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Florica Colony is located in Florida, [[Paraguay]], near [[Luz y Esperanza Colony (Paraguay)|Luz y Esperanza]]. The church originated in 1977, shortly after a group of [[Amish]] from the [[United States of America|United States]] settled in the area in 1976. The congregation is active in the distribution of Bibles and Christian literature in the neighborhood. | Florica Colony is located in Florida, [[Paraguay]], near [[Luz y Esperanza Colony (Paraguay)|Luz y Esperanza]]. The church originated in 1977, shortly after a group of [[Amish]] from the [[United States of America|United States]] settled in the area in 1976. The congregation is active in the distribution of Bibles and Christian literature in the neighborhood. | ||
− | In | + | In 2018 the church had 35 members and was a member of the [[Mennonite Christian Fellowship]]. The ministerial team included Bishop John H. Myers and Ministers David Riehl and Henry Ervin Schlabach. |
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− | ''Mennonite Church Directory | + | ''Mennonite Church Directory'' (2014): 87; (2018): 97. |
Schroeder, William and Helmut T. Huebert. ''Mennonite Historical Atlas'', 2nd ed. Winnipeg, MB: Springfield Publishers, 1996: 148. | Schroeder, William and Helmut T. Huebert. ''Mennonite Historical Atlas'', 2nd ed. Winnipeg, MB: Springfield Publishers, 1996: 148. | ||
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Revision as of 13:50, 23 April 2018
Florica Colony is located in Florida, Paraguay, near Luz y Esperanza. The church originated in 1977, shortly after a group of Amish from the United States settled in the area in 1976. The congregation is active in the distribution of Bibles and Christian literature in the neighborhood.
In 2018 the church had 35 members and was a member of the Mennonite Christian Fellowship. The ministerial team included Bishop John H. Myers and Ministers David Riehl and Henry Ervin Schlabach.
Bibliography
Mennonite Church Directory (2014): 87; (2018): 97.
Schroeder, William and Helmut T. Huebert. Mennonite Historical Atlas, 2nd ed. Winnipeg, MB: Springfield Publishers, 1996: 148.
Additional Information
Address: C. de C. 166, Colony Florida, Paraguay
Denominational Affiliation:
Mennonite Christian Fellowship
Author(s) | Richard D Thiessen |
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Date Published | April 2018 |
Cite This Article
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Thiessen, Richard D. "Florida Colony (Florida, Paraguay)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. April 2018. Web. 24 Nov 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Florida_Colony_(Florida,_Paraguay)&oldid=160530.
APA style
Thiessen, Richard D. (April 2018). Florida Colony (Florida, Paraguay). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 24 November 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Florida_Colony_(Florida,_Paraguay)&oldid=160530.
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