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The Neilburg Church of God in Christ, Mennonite congregation began services in the 1980s. Harold Wiebe is considered the founding leader of the group.
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The Neilbug [[Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (CGC)|Church of God in Christ, Mennonite]] congregation in Neilburg, [[Saskatchewan (Canada)|Saskatchewan]], [[Canada]] had its roots in families moving from [[Abbotsford Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada)|Abbotsford]], [[British Columbia (Canada)|British Columbia]] seeking a more rural setting than the Fraser Valley. The first families moved in 1976/77.  
  
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Ministers Wilbert Thiessen and Danny Toews served in 2001 as non-salaried congregational leaders. In 1985 there were 53 members; in 2000, 59. The congregation has been affiliated with the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. The language of worship is English.
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At first, the congregation met in homes. In 1979 it purchased a property northwest of Neilburg and used a farmhouse on the property for the church and for school. In fall 1979 it moved a former school building on to the property to use for worship services. In November 1985 it moved into a newly constructed church. A new three-classroom school was built in 1997.
  
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Neilburg, SK, S0M 2C0. (306) 823-4774. The church is located 2 km west, 4 km north of Neilburg. The congregation operates Wheatland Christian School.
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While most families moved to Neilburg in order to farm, many also supplemented income with carpentry, trucking, manufacturing, and other similar trades.
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In 2020 the congregation was part of the [[Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (CGC)|Church of God in Christ, Mennonite]]. The minister was Danny Toews.
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= Bibliography =
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Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. ''Yearbook'' (2001-2020).
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''Histories of the congregations.'' 3rd. ed. Moundridge, Kansas: Gospel Publishers, 1999: 151-153.  
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= Additional Information =
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'''Address''': Neilburg, Saskatchewan
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'''Location''': One mile west and 2.25 miles north of Neilburg.
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'''Phone''': 306-823-4361
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'''Website''':
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'''Denominational Affiliations''':
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[https://churchofgodinchristmennonite.net// Church of God in Christ, Mennonite]
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== Ordained Pastors at the Neilburg Church of God in Christ, Mennonite Church ==
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{| class="wikitable"
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! Name !! Years<br/>of Service
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| Ed Boese<br />(Nonresident) || 1978-1987
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| Wilbert Thiessen || 1987-2019
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| Danny Toews || 1988-present
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|}
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== Membership at Neilburg Church of God in Christ, Mennonite Church ==
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: right;"
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! Year !! Membership
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| 1985 || 53
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| 2000 || 59
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| 2010 || 70
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| 2020 || 82
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|}
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[[Category:Churches]]
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[[Category:Church of God in Christ, Mennonite Congregations]]
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[[Category:Saskatchewan Congregations]]
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[[Category:Canadian Congregations]]

Latest revision as of 14:48, 21 August 2020

The Neilbug Church of God in Christ, Mennonite congregation in Neilburg, Saskatchewan, Canada had its roots in families moving from Abbotsford, British Columbia seeking a more rural setting than the Fraser Valley. The first families moved in 1976/77.

At first, the congregation met in homes. In 1979 it purchased a property northwest of Neilburg and used a farmhouse on the property for the church and for school. In fall 1979 it moved a former school building on to the property to use for worship services. In November 1985 it moved into a newly constructed church. A new three-classroom school was built in 1997.

While most families moved to Neilburg in order to farm, many also supplemented income with carpentry, trucking, manufacturing, and other similar trades.

In 2020 the congregation was part of the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. The minister was Danny Toews.

Bibliography

Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. Yearbook (2001-2020).

Histories of the congregations. 3rd. ed. Moundridge, Kansas: Gospel Publishers, 1999: 151-153.

Additional Information

Address: Neilburg, Saskatchewan

Location: One mile west and 2.25 miles north of Neilburg.

Phone: 306-823-4361

Website:

Denominational Affiliations:

Church of God in Christ, Mennonite

Ordained Pastors at the Neilburg Church of God in Christ, Mennonite Church

Name Years
of Service
Ed Boese
(Nonresident)		 1978-1987
Wilbert Thiessen 1987-2019
Danny Toews 1988-present

Membership at Neilburg Church of God in Christ, Mennonite Church

Year Membership
1985 53
2000 59
2010 70
2020 82


Author(s) Samuel J Steiner
Date Published August 2020

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Steiner, Samuel J. "Neilburg Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (Neilburg, Saskatchewan, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. August 2020. Web. 26 Apr 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Neilburg_Church_of_God_in_Christ,_Mennonite_(Neilburg,_Saskatchewan,_Canada)&oldid=169156.

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Steiner, Samuel J. (August 2020). Neilburg Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (Neilburg, Saskatchewan, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 26 April 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Neilburg_Church_of_God_in_Christ,_Mennonite_(Neilburg,_Saskatchewan,_Canada)&oldid=169156.



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