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− | The Orchard Park Bible Church in Niagara-on-the-Lake, | + | The Orchard Park Bible Church in Niagara-on-the-Lake, [[Ontario (Canada)|Ontario]] began services and formally organized in 1971. The first building was occupied in 1975, with a subsequent building program in 1995/96. George Wichert and Vic Loewen are considered the founding leaders of the group. The congregation originated through division from [[Cornerstone Community Church (Virgil, Ontario, Canada)|Virgil Mennonite Brethren]] over a desire to use the English language in worship. |
In 1975 there were 136 members; in 1985, 185; in 1995, 267; in 2001, 228. The congregation has been affiliated with the [[Ontario Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches|Ontario Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches]] (1971-), the [[Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches|Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches]] (1971-) and the General Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (1971-2002). The language of worship is English. | In 1975 there were 136 members; in 1985, 185; in 1995, 267; in 2001, 228. The congregation has been affiliated with the [[Ontario Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches|Ontario Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches]] (1971-), the [[Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches|Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches]] (1971-) and the General Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (1971-2002). The language of worship is English. | ||
− | + | Pastor Ray Russell served in 2002 as a fulltime congregational leader. | |
= Bibliography = | = Bibliography = | ||
<em class="gameo_bibliography">Mennonite Brethren Herald</em> (27 May 1988): 51; (1 September 1995): 17. | <em class="gameo_bibliography">Mennonite Brethren Herald</em> (27 May 1988): 51; (1 September 1995): 17. | ||
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Friesen, C. Alfred. <em class="gameo_bibliography">Memoirs of the Virgil-Niagara Mennonites.</em> 1984: 52. | Friesen, C. Alfred. <em class="gameo_bibliography">Memoirs of the Virgil-Niagara Mennonites.</em> 1984: 52. | ||
= Additional Information = | = Additional Information = | ||
− | [http://www.orchardparkbiblechurch.org/ Orchard Park Bible Church] | + | '''Address''': 434 Hunter Rd., R.R. 3, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, L0S 1J0 |
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+ | '''Phone''': 905-468-7416 | ||
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+ | '''Website''': [http://www.orchardparkbiblechurch.org/ Orchard Park Bible Church] | ||
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Revision as of 02:41, 27 February 2014
The Orchard Park Bible Church in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario began services and formally organized in 1971. The first building was occupied in 1975, with a subsequent building program in 1995/96. George Wichert and Vic Loewen are considered the founding leaders of the group. The congregation originated through division from Virgil Mennonite Brethren over a desire to use the English language in worship.
In 1975 there were 136 members; in 1985, 185; in 1995, 267; in 2001, 228. The congregation has been affiliated with the Ontario Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (1971-), the Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (1971-) and the General Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (1971-2002). The language of worship is English.
Pastor Ray Russell served in 2002 as a fulltime congregational leader.
Bibliography
Mennonite Brethren Herald (27 May 1988): 51; (1 September 1995): 17.
When Your Children Shall Ask: a History of the Ontario Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches, 1957-1982. 1982: 71-73.
Friesen, C. Alfred. Memoirs of the Virgil-Niagara Mennonites. 1984: 52.
Additional Information
Address: 434 Hunter Rd., R.R. 3, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, L0S 1J0
Phone: 905-468-7416
Website: Orchard Park Bible Church
Author(s) | Marlene Epp |
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Date Published | January 1989 |
Cite This Article
MLA style
Epp, Marlene. "Orchard Park Bible Church (Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. January 1989. Web. 23 Aug 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Orchard_Park_Bible_Church_(Niagara-on-the-Lake,_Ontario,_Canada)&oldid=114273.
APA style
Epp, Marlene. (January 1989). Orchard Park Bible Church (Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 23 August 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Orchard_Park_Bible_Church_(Niagara-on-the-Lake,_Ontario,_Canada)&oldid=114273.
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