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Waldo Mennonite Church ([[Mennonite Church (MC)|Mennonite Church]]), located four miles south of [[Flanagan (Illinois, USA)|Flanagan]], [[Illinois (USA)|Illinois]], a member of the [[Illinois Mennonite Conference (Mennonite Church USA) |Illinois Mennonite Conference]], dates back to 1855, when the first settlers, who were all [[Amish Mennonites|Amish]], came from [[France]] and [[Germany|Germany]]. In 1860-67 the ministers were Christian Slagell, J. P. Smith, Jacob Rediger, and an Oyer, who held services in homes of members. Daniel Steinmann (ordained preacher in 1867) was bishop 1886-1908, and J. D. Hartzler (ordained preacher in 1920) was bishop 1927-59. In 1867 a meetinghouse was built, replaced in 1906 by a new building, which was destroyed by fire in 1933; the present building, still on the original site, was erected in the same year, seating capacity 300.
 
Waldo Mennonite Church ([[Mennonite Church (MC)|Mennonite Church]]), located four miles south of [[Flanagan (Illinois, USA)|Flanagan]], [[Illinois (USA)|Illinois]], a member of the [[Illinois Mennonite Conference (Mennonite Church USA) |Illinois Mennonite Conference]], dates back to 1855, when the first settlers, who were all [[Amish Mennonites|Amish]], came from [[France]] and [[Germany|Germany]]. In 1860-67 the ministers were Christian Slagell, J. P. Smith, Jacob Rediger, and an Oyer, who held services in homes of members. Daniel Steinmann (ordained preacher in 1867) was bishop 1886-1908, and J. D. Hartzler (ordained preacher in 1920) was bishop 1927-59. In 1867 a meetinghouse was built, replaced in 1906 by a new building, which was destroyed by fire in 1933; the present building, still on the original site, was erected in the same year, seating capacity 300.
  
 
The first Sunday school was started in 1868. Church services and [[Sunday School|Sunday school]] were held on alternate Sundays until 1875, when they were joined into one service. The Waldo church was one of the first in the state to take this step. In 1957 the membership was 254, with Edwin J. "Jack" Stalter as minister.
 
The first Sunday school was started in 1868. Church services and [[Sunday School|Sunday school]] were held on alternate Sundays until 1875, when they were joined into one service. The Waldo church was one of the first in the state to take this step. In 1957 the membership was 254, with Edwin J. "Jack" Stalter as minister.
  
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In 1999 merger discussions began with [[Flanagan Mennonite Church (Flanagan, Illinois, USA)|Flanagan Mennonite Church]] and on 15 April 2001 the two congregations merged, forming Prairieview Mennonite Church. The congregation is located at the former Waldo site.
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In 1999 merger discussions began with [[Flanagan Mennonite Church (Flanagan, Illinois, USA)|Flanagan Mennonite Church]] and on 15 April 2001 the two congregations merged, forming [[Prairieview Mennonite Church (Gridley, Illinois, USA)|Prairieview Mennonite Church]]. The congregation was located at the former Waldo site.
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= Bibliography =
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Hochstetler, Wayne. "Historic vote merges two congregations." ''Central District Reporter'' 45, no. 2 (April-May 2001): 7.
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Smith, Willard H. ''Mennonites in Illinois''. Studies in Anabaptist and Mennonite History, 24. Scottdale, Pa.: Herald Press, 1983: 552.
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Stalter, Edwin J. ''The Mennonites of Waldo: 1860-1960.'' Illinois: The Church?, 1960.
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Weber, Harry F. ''Centennial History of the Mennonites of Illinois 1829-1929''. Studies in Anabaptist and Mennonite history, 3. Goshen, Ind: Mennonite Historical Society, 1931: 244-252. Available in full electronic text at https://archive.org/details/centennialhistor00webe.
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== Pastoral Leaders at Waldo Mennonite Church ==
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{| class="wikitable"
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|-
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! Name !! Years<br/>of Service
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|-
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| Christian Ropp (1812-1896)(Bishop) || 1860-1872
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|-
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| John P. Schmitt (1820?-1904) || 1860-1904
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|-
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| John Rediger|| 1860-1866
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|-
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| Jacob Rediger (?-1863) || 1860-1863
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|-
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| ? Oyer || 1860-after 1867
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|-
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| Joseph Rediger (1826-1904) || 1863-1866
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|-
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| Christian Schlegel (1819-1884)<br />(Bishop) || 1863-1872<br />1872-1884
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|-
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| Joseph Gascho (1841-1902) || 1872-1878
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|-
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| Daniel Greiser (1838- ) || 1878-1879
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|-
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| Daniel Steinmann (1830-1916)<br />(Bishop) || 1872-1885<br />1885-1908
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|-
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| Daniel Orendorff (1848-1918) || 1890-1918
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|-
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| Daniel W. Slagel (1864-1947) || 1900-1940
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|-
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| George Summers (1871-1937) || 1908-1920
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|-
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| Joseph D. "J. D." Hartzler (1884-1970)<br />(Bishop)|| 1920-1927<br />1927-1957
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|-
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| Edwin J. "Jack" Stalter (1922-2006) || 1948-1964
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|-
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| Earl R. Sears (1935-2018) || 1964-1968
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|-
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| David Eschleman (1936- ) || 1969-1972
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|-
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| Robert L. Harnish (1925- ) || 1973-1978
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|-
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| Lester L. Zook || 1979-1999
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|-
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| Kenneth Peterson (Interim) || 1999-2001
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|}
 
