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The Graysville Mennonite congregation in Graysville, Manitoba began services in 1927, and formally organized in 1953. The first building was occupied in 1953, with subsequent building programs in 1960 and 1988. Frank Letkeman and John H. Janzen are considered the founding leaders of the group. The congregation originated through urbanization from rural [[Manitoba (Canada)|Manitoba]].
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The Graysville Mennonite Church in [[Manitoba (Canada)|Manitoba]], [[Canada]] began in 1925 when Abe Dahl, who together with 12 other families that had settled in the area, organized the first formal worship services in the Orr United Church building. The Mennonites met in the morning and the United Church in the afternoon. They joined the [[Schoenwiese Mennonite Church group (Manitoba)|Schoenwieser Mennonite Church group]] in 1927. During the 1930s some families moved away and other families moved to the area, changing the composition of the group to consist of Schoenwieser, [[Evangelical Mennonite Mission Conference (EMMC)|Rudnerweider]], [[Sommerfeld Mennonites|Sommerfelder]], [[Mennonite Brethren Church|Mennonite Brethren]] and [[Bergthal Mennonites|Bergthaler]]. In 1947 the Bergthaler ministerial included Graysville on its preaching schedule. In 1945 the Schoenwieser Mennonite Church group elected Franz H. Letkemann as a lay minister to serve in Graysville. In 1953 John  H. Janzen, an ordained Bergthler minister from Morden, moved to the Graysville area. The Graysville Mennonite group in 1953 decided to join the Bergthaler Mennonite church group and purchase the Orr United Church building with their help. Franz H. Letkemann transferred to the Bergthaler Church in 1953 and served Graysville until his retirement and move to Winkler in 1960.
  
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The group was originally part of Schoenwieser church group. In 1953 they joined the Bergthaler, largely because of the influence of John H. Janzen, the minister from 1953-67.
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The church building which was purchased in 1953 was moved and placed on a full basement. In 1960 the redirection of the highway necessitated another move. The church was moved renovated and supplied with better Sunday School facilities. Another subsequent building project occurred in 1988.
  
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The language of worship is English; the transition from German occurred in the 1960s.
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Frank Letkeman, son of Franz H. Letkemann, was ordained as deacon in 1955 and as minister in 1965.
  
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The 50th anniversary of the congregation was celebrated on 11-12 October 2003.
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The language of worship was originally German; the transition to English happened in the 1960s.
  
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In 2013 Laurie Redpath began serving as lead pastor in the church.
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The 50th anniversary of the congregation was celebrated on 11-12 October 2003, marking 50 years from their formal organization in 1953.
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In February 2017 the congregation voted to leave Mennonite Church Manitoba and Mennonite Church Canada. The decision was primarily a response to a resolution passed in July 2016 by Mennonite Church Canada related to same-sex matters.
 
= Bibliography =
 
= Bibliography =
 
Ens, Anna. <em class="gameo_bibliography">In Search of Unity: Story of the Conference of Mennonites in Manitoba.</em> Winnipeg, MB: CMBC Publications, 1996: 170-171.
 
Ens, Anna. <em class="gameo_bibliography">In Search of Unity: Story of the Conference of Mennonites in Manitoba.</em> Winnipeg, MB: CMBC Publications, 1996: 170-171.
  
 
Gerbrandt, Henry J. <em class="gameo_bibliography">Adventure in Faith.</em> Altona, MB: D.W. Friesen, 1970: 229-232.
 
Gerbrandt, Henry J. <em class="gameo_bibliography">Adventure in Faith.</em> Altona, MB: D.W. Friesen, 1970: 229-232.
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Klassen, Is. ''Dem Herrn die Ehre: Schoenwieser Mennoniten Gemeinde von Manitoba, 1924-1968.'' Altona, MB: The Conference, 1969: 40-43.
  
 
Krahn, Gerald. "The Story of the Graysville Mennonite Church." Research paper, Canadian Mennonite Bible College, 1986, [http://www.mennonitechurch.ca/programs/archives/index.htm  Mennonite Heritage Centre].
 
Krahn, Gerald. "The Story of the Graysville Mennonite Church." Research paper, Canadian Mennonite Bible College, 1986, [http://www.mennonitechurch.ca/programs/archives/index.htm  Mennonite Heritage Centre].
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"Two More Manitoba Churches Leave MC Canada." ''Canadian Mennonite'' (3 July 2017): 21, no. 14: 16.
 
=== Archival Records ===
 
=== Archival Records ===
 
Church records microfilmed at [http://www.mennonitechurch.ca/programs/archives/index.htm  Mennonite Heritage Centre].
 
