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| − | Grayson Mennonite Church is located in Grayson, [[Kentucky (USA)|Kentucky]], USA. The church was organized in 2005 as a joint church plant of the [[Faith Hills Mennonite Church (West Liberty, Kentucky, USA)|Faith Hills Mennonite Church]] and the [[Hope Valley Mennonite Church (Flatgap, Kentucky, USA)|Hope Valley Mennonite Church]]. Both congregations had grown, but wanted the new location to be within commuting distance of Rod and Staff Publishers, since many members worked at that company. | + | Grayson Mennonite Church is located in Grayson, [[Kentucky (USA)|Kentucky]], USA. The church was organized in 2005 as a joint church plant of the [[Faith Hills Mennonite Church (West Liberty, Kentucky, USA)|Faith Hills Mennonite Church]] and the [[Hope Valley Mennonite Church (Flatgap, Kentucky, USA)|Hope Valley Mennonite Church]]. Both congregations had grown, felt the need for a new congregation, but wanted the new location to be within commuting distance of [[Rod and Staff Publishers (Crockett, Kentucky, USA)|Rod and Staff Publishers]], since many members worked at that company. |
| − | After leadership from the existing congregations was identified, questionnaires were given to all members to determine their availability to help with a new church. The ordained leadership of Faith Hills and Hope Valley then selected the charter members for the new Grayson congregation. | + | After leadership from the existing congregations was identified, questionnaires were given to all members of both congregations to determine their availability to help with a new church. The ordained leadership of Faith Hills and Hope Valley then selected the charter members for the new Grayson congregation. |
| − | A church building south of Grayson was purchased, and the first service was held 6 November 2005. A new church building was erected in 2014. | + | A church building south of Grayson was purchased in 2005, and the first service was held 6 November 2005. A new church building at the present location was erected in 2014. |
In 2018 the church had 73 members and was a member of the [[Nationwide Fellowship Churches]]. The ministerial team included Bishop Linford Weaver, Ministers Ethan Horst and John David Martin, and Deacon Verlyn Nolt. | In 2018 the church had 73 members and was a member of the [[Nationwide Fellowship Churches]]. The ministerial team included Bishop Linford Weaver, Ministers Ethan Horst and John David Martin, and Deacon Verlyn Nolt. | ||
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The Grayson Mennonite School also began in 2005, initially at the church. In 2012 several acres of land were purchased for the three-classroom school. | The Grayson Mennonite School also began in 2005, initially at the church. In 2012 several acres of land were purchased for the three-classroom school. | ||
= Bibliography = | = Bibliography = | ||
| − | "Grayson Mennonite Church." ''The | + | "Grayson Mennonite Church." ''The Mideastern Fellowship Churches'' (2014): 149-150. |
''Mennonite Church Directory'' (2014): 105; (2018): 118. | ''Mennonite Church Directory'' (2014): 105; (2018): 118. | ||
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= Additional Information = | = Additional Information = | ||
'''Address''': 1270 Damron Branch, Grayson, KY | '''Address''': 1270 Damron Branch, Grayson, KY | ||
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= Map = | = Map = | ||
[[Map:Grayson Mennonite Church (Grayson, Kentucky, USA)|Grayson Mennonite Church]] | [[Map:Grayson Mennonite Church (Grayson, Kentucky, USA)|Grayson Mennonite Church]] | ||
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[[Category:Churches]] | [[Category:Churches]] | ||
[[Category:Nationwide Fellowship Churches Congregations]] | [[Category:Nationwide Fellowship Churches Congregations]] | ||
[[Category:Kentucky Congregations]] | [[Category:Kentucky Congregations]] | ||
[[Category:United States Congregations]] | [[Category:United States Congregations]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:23, 29 October 2019
Grayson Mennonite Church is located in Grayson, Kentucky, USA. The church was organized in 2005 as a joint church plant of the Faith Hills Mennonite Church and the Hope Valley Mennonite Church. Both congregations had grown, felt the need for a new congregation, but wanted the new location to be within commuting distance of Rod and Staff Publishers, since many members worked at that company.
After leadership from the existing congregations was identified, questionnaires were given to all members of both congregations to determine their availability to help with a new church. The ordained leadership of Faith Hills and Hope Valley then selected the charter members for the new Grayson congregation.
A church building south of Grayson was purchased in 2005, and the first service was held 6 November 2005. A new church building at the present location was erected in 2014.
In 2018 the church had 73 members and was a member of the Nationwide Fellowship Churches. The ministerial team included Bishop Linford Weaver, Ministers Ethan Horst and John David Martin, and Deacon Verlyn Nolt.
The Grayson Mennonite School also began in 2005, initially at the church. In 2012 several acres of land were purchased for the three-classroom school.
Bibliography
"Grayson Mennonite Church." The Mideastern Fellowship Churches (2014): 149-150.
Mennonite Church Directory (2014): 105; (2018): 118.
Additional Information
Address: 1270 Damron Branch, Grayson, KY
Phone: 606-225-5755
Denominational Affiliation:
Nationwide Fellowship Churches
Ordained Leaders at Grayson Mennonite Church
| Name | Years of Service |
|---|---|
| William Schueler (Bishop) | 2005-2012 |
| John David Martin (Minister) | 2005-present |
| Linford Weaver (Deacon) (Bishop) |
2005-2012 2012-present |
| Ethan Horst (Minister) | 2008-present |
| Verlyn Nolt (Deacon) | 2012-present |
Map
| Author(s) | Richard D. Thiessen |
|---|---|
| Samuel J. Steiner | |
| Date Published | May 2018 |
Cite This Article
MLA style
Thiessen, Richard D. and Samuel J. Steiner. "Grayson Mennonite Church (Grayson, Kentucky, USA)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. May 2018. Web. 22 Nov 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Grayson_Mennonite_Church_(Grayson,_Kentucky,_USA)&oldid=165594.
APA style
Thiessen, Richard D. and Samuel J. Steiner. (May 2018). Grayson Mennonite Church (Grayson, Kentucky, USA). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 22 November 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Grayson_Mennonite_Church_(Grayson,_Kentucky,_USA)&oldid=165594.
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