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The Schoenfelder Mennonite Church in St. Francis Xavier, [[Manitoba (Canada)|Manitoba]] held its first worship service in 1925. At that time recent Mennonite immigrants from the [[Soviet Union]] had settled in a district just west of [[Winnipeg (Manitoba, Canada)|Winnipeg]] and little groups could be identified in Pigeon Lake, Headingly, Elie, Meadows, Marquette, High Bluff and Westbourne. Four men that had ordained as ministers in Russia served these groups – Jacob J. Braun (who moved to Ontario in 1928), Johan Wall, Johann A. Driedger and Gerhard Doerksen.  In 1927, eleven families settled along the main highway running through St. Francis Xavier to Portage la Prairie. Minister Johann Driedger, who was part of this settlement, drew together a larger circle of groups in 1928, which joined the [[Schoenwiese Mennonite Church group (Manitoba)|Schoenwieser Mennonite Church group]] as Salem-Friedens Kirche (Salem Peace Church). On 25 January 1939 the congregation voted to become independent and chose the name Schoenfelder Mennonite Church. This date marked its formal organization. David Abrahams, a teacher from Schoenfeld, Russia who had been ordained in 1931 as a minister, was the founding Aeltester in 1939. The church continued to have lay ministers. Henry Becker was another minister that was ordained in 1931. He was known for his interest and involvement in theological issues, evidenced by his attendance at conference sessions and Canadian Mennonite Bible College annual lectures.
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The Schoenfelder Mennonite Church in St. Francis Xavier, [[Manitoba (Canada)|Manitoba]] held its first worship service in 1925. At that time recent Mennonite immigrants from the [[Soviet Union]] had settled in a district just west of [[Winnipeg (Manitoba, Canada)|Winnipeg]] and little groups could be identified in Pigeon Lake, Headingly, Elie, Meadows, Marquette, High Bluff and Westbourne. Four men that had ordained as ministers in Russia served these groups – Jacob J. Braun (who moved to Ontario in 1928), Johan Wall, Johann A. Driedger and Gerhard Doerksen.  In 1927, eleven families settled along the main highway running through St. Francis Xavier to Portage la Prairie. Minister Johann Driedger, who was part of this settlement, drew together a larger circle of groups in 1928, which joined the [[Schoenwiese Mennonite Church group (Manitoba)|Schoenwieser Mennonite Church group]] as Salem-Friedens Kirche (Salem Peace Church). On 25 January 1939 the congregation voted to become independent and chose the name Schoenfelder Mennonite Church. This date marked its formal organization. David Abrahams, a teacher from Schoenfeld, Russia who had been ordained in 1931 as a minister, was the founding Aeltester in 1939. The church continued to have lay ministers. Henry Becker was another minister that was ordained in 1931. He was known for his interest and involvement in theological issues, evidenced by his attendance at conference sessions and [[Canadian Mennonite Bible College (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada)|Canadian Mennonite Bible College]] annual lectures.
  
 
The first building purchased in Rosser, Manitoba and moved to St. Francis Xavier (a few km southeast of Pigeon Lake) in 1929. Subsequent building programs in occurred in 1940, 1953 and 1985. A cemetery was established at the church and the first burial occurred in 1930.
 
The first building purchased in Rosser, Manitoba and moved to St. Francis Xavier (a few km southeast of Pigeon Lake) in 1929. Subsequent building programs in occurred in 1940, 1953 and 1985. A cemetery was established at the church and the first burial occurred in 1930.
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In 2010 the congregation made a decision to withdraw its membership from both [[Mennonite Church Manitoba]] and [[Mennonite Church Canada]], with which it had been affiliated since 1939.  The stated reasons were “they didn’t have much to do with the conference anymore” and “the conference agenda seemed to be drifting away from God’s word.”
 
In 2010 the congregation made a decision to withdraw its membership from both [[Mennonite Church Manitoba]] and [[Mennonite Church Canada]], with which it had been affiliated since 1939.  The stated reasons were “they didn’t have much to do with the conference anymore” and “the conference agenda seemed to be drifting away from God’s word.”
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In 1950 there were 137 members in 1965, 171; in 1975, 176; in 1985, 139; in 1995, 122; in 2000, 129.
 
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The church is located at 2256 Hwy 26, St. Francis Xavier, MB, R0H 0J0. (204) 864-2740.
 
