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| − | The Harlan Mennonite Fellowship in Harlan, [[Kentucky (USA)|Kentucky]], USA, was a small Mennonite church community that emerged from Mennonite Disaster Service and Mennonite Central Committee projects in the area after a disastrous flood, and during cleanup and rebuilding. Other leadership came from persons connected to the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. Early participants included Dr. Richard and Elaine Stoltzfus, and Bill and Joyce Zuercher. The group held its initial Sunday morning service on 4 September 1977. | + | The Harlan Mennonite Fellowship in Harlan, [[Kentucky (USA)|Kentucky]], USA, was a small Mennonite church community that emerged from Mennonite Disaster Service and Mennonite Central Committee projects in the area after a disastrous flood, and during cleanup and rebuilding. Other leadership came from persons connected to the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. Early participants included Dr. Richard and Elaine Stoltzfus, and Bill and Joyce Zuercher. The group held its initial Sunday morning service on 4 September 1977. The group met in homes throughout its history. |
| − | The group ranged ranged from 10-20 members during its years of activity, and had lay leadership from within the group. In later years it related to the [[Central District Conference (Mennonite Church USA)|Central District Conference]] and to the [[Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference (Mennonite Church USA)|Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference]]. It ended in 2011. | + | The group ranged ranged from 10-20 members during its years of activity, and had lay leadership from within the group. In later years, it related to the [[Central District Conference (Mennonite Church USA)|Central District Conference]] and to the [[Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference (Mennonite Church USA)|Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference]]. It ended in 2011. |
=Bibliography= | =Bibliography= | ||
"Alumni of the Year 1978: Richard and Elain (Hunter) Stoltzfus." Eastern Mennonite University. 1978. Web. 5 June 2017. [Broken Link]. | "Alumni of the Year 1978: Richard and Elain (Hunter) Stoltzfus." Eastern Mennonite University. 1978. Web. 5 June 2017. [Broken Link]. | ||
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"Harlan Mennonite Fellowship." ''WeLink'' 5, no. 12 (December 2010). Web. 5 June 2017. https://im.mennonite.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2010-12-08-weLink.pdf. | "Harlan Mennonite Fellowship." ''WeLink'' 5, no. 12 (December 2010). Web. 5 June 2017. https://im.mennonite.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2010-12-08-weLink.pdf. | ||
| + | Preheim, Rich. ''In Pursuit of Faithfulness: Conviction, Conflict, and Compromise in Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference''. Harrisonburg, Va.: Herald Press, 2016: 309. | ||
=Additional Information= | =Additional Information= | ||
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'''Website:''' | '''Website:''' | ||
| − | '''Denominational Affiliations | + | '''Denominational Affiliations''': |
| − | [ | + | [https://www.im.mennonite.net/ Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference] |
| − | {{GAMEO_footer|hp=|date=June 2024|a1_last=Steiner|a1_first=Samuel J|a2_last=|a2_first=}} | + | [https://www.mennoniteusa.org/ Mennonite Church USA] |
| + | == Pastoral Leaders at Harlan Mennonite Church == | ||
| + | {| class="wikitable" | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | ! Name !! Years<br/>of Service | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Lay Leadership || 1977-2011 | ||
| + | |} | ||
| + | == Harlan Mennonite Church Membership == | ||
| + | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:right" | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | ! Year !! Members | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | 1980 || 17 | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | 1990 || 15 | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | 2000 || 16 | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | 2009 || 17 | ||
| + | |} | ||
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| + | {{GAMEO_footer|hp=|date=June 2024|a1_last=Steiner|a1_first=Samuel J|a2_last= |a2_first= }} | ||
[[Category:Churches]] | [[Category:Churches]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Central District Conference Congregations]] | ||
[[Category:Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference Congregations]] | [[Category:Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference Congregations]] | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Mennonite Church (MC) Congregations]] |
[[Category:Mennonite Church USA Congregations]] | [[Category:Mennonite Church USA Congregations]] | ||
[[Category:Extinct Congregations]] | [[Category:Extinct Congregations]] | ||
[[Category:Kentucky Congregations]] | [[Category:Kentucky Congregations]] | ||
[[Category:United States Congregations]] | [[Category:United States Congregations]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:15, 5 June 2024
The Harlan Mennonite Fellowship in Harlan, Kentucky, USA, was a small Mennonite church community that emerged from Mennonite Disaster Service and Mennonite Central Committee projects in the area after a disastrous flood, and during cleanup and rebuilding. Other leadership came from persons connected to the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. Early participants included Dr. Richard and Elaine Stoltzfus, and Bill and Joyce Zuercher. The group held its initial Sunday morning service on 4 September 1977. The group met in homes throughout its history.
The group ranged ranged from 10-20 members during its years of activity, and had lay leadership from within the group. In later years, it related to the Central District Conference and to the Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference. It ended in 2011.
Bibliography
"Alumni of the Year 1978: Richard and Elain (Hunter) Stoltzfus." Eastern Mennonite University. 1978. Web. 5 June 2017. [Broken Link].
Duerksen, Carol. "Helpers for Life." TheMennonite 23 October 2015. Web. 5 June 2024. https://anabaptistworld.org/helpers-for-life/.
"Harlan (Ky.) Mennonite Fellowship." Gospel Herald 70, no. 37 (20 September 1977): 705.
"Harlan Mennonite Fellowship." WeLink 5, no. 12 (December 2010). Web. 5 June 2017. https://im.mennonite.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2010-12-08-weLink.pdf.
Preheim, Rich. In Pursuit of Faithfulness: Conviction, Conflict, and Compromise in Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference. Harrisonburg, Va.: Herald Press, 2016: 309.
Additional Information
Address: Harlan, Kentucky
Phone:
Website:
Denominational Affiliations:
Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference
Pastoral Leaders at Harlan Mennonite Church
| Name | Years of Service |
|---|---|
| Lay Leadership | 1977-2011 |
Harlan Mennonite Church Membership
| Year | Members |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 17 |
| 1990 | 15 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| Author(s) | Samuel J Steiner |
|---|---|
| Date Published | June 2024 |
Cite This Article
MLA style
Steiner, Samuel J. "Harlan Mennonite Fellowship (Harlan, Kentucky, USA)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. June 2024. Web. 25 Nov 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Harlan_Mennonite_Fellowship_(Harlan,_Kentucky,_USA)&oldid=179085.
APA style
Steiner, Samuel J. (June 2024). Harlan Mennonite Fellowship (Harlan, Kentucky, USA). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 25 November 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Harlan_Mennonite_Fellowship_(Harlan,_Kentucky,_USA)&oldid=179085.
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