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Pleasantview Mennonite Church, near Breth­ren, Manistee County, [[Michigan (USA)|Michigan]], had its origin in 1903, when William Lantz, the first Mennonite to locate in the area, settled here. Other settlers followed, mostly from the Howard-Miami Amish Mennonite (now MC) congregation near Kokomo, [[Indiana (USA)|Indiana]]. E. A. Mast, bishop of the Howard-Miami congregation, organized the Manistee Amish Mennonites into the Pleasantview congregation on 9 September 1904. In­cluded among the first members was Joseph S. Horner (1864-1945), a preacher. The new congre­gation in Manistee County worshiped in a log cabin until 1906, when a church building was erected in Brown Township. Four years later, in December 1910, Horner moved back to his home congrega­tion, Howard-Miami. At about that point the mem­bership was 48. But soon a decline set in as families moved away. Finally only one family remained. In 1917 the church building was sold to the [[Church of the Brethren|Church of the Brethren]], only to revert later to Mennonite ownership. Two years later, in May 1919, C. C. Culp was placed in the Pleasantview congregation by the district mission board to serve as pastor and mission worker. He served there until his death in 1953. Lester Wyse also served as a minister in the congregation for a number of years until his removal to Ohio. In 1957 the minister was Warren Shaum, with a baptized membership of 30.
 
Pleasantview Mennonite Church, near Breth­ren, Manistee County, [[Michigan (USA)|Michigan]], had its origin in 1903, when William Lantz, the first Mennonite to locate in the area, settled here. Other settlers followed, mostly from the Howard-Miami Amish Mennonite (now MC) congregation near Kokomo, [[Indiana (USA)|Indiana]]. E. A. Mast, bishop of the Howard-Miami congregation, organized the Manistee Amish Mennonites into the Pleasantview congregation on 9 September 1904. In­cluded among the first members was Joseph S. Horner (1864-1945), a preacher. The new congre­gation in Manistee County worshiped in a log cabin until 1906, when a church building was erected in Brown Township. Four years later, in December 1910, Horner moved back to his home congrega­tion, Howard-Miami. At about that point the mem­bership was 48. But soon a decline set in as families moved away. Finally only one family remained. In 1917 the church building was sold to the [[Church of the Brethren|Church of the Brethren]], only to revert later to Mennonite ownership. Two years later, in May 1919, C. C. Culp was placed in the Pleasantview congregation by the district mission board to serve as pastor and mission worker. He served there until his death in 1953. Lester Wyse also served as a minister in the congregation for a number of years until his removal to Ohio. In 1957 the minister was Warren Shaum, with a baptized membership of 30.
  
 
The congregation declined and was under the control of the [[Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Mission Board]] for a number of years. It was last listed in the ''[[Mennonite Yearbook and Directory|Mennonite Yearbook]]'' in 1974 with seven members.
 
The congregation declined and was under the control of the [[Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Mission Board]] for a number of years. It was last listed in the ''[[Mennonite Yearbook and Directory|Mennonite Yearbook]]'' in 1974 with seven members.
  
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Around 1975 minister Richard Near and his family from New Era, Michigan began attending at Pleasantview once or twice a month. In 1976 he asked Victor Miller, the bishop at the [[Seney Mennonite Church (Seney, Michigan, USA)|Seney Mennonite Church]] for assistance. In fall 1977 Victor Miller baptized two persons and served communion. They were taken in as members of the Seney congregation.
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The [[Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference (Mennonite Church USA)|Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference]] of the [[Mennonite Church (MC)]] closed the church in 1975. However, the Forest and Iva Watson family remained and continued a local Sunday school in the Pleasantview building. Around 1975, minister Richard Near and his family from New Era, Michigan, began attending Pleasantview once or twice a month. In 1976, Near asked Victor Miller, the bishop at the [[Seney Mennonite Church (Seney, Michigan, USA)|Seney Mennonite Church]] for assistance. In the fall of 1977, Victor Miller baptized two persons and served communion. They were taken in as members of the Seney congregation.
  
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In 1984 Victor Miller and Philip Miller left the Seney congregation, then part of the [[Midwest Mennonite Fellowship]]. At that time the Pleasantview group became an independent congregation, and continued as an unaffiliated Mennonite congregation. In 2003 it became part of the [[Nationwide Fellowship Churches]].
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In 1984, Victor Miller and Philip Miller left the Seney congregation, which was then part of the [[Midwest Mennonite Fellowship]]. At that time, the Pleasantview group again became an independent congregation and continued as an unaffiliated Mennonite congregation. In 2003, it became part of the [[Nationwide Fellowship Churches]].
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= Bibliography =
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''Directory of the Northeast Fellowship.'' (2019): 155.
  
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In 2014 the church had 41 members and was a member of the [[Nationwide Fellowship Churches]]. The ministerial team included Bishop David A. Miller and Minister Gene D. Stutzman.
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''Mennonite Church Directory'' (2014): 109; (2018): 117; (2024): 129.
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= Bibliography =
 
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''Directory of the Northeast Fellowship.'' Aylmer, Ont.: On Eagles' Wings Publishers, 2017: 149.
 
  
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''Mennonite Church Directory'' (2014): 109; (2018): 117.
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Wenger, John Christian. ''The Mennonites in Indiana and Michigan''. Scottdale, Pa.: Herald Press, 1961: 207-208.
 