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Ministers
 
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Johann A. Driedger, 1928-1957
 
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David Abrahams, 1928-1966
 
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Wilhelm Enns, 1928
 
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Henry Becker, 1941-1991
 
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Jacob B. Voth, 1941-1991
 
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Jacob Warkentin, 1941-1991
 
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Arnold Voth, leading 1991-
 
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Robert Warkentin, assistant, 1991-
 
  
 
= Bibliography =
 
= Bibliography =
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Records microfilmed at [http://www.mennonitechurch.ca/programs/archives/index.htm  Mennonite Heritage Centre. ]
 
Records microfilmed at [http://www.mennonitechurch.ca/programs/archives/index.htm  Mennonite Heritage Centre. ]
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= Additional Information =
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<strong>Address</strong>: 2256 Hwy 26, St. Francis Xavier, MB, R0H 0J0
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<strong>Phone</strong>: (204) 864-2740
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<h3>Schoenfelder Mennonite Church Ministers</h3>
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{| class="wikitable"
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! Minister !! Years
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| Johann A. Driedger|| 1928-1957
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| David Abrahams|| 1928-1966
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| Wilhelm Enns|| 1928
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| Henry Becker|| 1941-1991
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| Jacob B. Voth|| 1941-1991
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| Jacob Warkentin|| 1941-1991
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| Arnold Voth, leading|| 1991-
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| Robert Warkentin, assistant-|| 1991-
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<h3>Schoenfelder Mennonite Membership</h3>
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{| class="wikitable"
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! Year !! Membership
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| 1950|| 1937
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| 1965|| 171
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| 1975|| 176
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| 1985|| 139
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| 1995|| 122
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| 2000|| 129
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| 2005||
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[[Category:Churches]]
 
[[Category:Churches]]
 
[[Category:Mennonite Church Manitoba Congregations]]
 
[[Category:Mennonite Church Manitoba Congregations]]

Revision as of 22:47, 26 November 2015

The Schoenfelder Mennonite Church in St. Francis Xavier, Manitoba held its first worship service in 1925. At that time recent Mennonite immigrants from the Soviet Union had settled in a district just west of Winnipeg and little groups could be identified in Pigeon Lake, Headingly, Elie, Meadows, Marquette, High Bluff and Westbourne. Four men that had ordained as ministers in Russia served these groups – Jacob J. Braun (who moved to Ontario in 1928), Johan Wall, Johann A. Driedger and Gerhard Doerksen. In 1927, eleven families settled along the main highway running through St. Francis Xavier to Portage la Prairie. Minister Johann Driedger, who was part of this settlement, drew together a larger circle of groups in 1928, which joined the Schoenwieser Mennonite Church group as Salem-Friedens Kirche (Salem Peace Church). On 25 January 1939 the congregation voted to become independent and chose the name Schoenfelder Mennonite Church. This date marked its formal organization. David Abrahams, a teacher from Schoenfeld, Russia who had been ordained in 1931 as a minister, was the founding Aeltester in 1939. The church continued to have lay ministers. Henry Becker was another minister that was ordained in 1931. He was known for his interest and involvement in theological issues, evidenced by his attendance at conference sessions and Canadian Mennonite Bible College annual lectures.

The first building purchased in Rosser, Manitoba and moved to St. Francis Xavier (a few km southeast of Pigeon Lake) in 1929. Subsequent building programs in occurred in 1940, 1953 and 1985. A cemetery was established at the church and the first burial occurred in 1930.

The language of worship was initially German, transitioned to English during the 1960s and continued to use some German for a number of year.

In 2010 the congregation made a decision to withdraw its membership from both Mennonite Church Manitoba and Mennonite Church Canada, with which it had been affiliated since 1939. The stated reasons were “they didn’t have much to do with the conference anymore” and “the conference agenda seemed to be drifting away from God’s word.”

Bibliography

Mennonite Encyclopedia, "Schoenfelder."

Canadian Mennonite (16 September 1955): 5.

Mennonite Reporter (15 September 1986): 14.

Friesen, John. "Die Entstehung der Schoenfelder Mennoniten Gemeinde zu Pigeon Lake." Research paper, Canadian Mennonite Bible College, 1952, 7 pp. Mennonite Heritage Centre.

Siemens, Jacob. Chronik der Schoenfelder Gemeinde von 1925 bis 1968. Pigeon Lake: Schoenfelder Gemeinde, 1968, 28 pp.

"Our First 100 Years," A History of St.Francois Xavier Municipality:92-95.

Records microfilmed at Mennonite Heritage Centre.

Additional Information

Address: 2256 Hwy 26, St. Francis Xavier, MB, R0H 0J0

Phone: (204) 864-2740

Schoenfelder Mennonite Church Ministers

Minister Years
Johann A. Driedger 1928-1957
David Abrahams 1928-1966
Wilhelm Enns 1928
Henry Becker 1941-1991
Jacob B. Voth 1941-1991
Jacob Warkentin 1941-1991
Arnold Voth, leading 1991-
Robert Warkentin, assistant- 1991-

Schoenfelder Mennonite Membership

Year Membership
1950 1937
1965 171
1975 176
1985 139
1995 122
2000 129
2005


Author(s) David Abrahams
Alf Redekopp
Date Published November 2015

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Abrahams, David and Alf Redekopp. "Schoenfelder Mennonite Church (St. Francis Xavier, Manitoba, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. November 2015. Web. 16 Apr 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Schoenfelder_Mennonite_Church_(St._Francis_Xavier,_Manitoba,_Canada)&oldid=132807.

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Abrahams, David and Alf Redekopp. (November 2015). Schoenfelder Mennonite Church (St. Francis Xavier, Manitoba, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 16 April 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Schoenfelder_Mennonite_Church_(St._Francis_Xavier,_Manitoba,_Canada)&oldid=132807.



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