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| − | Kathryn Sommers Troyer was a missionary in India ([[Madhya Pradesh State (India)|Madhya Pradesh]], 1923-1936) and [[Puerto Rico|Puerto Rico]] (1944-1967), with the [[Mennonite Board of Missions (Mennonite Church)|Mennonite Board of Missions and Charities]] ([[Mennonite Church (MC)|Mennonite Church]]). She was born in Kokomo, IN, and married [[Troyer, George D. (1890-1969)|George D. Troyer]] on 12 July 1914. Even though her formal education was limited she became a capable Bible student and linguist. She was particularly effective in Bible studies and other ministries among women in [[India|India]] and Puerto Rico. | + | Kathryn Sommers Troyer was a missionary in India ([[Madhya Pradesh State (India)|Madhya Pradesh]], 1923-1936) and [[Puerto Rico|Puerto Rico ]] (1944-1967), with the [[Mennonite Board of Missions (Mennonite Church)|Mennonite Board of Missions and Charities]] ([[Mennonite Church (MC)|Mennonite Church]]). She was born in Kokomo, IN, and married [[Troyer, George D. (1890-1969)|George D. Troyer]] on 12 July 1914. Even though her formal education was limited she became a capable Bible student and linguist. She was particularly effective in Bible studies and other ministries among women in [[India|India]] and Puerto Rico. |
Following the Troyers' return to [[Goshen (Indiana, USA)|Goshen]], IN, in 1967, Kathryn became actively involved with Hispanic people and assisted in the beginning of the Hispanic Mennonite congregation in Goshen. | Following the Troyers' return to [[Goshen (Indiana, USA)|Goshen]], IN, in 1967, Kathryn became actively involved with Hispanic people and assisted in the beginning of the Hispanic Mennonite congregation in Goshen. | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:22, 23 August 2013
Kathryn Sommers Troyer was a missionary in India (Madhya Pradesh, 1923-1936) and Puerto Rico (1944-1967), with the Mennonite Board of Missions and Charities (Mennonite Church). She was born in Kokomo, IN, and married George D. Troyer on 12 July 1914. Even though her formal education was limited she became a capable Bible student and linguist. She was particularly effective in Bible studies and other ministries among women in India and Puerto Rico.
Following the Troyers' return to Goshen, IN, in 1967, Kathryn became actively involved with Hispanic people and assisted in the beginning of the Hispanic Mennonite congregation in Goshen.
| Author(s) | Lawrence H Greaser |
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| Date Published | 1989 |
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Greaser, Lawrence H. "Troyer, Kathryn Sommers (1893-1973)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. 1989. Web. 22 Nov 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Troyer,_Kathryn_Sommers_(1893-1973)&oldid=93767.
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Greaser, Lawrence H. (1989). Troyer, Kathryn Sommers (1893-1973). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 22 November 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Troyer,_Kathryn_Sommers_(1893-1973)&oldid=93767.
Adapted by permission of Herald Press, Harrisonburg, Virginia, from Mennonite Encyclopedia, Vol. 5, p. 892. All rights reserved.
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