Church records microfilmed at [http://www.mennonitechurch.ca/programs/archives/index.htm  Mennonite Heritage Centre].
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'''Denominational Affiliations''':
 
'''Denominational Affiliations''':
  
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[[Mennonite Church General Conference|Mennonite Church Manitoba]]
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[[Mennonite Church General Conference|Mennonite Church Manitoba]] (until 2017)
  
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[[Conference of Mennonites in Canada|Conference of Mennonites in Canada]] / [[Mennonite Church Canada|Mennonite Church Canada]]
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[[Conference of Mennonites in Canada|Conference of Mennonites in Canada]] / [[Mennonite Church Canada|Mennonite Church Canada]] (until 2017)
  
 
[[General Conference Mennonite Church (GCM)|General Conference Mennonite Church]] (1968-1999)
 
[[General Conference Mennonite Church (GCM)|General Conference Mennonite Church]] (1968-1999)
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=== Graysville Mennonite Church Leading Ministers ===
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{| class="wikitable"
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! Minister !! Years of Service
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| Franz H. Letkemann|| 1945-1960
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| Johann H. Janzen|| 1953-1967
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| Frank Letkeman|| 1967-1974
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| Edward Funk|| 1975-1981
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| A.H. Born|| 1982
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| Gerald Neufeld|| 1983-1986
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| Neil Funk|| 1987-1996
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|-
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| Edward Kuhl|| 1987-1996
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|-
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| Irvin Penner|| 1998-1999
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|-
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| Norm Dyck ||
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| Laurie Redpath|| 2013-
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|}
  
 
=== Graysville Mennonite Church Membership ===
 
=== Graysville Mennonite Church Membership ===
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Graysville Mennonite Church, Graysville, MB
Source: Church website

The Graysville Mennonite Church in Manitoba, Canada began in 1925 when Abe Dahl, who together with 12 other families that had settled in the area, organized the first formal worship services in the Orr United Church building. The Mennonites met in the morning and the United Church in the afternoon. They joined the Schoenwieser Mennonite Church group in 1927. During the 1930s some families moved away and other families moved to the area, changing the composition of the group to consist of Schoenwieser, Rudnerweider, Sommerfelder, Mennonite Brethren and Bergthaler. In 1947 the Bergthaler ministerial included Graysville on its preaching schedule. In 1945 the Schoenwieser Mennonite Church group elected Franz H. Letkemann as a lay minister to serve in Graysville. In 1953 John H. Janzen, an ordained Bergthler minister from Morden, moved to the Graysville area. The Graysville Mennonite group in 1953 decided to join the Bergthaler Mennonite church group and purchase the Orr United Church building with their help. Franz H. Letkemann transferred to the Bergthaler Church in 1953 and served Graysville until his retirement and move to Winkler in 1960.

The church building which was purchased in 1953 was moved and placed on a full basement. In 1960 the redirection of the highway necessitated another move. The church was moved renovated and supplied with better Sunday School facilities. Another subsequent building project occurred in 1988.

Frank Letkeman, son of Franz H. Letkemann, was ordained as deacon in 1955 and as minister in 1965.

The language of worship was originally German; the transition to English happened in the 1960s.

The 50th anniversary of the congregation was celebrated on 11-12 October 2003, marking 50 years from their formal organization in 1953.

In February 2017 the congregation voted to leave Mennonite Church Manitoba and Mennonite Church Canada. The decision was primarily a response to a resolution passed in July 2016 by Mennonite Church Canada related to same-sex matters.

Bibliography

Ens, Anna. In Search of Unity: Story of the Conference of Mennonites in Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB: CMBC Publications, 1996: 170-171.

Gerbrandt, Henry J. Adventure in Faith. Altona, MB: D.W. Friesen, 1970: 229-232.

Klassen, Is. Dem Herrn die Ehre: Schoenwieser Mennoniten Gemeinde von Manitoba, 1924-1968. Altona, MB: The Conference, 1969: 40-43.

Krahn, Gerald. "The Story of the Graysville Mennonite Church." Research paper, Canadian Mennonite Bible College, 1986, Mennonite Heritage Centre.

"Two More Manitoba Churches Leave MC Canada." Canadian Mennonite (3 July 2017): 21, no. 14: 16.

Archival Records

Church records microfilmed at Mennonite Heritage Centre.

Additional Information

Address: Box 31, Graysville, MB R0G 0T0

Phone: 204-828-3359

Website: Graysville Mennonite Church

Denominational Affiliations:

Mennonite Church Manitoba (until 2017)

Conference of Mennonites in Canada / Mennonite Church Canada (until 2017)

General Conference Mennonite Church (1968-1999)

Graysville Mennonite Church Leading Ministers

Minister Years of Service
Franz H. Letkemann 1945-1960
Johann H. Janzen 1953-1967
Frank Letkeman 1967-1974
Edward Funk 1975-1981
A.H. Born 1982
Gerald Neufeld 1983-1986
Neil Funk 1987-1996
Edward Kuhl 1987-1996
Irvin Penner 1998-1999
Norm Dyck
Laurie Redpath 2013-

Graysville Mennonite Church Membership

Year Members
1965 46
1975 62
1985 77
1995 61
2000 47


Author(s) Marlene Epp
Alf Redekopp
Date Published July 2017

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Epp, Marlene and Alf Redekopp. "Graysville Mennonite Church (Graysville, Manitoba, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. July 2017. Web. 22 Nov 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Graysville_Mennonite_Church_(Graysville,_Manitoba,_Canada)&oldid=149093.

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Epp, Marlene and Alf Redekopp. (July 2017). Graysville Mennonite Church (Graysville, Manitoba, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 22 November 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Graysville_Mennonite_Church_(Graysville,_Manitoba,_Canada)&oldid=149093.



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