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Grace Mennonite Church began services on 5 September 1976 , when some members withdrew from the [[New Hamburg Conservative Mennonite Church (New Hamburg, Ontario, Canada)|New Hamburg Conservative Mennonite Church]] through a desire for more congregational autonomy, less focus on rules and regulations, and more open association and fellowship with other conservative-minded groups. The congregation's formal organization took place on 21 November 1976 with 17 charter members. Earl D. Koch was the pastor and Leighton Martin from the Heidelberg Church served as bishop.  
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Grace Mennonite Church began services on 5 September 1976, when some members withdrew from the [[New Hamburg Conservative Mennonite Church (New Hamburg, Ontario, Canada)|New Hamburg Conservative Mennonite Church]] through a desire for more congregational autonomy, less focus on rules and regulations, and more open association and fellowship with other conservative-minded groups. The congregation's formal organization took place on 21 November 1976 with 17 charter members. Earl D. Koch was the pastor and Leighton Martin from the Heidelberg Church served as bishop.  
  
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In 1977 Grace, together with [[Countryside Mennonite Fellowship (Hawkesville, Ontario, Canada)|Heidelberg]] and [[Zion Mennonite Church (Wellesley, Ontario, Canada)|Zion]], and about fifteen congregations in the [[United States of America|United States]] formed [[Midwest Mennonite Fellowship|Mid-West Mennonite Fellowship]] and established Maranatha Bible School . In 2003 there were nine Ontario congregations affilliated with the Mid-West Mennonite Fellowship. Member congregations hold joint meetings, but retain congregational autonomy.  
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In 1977 Grace, together with [[Countryside Mennonite Fellowship (Hawkesville, Ontario, Canada)|Heidelberg]] and [[Zion Mennonite Church (Wellesley, Ontario, Canada)|Zion]], and about fifteen congregations in the [[United States of America|United States]] formed [[Midwest Mennonite Fellowship|Mid-West Mennonite Fellowship]] and established Maranatha Bible School. In 2003 there were nine Ontario congregations affiliated with the Mid-West Mennonite Fellowship. Member congregations hold joint meetings, but retain congregational autonomy.
  
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The congregation has met in the former Bethel United Church building, which had been closed for five years. In 1984 Grace purchased the building, and completed major renovations in 1985. Howard Bean was ordained on 9 April 1978 to assist minister Earl Koch. On 27 November 1983 Howard Bean was ordained bishop for both Grace and Zion. Both men continued to serve as non-salaried pastors in 2003. </span></div> Services are conducted in English, with Bible study classes for all ages. The congregation sings in four-part harmony without instrumental accompaniment. In 2003 the congregation also held monthly evening song services, a two-week morning Vacation Bible School in mid-July, and an outdoor community hymn-sing on the Sunday evening following the August Civic Holiday.  
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The congregation has met in the former Bethel United Church building, which had been closed for five years. In 1984 Grace purchased the building, and completed major renovations in 1985. Howard Bean was ordained on 9 April 1978 to assist minister Earl Koch. On 27 November 1983 Howard Bean was ordained bishop for both Grace and Zion. Both men continued to serve as non-salaried pastors in 2003. Services are conducted in English, with Bible study classes for all ages. The congregation sings in four-part harmony without instrumental accompaniment. In 2003 the congregation also held monthly evening song services, a two-week morning Vacation Bible School in mid-July, and an outdoor community hymn-sing on the Sunday evening following the August Civic Holiday.  
  
 
The membership increased when the nearby [[Maple Grove Mennonite Church (Tavistock, Ontario, Canada)|Maple Grove Mennonite Church]] closed, and most of its members joined with Grace Mennonite. The congregation has been active in supporting missions, particularly in Northern Ontario and in [[Guatemala]].
 
The membership increased when the nearby [[Maple Grove Mennonite Church (Tavistock, Ontario, Canada)|Maple Grove Mennonite Church]] closed, and most of its members joined with Grace Mennonite. The congregation has been active in supporting missions, particularly in Northern Ontario and in [[Guatemala]].
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In 2014 the church had 80 members and was a member of the [[Midwest Mennonite Fellowship]]. The ministerial team included Bishop Howard G. Bean and Ministers Earl D. Koch and Richard Bean.
 
= Bibliography =
 
= Bibliography =
 
Information may be found in <em class="gameo_bibliography">Mid-West Mennonite focus.</em>
 
Information may be found in <em class="gameo_bibliography">Mid-West Mennonite focus.</em>
  
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''Mennonite Church Directory 2014''. Harrisonburg, VA: Christian Light Publications, Inc., 2014: 97.
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<h3>Archival Records</h3>
 
Records with pastor and church.
 
Records with pastor and church.
 
