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+ | The Neilbug [[Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (CGC)|Church of God in Christ, Mennonite]] congregation in Neilburg, [[Saskatchewan (Canada)|Saskatchewan]], [[Canada]] had its roots in families moving from [[Abbotsford Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada)|Abbotsford]], [[British Columbia (Canada)|British Columbia]] seeking a more rural setting than the Fraser Valley. The first families moved in 1976/77. | ||
− | + | At first, the congregation met in homes. In 1979 it purchased a property northwest of Neilburg and used a farmhouse on the property for the church and for school. In fall 1979 it moved a former school building on to the property to use for worship services. In November 1985 it moved into a newly constructed church. A new three-classroom school was built in 1997. | |
− | Neilburg, | + | While most families moved to Neilburg in order to farm, many also supplemented income with carpentry, trucking, manufacturing, and other similar trades. |
+ | In 2020 the congregation was part of the [[Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (CGC)|Church of God in Christ, Mennonite]]. The minister was Danny Toews. | ||
+ | = Bibliography = | ||
+ | Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. ''Yearbook'' (2001-2020). | ||
+ | ''Histories of the congregations.'' 3rd. ed. Moundridge, Kansas: Gospel Publishers, 1999: 151-153. | ||
+ | = Additional Information = | ||
+ | '''Address''': Neilburg, Saskatchewan | ||
− | {{GAMEO_footer|hp=|date= | + | '''Location''': One mile west and 2.25 miles north of Neilburg. |
+ | |||
+ | '''Phone''': 306-823-4361 | ||
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+ | '''Website''': | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Denominational Affiliations''': | ||
+ | |||
+ | [https://churchofgodinchristmennonite.net// Church of God in Christ, Mennonite] | ||
+ | == Ordained Pastors at the Neilburg Church of God in Christ, Mennonite Church == | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable" | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Name !! Years<br/>of Service | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Ed Boese<br />(Nonresident) || 1978-1987 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Wilbert Thiessen || 1987-2019 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Danny Toews || 1988-present | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | == Membership at Neilburg Church of God in Christ, Mennonite Church == | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: right;" | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Year !! Membership | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 1985 || 53 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 2000 || 59 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 2010 || 70 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 2020 || 82 | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | {{GAMEO_footer|hp=|date=August 2020|a1_last=Steiner|a1_first=Samuel J|a2_last=|a2_first=}} | ||
+ | [[Category:Churches]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Church of God in Christ, Mennonite Congregations]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Saskatchewan Congregations]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Canadian Congregations]] |
Latest revision as of 14:48, 21 August 2020
The Neilbug Church of God in Christ, Mennonite congregation in Neilburg, Saskatchewan, Canada had its roots in families moving from Abbotsford, British Columbia seeking a more rural setting than the Fraser Valley. The first families moved in 1976/77.
At first, the congregation met in homes. In 1979 it purchased a property northwest of Neilburg and used a farmhouse on the property for the church and for school. In fall 1979 it moved a former school building on to the property to use for worship services. In November 1985 it moved into a newly constructed church. A new three-classroom school was built in 1997.
While most families moved to Neilburg in order to farm, many also supplemented income with carpentry, trucking, manufacturing, and other similar trades.
In 2020 the congregation was part of the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. The minister was Danny Toews.
Bibliography
Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. Yearbook (2001-2020).
Histories of the congregations. 3rd. ed. Moundridge, Kansas: Gospel Publishers, 1999: 151-153.
Additional Information
Address: Neilburg, Saskatchewan
Location: One mile west and 2.25 miles north of Neilburg.
Phone: 306-823-4361
Website:
Denominational Affiliations:
Church of God in Christ, Mennonite
Ordained Pastors at the Neilburg Church of God in Christ, Mennonite Church
Name | Years of Service |
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Ed Boese (Nonresident) |
1978-1987 |
Wilbert Thiessen | 1987-2019 |
Danny Toews | 1988-present |
Membership at Neilburg Church of God in Christ, Mennonite Church
Year | Membership |
---|---|
1985 | 53 |
2000 | 59 |
2010 | 70 |
2020 | 82 |
Author(s) | Samuel J Steiner |
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Date Published | August 2020 |
Cite This Article
MLA style
Steiner, Samuel J. "Neilburg Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (Neilburg, Saskatchewan, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. August 2020. Web. 1 Sep 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Neilburg_Church_of_God_in_Christ,_Mennonite_(Neilburg,_Saskatchewan,_Canada)&oldid=169156.
APA style
Steiner, Samuel J. (August 2020). Neilburg Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (Neilburg, Saskatchewan, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 1 September 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Neilburg_Church_of_God_in_Christ,_Mennonite_(Neilburg,_Saskatchewan,_Canada)&oldid=169156.
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