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| − | Bethel Mennonite Fellowship is located in Richmond, [[Missouri (USA)|Missouri]], USA. The church originated | + | Bethel Mennonite Fellowship is located in Richmond, [[Missouri (USA)|Missouri]], USA. The church originated as a colonization church plant of the [[Spring River Mennonite Church (La Russell, Missouri, USA)|Spring River Mennonite Church]]. In spring 1996 nine families, including Minister Cletus Graber and Deacon Titus Graber, were chosen to move to Ray County, Missouri. This area was chosen because it was a farming area with a substantial population. |
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| + | The group rented an older church building the first year, with a new building completed in early 1997. | ||
In 2018 the church had 54 members and was a member of the [[Mennonite Christian Fellowship]]. The ministerial team included Bishop Titus Graber, Ministers Kenneth Miller and William E. Miller, and Deacon Stephen Garber. | In 2018 the church had 54 members and was a member of the [[Mennonite Christian Fellowship]]. The ministerial team included Bishop Titus Graber, Ministers Kenneth Miller and William E. Miller, and Deacon Stephen Garber. | ||
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''Mennonite Church Directory'' (2014): 87; (2018): 97. | ''Mennonite Church Directory'' (2014): 87; (2018): 97. | ||
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| + | Miller, Allan A., compiler. ''The origin of the Fellowship churches.'' Gap Mills, West Virginia: Yoder's Select Books, 2004: 61-62. | ||
= Additional Information = | = Additional Information = | ||
'''Address''': 16724 Highway B, Richmond, MO | '''Address''': 16724 Highway B, Richmond, MO | ||
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[[Mennonite Christian Fellowship]] | [[Mennonite Christian Fellowship]] | ||
| + | == Ordained Pastors at Bethel Mennonite Fellowship == | ||
| + | {| class="wikitable" | ||
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| + | ! Name !! Years<br/>of Service | ||
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| + | | Cletus Graber || 1996-1998<br/>2001-2004? | ||
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| + | | Titus Graber (Bishop) || 1997-present | ||
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| + | | William E. Miller || 1998-2008?<br />2010-present | ||
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| + | | Kenneth Miller || 2006-present | ||
| + | |} | ||
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= Map = | = Map = | ||
[[Map:Bethel Mennonite Church (Richmond, Missouri, USA)|Bethel Mennonite Church]] | [[Map:Bethel Mennonite Church (Richmond, Missouri, USA)|Bethel Mennonite Church]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:35, 6 November 2018
Bethel Mennonite Fellowship is located in Richmond, Missouri, USA. The church originated as a colonization church plant of the Spring River Mennonite Church. In spring 1996 nine families, including Minister Cletus Graber and Deacon Titus Graber, were chosen to move to Ray County, Missouri. This area was chosen because it was a farming area with a substantial population.
The group rented an older church building the first year, with a new building completed in early 1997.
In 2018 the church had 54 members and was a member of the Mennonite Christian Fellowship. The ministerial team included Bishop Titus Graber, Ministers Kenneth Miller and William E. Miller, and Deacon Stephen Garber.
Bibliography
Anderson, Cory. The Amish-Mennonites of North America: a portrait of our people. Medina, New York: Ridgeway Publishing, 2012: 168.
Mennonite Church Directory (2014): 87; (2018): 97.
Miller, Allan A., compiler. The origin of the Fellowship churches. Gap Mills, West Virginia: Yoder's Select Books, 2004: 61-62.
Additional Information
Address: 16724 Highway B, Richmond, MO
Phone: 816-776-3900
Denominational Affiliation:
Mennonite Christian Fellowship
Ordained Pastors at Bethel Mennonite Fellowship
| Name | Years of Service |
|---|---|
| Cletus Graber | 1996-1998 2001-2004? |
| Titus Graber (Bishop) | 1997-present |
| William E. Miller | 1998-2008? 2010-present |
| Kenneth Miller | 2006-present |
Map
| Author(s) | Richard D Thiessen |
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| Date Published | April 2018 |
Cite This Article
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Thiessen, Richard D. "Bethel Mennonite Fellowship (Richmond, Missouri, USA)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. April 2018. Web. 23 Nov 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Bethel_Mennonite_Fellowship_(Richmond,_Missouri,_USA)&oldid=162370.
APA style
Thiessen, Richard D. (April 2018). Bethel Mennonite Fellowship (Richmond, Missouri, USA). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 23 November 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Bethel_Mennonite_Fellowship_(Richmond,_Missouri,_USA)&oldid=162370.
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