= Additional Information =
 
= Additional Information =
 
'''Address''': 11025 Kerry Road, Brethren, MI
 
'''Address''': 11025 Kerry Road, Brethren, MI
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'''Denominational Affiliation''':
 
'''Denominational Affiliation''':
  
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[[Nationwide Fellowship Churches]]
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[[Nationwide Fellowship Churches]] (2003- )
 
== Ordained Pastors at Pleasantview Mennonite Church ==
 
== Ordained Pastors at Pleasantview Mennonite Church ==
 
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! Name !! Years<br/>of Service
 
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| Victor V. Miller (Bishop) || 1984-1997
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| Joseph S. Horner (1864-1945) || 1904-1910
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| Visiting Ministers|| 1910-1919
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| Claude C. Culp (1893-1953)<br />(Bishop) || 1919-1947<br />1947-1953
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| Lester A. Wyse (1909-1997)(Assistant) || 1944-1950
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| Warren C. Shaum (1891-1971) || 1953-1961
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| Ervin Miller (Assistant) || 1957-1958
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| Lay Leadership || 1961-1974
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| Dale Shedd || 1974-1975
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| Victor V. Miller (1920-1997)(Bishop) || 1984-1997
 
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| David A. Miller<br />(Bishop) || 1990-2009<br />2009-present
 
| David A. Miller<br />(Bishop) || 1990-2009<br />2009-present
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| Gene D. Stutzman || 2006-present
 
| Gene D. Stutzman || 2006-present
 
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== Pleasantview Mennonite Church Membership ==
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! Year !! Members
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| 1905 || 15
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| 1915 || 10
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| 1920 || 7
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| 1930 || 21
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| 1940 || 23
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| 1950 || 34
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| 1960 || 33
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| 1970 || 7
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| 1990 || 18
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| 1997 || 24
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| 2007 || 36
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| 2024 || 54
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Latest revision as of 12:33, 5 August 2024

Pleasantview Mennonite Church, near Breth­ren, Manistee County, Michigan, had its origin in 1903, when William Lantz, the first Mennonite to locate in the area, settled here. Other settlers followed, mostly from the Howard-Miami Amish Mennonite (now MC) congregation near Kokomo, Indiana. E. A. Mast, bishop of the Howard-Miami congregation, organized the Manistee Amish Mennonites into the Pleasantview congregation on 9 September 1904. In­cluded among the first members was Joseph S. Horner (1864-1945), a preacher. The new congre­gation in Manistee County worshiped in a log cabin until 1906, when a church building was erected in Brown Township. Four years later, in December 1910, Horner moved back to his home congrega­tion, Howard-Miami. At about that point the mem­bership was 48. But soon a decline set in as families moved away. Finally only one family remained. In 1917 the church building was sold to the Church of the Brethren, only to revert later to Mennonite ownership. Two years later, in May 1919, C. C. Culp was placed in the Pleasantview congregation by the district mission board to serve as pastor and mission worker. He served there until his death in 1953. Lester Wyse also served as a minister in the congregation for a number of years until his removal to Ohio. In 1957 the minister was Warren Shaum, with a baptized membership of 30.

The congregation declined and was under the control of the Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Mission Board for a number of years. It was last listed in the Mennonite Yearbook in 1974 with seven members.

The Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference of the Mennonite Church (MC) closed the church in 1975. However, the Forest and Iva Watson family remained and continued a local Sunday school in the Pleasantview building. Around 1975, minister Richard Near and his family from New Era, Michigan, began attending Pleasantview once or twice a month. In 1976, Near asked Victor Miller, the bishop at the Seney Mennonite Church for assistance. In the fall of 1977, Victor Miller baptized two persons and served communion. They were taken in as members of the Seney congregation.

In 1984, Victor Miller and Philip Miller left the Seney congregation, which was then part of the Midwest Mennonite Fellowship. At that time, the Pleasantview group again became an independent congregation and continued as an unaffiliated Mennonite congregation. In 2003, it became part of the Nationwide Fellowship Churches.

Bibliography

Directory of the Northeast Fellowship. (2019): 155.

Mennonite Church Directory (2014): 109; (2018): 117; (2024): 129.

Wenger, John Christian. The Mennonites in Indiana and Michigan. Scottdale, Pa.: Herald Press, 1961: 207-208.

Additional Information

Address: 11025 Kerry Road, Brethren, MI

Phone:

Denominational Affiliation:

Nationwide Fellowship Churches (2003- )

Ordained Pastors at Pleasantview Mennonite Church

Name Years
of Service
Joseph S. Horner (1864-1945) 1904-1910
Visiting Ministers 1910-1919
Claude C. Culp (1893-1953)
(Bishop)		 1919-1947
1947-1953
Lester A. Wyse (1909-1997)(Assistant) 1944-1950
Warren C. Shaum (1891-1971) 1953-1961
Ervin Miller (Assistant) 1957-1958
Lay Leadership 1961-1974
Dale Shedd 1974-1975
Victor V. Miller (1920-1997)(Bishop) 1984-1997
David A. Miller
(Bishop)		 1990-2009
2009-present
Gene D. Stutzman 2006-present

Pleasantview Mennonite Church Membership

Year Members
1905 15
1915 10
1920 7
1930 21
1940 23
1950 34
1960 33
1970 7
1990 18
1997 24
2007 36
2024 54


Author(s) John C. Wenger
Samuel J. Steiner
Date Published July 2024

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