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The Orchard Park Bible Church in Niagara-on-the-Lake, [[Ontario (Canada)|Ontario]] began services and formally organized in 1971. The first building was occupied in 1975, with a subsequent building program in 1995/96. George Wichert and Vic Loewen are considered the founding leaders of the group. The congregation originated through division from [[Cornerstone Community Church (Virgil, Ontario, Canada)|Virgil Mennonite Brethren]] over a desire to use the English language in worship. | The Orchard Park Bible Church in Niagara-on-the-Lake, [[Ontario (Canada)|Ontario]] began services and formally organized in 1971. The first building was occupied in 1975, with a subsequent building program in 1995/96. George Wichert and Vic Loewen are considered the founding leaders of the group. The congregation originated through division from [[Cornerstone Community Church (Virgil, Ontario, Canada)|Virgil Mennonite Brethren]] over a desire to use the English language in worship. | ||
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Pastor Ray Russell served in 2002 as a fulltime congregational leader. | Pastor Ray Russell served in 2002 as a fulltime congregational leader. | ||
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<em class="gameo_bibliography">When Your Children Shall Ask: a History of the Ontario Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches, 1957-1982.</em> 1982: 71-73. | <em class="gameo_bibliography">When Your Children Shall Ask: a History of the Ontario Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches, 1957-1982.</em> 1982: 71-73. | ||
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Friesen, C. Alfred. <em class="gameo_bibliography">Memoirs of the Virgil-Niagara Mennonites.</em> 1984: 52. | Friesen, C. Alfred. <em class="gameo_bibliography">Memoirs of the Virgil-Niagara Mennonites.</em> 1984: 52. | ||
= Additional Information = | = Additional Information = | ||
| + | === Orchard Park Leading Ministers === | ||
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| + | | Jim Evans || 2005-2014 | ||
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| + | | Reid Cooke || 2015-present | ||
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'''Address''': 434 Hunter Rd., R.R. 3, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, L0S 1J0 | '''Address''': 434 Hunter Rd., R.R. 3, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, L0S 1J0 | ||
Revision as of 17:36, 8 January 2017
The Orchard Park Bible Church in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario began services and formally organized in 1971. The first building was occupied in 1975, with a subsequent building program in 1995/96. George Wichert and Vic Loewen are considered the founding leaders of the group. The congregation originated through division from Virgil Mennonite Brethren over a desire to use the English language in worship.
In 1975 there were 136 members; in 1985, 185; in 1995, 267; in 2001, 228. The congregation has been affiliated with the Ontario Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (1971-), the Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (1971-) and the General Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (1971-2002). The language of worship is English.
Pastor Ray Russell served in 2002 as a fulltime congregational leader.
Bibliography
Mennonite Brethren Herald (27 May 1988): 51; (1 September 1995): 17.
When Your Children Shall Ask: a History of the Ontario Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches, 1957-1982. 1982: 71-73.
Friesen, C. Alfred. Memoirs of the Virgil-Niagara Mennonites. 1984: 52.
Additional Information
Orchard Park Leading Ministers
| Minister | Years of Service |
|---|---|
| Jim Evans | 2005-2014 |
| Reid Cooke | 2015-present |
Address: 434 Hunter Rd., R.R. 3, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, L0S 1J0
Phone: 905-468-7416
Website: Orchard Park Bible Church
| Author(s) | Marlene Epp |
|---|---|
| Date Published | January 1989 |
Cite This Article
MLA style
Epp, Marlene. "Orchard Park Bible Church (Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. January 1989. Web. 19 Apr 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Orchard_Park_Bible_Church_(Niagara-on-the-Lake,_Ontario,_Canada)&oldid=142995.
APA style
Epp, Marlene. (January 1989). Orchard Park Bible Church (Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 19 April 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Orchard_Park_Bible_Church_(Niagara-on-the-Lake,_Ontario,_Canada)&oldid=142995.
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