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The Springstein Mennonite congregation at Springstein, Manitoba, began services in 1924, and was formally organized on 17 October 1938 by 17 families of the Schoewieser congregation living in Springstein. Initially these immigrants met to worship in rented facilities. In 1938 they also completed a meeting place. They became part of the [[Schoenwiese Mennonite Church group (Manitoba)|Schönwieser group of churches]] until they became independent in 1941 and elected and ordained their own bishop. William H. Enns is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through immigration from the [[Union of Soviet Socialist Republics|Soviet Union]].
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The group worshiped together with the [[Springstein Mennonite Brethren Church (Springstein, Manitoba, Canada)|Mennonite Brethren]] in the early years until each built its own meeting place.
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The Springstein Mennonite Church began services in 1924, established by a group of recent immigrants from the [[Soviet Union]] who took up farming around the towns of Oak Bluff and [[Springstein (Manitoba, Canada)|Springstein]] in [[Manitoba (Canada)|Manitoba]]. The town of Springstein quickly became a favorite meeting place because it had a school and was located on the main railway line on which [[Klassen, Johann Peter (1868-1947)|Aeltester J. P. Klassen]] could travel regularly to provide worship services. Thus, the worshiping group at Springstein became a part of the [[Schoenwiese Mennonite Church group (Manitoba)|Schoenwieser Mennonite Church group]], an association which lasted until 1939. The [[Springstein Mennonite Brethren Church (Springstein, Manitoba, Canada)|Mennonite Brethren]] families worshiped with them until the first building project began.
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In 1950 there were 156 members; in 1965, 202; in 1975, 159; in 1985, 194; in 1995, 185; in 2000, 129. The language of worship is English and German; the transition from German occurred in the 1960s.
 
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The congregation founded Assiniboine Mennonite Mission Camp in 1949 near Headingly. They were also a part of the group which founded the [[Canadian Mennonite Bible College (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada)|Canadian Mennonite Bible College]] in the 1940s.
 
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The congregation's pastoral leaders included Wilhelm Enns (1930-1940, 1941-1965), Rudy Goerzen (1948-1966), Gerhard Peters (1966-1971), Henry Neufeld (1971-1973), Ervin Siemens (1973-1974), Bruno Epp (1974-1977), Ernest Wiebe (1977-1981), Albert Durksen (1981-1989), Ernie Hildebrand (1990-1993), Elizabeth and Don Plett (1994-1999), Kathy Giesbrecht (1998-2005), Al Rempel (2001), Erwin Kroeker (2002-), Steve Plenert (2005-).
 
  
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Springstein Mennonite Church completed its first church building 1938. The congregation was formally organized on 17 October 1938. Minister William H. Enns, their founding leader, was ordained as [[Elder (Ältester)|Aeltester]] (bishop) in 1941 and served the congregation until 1965. The congregation grew as transportation improved and families from greater distances could attend. When the [[Schoenwieser Mennoniten Gemeinden (Starbuck, Manitoba, Canada)|Starbuck Mennonite Church]] dissolved, its remaining members joined Springstein. The original building was enlarged to double its original size in 1959. The transition from German to English occurred in the 1960s.
  
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Springstein Mennonite Church is probably best known for its leadership in the founding and development of Camp Assiniboine near Headingly in 1949. They were also a part of the group which founded the [[Canadian Mennonite Bible College (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada)|Canadian Mennonite Bible College]] in the 1947, which later became the [[Canadian Mennonite University (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada)|Canadian Mennonite University]].  Members from Springstein have been active on committees in [[Mennonite Church Manitoba]] and [[Mennonite Church Canada]].
 
= Bibliography =
 
= Bibliography =
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<em class="gameo_bibliography">Canadian Mennonite</em> (22 August 1958): 8.
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''Canadian Mennonite'' (22 August 1958): 8.
  
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Deininger, Margot. "The Historical Development of the Springstein Mennonite Church." Research paper, Canadian Mennonite Bible College, 1985, 15 pp. [http://www.mennonitechurch.ca/programs/archives/index.htm Mennonite Heritage Centre.]
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Deininger, Margot. "The Historical Development of the Springstein Mennonite Church." Research paper, Canadian Mennonite Bible College, 1985, 15 pp. [http://www.mennonitechurch.ca/programs/archives/index.htm Mennonite Heritage Centre.]
  
 
Dyck, J. P. <em class="gameo_bibliography">Das 25-Jaehrige Jubilaeum der Springsteiner Mennoniten-Gemeinde, 1938-1963. </em>Springstein: Springstein Mennonite Church, 1963, 60 pp.
 
Dyck, J. P. <em class="gameo_bibliography">Das 25-Jaehrige Jubilaeum der Springsteiner Mennoniten-Gemeinde, 1938-1963. </em>Springstein: Springstein Mennonite Church, 1963, 60 pp.
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= Additional Information =
 
= Additional Information =
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<strong>Address</strong>: Box 38, Springstein MB R0G 2N0; located at Lot 26, Queen Street, Springstein, Manitoba
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'''Address''': Box 38, Springstein MB R0G 2N0; located at 22 Victoria Road, Springstein, Manitoba
  
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<strong>Telephone</strong>: 204-735-2758
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'''Phone''': 204-735-2758
  
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<strong>Denominational Affiliations:</strong>
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'''Denominational Affiliations:'''
  
 
[[Mennonite Church Manitoba|Conference of Mennonites in Manitoba]] / Mennonite Church Manitoba
 
[[Mennonite Church Manitoba|Conference of Mennonites in Manitoba]] / Mennonite Church Manitoba
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General Conference Mennonite Church (1947-1999)
 
