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Emmanuel Christian Fellowship in Chambersburg, [[Pennsylvania (USA)|Pennsylvania]], USA was started in 1967. The church had its origins in the [[Old Order River Brethren]].
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The Emmanuel Fellowship Church in Chambersburg, [[Pennsylvania (USA)|Pennsylvania]], USA was started in 1967. The church had its origins in some [[Old Order River Brethren]] families that sought reforms in their spiritual lives. This included changing the custom of postponing baptism and joining the church until after marriage. Influences from other conservative Mennonite denominations gave impetus to this revivalist shift, including services led by [[Baer, Mervin Joseph (1915-2009)|Mervin Baer]] and Roman Mullet.
  
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In 2014 the church had 62 members and was a member of the [[Mennonite Christian Fellowship]]. The ministerial team was comprised of Ministers Keith Sensenig and Deacons Mark L. Rock and Lynn Edward Gayman.
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In late 1966 the group requested assistance from conservative Amish Mennonite leaders. Yost Miller, Uria Shetler and Jonas J. E. Miller from [[Holmes County (Ohio, USA)|Holmes County]], [[Ohio (USA)|Ohio]], and Eli Tice from Myersville, Pennsylvania provided assistance, and offered to supply a minister every two weeks. Sunday school was held on the off weeks. William McGrath also preached for the group on occasion in 1965-1966. The small congregation purchased a small church building in St. Thomas, Pennsylvania. They began their own day school in fall 1967.
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In 2018 the church had 70 members and was a member of the [[Mennonite Christian Fellowship]]. The ministerial team included Ministers Keith Sensenig and Deacons Mark L. Rock and Lynn Edward Gayman.
 
=Bibliography=
 
=Bibliography=
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Anderson, Cory. ''The Amish-Mennonites of North America: a portrait of our people.'' Medina, New York: Ridgeway Publishing, 2012: 34.
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The Beachy Amish-Mennonites. "Amish-Mennonite Churches in Pennsylvania." Web. 5 December 2013. http://www.beachyam.org/churches/pa.htm.
 
The Beachy Amish-Mennonites. "Amish-Mennonite Churches in Pennsylvania." Web. 5 December 2013. http://www.beachyam.org/churches/pa.htm.
  
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''Mennonite Church Directory 2014''. Harrisonburg, VA: Christian Light Publications, Inc., 2014: 87.
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''Mennonite Church Directory'' (2014): 87; (2018): 97.
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Miller, Allan A., compiler. ''The origin of the Fellowship churches.'' Gap Mills, West Virginia: Yoder's Select Books, 2004: 23-26.
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Yoder, Elmer S. ''The Beachy Amish Mennonite Fellowship Churches.'' Hartville, Ohio: Diakonia Ministries, 1987: 356.
  
 
=Additional Information=
 
=Additional Information=
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'''Address:''' 2643 Apple Way, Chambersburg, PA 17202
  
 
'''Phone:''' 717-369-4550
 
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== Ordained Leaders at Emmanuel Fellowship Church ==
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{| class="wikitable"
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! Name !! Years<br/>of Service
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| Yost H. Miller (Bishop) || 1966-1969
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| Reuben Kauffman (Minister)<br/>(Bishop)|| 1969-1970<br/>1970-1972
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| Jacob S. Byers (Minister)<br/>(Bishop)|| 1970-1972<br/>1972-1992?
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| Thomas O. Rock (Minister)<br/>(Bishop) || 1970-1992<br/>1992-
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| Seth J. Miller (Deacon) || 1972-2002?
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| D. Ray Byers (Minister) || 1974-1986
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| Lynn Diller (Minister) || 1989-1993
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| Keith Sensenig (Minister) || 1996-
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| Mark Rock (Minister)<br/>(Deacon) || 1999-2002<br/>2002-
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| Lynn Gayman (Deacon) || 2007-
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= Map =
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[[Map:Emmanuel Fellowship Church (Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, USA)|Emmanuel Fellowship Church]]
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[[Category:Churches]]
 
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[[Category:Mennonite Christian Fellowship Congregations]]
 
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[[Category:Pennsylvania Congregations]]
 
[[Category:Pennsylvania Congregations]]
 
[[Category:United States Congregations]]
 
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Latest revision as of 21:23, 29 October 2019

The Emmanuel Fellowship Church in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, USA was started in 1967. The church had its origins in some Old Order River Brethren families that sought reforms in their spiritual lives. This included changing the custom of postponing baptism and joining the church until after marriage. Influences from other conservative Mennonite denominations gave impetus to this revivalist shift, including services led by Mervin Baer and Roman Mullet.

In late 1966 the group requested assistance from conservative Amish Mennonite leaders. Yost Miller, Uria Shetler and Jonas J. E. Miller from Holmes County, Ohio, and Eli Tice from Myersville, Pennsylvania provided assistance, and offered to supply a minister every two weeks. Sunday school was held on the off weeks. William McGrath also preached for the group on occasion in 1965-1966. The small congregation purchased a small church building in St. Thomas, Pennsylvania. They began their own day school in fall 1967.

In 2018 the church had 70 members and was a member of the Mennonite Christian Fellowship. The ministerial team included Ministers Keith Sensenig and Deacons Mark L. Rock and Lynn Edward Gayman.

Bibliography

Anderson, Cory. The Amish-Mennonites of North America: a portrait of our people. Medina, New York: Ridgeway Publishing, 2012: 34.

The Beachy Amish-Mennonites. "Amish-Mennonite Churches in Pennsylvania." Web. 5 December 2013. http://www.beachyam.org/churches/pa.htm.

Mennonite Church Directory (2014): 87; (2018): 97.

Miller, Allan A., compiler. The origin of the Fellowship churches. Gap Mills, West Virginia: Yoder's Select Books, 2004: 23-26.

Yoder, Elmer S. The Beachy Amish Mennonite Fellowship Churches. Hartville, Ohio: Diakonia Ministries, 1987: 356.

Additional Information

Address: 2643 Apple Way, Chambersburg, PA 17202

Phone: 717-369-4550

Denominational Affiliations:

Mennonite Christian Fellowship

Ordained Leaders at Emmanuel Fellowship Church

Name Years
of Service
Yost H. Miller (Bishop) 1966-1969
Reuben Kauffman (Minister)
(Bishop)		 1969-1970
1970-1972
Jacob S. Byers (Minister)
(Bishop)		 1970-1972
1972-1992?
Thomas O. Rock (Minister)
(Bishop)		 1970-1992
1992-
Seth J. Miller (Deacon) 1972-2002?
D. Ray Byers (Minister) 1974-1986
Lynn Diller (Minister) 1989-1993
Keith Sensenig (Minister) 1996-
Mark Rock (Minister)
(Deacon)		 1999-2002
2002-
Lynn Gayman (Deacon) 2007-

Map

Emmanuel Fellowship Church


Author(s) Richard D. Thiessen
Samuel J. Steiner
Date Published April 2018

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Thiessen, Richard D. and Samuel J. Steiner. "Emmanuel Fellowship Church (Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, USA)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. April 2018. Web. 25 Nov 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Emmanuel_Fellowship_Church_(Chambersburg,_Pennsylvania,_USA)&oldid=165593.

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Thiessen, Richard D. and Samuel J. Steiner. (April 2018). Emmanuel Fellowship Church (Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, USA). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 25 November 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Emmanuel_Fellowship_Church_(Chambersburg,_Pennsylvania,_USA)&oldid=165593.



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