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'']]     Countryside Mennonite Fellowship was originally known as Heidelberg Mennonite Fellowship, as its services began in the village of Heidelberg, Ontario in 1960. [[Roth, Moses H. (1898-1978)|Moses Roth]] is considered the founding leader of the group, and served as its first pastor and bishop.
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Countryside Mennonite Fellowship was originally known as Heidelberg Mennonite Fellowship, as its services began in the village of Heidelberg, Ontario in 1960. [[Roth, Moses H. (1898-1978)|Moses Roth]] is considered the founding leader of the group, and served as its first pastor and bishop.
  
 
The congregation originated through division from the [[Mennonite Conference of Ontario and Quebec|Mennonite Conference of Ontario]] in 1960 over doctrine issues, and a desire to retain symbols of separation no longer upheld by the conference. Heidelberg, along with [[New Hamburg Conservative Mennonite Church (New Hamburg, Ontario, Canada)|New Hamburg]], were founding members of the [[Conservative Mennonite Church of Ontario|Conservative Mennonite Church of Ontario]] (CMCO)
 
The congregation originated through division from the [[Mennonite Conference of Ontario and Quebec|Mennonite Conference of Ontario]] in 1960 over doctrine issues, and a desire to retain symbols of separation no longer upheld by the conference. Heidelberg, along with [[New Hamburg Conservative Mennonite Church (New Hamburg, Ontario, Canada)|New Hamburg]], were founding members of the [[Conservative Mennonite Church of Ontario|Conservative Mennonite Church of Ontario]] (CMCO)
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In 1976 the Heidelberg Mennonite Fellowship withdrew its membership from CMCO because it desired more congregational autonomy and less rigid enforcement of regulations on [[Dress|dress]], etc. In May 1976, Leighton Martin was ordained as bishop, and Edgar Frey as minister. Later that year, Abner Martin was ordained as deacon.
 
In 1976 the Heidelberg Mennonite Fellowship withdrew its membership from CMCO because it desired more congregational autonomy and less rigid enforcement of regulations on [[Dress|dress]], etc. In May 1976, Leighton Martin was ordained as bishop, and Edgar Frey as minister. Later that year, Abner Martin was ordained as deacon.
  
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In 1978 some congregations from the [[United States of America|United States]] and [[Ontario (Canada)|Ontario]] met in St. Jacobs for the first joint [[Midwest Mennonite Fellowship|Mid­west Fellowship]] Meeting. In 2003 Countryside remained a member of Midwest Fellowship.
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In 1978 some congregations from the [[United States of America|United States]] and [[Ontario (Canada)|Ontario]] met in St. Jacobs for the first joint [[Midwest Mennonite Fellowship|Mid­west Mennonite Fellowship]] Meeting.
  
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In 1978/79 the congregation built a Christian day school on the west side of [[Hawkesville (Ontario, Canada)|Hawkesville]], followed by a new church building in 1982. The building was dedicated in February 1983. "Countryside" refers both to the school and the church. The school's curriculum includes grades 1-10.
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In 1978-79 the congregation built a Christian day school on the west side of [[Hawkesville (Ontario, Canada)|Hawkesville]], followed by a new church building in 1982. The building was dedicated in February 1983. "Countryside" refers both to the school and the church. The school's curriculum includes grades 1-10.
  
 
Countryside Mennonite Fellowship maintains a strong mission emphasis, and many members have served in various mission fields. Local ministries have included Vacation Bible School, a Partners Program for mentors and boys in the community who are missing a father's role in their lives, and a Girl's Club outreach and a biweekly nursing home ministry.
 
Countryside Mennonite Fellowship maintains a strong mission emphasis, and many members have served in various mission fields. Local ministries have included Vacation Bible School, a Partners Program for mentors and boys in the community who are missing a father's role in their lives, and a Girl's Club outreach and a biweekly nursing home ministry.
  
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In 2014 the church had 239 members and was a member of the [[Midwest Mennonite Fellowship]]. The ministerial team included Bishop Ronald Shantz, Ministers Glen Jantzi and Kevin Martin, and Deacons Wendell Glick and Ibra G. Martin.
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= Bibliography =
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<em>Countryside Mennonite Fellowship Church, Hawkesville, Ontario: 30th Anniversary, 1960-1990.</em> Hawkesville: The Church, 1990, 89 pp.
  
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= Bibliography =
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Cressman, Kenneth. "The Development of the Conservative Mennonite Church of Ontario." 1976, 70 pp. [https://uwaterloo.ca/mennonite-archives-ontario/ Mennonite Archives of Ontario].
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<em class="gameo_bibliography">Countryside Mennonite Fellowship Church, Hawkesville, Ontario: 30th Anniversary, 1960-1990.</em> Hawkesville: The Church, 1990, 89 pp.
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Cressman,  Kenneth. "A Descriptive Analysis of the Conservative Mennonite Schisms in Ontario, 1956-1979." 1979, 92 pp. [https://uwaterloo.ca/mennonite-archives-ontario/ Mennonite Archives of Ontario].
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''Mennonite Church Directory 2014''. Harrisonburg, VA: Christian Light Publications, Inc., 2014: 96.
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= Additional Information =
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'''Phone''': 519-699-5793
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'''Denominational Affiliation''':
  
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Cressman, Kenneth. "The Development of the Conservative Mennonite Church of Ontario." 1976, 70 pp. [http://grebel.uwaterloo.ca/mao/ Mennonite Archives of Ontario].
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[[Conservative Mennonite Church of Ontario|Conservative Mennonite Church of Ontario]] (1960-1976)
  
