Farwell Country Church (Farwell, Texas, USA)
The Farwell Country Church east of Farwell, Texas, USA was established in 1994. The congregation started when some families from the Texline congregation sought a new location. The Colonization Board of the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite approved the area for settlement in 1993. It was a farming community, with corn, alfalfa, and cotton as the main crops. Many cattle were also raised.
The early families included minister James Koehn and his family, who came from Winton, California. The congregation formally organized on 6 July 1994.
The congregation initially worshipped in homes and later in rented facilities, including a vacant church building in Farwell. It built its own facility east of Farwell in about 2006.
The church also operates the Shining Star Christian School.
In 2020 the congregation was part of the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. The ministers were Wade Unruh and Orie Nightingale.
Bibliography
Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. Yearbook (1996-2020).
Histories of the congregations. 3rd. ed. Moundridge, Kansas: Gospel Publishers, 1999: 504-505.
Additional Information
Address: 995 CR Y, Farwell, Texas 79325
Phone: 806-825-2521
Website:
Denominational Affiliations:
Church of God in Christ, Mennonite
Ordained Pastors at the Farwell Country Church
| Name | Years of Service |
|---|---|
| James M. Koehn | 1994-2014 |
| Orie Nightingale | 1999-present |
| Wade Unruh | 2015-present |
Membership at the Farwell Country Church
| Year | Membership |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 57 |
| 2000 | 98 |
| 2010 | 121 |
| 2020 | 114 |
| Author(s) | Samuel J Steiner |
|---|---|
| Date Published | March 2021 |
Cite This Article
MLA style
Steiner, Samuel J. "Farwell Country Church (Farwell, Texas, USA)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. March 2021. Web. 24 Apr 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Farwell_Country_Church_(Farwell,_Texas,_USA)&oldid=170735.
APA style
Steiner, Samuel J. (March 2021). Farwell Country Church (Farwell, Texas, USA). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 24 April 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Farwell_Country_Church_(Farwell,_Texas,_USA)&oldid=170735.
©1996-2024 by the Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. All rights reserved.