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[[File:WoodrowGC.jpg|300px|thumb|right|''Woodrow Gospel Chapel<br />
 
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The Woodrow Gospel Chapel in Woodrow, Saskatchewan began services in 1909, and formally organized in 1910 with a membership of 28. The first building was occupied in 1916, with a subsequent building program in 1958. George Reimche is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through immigration from [[North Dakota (USA)|North Dakota]]. Woodrow was originally known as Hoffnungsfeld, and later as Woodrow Mennonite Brethren Church.
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The Woodrow Gospel Chapel in Woodrow, Saskatchewan began services in 1909, and formally organized in 1910 with a membership of 28. The first building was occupied in 1916, with a subsequent building program in 1958. George Reimche is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through emigration from [[North Dakota (USA)|North Dakota]]. Woodrow was originally known as Hoffnungsfeld, and later as Woodrow Mennonite Brethren Church.
  
 
Other leaders that served prior to 1960 included John Ollenberger, Ludwig Seibel, E. J. Lautermilch and Samuel Sutter.
 
Other leaders that served prior to 1960 included John Ollenberger, Ludwig Seibel, E. J. Lautermilch and Samuel Sutter.
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The congregation celebrated its 100<sup>th</sup> anniversary on 26-27 June 2010. At that time the congregation had 42 members.
 
The congregation celebrated its 100<sup>th</sup> anniversary on 26-27 June 2010. At that time the congregation had 42 members.
 
= Bibliography =
 
= Bibliography =
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<em class="gameo_bibliography">Mennonite Brethren Herald</em> (27 May 1988): 65.
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''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' (27 May 1988): 65.
  
 
Toews, John A. <em class="gameo_bibliography">A History of the Mennonite Brethren Church: Pilgrims and Pioneers.</em> Fresno, CA, 1975: 160.
 
Toews, John A. <em class="gameo_bibliography">A History of the Mennonite Brethren Church: Pilgrims and Pioneers.</em> Fresno, CA, 1975: 160.
 
= Additional Information =
 
= Additional Information =
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<strong>Address</strong>: Box 57, Woodrow SK S0H 4M0
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'''Address''': Box 57, Woodrow SK S0H 4M0
  
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<strong>Telephone</strong>: 306-472-3759
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'''Telephone''': 306-472-3759
  
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<strong>Denominational Affiliations</strong>:
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'''Denominational Affiliations''':
  
 
[[Saskatchewan Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches|Saskatchewan Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches]]  
 
[[Saskatchewan Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches|Saskatchewan 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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<h3>Woodrow Gospel Chapel Leading Ministers</h3>
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=== Woodrow Gospel Chapel Leading Ministers ===
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<tr> <td>Randy Chase</td> <td style="text-align: right;"> 1997-2005</td> </tr>
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<tr> <td>Ross Kennedy</td> <td style="text-align: right;">2006-2007</td> </tr>
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<tr> <td>Richard Hovey</td> <td style="text-align: right;"> 2010-2012</td> </tr>
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<tr> <td>Rick Hawreschuk</td> <td style="text-align: right;">2013-present</td> </tr>
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|Ralph Gliege
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|2013-present
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=== Woodrow Gospel Chapel Membership ===
 
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Revision as of 17:37, 8 January 2017

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

The Woodrow Gospel Chapel in Woodrow, Saskatchewan began services in 1909, and formally organized in 1910 with a membership of 28. The first building was occupied in 1916, with a subsequent building program in 1958. George Reimche is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through emigration from North Dakota. Woodrow was originally known as Hoffnungsfeld, and later as Woodrow Mennonite Brethren Church.

Other leaders that served prior to 1960 included John Ollenberger, Ludwig Seibel, E. J. Lautermilch and Samuel Sutter.

The language of worship is English; the transition from German occurred in the 1930s.

The congregation celebrated its 100th anniversary on 26-27 June 2010. At that time the congregation had 42 members.

Bibliography

Mennonite Brethren Herald (27 May 1988): 65.

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

Additional Information

Address: Box 57, Woodrow SK S0H 4M0

Telephone: 306-472-3759

Denominational Affiliations:

Saskatchewan Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches

Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches

General Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches


Woodrow Gospel Chapel Leading Ministers

Minister Years
Ralph Gliege 1978-1986
Randy Chase 1997-2005
Ross Kennedy 2006-2007
Richard Hovey 2010-2012
Rick Hawreschuk 2013-present

Woodrow Gospel Chapel Membership

Year Members
1965 100
1975 71
1985 73
1994 58
2000 55


Author(s) Jacob I. Regehr
Marlene Epp
Date Published May 2013

Cite This Article

MLA style

Regehr, Jacob I. and Marlene Epp. "Woodrow Gospel Chapel (Woodrow, Saskatchewan, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. May 2013. Web. 18 Apr 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Woodrow_Gospel_Chapel_(Woodrow,_Saskatchewan,_Canada)&oldid=143041.

APA style

Regehr, Jacob I. and Marlene Epp. (May 2013). Woodrow Gospel Chapel (Woodrow, Saskatchewan, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 18 April 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Woodrow_Gospel_Chapel_(Woodrow,_Saskatchewan,_Canada)&oldid=143041.



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