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Living Word Church joined Mennonite Church Manitoba on 25 February 2006. The congregation had been affiliated with, but was not a member of, the Mennonite Church Manitoba and Mennonite Church Canada for a number of years. | Living Word Church joined Mennonite Church Manitoba on 25 February 2006. The congregation had been affiliated with, but was not a member of, the Mennonite Church Manitoba and Mennonite Church Canada for a number of years. | ||
Otto and Margaret Hamm are considered the founding leaders of the group. The congregation originated through outreach by [[Mennonite Pioneer Mission|Mennonite Pioneer Mission]], and began services in 1956. The first building, built without plumbing or heating, was occupied in 1957. A new sanctuary was completed at the end of 2005, and dedicated on 1 January 2006. | Otto and Margaret Hamm are considered the founding leaders of the group. The congregation originated through outreach by [[Mennonite Pioneer Mission|Mennonite Pioneer Mission]], and began services in 1956. The first building, built without plumbing or heating, was occupied in 1957. A new sanctuary was completed at the end of 2005, and dedicated on 1 January 2006. | ||
− | The group has also been known as Cross Lake Mission, Elim Chapel, and Elim Mennonite Church. [[Ross, Jeremiah (1909-2002)|Jeremiah Ross]] was a long-time leader at Cross Lake, serving as pastor from 1968-1998. The languages of worship are English and | + | The group has also been known as Cross Lake Mission, Elim Chapel, and Elim Mennonite Church. [[Ross, Jeremiah (1909-2002)|Jeremiah Ross]] was a long-time leader at Cross Lake, serving as pastor from 1968-1998. The languages of worship are English and Cree. |
= Bibliography = | = Bibliography = | ||
''Canadian Mennonite'' (11 October 1957): 5; (6 March 2006). | ''Canadian Mennonite'' (11 October 1957): 5; (6 March 2006). | ||
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'''Address''': PO Box 188, Cross Lake, MB R0B 0J0 | '''Address''': PO Box 188, Cross Lake, MB R0B 0J0 | ||
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[[Category:Churches]] | [[Category:Churches]] | ||
[[Category:Mennonite Church Manitoba Congregations]] | [[Category:Mennonite Church Manitoba Congregations]] |
Latest revision as of 19:34, 4 October 2023
Living Word Church joined Mennonite Church Manitoba on 25 February 2006. The congregation had been affiliated with, but was not a member of, the Mennonite Church Manitoba and Mennonite Church Canada for a number of years.
Otto and Margaret Hamm are considered the founding leaders of the group. The congregation originated through outreach by Mennonite Pioneer Mission, and began services in 1956. The first building, built without plumbing or heating, was occupied in 1957. A new sanctuary was completed at the end of 2005, and dedicated on 1 January 2006.
The group has also been known as Cross Lake Mission, Elim Chapel, and Elim Mennonite Church. Jeremiah Ross was a long-time leader at Cross Lake, serving as pastor from 1968-1998. The languages of worship are English and Cree.
Bibliography
Canadian Mennonite (11 October 1957): 5; (6 March 2006).
CMC Nexus (June 1996): 9.
Additional Information
Address: PO Box 188, Cross Lake, MB R0B 0J0
Telehone: 204-676-2664
Living Word Church Membership
Year | Members |
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2020 | 20 |
Author(s) | Samuel J. Steiner |
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Richard D. Thiessen | |
Date Published | Oct 2023 |
Cite This Article
MLA style
Steiner, Samuel J. and Richard D. Thiessen. "Living Word Church (Cross Lake, Manitoba, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Oct 2023. Web. 17 Sep 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Living_Word_Church_(Cross_Lake,_Manitoba,_Canada)&oldid=177639.
APA style
Steiner, Samuel J. and Richard D. Thiessen. (Oct 2023). Living Word Church (Cross Lake, Manitoba, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 17 September 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Living_Word_Church_(Cross_Lake,_Manitoba,_Canada)&oldid=177639.
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