Christian Centre Fellowship (Thompson, Manitoba, Canada)
The Thompson Christian Centre Fellowship began services in 1972, and formally organized in 1981. The first building was occupied in the 1980s. Gary Sawatzky is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through colonization of northern Manitoba and outreach by the Mennonite Brethren Church of Manitoba.After using rental space for a number of years, the congregation acquired their own building in 1984 and renovated it for congregational use.
Bibliography
Mennonite Brethren Herald (27 May 1988): 35; (23 October 1998); (6 February 2004); (16 December 2005).
Additional Information
Address: 328 Thompson Drive North, Thompson, Manitoba
Phone: 204-677-4457
Denominational Affiliations:
Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (1981-present)
Mennonite Brethren Church of Manitoba (1981-present)
General Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches
Christian Centre Fellowship Pastors
| Name | Years of Service |
|---|---|
| Gary Sawatzky | 1980-1988 |
| Will Feldbusch | 1989-1992 |
| Ron Dyck | 1993-1997 |
| George Baerg (interim) | 1998-1999 |
| Jake Enns | 1999-2004 |
| Ted Goossen | 2005-2015 |
| Arnie Pedersen | 2016-present |
Christian Centre Fellowship Membership
| Year | Members |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 23 |
| 1995 | 35 |
| 2000 | 31 |
| 2010 | 33 |
Maps
Map:Christian Centre Fellowship (Thompson, Manitoba)
| Author(s) | Marlene Epp |
|---|---|
| Date Published | March 2012 |
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Epp, Marlene. "Christian Centre Fellowship (Thompson, Manitoba, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. March 2012. Web. 24 Nov 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Christian_Centre_Fellowship_(Thompson,_Manitoba,_Canada)&oldid=154876.
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Epp, Marlene. (March 2012). Christian Centre Fellowship (Thompson, Manitoba, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 24 November 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Christian_Centre_Fellowship_(Thompson,_Manitoba,_Canada)&oldid=154876.
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