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Waldo Mennonite Church (Mennonite Church), located four miles south of Flanagan, Illinois, a member of the Illinois Mennonite Conference, dates back to 1855, when the first settlers, who were all Amish, came from France and Germany. In 1860-67 the ministers were Christian Slagell, J. P. Smith, Jacob Rediger, and an Oyer, who held services in homes of members. Daniel Steinmann (ordained preacher in 1867) was bishop 1886-1908, and J. D. Hartzler (ordained preacher in 1920) was bishop 1927-59. In 1867 a meetinghouse was built, replaced in 1906 by a new building, which was destroyed by fire in 1933; the present building, still on the original site, was erected in the same year, seating capacity 300.

The first Sunday school was started in 1868. Church services and Sunday school were held on alternate Sundays until 1875, when they were joined into one service. The Waldo church was one of the first in the state to take this step. In 1957 the membership was 254, with Edwin J. "Jack" Stalter as minister.

In 1999 merger discussions began with Flanagan Mennonite Church and on 15 April 2001 the two congregations merged, forming Prairieview Mennonite Church. The congregation was located at the former Waldo site.

Bibliography

Hochstetler, Wayne. "Historic vote merges two congregations." Central District Reporter 45, no. 2 (April-May 2001): 7.

Smith, Willard H. Mennonites in Illinois. Studies in Anabaptist and Mennonite History, 24. Scottdale, Pa.: Herald Press, 1983: 552.

Stalter, Edwin J. The Mennonites of Waldo: 1860-1960. Illinois: The Church?, 1960.

Weber, Harry F. Centennial History of the Mennonites of Illinois 1829-1929. Studies in Anabaptist and Mennonite history, 3. Goshen, Ind: Mennonite Historical Society, 1931: 244-252. Available in full electronic text at https://archive.org/details/centennialhistor00webe.

Pastoral Leaders at Waldo Mennonite Church

Name Years
of Service
Christian Ropp (1812-1896)(Bishop) 1860-1872
John P. Schmitt (1820?-1904) 1860-1904
John Rediger 1860-1866
Jacob Rediger (?-1863) 1860-1863
? Oyer 1860-after 1867
Joseph Rediger (1826-1904) 1863-1866
Christian Schlegel (1819-1884)
(Bishop)		 1863-1872
1872-1884
Joseph Gascho (1841-1902) 1872-1878
Daniel Greiser (1838- ) 1878-1879
Daniel Steinmann (1830-1916)
(Bishop)		 1872-1885
1885-1908
Daniel Orendorff (1848-1918) 1890-1918
Daniel W. Slagel (1864-1947) 1900-1940
George Summers (1871-1937) 1908-1920
Joseph D. "J. D." Hartzler (1884-1970)
(Bishop)		 1920-1927
1927-1957
Edwin J. "Jack" Stalter (1922-2006) 1948-1964
Earl R. Sears (1935-2018) 1964-1968
David Eschleman (1936- ) 1969-1972
Robert L. Harnish (1925- ) 1973-1978
Lester L. Zook 1979-1999
Kenneth Peterson (Interim) 1999-2001


Author(s) J. D Hartzler
Date Published 1959

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Hartzler, J. D. "Waldo Mennonite Church (Flanagan, Illinois, USA)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. 1959. Web. 23 Nov 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Waldo_Mennonite_Church_(Flanagan,_Illinois,_USA)&oldid=174552.

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Hartzler, J. D. (1959). Waldo Mennonite Church (Flanagan, Illinois, USA). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 23 November 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Waldo_Mennonite_Church_(Flanagan,_Illinois,_USA)&oldid=174552.



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