Emmaus Mennonite Church (Wymark, Saskatchewan, Canada)
Box 26, Wymark, SK, S0N 2Y0. (306)-773-6061. Minister Fred Heese served in 2000 as congregational leader. In 1965 there were 60 members; in 1975, 58; in 1985, 74; in 1995, 54; in 2000, 51. The congregation has been affiliated with Mennonite Church Saskatchewan Saskatchewan, Conference of Mennonites in Canada / Mennonite Church Canada and the General Conference Mennonite Church (1928-1999).
Emmaus Mennonite Church began services in 1927, and formally organized in 1928. The first building was occupied in 1937. Benjamin Ewert is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through immigration from the Soviet Union. The language of worship is English; the transition from German occurred in the 1940s.
Wymark was part of Emmaus church group.
Bibliography
Unpublished congregational history, 1961, 26 pp. Mennonite Heritage Centre.
Unpublished congregational history, 1972, 23 pp. Mennonite Heritage Centre.
| Author(s) | Marlene Epp |
|---|---|
| Date Published | August 1986 |
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