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The North Star Church of God in Christ, Mennonite at Hyas, [[Saskatchewan (Canada)|Saskatchewan]] began services in 1979, and formally organized in 1980. The first building was occupied in 1980. David Penner is considered the founding leader of the group. The language of worship is English. North Star also operates North Star School.
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The North Star [[Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (CGC)|Church of God in Christ, Mennonite]] congregation in Hyas, [[Saskatchewan (Canada)|Saskatchewan]], [[Canada]] was established in 1979 with John Penner as the first leader. The congregation started when five families moved from Manitoba to the Norquay area. Five more families arrived in 1980. David Penner from Ste. Anne, Manitoba arrived in June 1980 to serve as the first local minister.
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A vacant home on John Penner's property served as the first meeting place. Soon property was purchased north of Hyas, and a church building erected in time for the 1980 school Christmas program.  
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The North Star School met in the church basement until 1990 when a recently vacated four-room school became available.
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On 31 October 2004 the congregation dedicated a new church building.
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In 2020 the congregation was part of the [[Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (CGC)|Church of God in Christ, Mennonite]]. The ministers were Grant Penner, David Penner, Kelly Penner, and Larry Bartel.
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= Bibliography =
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Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. ''Yearbook'' (2000-2020).
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''Histories of the congregations.'' 3rd. ed. Moundridge, Kansas: Gospel Publishers, 1999: 153-155.
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''Messenger of Truth'' 102, no.20 (2004): 12.
  
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Ministers Larry Bartel and Grant Penner served in 2001 as non-salaried congregational leaders.
 
 
= Additional Information =
 
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'''Address''': Hyas, SK S0A 1K0
 
  
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'''Location''': located 2 km. east and 3 km. north of Hyas
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'''Address''': Hyas, Saskatchewan
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'''Location''': Saskatchewan Township Road 650; 2 km. east and 3 km. north of the village of Hyas
  
 
'''Phone''': 306-594-2550
 
'''Phone''': 306-594-2550
  
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'''Denominational Affiliation''':
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'''Website''':
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'''Denominational Affiliations''':
  
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[[Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (CGC)|Church of God in Christ, Mennonite]]
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[https://churchofgodinchristmennonite.net// Church of God in Christ, Mennonite]
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=== North Star Church of God in Christ, Mennonite Membership ===
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== Ordained Pastors at the North Star Church of God in Christ, Mennonite Church ==
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! Name !! Years<br/>of Service
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| David Penner (1920-1990) || 1980-1990
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| Larry Bartel || 1985-present
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| Grant Penner || 1995-present
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| Kelly Penner || 2006-present
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| David Penner || 2017-present
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== Membership at North Star Church of God in Christ, Mennonite Church ==
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! Year !! Membership
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| 1985 || 40
 
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| 2000 || 87
 
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| 1985 || align="right" | 40
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| 2010 || 93
 
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| 2000 || align="right" | 87
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| 2020 || 125
 
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Latest revision as of 11:28, 28 October 2020

The North Star Church of God in Christ, Mennonite congregation in Hyas, Saskatchewan, Canada was established in 1979 with John Penner as the first leader. The congregation started when five families moved from Manitoba to the Norquay area. Five more families arrived in 1980. David Penner from Ste. Anne, Manitoba arrived in June 1980 to serve as the first local minister.

A vacant home on John Penner's property served as the first meeting place. Soon property was purchased north of Hyas, and a church building erected in time for the 1980 school Christmas program.

The North Star School met in the church basement until 1990 when a recently vacated four-room school became available.

On 31 October 2004 the congregation dedicated a new church building.

In 2020 the congregation was part of the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. The ministers were Grant Penner, David Penner, Kelly Penner, and Larry Bartel.

Bibliography

Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. Yearbook (2000-2020).

Histories of the congregations. 3rd. ed. Moundridge, Kansas: Gospel Publishers, 1999: 153-155.

Messenger of Truth 102, no.20 (2004): 12.

Additional Information

Address: Hyas, Saskatchewan

Location: Saskatchewan Township Road 650; 2 km. east and 3 km. north of the village of Hyas

Phone: 306-594-2550

Website:

Denominational Affiliations:

Church of God in Christ, Mennonite

Ordained Pastors at the North Star Church of God in Christ, Mennonite Church

Name Years
of Service
David Penner (1920-1990) 1980-1990
Larry Bartel 1985-present
Grant Penner 1995-present
Kelly Penner 2006-present
David Penner 2017-present

Membership at North Star Church of God in Christ, Mennonite Church

Year Membership
1985 40
2000 87
2010 93
2020 125


Author(s) Samuel J Steiner
Date Published October 2020

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Steiner, Samuel J. "North Star Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (Hyas, Saskatchewan, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. October 2020. Web. 28 Apr 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=North_Star_Church_of_God_in_Christ,_Mennonite_(Hyas,_Saskatchewan,_Canada)&oldid=169390.

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Steiner, Samuel J. (October 2020). North Star Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (Hyas, Saskatchewan, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 28 April 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=North_Star_Church_of_God_in_Christ,_Mennonite_(Hyas,_Saskatchewan,_Canada)&oldid=169390.



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