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| − | Mercer Bible Fellowship is located in Harrodsburg, [[Kentucky (USA)|Kentucky]], USA. The church originated in 1996 as | + | Mercer Bible Fellowship is located in Harrodsburg, [[Kentucky (USA)|Kentucky]], USA. The church originated in 1996 as a colonization outreach of the [[Mount Carmel Bible Fellowship (Wallingford, Kentucky, USA)|Mount Carmel Bible Fellowship]]. Ten families were chosen to start the new fellowship, including two deacons, Daniel Coblentz and David Sommers. |
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| + | The Harrodsburg area provided numerous vocations for members of the congregation, including mini-barn shops, carpentry, a bulk food store, metal and equipment sales, a bakery and farming. | ||
In 2018 the church had 78 members and was a member of the [[Mennonite Christian Fellowship]]. The ministerial team included Bishop Ervin Esh, Ministers Mark Peachey and Sam Miller, and Deacon David Sommers. | In 2018 the church had 78 members and was a member of the [[Mennonite Christian Fellowship]]. The ministerial team included Bishop Ervin Esh, Ministers Mark Peachey and Sam Miller, and Deacon David Sommers. | ||
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''Mennonite Church Directory'' (2014): 88; (2018): 98. | ''Mennonite Church Directory'' (2014): 88; (2018): 98. | ||
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| + | Miller, Allan A., compiler. ''The origin of the Fellowship churches.'' Gap Mills, West Virginia: Yoder's Select Books, 2004: 60. | ||
= Additional Information = | = Additional Information = | ||
'''Address''': 441 Cole Lane, Harrodsburg, KY | '''Address''': 441 Cole Lane, Harrodsburg, KY | ||
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[[Mennonite Christian Fellowship]] | [[Mennonite Christian Fellowship]] | ||
| + | == Ordained Pastors at Mercer Bible Fellowship == | ||
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| + | ! Name !! Years<br/>of Service | ||
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| + | | Ervin Esh<br />(Bishop)|| 1996-2006<br />2006-present | ||
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| + | | Mark Peachey || 2008-2009<br/>2012?-present | ||
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| + | | Sam Miller || 2010-2012?<br />2015-present | ||
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= Map = | = Map = | ||
[[Map:Mercer Bible Fellowship (Harrodsburg, Kentucky, USA)|Mercer Bible Fellowship]] | [[Map:Mercer Bible Fellowship (Harrodsburg, Kentucky, USA)|Mercer Bible Fellowship]] | ||
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[[Category:Churches]] | [[Category:Churches]] | ||
[[Category:Mennonite Christian Fellowship Congregations]] | [[Category:Mennonite Christian Fellowship Congregations]] | ||
[[Category:Kentucky Congregations]] | [[Category:Kentucky Congregations]] | ||
[[Category:United States Congregations]] | [[Category:United States Congregations]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:30, 30 October 2019
Mercer Bible Fellowship is located in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, USA. The church originated in 1996 as a colonization outreach of the Mount Carmel Bible Fellowship. Ten families were chosen to start the new fellowship, including two deacons, Daniel Coblentz and David Sommers.
The Harrodsburg area provided numerous vocations for members of the congregation, including mini-barn shops, carpentry, a bulk food store, metal and equipment sales, a bakery and farming.
In 2018 the church had 78 members and was a member of the Mennonite Christian Fellowship. The ministerial team included Bishop Ervin Esh, Ministers Mark Peachey and Sam Miller, and Deacon David Sommers.
Bibliography
Anderson, Cory. The Amish-Mennonites of North America: a portrait of our people. Medina, New York: Ridgeway Publishing, 2012: 108-109.
Mennonite Church Directory (2014): 88; (2018): 98.
Miller, Allan A., compiler. The origin of the Fellowship churches. Gap Mills, West Virginia: Yoder's Select Books, 2004: 60.
Additional Information
Address: 441 Cole Lane, Harrodsburg, KY
Phone: 859-865-2211
Denominational Affiliation:
Mennonite Christian Fellowship
Ordained Pastors at Mercer Bible Fellowship
| Name | Years of Service |
|---|---|
| Ervin Esh (Bishop) |
1996-2006 2006-present |
| Mark Peachey | 2008-2009 2012?-present |
| Sam Miller | 2010-2012? 2015-present |
Map
| Author(s) | Richard D. Thiessen |
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| Samuel J. Steiner | |
| Date Published | May 2018 |
Cite This Article
MLA style
Thiessen, Richard D. and Samuel J. Steiner. "Mercer Bible Fellowship (Harrodsburg, Kentucky, USA)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. May 2018. Web. 25 Nov 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Mercer_Bible_Fellowship_(Harrodsburg,_Kentucky,_USA)&oldid=165831.
APA style
Thiessen, Richard D. and Samuel J. Steiner. (May 2018). Mercer Bible Fellowship (Harrodsburg, Kentucky, USA). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 25 November 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Mercer_Bible_Fellowship_(Harrodsburg,_Kentucky,_USA)&oldid=165831.
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