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The Plum Coulee Bergthaler Mennonite congregation began after Mennonites first moved into the [[Plum Coulee (Manitoba, Canada)|Plum Coulee]] area in the 1890s. In 1897 the [[Bergthal Mennonites|Bergthaler]] <em>Lehrdienst</em> assigned two men to visit the families in the area. By 1904 some worship services were held in the local school building. From then until 1925 they met in various rented facilities. In 1925 the congregation purchased the Baptist meeting house in Plum Coulee. In the 1940s this building was expanded, with a subsequent building program in 1958. J. J. Hooge is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through division from the [[Sommerfeld Mennonites|Sommerfelder Mennonites]].
 
The Plum Coulee Bergthaler Mennonite congregation began after Mennonites first moved into the [[Plum Coulee (Manitoba, Canada)|Plum Coulee]] area in the 1890s. In 1897 the [[Bergthal Mennonites|Bergthaler]] <em>Lehrdienst</em> assigned two men to visit the families in the area. By 1904 some worship services were held in the local school building. From then until 1925 they met in various rented facilities. In 1925 the congregation purchased the Baptist meeting house in Plum Coulee. In the 1940s this building was expanded, with a subsequent building program in 1958. J. J. Hooge is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through division from the [[Sommerfeld Mennonites|Sommerfelder Mennonites]].
  
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In 1965 there were 222 members; in 1975, 257; in 1985, 266; in 1995, 208; in 2000, 208. The congregation has been affiliated with [[Mennonite Church General Conference|Mennonite Church Manitoba]] and the [[Conference of Mennonites in Canada|Conference of Mennonites in Canada]] / Mennonite Church Canada (1903-). The language of worship is English; the transition from German occurred in the 1960s.
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The language of worship is English; the transition from German occurred in the 1960s.
  
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The leaders of the congregation have included Abram Bückert (1930-1950), Johann Hooge (1911-1957), Jakob N. Hoeppner (1932-1935), Peter Dirks (1933-1934), Franz Sawatzky (1936-1950), Johann Heinrichs (1938-1944), Peter Rempel (1940, 1942), Bernhard Wiebe (1948-1967), D. Hildebrandt (1953-1957), Lawrence Siemens (1968-1971), David Adrian (1972-1980), Harry Siemens (1981), Ed Funk (1982-1988), Werner Janzen (1989-1993), Glen Siemens (1994-    ).
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In 2014 the church withdrew from Mennonite Church Manitoba.
  
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The church's address is Box 14, Plum Coulee, MB, R0G 1R0. (204) 829-3609. The building is located at 51 Main Street. Pastors Glen Siemens and Robert Penner served in 2000 as  congregational leaders.
 
 
= Bibliography =
 
= Bibliography =
 
Bergthaler church records at [http://www.mennonitechurch.ca/programs/archives/index.htm  Mennonite Heritage Centre].
 
Bergthaler church records at [http://www.mennonitechurch.ca/programs/archives/index.htm  Mennonite Heritage Centre].
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''Canadian Mennonite'' (16 March 2015): 16.
  
 
Gerbrandt, Henry J. <em>Adventure in Faith</em>. Altona, MB: Bergthaler Mennonite Church of Manitoba, 1970, 379 pp.
 
Gerbrandt, Henry J. <em>Adventure in Faith</em>. Altona, MB: Bergthaler Mennonite Church of Manitoba, 1970, 379 pp.
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= Additional Information =
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Location: 51 Main Street, Plum Coulee, MB
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Mailing Address: Box 14, Plum Coulee, MB R0G 1R0
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Telephone: 204-829-3609
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Denominational Affiliations:
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[[Mennonite Church General Conference|Mennonite Church Manitoba]] (Until 2014)
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[[Conference of Mennonites in Canada|Conference of Mennonites in Canada]] / Mennonite Church Canada (1903-2014)
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=== Plum Coulee Bergthaler Mennonite Church Ministers ===
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{| class="wikitable"
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|-
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! Minister !! Years
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|-
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| Abram Bückert || 1930-1950
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| Johann Hooge || 1911-1957
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| Jakob N. Hoeppner || 1932-1935
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|-
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| Peter Dirks || 1933-1934
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|-
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| Franz Sawatzky || 1936-1950
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|-
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| Johann Heinrichs || 1938-1944
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|-
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| Peter Rempel || 1940, 1942
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|-
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| Bernhard Wiebe || 1948-1967
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|-
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| D. Hildebrandt || 1953-1957
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|-
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| Lawrence Siemens || 1968-1971
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|-
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| David Adrian || 1972-1980
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|-
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| Harry Siemens || 1981
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|-
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| Ed Funk || 1982-1988
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|-
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| Werner Janzen || 1989-1993
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| Glen Siemens || 1994-
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|}
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=== Plum Coulee Bergthaler Mennonite Church Membership ===
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: right;"
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|-
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! Year !! Members
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| 1965 || 222
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| 1975 || 257
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| 1985 || 266
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| 1995 || 208
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| 2000 || 208
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|}
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Revision as of 07:36, 27 March 2015

The Plum Coulee Bergthaler Mennonite congregation began after Mennonites first moved into the Plum Coulee area in the 1890s. In 1897 the Bergthaler Lehrdienst assigned two men to visit the families in the area. By 1904 some worship services were held in the local school building. From then until 1925 they met in various rented facilities. In 1925 the congregation purchased the Baptist meeting house in Plum Coulee. In the 1940s this building was expanded, with a subsequent building program in 1958. J. J. Hooge is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through division from the Sommerfelder Mennonites.

The language of worship is English; the transition from German occurred in the 1960s.

In 2014 the church withdrew from Mennonite Church Manitoba.

Bibliography

Bergthaler church records at Mennonite Heritage Centre.

Canadian Mennonite (16 March 2015): 16.

Gerbrandt, Henry J. Adventure in Faith. Altona, MB: Bergthaler Mennonite Church of Manitoba, 1970, 379 pp.

Additional Information

Location: 51 Main Street, Plum Coulee, MB

Mailing Address: Box 14, Plum Coulee, MB R0G 1R0

Telephone: 204-829-3609

Denominational Affiliations: Mennonite Church Manitoba (Until 2014)

Conference of Mennonites in Canada / Mennonite Church Canada (1903-2014)

Plum Coulee Bergthaler Mennonite Church Ministers

Minister Years
Abram Bückert 1930-1950
Johann Hooge 1911-1957
Jakob N. Hoeppner 1932-1935
Peter Dirks 1933-1934
Franz Sawatzky 1936-1950
Johann Heinrichs 1938-1944
Peter Rempel 1940, 1942
Bernhard Wiebe 1948-1967
D. Hildebrandt 1953-1957
Lawrence Siemens 1968-1971
David Adrian 1972-1980
Harry Siemens 1981
Ed Funk 1982-1988
Werner Janzen 1989-1993
Glen Siemens 1994-

Plum Coulee Bergthaler Mennonite Church Membership

Year Members
1965 222
1975 257
1985 266
1995 208
2000 208


Author(s) Marlene Epp
Date Published March 2015

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