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The Nordheim Mennonite congregation in Winnipegosis began services in 1931, and formally organized in 1933. Mennonite immigrants from [[Russia|Russia]] had settled in the Winnipegosis and Fork River areas in the 1920s. The congregation's first building, a log meetinghouse, was occupied in 1935, with a subsequent building program in 1964. Gerhard Goertzen is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through immigration from the [[Union of Soviet Socialist Republics|Soviet Union]] via southern [[Manitoba (Canada)|Manitoba]] and [[Saskatchewan (Canada)|Saskatchewan]].
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[[File:Nordheim-Mennonite-Church.jpg|300px|thumb|''Nordheim Mennonite Church.<br />Photo from church's Facebook page'']]
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Mennonite immigrants from [[Russia]] settled in the Winnipegosis and Fork River areas of [[Manitoba (Canada)|Manitoba]] in the 1920s. A meeting was held on 18 February 1931, organized by Ältester Johan P. Bueckert. The meeting agreed that the families would meet for Bible study and take turns reading sermons to the group every Sunday. A Sunday school for the children was established with Johann Warkentin elected as a teacher. The families also agreed to teach their children the High German language.  
  
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Ältester J. Bückert who remained a resident of Gretna served as their intitial leader. In 1953 C. C. Janzen became their 'resident' Ältester. Because of its geographic isolation from the rest of the conference congregations, it did not become too involved in conference activities but rather concentrated its efforts on a local camping program.
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In 1933 the group formally organized as a congregation. The congregation's first building, a log meetinghouse, was occupied in 1935, with a subsequent building program in 1964. Ältester J. Bückert who remained a resident of [[Gretna (Manitoba, Canada)|Gretna]] served as their intitial leader. In 1953 C. C. Janzen became their 'resident' Ältester. Because of its geographic isolation from the rest of the conference congregations, it did not become too involved in conference activities but rather concentrated its efforts on a local camping programme.
  
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In 1933 there were 33 members ; in 1950, 70; in 1965, 93; in 1975, 88; in 1985, 116; in 1995, 107; in 2000, 105. The congregation has been affiliated with the [[Mennonite Church Manitoba|Conference of Mennonites in Manitoba]] (1933-), Conference of Mennonites in Canada (1933-) and the [[General Conference Mennonite Church (GCM)|General Conference Mennonite Church]] (1945-). The language of worship is English; the transition from German occurred in the 1960s.
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The language of worship is English; the transition from German occurred in the 1960s.
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= Bibliography =
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Baerg, Heather. "Congregational Research: History of the Nordheim Mennonite Church of Manitoba, Winnipegosis, Manitoba, 1931-1978." Research paper, Canadian Mennonite Bible College, 1978, 20 pp. Mennonite Heritage Centre.
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Braun, Will. "Life on the geographic fringes of MC Canada." ''Canadian Mennonite'' 24, no. 3 (29 January 2020). Web. https://canadianmennonite.org/stories/life-geographic-fringes-mc-canada.
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==Archival Records==
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Church records at [https://archives.mhsc.ca/nordheim-mennonite-church-winnipegosis-fonds  Mennonite Heritage Centre].
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= Additional Information =
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'''Address''': Box 337, 225 George Street, Winnipegosis, Manitoba R0L 2G0
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'''Phone''': 204-0656-4387
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'''Website''': https://www.facebook.com/NordheimMennoniteChurch/
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'''Denominational Affiliations''':
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[https://mennochurch.mb.ca/ Mennonite Church Manitoba]
  
