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| − | Mount Carmel Bible Fellowship is located in Wallingford, [[Kentucky (USA)|Kentucky]], USA. The church originated | + | Mount Carmel Bible Fellowship is located in Wallingford, [[Kentucky (USA)|Kentucky]], USA. The church originated as a result of controversy within the local [[New Order Amish]] in 1983. Several members were re-baptized after they confessed they had not been saved prior to their first baptism. This created controversy and isolated the congregation from the New Order Amish. |
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| + | An investigation committee composed both of New Order Amish and Mennonite Christian Fellowship ministers resulted in the transformation to the Mount Carmel Bible Fellowship in 1984. | ||
In 2018 the church had 48 members and was a member of the [[Mennonite Christian Fellowship]]. The ministerial team included Bishop Ben Peachey, Ministers Daniel Esh, Ernest E. Helmuth, and Joe Sommers. | In 2018 the church had 48 members and was a member of the [[Mennonite Christian Fellowship]]. The ministerial team included Bishop Ben Peachey, Ministers Daniel Esh, Ernest E. Helmuth, and Joe Sommers. | ||
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''Mennonite Church Directory'' (2014): 88; (2018): 98. | ''Mennonite Church Directory'' (2014): 88; (2018): 98. | ||
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| + | Miller, Allan A., compiler. ''The origin of the Fellowship churches.'' Gap Mills, West Virginia: Yoder's Select Books, 2004: 43-44. | ||
= Additional Information = | = Additional Information = | ||
'''Address''': 1131 Carpenter Road, Wallingford, KY 41093-9730 | '''Address''': 1131 Carpenter Road, Wallingford, KY 41093-9730 | ||
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| + | == Ordained Leaders at Mount Carmel Bible Fellowship == | ||
| + | {| class="wikitable" | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | ! Name !! Years<br/>of Service | ||
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| + | | Abe Troyer, Jr.<br/>Bishop || 1984-1991<br/>1991-1992 | ||
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| + | | Ernest Helmuth || 1989-2008?<br/>2012-present | ||
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| + | | Daniel Esh || 1988-present | ||
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| + | | Leroy Yoder (Deacon)<br/>Bishop|| 1992-1993<br/>1993-2005? | ||
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| + | | Ben Peachy (Deacon)<br/>Bishop || 1998-2011<br/>2011-present | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Joe Sommers || 2012-present | ||
| + | |} | ||
= Map = | = Map = | ||
[[Map:Mount Carmel Bible Fellowship (Wallingford, Kentucky, USA)|Mount Carmel Bible Fellowship]] | [[Map:Mount Carmel Bible Fellowship (Wallingford, Kentucky, USA)|Mount Carmel Bible Fellowship]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:20, 29 October 2018
Mount Carmel Bible Fellowship is located in Wallingford, Kentucky, USA. The church originated as a result of controversy within the local New Order Amish in 1983. Several members were re-baptized after they confessed they had not been saved prior to their first baptism. This created controversy and isolated the congregation from the New Order Amish.
An investigation committee composed both of New Order Amish and Mennonite Christian Fellowship ministers resulted in the transformation to the Mount Carmel Bible Fellowship in 1984.
In 2018 the church had 48 members and was a member of the Mennonite Christian Fellowship. The ministerial team included Bishop Ben Peachey, Ministers Daniel Esh, Ernest E. Helmuth, and Joe Sommers.
Bibliography
Anderson, Cory. The Amish-Mennonites of North America: a portrait of our people. Medina, New York: Ridgeway Publishing, 2012: 107.
Mennonite Church Directory (2014): 88; (2018): 98.
Miller, Allan A., compiler. The origin of the Fellowship churches. Gap Mills, West Virginia: Yoder's Select Books, 2004: 43-44.
Additional Information
Address: 1131 Carpenter Road, Wallingford, KY 41093-9730
Phone: 606-845-4631
Denominational Affiliation:
Mennonite Christian Fellowship
Ordained Leaders at Mount Carmel Bible Fellowship
| Name | Years of Service |
|---|---|
| Abe Troyer, Jr. Bishop |
1984-1991 1991-1992 |
| Ernest Helmuth | 1989-2008? 2012-present |
| Daniel Esh | 1988-present |
| Leroy Yoder (Deacon) Bishop |
1992-1993 1993-2005? |
| Ben Peachy (Deacon) Bishop |
1998-2011 2011-present |
| Joe Sommers | 2012-present |
Map
| Author(s) | Richard D Thiessen |
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| Date Published | May 2018 |
Cite This Article
MLA style
Thiessen, Richard D. "Mount Carmel Bible Fellowship (Wallingford, Kentucky, USA)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. May 2018. Web. 2 May 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Mount_Carmel_Bible_Fellowship_(Wallingford,_Kentucky,_USA)&oldid=162290.
APA style
Thiessen, Richard D. (May 2018). Mount Carmel Bible Fellowship (Wallingford, Kentucky, USA). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 2 May 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Mount_Carmel_Bible_Fellowship_(Wallingford,_Kentucky,_USA)&oldid=162290.
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