General Conference Mennonite Church (1947-1999)
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=== Springstein Mennonite Church Ministers ===
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{| class="wikitable"
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! Minister !! Years of Service
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| Wilhelm Enns || align="right" | 1930-1940<br />1941-1965
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| Rudy Goerzen || align="right" | 1948-1966
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| Gerhard Peters || align="right" | 1966-1971
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| Henry Neufeld || align="right" | 1971-1973
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|-
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| Ervin Siemens || align="right" | 1973-1974
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|-
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| Bruno Epp || align="right" | 1974-1977
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|-
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| Ernest Wiebe || align="right" | 1977-1981
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|-
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| Albert Durksen || align="right" | 1981-1990
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|-
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| Ernie Hildebrand || align="right" | 1990-1993
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|-
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| Elizabeth and Don Plett || align="right" | 1994-1999
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|-
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| Kathy Giesbrecht || align="right" | 1998-2005
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|-
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| Al Rempel || align="right" | 2001
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|-
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| Erwin Kroeker || align="right" | 2002-2007
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|-
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| Steve Plenert || align="right" | 2005-2009
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|-
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| Melissa Miller || align="right" | 2007-2016
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| Randy Hildebrand || align="right" | 2017-present
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|}
  
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=== Springstein Mennonite Church Membership ===
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{| class="wikitable"
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! Year !! Members
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| 1950 || align="right" | 156
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| 1965 || align="right" | 202
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| 1975 || align="right" | 159
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| 1985 || align="right" | 194
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| 1995 || align="right" | 185
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| 2000 || align="right" | 179
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| 2005 || align="right" | 177
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| 2010 || align="right" | 182
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| 2015 || align="right" | 169
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| 2020 || align="right" | 151
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[[Category:Churches]]
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[[Category:Mennonite Church Manitoba Congregations]]
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[[Category:Mennonite Church Canada Congregations]]
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[[Category:Manitoba Congregations]]
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[[Category:Canadian Congregations]]

Latest revision as of 15:06, 29 June 2021

The Springstein Mennonite Church began services in 1924, established by a group of recent immigrants from the Soviet Union who took up farming around the towns of Oak Bluff and Springstein in Manitoba. The town of Springstein quickly became a favorite meeting place because it had a school and was located on the main railway line on which Aeltester J. P. Klassen could travel regularly to provide worship services. Thus, the worshiping group at Springstein became a part of the Schoenwieser Mennonite Church group, an association which lasted until 1939. The Mennonite Brethren families worshiped with them until the first building project began.

Springstein Mennonite Church completed its first church building 1938. The congregation was formally organized on 17 October 1938. Minister William H. Enns, their founding leader, was ordained as Aeltester (bishop) in 1941 and served the congregation until 1965. The congregation grew as transportation improved and families from greater distances could attend. When the Starbuck Mennonite Church dissolved, its remaining members joined Springstein. The original building was enlarged to double its original size in 1959. The transition from German to English occurred in the 1960s.

Springstein Mennonite Church is probably best known for its leadership in the founding and development of Camp Assiniboine near Headingly in 1949. They were also a part of the group which founded the Canadian Mennonite Bible College in the 1947, which later became the Canadian Mennonite University. Members from Springstein have been active on committees in Mennonite Church Manitoba and Mennonite Church Canada.

Bibliography

Canadian Mennonite (22 August 1958): 8.

Deininger, Margot. "The Historical Development of the Springstein Mennonite Church." Research paper, Canadian Mennonite Bible College, 1985, 15 pp. Mennonite Heritage Centre.

Dyck, J. P. Das 25-Jaehrige Jubilaeum der Springsteiner Mennoniten-Gemeinde, 1938-1963. Springstein: Springstein Mennonite Church, 1963, 60 pp.

Additional Information

Address: Box 38, Springstein MB R0G 2N0; located at 22 Victoria Road, Springstein, Manitoba

Phone: 204-735-2758

Denominational Affiliations:

Conference of Mennonites in Manitoba / Mennonite Church Manitoba

Conference of Mennonites in Canada / Mennonite Church Canada (1939-present)

General Conference Mennonite Church (1947-1999)

Springstein Mennonite Church Ministers

Minister Years of Service
Wilhelm Enns 1930-1940
1941-1965
Rudy Goerzen 1948-1966
Gerhard Peters 1966-1971
Henry Neufeld 1971-1973
Ervin Siemens 1973-1974
Bruno Epp 1974-1977
Ernest Wiebe 1977-1981
Albert Durksen 1981-1990
Ernie Hildebrand 1990-1993
Elizabeth and Don Plett 1994-1999
Kathy Giesbrecht 1998-2005
Al Rempel 2001
Erwin Kroeker 2002-2007
Steve Plenert 2005-2009
Melissa Miller 2007-2016
Randy Hildebrand 2017-present

Springstein Mennonite Church Membership

Year Members
1950 156
1965 202
1975 159
1985 194
1995 185
2000 179
2005 177
2010 182
2015 169
2020 151


Author(s) Alf Redekopp
William H. Enns
Date Published November 2015

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Redekopp, Alf and William H. Enns. "Springstein Mennonite Church (Springstein, Manitoba, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. November 2015. Web. 21 Nov 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Springstein_Mennonite_Church_(Springstein,_Manitoba,_Canada)&oldid=171877.

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Redekopp, Alf and William H. Enns. (November 2015). Springstein Mennonite Church (Springstein, Manitoba, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 21 November 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Springstein_Mennonite_Church_(Springstein,_Manitoba,_Canada)&oldid=171877.



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