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The Emmanuel Mennonite congregation began services and formally organized in 1986 with John P. Klassen as the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through outreach by the [[Winkler Bergthaler Mennonite Church (Winkler, Manitoba, Canada)|Winkler Bergthaler Mennonite Church]], who in 1984 decided to purchase the [[Grace Mennonite Church (Winkler, Manitoba, Canada)|Grace Mennonite Church]] building (960 Pembina Ave., Winkler, Manitoba, Canada) for this new church-planting venture. In 2006 the congregation built a new church and moved to their present location on 15th Street.
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Emmanuel Mennonite Church in [[Winkler (Manitoba, Canada)|Winkler]], [[Manitoba (Canada)|Manitoba]] began as an expansion of the [[Winkler Bergthaler Mennonite Church (Winkler, Manitoba, Canada)|Winkler Bergthaler Mennonite Church]] (WBMC).  Following a 1984 baptism service at the church, minister J.K. Klassen and WBMC leadership realized that their facility was no longer large enough for their growing congregation.  They discerned that "birthing" a daughter church was the best option and discussions leading to the formation of the Emmanuel Mennonite Church began.
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On March 2, 1986 a group met for their first worship service in a newly acquired building at 950 Pembina Avenue (former [[Grace Mennonite Church (Winkler, Manitoba, Canada)|Grace Mennonite Church]]).  Later that year, on October 19, 1986, Emmanuel Mennonite Church was officially founded with a membership of 102 adult believers.
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Emmanuel chose to affiliate with Conference of Mennonites in Manitoba (later called [[Mennonite Church Manitoba]]) and [[Conference of Mennonites in Canada]] (later called [[Mennonite Church Canada]]) shortly after beginning as a church. They have also also built partnerships with [[Mennonite Central Committee Canada|MCC]] (Mennonite Central Committee), Eden Health Care Services, Salem Home, and other local ministries.
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By 1994 the membership had doubled to 204 members (plus an additional 204 children and youth) and the church began exploring how to address the need for more space. A second service was established in 1997 and continued until the time when the Emmanuel membership made the decision to build a new facility. 
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On September 3, 2006 they moved to the new building at 750 15th Street. 
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In October of 2006, Pastor John P. Klassen returned to Emmanuel (he had served from 1986-1994) and in September of 2007, Pastor Corey Hildebrand join the pastoral team. They were both still serving in 2019.
 
= Bibliography =
 
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''Mennonite Reporter'' (28 April 1986): 17; (10 November 1986): 17; (22 June 1987): 16.
 
''Mennonite Reporter'' (28 April 1986): 17; (10 November 1986): 17; (22 June 1987): 16.
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Ens, Anna. <em>In Search of Unity: Story of the Conference of Mennonites in Manitoba.</em> Winnipeg, Manitoba: CMBC Publications, 1996.
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'''Address''': 750 15th Street, Winkler, MB   R6W 1M1
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=== Emmanuel Mennonite Church Leading Ministers ===
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|John P. Klassen || 1986-1993
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|Abe Hiebert || 1994
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|Marvin Koop || 1995-2006
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|Larry Kehler (interim) || 2006
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|John P. Klassen || 2007-
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Revision as of 18:51, 27 March 2020

Emmanuel Mennonite Church in Winkler, Manitoba began as an expansion of the Winkler Bergthaler Mennonite Church (WBMC). Following a 1984 baptism service at the church, minister J.K. Klassen and WBMC leadership realized that their facility was no longer large enough for their growing congregation. They discerned that "birthing" a daughter church was the best option and discussions leading to the formation of the Emmanuel Mennonite Church began.

On March 2, 1986 a group met for their first worship service in a newly acquired building at 950 Pembina Avenue (former Grace Mennonite Church). Later that year, on October 19, 1986, Emmanuel Mennonite Church was officially founded with a membership of 102 adult believers.

Emmanuel chose to affiliate with Conference of Mennonites in Manitoba (later called Mennonite Church Manitoba) and Conference of Mennonites in Canada (later called Mennonite Church Canada) shortly after beginning as a church. They have also also built partnerships with MCC (Mennonite Central Committee), Eden Health Care Services, Salem Home, and other local ministries.

By 1994 the membership had doubled to 204 members (plus an additional 204 children and youth) and the church began exploring how to address the need for more space. A second service was established in 1997 and continued until the time when the Emmanuel membership made the decision to build a new facility.

On September 3, 2006 they moved to the new building at 750 15th Street.

In October of 2006, Pastor John P. Klassen returned to Emmanuel (he had served from 1986-1994) and in September of 2007, Pastor Corey Hildebrand join the pastoral team. They were both still serving in 2019.

Bibliography

Mennonite Reporter (28 April 1986): 17; (10 November 1986): 17; (22 June 1987): 16.

Ens, Anna. In Search of Unity: Story of the Conference of Mennonites in Manitoba. Winnipeg, Manitoba: CMBC Publications, 1996.

Additional Information

Address: 750 15th Street, Winkler, Manitoba  R6W 1M1

Phone: 204-325-4710

Website: Emmanual Mennonite Church

Denominational Affiliations:

Mennonite Church Manitoba

Mennonite Church Canada

Emmanuel Mennonite Church Leading Ministers

Minister Years of service
John P. Klassen 1986-1993
Abe Hiebert 1994
Marvin Koop 1995-2006
Larry Kehler (interim) 2006
John P. Klassen 2007-

Emmanuel Church Membership

Year Members
1995 202
2000 215
2010 235

Maps

Map:Emmanuel Mennonite Church (Winkler, Manitoba)


Author(s) Marlene Epp
Samuel J. Steiner
Alf Redekopp
Date Published March 2020

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Epp, Marlene, Samuel J. Steiner and Alf Redekopp. "Emmanuel Mennonite Church (Winkler, Manitoba, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. March 2020. Web. 24 Apr 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Emmanuel_Mennonite_Church_(Winkler,_Manitoba,_Canada)&oldid=167018.

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Epp, Marlene, Samuel J. Steiner and Alf Redekopp. (March 2020). Emmanuel Mennonite Church (Winkler, Manitoba, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 24 April 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Emmanuel_Mennonite_Church_(Winkler,_Manitoba,_Canada)&oldid=167018.



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