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Cressman,  Kenneth. "A Descriptive Analysis of the Conservative Mennonite Schisms in Ontario, 1956-1979." 1979, 92 pp. [http://grebel.uwaterloo.ca/mao/ Mennonite Archives of Ontario].
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[[Midwest Mennonite Fellowship]] (1978-present)
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==Countryside Mennonite Fellowship Pastoral Leaders==
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{|  class="wikitable"
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! Pastoral Leader !! Years
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| Moses Roth (Bishop) || 1960-1976
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| Leighton Martin (Bishop) || 1976-2001
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| Edgar Frey || 1976-1989
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| Glen Jantzi || 1989-
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| Ron Shantz || 1989-
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|-
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| Kevin Martin || 2003-
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|}
  
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==Countryside Mennonite Fellowship Membership==
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{|  class="wikitable" style="text-align: right;"
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! Year !! Members
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| 1965 || 83
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| 1975 || 94
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|-
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| 1985 || 159
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|-
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| 1995 || 227
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|-
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| 2000 || 250
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|-
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| 2003 || 210
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|-
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| 2014 || 239
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|}
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<h3>Countryside Mennonite Fellowship Pastoral Leaders</h3> <table class="vertical listing">  <tr> <th>Pastoral Leader</th> <th>Years</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Moses Roth (Bishop)</td> <td>1960-1976</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Leighton Martin (Bishop)</td> <td>1976-2001</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Edgar Frey</td> <td>1976-1989</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Glen Jantzi</td> <td>1989-</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ron Shantz</td> <td>1989-</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Kevin Martin</td> <td>2003-</td> </tr>  </table> <h3>Countryside Mennonite Fellowship Membership</h3> <table class="vertical listing">  <tr> <th>Year</th> <th>Members</th> </tr> <tr> <td>1965</td> <td align="right">83</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1975</td> <td align="right">94</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1985</td> <td align="right">159</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1995</td> <td align="right">227</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2000</td> <td align="right">250</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2003</td> <td align="right">210</td> </tr>  </table>
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[[Category:Ontario Congregations]]
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[[Category:Canadian Congregations]]

Latest revision as of 15:03, 7 August 2017

Former building in Heidelbeg, Ontario; in 2011 used as a venue for weddings, etc.
Countryside Mennonite Fellowship, 2017.
Photo by Sam Steiner

Countryside Mennonite Fellowship was originally known as Heidelberg Mennonite Fellowship, as its services began in the village of Heidelberg, Ontario in 1960. Moses Roth is considered the founding leader of the group, and served as its first pastor and bishop.

The congregation originated through division from the Mennonite Conference of Ontario in 1960 over doctrine issues, and a desire to retain symbols of separation no longer upheld by the conference. Heidelberg, along with New Hamburg, were founding members of the Conservative Mennonite Church of Ontario (CMCO)

In 1976 the Heidelberg Mennonite Fellowship withdrew its membership from CMCO because it desired more congregational autonomy and less rigid enforcement of regulations on dress, etc. In May 1976, Leighton Martin was ordained as bishop, and Edgar Frey as minister. Later that year, Abner Martin was ordained as deacon.

In 1978 some congregations from the United States and Ontario met in St. Jacobs for the first joint Mid­west Mennonite Fellowship Meeting.

In 1978-79 the congregation built a Christian day school on the west side of Hawkesville, followed by a new church building in 1982. The building was dedicated in February 1983. "Countryside" refers both to the school and the church. The school's curriculum includes grades 1-10.

Countryside Mennonite Fellowship maintains a strong mission emphasis, and many members have served in various mission fields. Local ministries have included Vacation Bible School, a Partners Program for mentors and boys in the community who are missing a father's role in their lives, and a Girl's Club outreach and a biweekly nursing home ministry.

In 2014 the church had 239 members and was a member of the Midwest Mennonite Fellowship. The ministerial team included Bishop Ronald Shantz, Ministers Glen Jantzi and Kevin Martin, and Deacons Wendell Glick and Ibra G. Martin.

Bibliography

Countryside Mennonite Fellowship Church, Hawkesville, Ontario: 30th Anniversary, 1960-1990. Hawkesville: The Church, 1990, 89 pp.

Cressman, Kenneth. "The Development of the Conservative Mennonite Church of Ontario." 1976, 70 pp. Mennonite Archives of Ontario.

Cressman,  Kenneth. "A Descriptive Analysis of the Conservative Mennonite Schisms in Ontario, 1956-1979." 1979, 92 pp. Mennonite Archives of Ontario.

Mennonite Church Directory 2014. Harrisonburg, VA: Christian Light Publications, Inc., 2014: 96.

Additional Information

Phone: 519-699-5793

Denominational Affiliation:

Conservative Mennonite Church of Ontario (1960-1976)

Midwest Mennonite Fellowship (1978-present)

Countryside Mennonite Fellowship Pastoral Leaders

Pastoral Leader Years
Moses Roth (Bishop) 1960-1976
Leighton Martin (Bishop) 1976-2001
Edgar Frey 1976-1989
Glen Jantzi 1989-
Ron Shantz 1989-
Kevin Martin 2003-

Countryside Mennonite Fellowship Membership

Year Members
1965 83
1975 94
1985 159
1995 227
2000 250
2003 210
2014 239


Author(s) Ivan Kraemer
Date Published February 2015

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Kraemer, Ivan. "Countryside Mennonite Fellowship (Hawkesville, Ontario, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. February 2015. Web. 25 Nov 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Countryside_Mennonite_Fellowship_(Hawkesville,_Ontario,_Canada)&oldid=153875.

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Kraemer, Ivan. (February 2015). Countryside Mennonite Fellowship (Hawkesville, Ontario, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 25 November 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Countryside_Mennonite_Fellowship_(Hawkesville,_Ontario,_Canada)&oldid=153875.



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