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The Superb Mennonite congregation near Kerrebert, Saskatchewan began services in 1928. The first building was occupied in 1944. [[Klassen, Peter J. (1889-1953)|Peter J. Klassen]] is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through immigration from the [[Union of Soviet Socialist Republics|Soviet Union]]. Superb was formerly part of the [[Herschel Ebenfeld Mennonite Church (Herschel, Saskatchewan, Canada)|Ebenfeld]] church group. In 1972 the church group was dissolved and in 1973, the Superb Mennonite Church became an independent congregation. | The Superb Mennonite congregation near Kerrebert, Saskatchewan began services in 1928. The first building was occupied in 1944. [[Klassen, Peter J. (1889-1953)|Peter J. Klassen]] is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through immigration from the [[Union of Soviet Socialist Republics|Soviet Union]]. Superb was formerly part of the [[Herschel Ebenfeld Mennonite Church (Herschel, Saskatchewan, Canada)|Ebenfeld]] church group. In 1972 the church group was dissolved and in 1973, the Superb Mennonite Church became an independent congregation. | ||
Revision as of 18:53, 25 June 2014
The Superb Mennonite congregation near Kerrebert, Saskatchewan began services in 1928. The first building was occupied in 1944. Peter J. Klassen is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through immigration from the Soviet Union. Superb was formerly part of the Ebenfeld church group. In 1972 the church group was dissolved and in 1973, the Superb Mennonite Church became an independent congregation.
In 2011 the church served the communities of Kerrobert, Kindersley, Luseland and Major.
Bibliography
Mennonite Reporter (25 June 1984): 14.
Siemens, Lois. "Superb Mennonite." Personal e-mail (25 June 2014).
Additional Information
Address: Box 353, Kerrobert SK S0L 1R0
Location: church is located 24 km west of Kerrobert, 1.5 km south of Hwy. 51
Telephone: 306-834-2850
Website: Superb Mennonite Church
Denominational Affiliations:
Superb Mennonite Church Ministers
| Minister | Years |
|---|---|
| Peter J. Klassen | 1928-1948 |
| P. A. Warkentin | 1934-1974 |
| Werner Zacharias | 1974-1986 |
| David Feick | 1986-1994 |
| Eileen Wiebe | 1994-1999 |
| Grant Martens | 2001-2006 |
| Lois Siemens | 2006-present |
Superb Mennonite Church Membership
| Year | Members |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 79 |
| 1975 | 42 |
| 1985 | 52 |
| 1995 | 46 |
| 2000 | 50 |
| 2010 | 39 |
Maps
Map:Superb Mennonite Church (Kerrobert, Saskatchewan)
| Author(s) | Marlene Epp |
|---|---|
| Richard D. Thiessen | |
| Date Published | June 2014 |
Cite This Article
MLA style
Epp, Marlene and Richard D. Thiessen. "Superb Mennonite Church (Kerrobert, Saskatchewan, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. June 2014. Web. 23 Nov 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Superb_Mennonite_Church_(Kerrobert,_Saskatchewan,_Canada)&oldid=123276.
APA style
Epp, Marlene and Richard D. Thiessen. (June 2014). Superb Mennonite Church (Kerrobert, Saskatchewan, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 23 November 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Superb_Mennonite_Church_(Kerrobert,_Saskatchewan,_Canada)&oldid=123276.
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