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The Bethania Mennonite Brethren congregation was organized in 1913 under the leadership of John W. Neufeld, with an initial membership of 44. Neufeld, who moved to Vancouver, British Columbia, was succeeded by A. R. D. Klassen and David Berg. The leader in 1951 was George R. Klassen. The congregation originated through colonization from [[Manitoba (Canada)|Manitoba]] and [[North Dakota (USA)|North Dakota]], as well as immigration from [[Russia|Russia]]. In 1950 there were 41 members; in 1965, 11. The congregation dissolved in 1973. It had been affiliated with the [[Saskatchewan Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches|Saskatchewan Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches]], the [[Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches|Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches]] and the [[General Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches|General Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches]].
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[[File:BethaniaMBChurch1950.jpg|400px|thumbnail|''Bethania Mennonite Brethren Church, ca. 1950-1951<br />Creator: Henry J. Wiens (1885-1975)<br />Digitized by Hiebert Library. [http://callimachus.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/p15008coll27/id/123/rec/20 Center for Mennonite Brethren Studies]'']]
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The Bethania Mennonite Brethren congregation was organized in 1913 under the leadership of John W. Neufeld, with an initial membership of 44. Neufeld, who moved to Vancouver, British Columbia, was succeeded by A. R. D. Klassen and David Berg. The congregation originated through colonization from [[Manitoba (Canada)|Manitoba]] and [[North Dakota (USA)|North Dakota]], as well as immigration from [[Russia|Russia]].  
  
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The congregation was part of the Herbert (South Saskatchewan) district conference. After dissolution the remaining members joined a nearby [[Fellowship of Evangelical Bible Churches|Evangelical Mennonite Brethren]] church.
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The leader in 1951 was George R. Klassen. In 1950 there were 41 members; in 1965, 11. The congregation dissolved in 1973.
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The congregation was part of the Herbert (South Saskatchewan) district conference. After dissolution the remaining members joined a nearby [[Fellowship of Evangelical Bible Churches| Evangelical Mennonite Brethren]] church.
 
= Bibliography =
 
= Bibliography =
 
Toews, John A. <em class="gameo_bibliography">A History of the Mennonite Brethren Church: Pioneers and Pilgrims.</em> 1975: 160.
 
Toews, John A. <em class="gameo_bibliography">A History of the Mennonite Brethren Church: Pioneers and Pilgrims.</em> 1975: 160.
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= Additional Information =
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Denominational Affiliations:
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[[Saskatchewan Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches|Saskatchewan Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches]]
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[[Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches|Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches]]
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[[General Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches|General Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches]]
 
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Revision as of 05:14, 11 March 2014

Bethania Mennonite Brethren Church, ca. 1950-1951
Creator: Henry J. Wiens (1885-1975)
Digitized by Hiebert Library. Center for Mennonite Brethren Studies

The Bethania Mennonite Brethren congregation was organized in 1913 under the leadership of John W. Neufeld, with an initial membership of 44. Neufeld, who moved to Vancouver, British Columbia, was succeeded by A. R. D. Klassen and David Berg. The congregation originated through colonization from Manitoba and North Dakota, as well as immigration from Russia.

The leader in 1951 was George R. Klassen. In 1950 there were 41 members; in 1965, 11. The congregation dissolved in 1973.

The congregation was part of the Herbert (South Saskatchewan) district conference. After dissolution the remaining members joined a nearby Evangelical Mennonite Brethren church.

Bibliography

Toews, John A. A History of the Mennonite Brethren Church: Pioneers and Pilgrims. 1975: 160.

Additional Information

Denominational Affiliations:

Saskatchewan Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches

Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches

General Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches


Author(s) Marlene Epp
Date Published February 1989

Cite This Article

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Epp, Marlene. "Bethania Mennonite Brethren Church (Beaver Flat, Saskatchewan, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. February 1989. Web. 16 Apr 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Bethania_Mennonite_Brethren_Church_(Beaver_Flat,_Saskatchewan,_Canada)&oldid=115391.

APA style

Epp, Marlene. (February 1989). Bethania Mennonite Brethren Church (Beaver Flat, Saskatchewan, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 16 April 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Bethania_Mennonite_Brethren_Church_(Beaver_Flat,_Saskatchewan,_Canada)&oldid=115391.



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