec/104 Center for Mennonite Brethren Studies]''.]] | ||
Kronsgart Mennonite Brethren Church in Kronsgart, Manitoba began services and formally organized in 1896 with Jacob Heide as leader. The first building was occupied in 1920 with a subsequent building program in 1954. The congregation originated through outreach by the [[Winkler Mennonite Brethren Church (Winkler, Manitoba, Canada)|Winkler Mennonite Brethren Church]] and the movement of some of that church's members to the Kronsgart area to farm. The congregation dissolved in 1973. The language of worship was German. | Kronsgart Mennonite Brethren Church in Kronsgart, Manitoba began services and formally organized in 1896 with Jacob Heide as leader. The first building was occupied in 1920 with a subsequent building program in 1954. The congregation originated through outreach by the [[Winkler Mennonite Brethren Church (Winkler, Manitoba, Canada)|Winkler Mennonite Brethren Church]] and the movement of some of that church's members to the Kronsgart area to farm. The congregation dissolved in 1973. The language of worship was German. | ||
Revision as of 05:45, 16 March 2014
Creator: Henry J. Wiens (1885-1975)
Digitized by Hiebert Library. Center for Mennonite Brethren Studies.
Kronsgart Mennonite Brethren Church in Kronsgart, Manitoba began services and formally organized in 1896 with Jacob Heide as leader. The first building was occupied in 1920 with a subsequent building program in 1954. The congregation originated through outreach by the Winkler Mennonite Brethren Church and the movement of some of that church's members to the Kronsgart area to farm. The congregation dissolved in 1973. The language of worship was German.
Congregational leaders prior to 1955 included Jacob B. Penner, J. J. Buller, P. Shultz, G. Klassen, John J. Neufeld and A. A. Hyde.
After dissolution the church building was moved to Winkler Bible Institute for use as a chapel and library.
Bibliography
Toews, John A. A History of the Mennonite Brethren Church: Pilgrims and Pioneers. Fresno, CA, 1975: 156.
Archival Records
Additional Information
Denominational Affiliations:
Mennonite Brethren Church of Manitoba
Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches
General Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches
Kronsgart MB Church Membership
| Year | Members |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 77 |
| 1965 | 63 |
Centre for Mennonite Brethren Studies.
| Author(s) | H. H. Redekop |
|---|---|
| Marlene Epp | |
| Date Published | February 1989 |
Cite This Article
MLA style
Redekop, H. H. and Marlene Epp. "Kronsgart Mennonite Brethren Church (Kronsgart, Manitoba, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. February 1989. Web. 18 Apr 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Kronsgart_Mennonite_Brethren_Church_(Kronsgart,_Manitoba,_Canada)&oldid=115822.
APA style
Redekop, H. H. and Marlene Epp. (February 1989). Kronsgart Mennonite Brethren Church (Kronsgart, Manitoba, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 18 April 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Kronsgart_Mennonite_Brethren_Church_(Kronsgart,_Manitoba,_Canada)&oldid=115822.
Adapted by permission of Herald Press, Harrisonburg, Virginia, from Mennonite Encyclopedia, Vol. 3, p. 248. All rights reserved.
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