= Additional Information =
 
= Additional Information =
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<h4>Table 1: Grace Mennonite Church Pastoral Leaders</h4>
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'''Address''': 2111 Bean Road, New Hamburg, ON
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<table class="wikitable"> <tr> <td width="184">Earl Koch (Minister)</td> <td width="38">1976-</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Leighton Martin (Bishop)</td> <td>1976-1988</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Howard Bean (Bishop, 1983-) </td> <td>1978-</td> </tr> </table>
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<h4>Table 2: Grace Mennonite Church Membership </h4>
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'''Phone''': 519-662-2721
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<table class="wikitable"> <tr> <td width="57"><div align="center">1976</div></td> <td width="26"><div align="center">17</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td><div align="center">1981</div></td> <td><div align="center">27</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td><div align="center">1986</div></td> <td><div align="center">39</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td><div align="center">1991</div></td> <td><div align="center">40</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td><div align="center">1996</div></td> <td><div align="center">44</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td><div align="center">2003</div></td> <td><div align="center">56</div></td> </tr> </table>
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'''Denominational Affiliation''':
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[[Midwest Mennonite Fellowship]] (1977-present)
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=== Grace Mennonite Church Pastoral Leaders ===
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{|  class="wikitable"  
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! Name !! Years<br />of Service
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|  Earl Koch (Minister) || 1976-
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| Leighton Martin (Bishop) || 1976-1988
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| Howard Bean (Bishop, 1983-) || 1978-
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| Richard Bean (Minister) || 2010-
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=== Grace Mennonite Church Membership ===
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: right;"
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! Year !! Members
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| 1976 || 17
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| 1981 || 27
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| 1986 || 39
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| 1991 || 40
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| 1996 || 44
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| 2003 || 56
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| 2012 || 71
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[[Category:Churches]]
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[[Category:Midwest Mennonite Fellowship Congregations]]
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[[Category:Ontario Congregations]]
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[[Category:Canadian Congregations]]

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Grace Mennonite Church

Grace Mennonite Church began services on 5 September 1976, when some members withdrew from the New Hamburg Conservative Mennonite Church through a desire for more congregational autonomy, less focus on rules and regulations, and more open association and fellowship with other conservative-minded groups. The congregation's formal organization took place on 21 November 1976 with 17 charter members. Earl D. Koch was the pastor and Leighton Martin from the Heidelberg Church served as bishop.

In 1977 Grace, together with Heidelberg and Zion, and about fifteen congregations in the United States formed Mid-West Mennonite Fellowship and established Maranatha Bible School. In 2003 there were nine Ontario congregations affiliated with the Mid-West Mennonite Fellowship. Member congregations hold joint meetings, but retain congregational autonomy.

The congregation has met in the former Bethel United Church building, which had been closed for five years. In 1984 Grace purchased the building, and completed major renovations in 1985. Howard Bean was ordained on 9 April 1978 to assist minister Earl Koch. On 27 November 1983 Howard Bean was ordained bishop for both Grace and Zion. Both men continued to serve as non-salaried pastors in 2003. Services are conducted in English, with Bible study classes for all ages. The congregation sings in four-part harmony without instrumental accompaniment. In 2003 the congregation also held monthly evening song services, a two-week morning Vacation Bible School in mid-July, and an outdoor community hymn-sing on the Sunday evening following the August Civic Holiday.

The membership increased when the nearby Maple Grove Mennonite Church closed, and most of its members joined with Grace Mennonite. The congregation has been active in supporting missions, particularly in Northern Ontario and in Guatemala.

In 2014 the church had 80 members and was a member of the Midwest Mennonite Fellowship. The ministerial team included Bishop Howard G. Bean and Ministers Earl D. Koch and Richard Bean.

Bibliography

Information may be found in Mid-West Mennonite focus.

Mennonite Church Directory 2014. Harrisonburg, VA: Christian Light Publications, Inc., 2014: 97.

Archival Records

Records with pastor and church.

Additional Information

Address: 2111 Bean Road, New Hamburg, ON

Phone: 519-662-2721

Denominational Affiliation:

Midwest Mennonite Fellowship (1977-present)

Grace Mennonite Church Pastoral Leaders

Name Years
of Service
Earl Koch (Minister) 1976-
Leighton Martin (Bishop) 1976-1988
Howard Bean (Bishop, 1983-) 1978-
Richard Bean (Minister) 2010-

Grace Mennonite Church Membership

Year Members
1976 17
1981 27
1986 39
1991 40
1996 44
2003 56
2012 71


Author(s) Marlene Epp
Richard D. Thiessen
Date Published February 2015

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Epp, Marlene and Richard D. Thiessen. "Grace Mennonite Fellowship (New Hamburg, Ontario, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. February 2015. Web. 19 Apr 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Grace_Mennonite_Fellowship_(New_Hamburg,_Ontario,_Canada)&oldid=138850.

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Epp, Marlene and Richard D. Thiessen. (February 2015). Grace Mennonite Fellowship (New Hamburg, Ontario, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 19 April 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Grace_Mennonite_Fellowship_(New_Hamburg,_Ontario,_Canada)&oldid=138850.



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