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Palm Grove Mennonite Church (formerly Palm Grove Conservative Mennonite Church), located at Sarasota, Florida, originally a member of the [[Conservative Mennonite Conference|Conservative Mennonite Conference]], was organized 3 May 1953, with 19 charter members. They worshiped in the Pinecraft Mennonite Church until 29 November 1953, at which time they met in the Pinecraft school. A church building searing 400 was dedicated 14 February 1954. During the winter tourists from as far as [[California (USA)|California]] and western [[Canada|Canada]] worship with the congregation, raising the attendance to 250. Menno M. Coblentz was bishop and Joseph F. Baer pastor until 1956, when Bishop Andrew Jantzi succeeded them. In 1957 there were 33 members. | Palm Grove Mennonite Church (formerly Palm Grove Conservative Mennonite Church), located at Sarasota, Florida, originally a member of the [[Conservative Mennonite Conference|Conservative Mennonite Conference]], was organized 3 May 1953, with 19 charter members. They worshiped in the Pinecraft Mennonite Church until 29 November 1953, at which time they met in the Pinecraft school. A church building searing 400 was dedicated 14 February 1954. During the winter tourists from as far as [[California (USA)|California]] and western [[Canada|Canada]] worship with the congregation, raising the attendance to 250. Menno M. Coblentz was bishop and Joseph F. Baer pastor until 1956, when Bishop Andrew Jantzi succeeded them. In 1957 there were 33 members. | ||
| − | The church joined the [[Biblical Mennonite Alliance|Biblical Mennonite Alliance]] in February 2011. In | + | The church joined the [[Biblical Mennonite Alliance|Biblical Mennonite Alliance]] in February 2011. In 2015 the leading minister was J. R. Weaver and the associate pastors were David R. Miller and Pete Weaver. The congregational membership was 115 and the average weekly attendance was 200. |
= Bibliography = | = Bibliography = | ||
| + | Biblical Mennonite Alliance. "BMA Congregational Directory with Pastors." August 2015. | ||
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<em>Anabaptist (Mennonite) Directory 2011</em>. Harrisonburg, VA: The Sword and Trumpet, 2011: 53. | <em>Anabaptist (Mennonite) Directory 2011</em>. Harrisonburg, VA: The Sword and Trumpet, 2011: 53. | ||
| − | Biblical Mennonite Alliance. "BMA Directory 2012." Web. 15 May 2012. | + | Biblical Mennonite Alliance. "BMA Directory 2012." Web. 15 May 2012. http://www.biblicalmennonite.com/support-files/2012-bma-directory-updated-mar-12-for-web.pdf. |
= Additional Information = | = Additional Information = | ||
<strong>Address</strong>: 1087 Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL 34278 | <strong>Address</strong>: 1087 Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL 34278 | ||
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[http://www.biblicalmennonite.com/ Biblical Mennonite Alliance] (2011-present) | [http://www.biblicalmennonite.com/ Biblical Mennonite Alliance] (2011-present) | ||
| − | {{GAMEO_footer|hp=Vol. 4, p. 113|date= | + | = Map = |
| + | [[Map:Palm Grove Mennonite Church (Sarasota, Florida, USA)]] | ||
| + | {{GAMEO_footer|hp=Vol. 4, p. 113|date=August 2016|a1_last=Baer|a1_first=Joseph F.|a2_last=Thiessen|a2_first=Richard D.}} | ||
| + | [[Category:Churches]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Conservative Mennonite Conference Congregations]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Biblical Mennonite Alliance Congregations]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Florida Congregations]] | ||
| + | [[Category:United States Congregations]] | ||
Revision as of 13:36, 5 August 2016
Palm Grove Mennonite Church (formerly Palm Grove Conservative Mennonite Church), located at Sarasota, Florida, originally a member of the Conservative Mennonite Conference, was organized 3 May 1953, with 19 charter members. They worshiped in the Pinecraft Mennonite Church until 29 November 1953, at which time they met in the Pinecraft school. A church building searing 400 was dedicated 14 February 1954. During the winter tourists from as far as California and western Canada worship with the congregation, raising the attendance to 250. Menno M. Coblentz was bishop and Joseph F. Baer pastor until 1956, when Bishop Andrew Jantzi succeeded them. In 1957 there were 33 members.
The church joined the Biblical Mennonite Alliance in February 2011. In 2015 the leading minister was J. R. Weaver and the associate pastors were David R. Miller and Pete Weaver. The congregational membership was 115 and the average weekly attendance was 200.
Bibliography
Biblical Mennonite Alliance. "BMA Congregational Directory with Pastors." August 2015.
Anabaptist (Mennonite) Directory 2011. Harrisonburg, VA: The Sword and Trumpet, 2011: 53.
Biblical Mennonite Alliance. "BMA Directory 2012." Web. 15 May 2012. http://www.biblicalmennonite.com/support-files/2012-bma-directory-updated-mar-12-for-web.pdf.
Additional Information
Address: 1087 Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL 34278
Telephone: 941-957-1710
Website: Palm Grove Mennonite Church
Denominational Affiliation:
Conservative Mennonite Conference (1953-2010)
Biblical Mennonite Alliance (2011-present)
Map
Map:Palm Grove Mennonite Church (Sarasota, Florida, USA)
| Author(s) | Joseph F. Baer |
|---|---|
| Richard D. Thiessen | |
| Date Published | August 2016 |
Cite This Article
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Baer, Joseph F. and Richard D. Thiessen. "Palm Grove Mennonite Church (Sarasota, Florida, USA)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. August 2016. Web. 16 Apr 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Palm_Grove_Mennonite_Church_(Sarasota,_Florida,_USA)&oldid=135444.
APA style
Baer, Joseph F. and Richard D. Thiessen. (August 2016). Palm Grove Mennonite Church (Sarasota, Florida, USA). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 16 April 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Palm_Grove_Mennonite_Church_(Sarasota,_Florida,_USA)&oldid=135444.
Adapted by permission of Herald Press, Harrisonburg, Virginia, from Mennonite Encyclopedia, Vol. 4, p. 113. All rights reserved.
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