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The leaders of the congregation have included: C. C. Janzen (1953-1979), Abram Bergen (1933-1965), Henry Klassen (1959-1996), Jake Wiebe (1959-1998), Gerhard Goertzen (1934-1936), Jacob Martens (1933-1941), Glenn Nickerson (1981-1984), D. Rempel (1984-1989), George Oosterveld (1989-1990), David Wiebe (1993), Don Read (1994-1999), Abe Krahn (2000- )
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[https://mennonitechurch.ca/ Mennonite Church Canada]
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== Pastoral Leaders at Nordheim Mennonite Church ==
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! Name !! Years<br/>of Service
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| Cornelius C. Janzen || 1953-1979
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| Abram Bergen || 1933-1965
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| Henry Klassen || 1959-1996
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| Jake Wiebe || 1959-1998
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| Gerhard Goertzen || 1934-1936
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| Jacob Martens || 1933-1941
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| Glenn Nickerson || 1981-1984
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| Dan Rempel || 1984-1989
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| George Oosterveld || 1989-1990
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| David Wiebe || 1993
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| Don Read || 1994-1999
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| Abe Krahn || 2000-2010
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| Andrew Wiens || 2010-present
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Box 337, 225 George St., Winnipegosis, MB, R0L 2G0. (204) 656-4387. Interim Pastor Abe Krahn served in 2000 as a congregational leader.
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== Membership at Nordheim Mennonite Church ==
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= Bibliography =
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Baerg, Heather. "Congregational Research: History of the Nordheim Mennonite Church of Manitoba, Winnipegosis, Manitoba, 1931-1978." Research paper, Canadian Mennonite Bible College, 1978, 20 pp. [http://www.mennonitechurch.ca/programs/archives/index.htm  Mennonite Heritage Centre].
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! Year !! Membership
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| 1933 || 33
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| 1950 || 70
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| 1965 || 93
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| 1975 || 88
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| 1985 || 116
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| 1995 || 107
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| 2000 || 105
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| 2020 || 50
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Latest revision as of 17:05, 20 November 2023

Nordheim Mennonite Church.
Photo from church's Facebook page

Mennonite immigrants from Russia settled in the Winnipegosis and Fork River areas of Manitoba in the 1920s. A meeting was held on 18 February 1931, organized by Ältester Johan P. Bueckert. The meeting agreed that the families would meet for Bible study and take turns reading sermons to the group every Sunday. A Sunday school for the children was established with Johann Warkentin elected as a teacher. The families also agreed to teach their children the High German language.

In 1933 the group formally organized as a congregation. The congregation's first building, a log meetinghouse, was occupied in 1935, with a subsequent building program in 1964. Ältester J. Bückert who remained a resident of Gretna served as their intitial leader. In 1953 C. C. Janzen became their 'resident' Ältester. Because of its geographic isolation from the rest of the conference congregations, it did not become too involved in conference activities but rather concentrated its efforts on a local camping programme.

The language of worship is English; the transition from German occurred in the 1960s.

Bibliography

Baerg, Heather. "Congregational Research: History of the Nordheim Mennonite Church of Manitoba, Winnipegosis, Manitoba, 1931-1978." Research paper, Canadian Mennonite Bible College, 1978, 20 pp. Mennonite Heritage Centre.

Braun, Will. "Life on the geographic fringes of MC Canada." Canadian Mennonite 24, no. 3 (29 January 2020). Web. https://canadianmennonite.org/stories/life-geographic-fringes-mc-canada.

Archival Records

Church records at Mennonite Heritage Centre.

Additional Information

Address: Box 337, 225 George Street, Winnipegosis, Manitoba R0L 2G0

Phone: 204-0656-4387

Website: https://www.facebook.com/NordheimMennoniteChurch/

Denominational Affiliations:

Mennonite Church Manitoba

Mennonite Church Canada

Pastoral Leaders at Nordheim Mennonite Church

Name Years
of Service
Cornelius C. Janzen 1953-1979
Abram Bergen 1933-1965
Henry Klassen 1959-1996
Jake Wiebe 1959-1998
Gerhard Goertzen 1934-1936
Jacob Martens 1933-1941
Glenn Nickerson 1981-1984
Dan Rempel 1984-1989
George Oosterveld 1989-1990
David Wiebe 1993
Don Read 1994-1999
Abe Krahn 2000-2010
Andrew Wiens 2010-present

Membership at Nordheim Mennonite Church

Year Membership
1933 33
1950 70
1965 93
1975 88
1985 116
1995 107
2000 105
2020 50


Author(s) Cornelius C Janzen
Marlene Epp
Date Published June 2021

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Janzen, Cornelius C and Marlene Epp. "Nordheim Mennonite Church (Winnipegosis, Manitoba, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. June 2021. Web. 22 Nov 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Nordheim_Mennonite_Church_(Winnipegosis,_Manitoba,_Canada)&oldid=177811.

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Janzen, Cornelius C and Marlene Epp. (June 2021). Nordheim Mennonite Church (Winnipegosis, Manitoba, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 22 November 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Nordheim_Mennonite_Church_(Winnipegosis,_Manitoba,_Canada)&oldid=177811.



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