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− | The Highway Village Mennonite Church, East Peoria, [[Illinois (USA)|Illinois]], USA, began in 1937 as a [[Sunday School|Sunday school]] sponsored by the [[ | + | The Highway Village Mennonite Church, East Peoria, [[Illinois (USA)|Illinois]], USA, began in 1937 as a [[Sunday School|Sunday school]] sponsored by the [[CrossPoint Church (East Peoria, Illinois, USA)|Pleasant Hill Mennonite Church]]. C. A. Magnuson headed the work until 1945. In 1951, the [[Illinois Mennonite Mission Board]] took over responsibility for the mission. Eventually, the congregation became independent. |
Over the years, the membership was composed primarily of persons with no Mennonite background. Consequently, the congregation became flexible on policies like [[Dress|dress]] regulations, use of [[Musical Instruments|musical instruments]], and [[Nonresistance|nonresistance]]. The church taught nonresistance but did not make it a test of membership. | Over the years, the membership was composed primarily of persons with no Mennonite background. Consequently, the congregation became flexible on policies like [[Dress|dress]] regulations, use of [[Musical Instruments|musical instruments]], and [[Nonresistance|nonresistance]]. The church taught nonresistance but did not make it a test of membership. | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:51, 30 March 2024
The Highway Village Mennonite Church, East Peoria, Illinois, USA, began in 1937 as a Sunday school sponsored by the Pleasant Hill Mennonite Church. C. A. Magnuson headed the work until 1945. In 1951, the Illinois Mennonite Mission Board took over responsibility for the mission. Eventually, the congregation became independent.
Over the years, the membership was composed primarily of persons with no Mennonite background. Consequently, the congregation became flexible on policies like dress regulations, use of musical instruments, and nonresistance. The church taught nonresistance but did not make it a test of membership.
In about 1989, the congregation changed its name to East Peoria Mennonite Church.
Bibliography
Smith, Willard H. Mennonites in Illinois. Studies in Anabaptist and Mennonite History, 24. Scottdale, Pa.: Herald Press, 1983: 213, 487.
Additional Information
Address: 125 North Norwood Place, East Peoria, Illinois 61611
Phone: 309-699-8713
Website: https://www.facebook.com/epmennonite/
Denominational Affiliations:
Pastoral Leaders at East Peoria Mennonite Church
Name | Years of Service |
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Carl A. "C. A." Magnusen (1894-1975) | 1937-1945 |
Wilfred D. Ulrich (1920-2015) | 1945-1947 |
Paul A. Friesen (1923-2022) | 1947-1951 |
Robert L. Harnish (1925-2022) | 1951-1973 |
Clarence R. Sutter (1921-1998) | 1973-1982 |
Maurice J. Yordy | 1983-2006 |
John Gray | 2006-2013 |
Tim Peebles (Transitional) | 2013-2015 |
Kimberly A. Litwiller | 2015-2021 |
Lay Leadership | 2022- |
East Peoria Mennonite Church Membership
Year | Members |
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1950 | 13 |
1960 | 49 |
1970 | 75 |
1980 | 73 |
1990 | 68 |
2000 | 89 |
2009 | 70 |
2020 | 50 |
Author(s) | Samuel J Steiner |
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Date Published | January 2024 |
Cite This Article
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Steiner, Samuel J. "East Peoria Mennonite Church (East Peoria, Illinois, USA)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. January 2024. Web. 16 Aug 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=East_Peoria_Mennonite_Church_(East_Peoria,_Illinois,_USA)&oldid=178618.
APA style
Steiner, Samuel J. (January 2024). East Peoria Mennonite Church (East Peoria, Illinois, USA). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 16 August 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=East_Peoria_Mennonite_Church_(East_Peoria,_Illinois,_USA)&oldid=178618.
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