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The Roblin Church of God in Christ, Mennonite congregation began services in 1964, and formally organized in 1967. The first building was occupied in 1967. Victor Isaac is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through colonization from rural [[Manitoba (Canada)|Manitoba]].
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The Roblin [[Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (CGC)|Church of God in Christ, Mennonite]] congregation in Roblin, [[Manitoba (Canada)|Manitoba]], [[Canada]] began when several farm families moved to the area by 1964. For several years [[Sunday School|Sunday school]] was held in homes. In 1967, after several more families had moved to Roblin, the group purchased a former Free Methodist church building in Bield. On 9 July 1967 it organized as a congregation; the only local ordained leader at that time was Deacon Victor Isaac.
  
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In 1985 there were 91 members; in 2000, 125. The congregation has been affiliated with the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite.
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Minister Alva Froese moved to Roblin with his family in 1968. In 1969 the congregation built a church 4.5 miles east of Roblin. When this building became inadequate, a new facility at the same location was erected in 1983. The old building was moved to the new congregation at [[Carrot River Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (Carrot River, Saskatchewan, Canada)|Carrot River]], [[Saskatchewan (Canada)|Saskatchewan]].
  
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The church's address is Roblin, MB, R0L 1P0. (204) 937-4712. The meetinghouse is located 6 km east of Roblin. Minister Alva Froese served in 2001 as a non-salaried congregational leader. The congregation also operates Parkland Christian School.
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The church began the Parkland Christian School in 1977; Con Barkman served as the first teacher.
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By 2000 the congregation included farmers, carpenters, and mechanics.
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In 2019 the congregation was part of the [[Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (CGC)|Church of God in Christ, Mennonite]]. The ministers were Randy Bartel, Stuart Isaac, Ron Friesen, and Michael Isaac. The latter was serving in [[Zimbabwe]] in 2019.  
 
= Bibliography =
 
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<em class="gameo_bibliography">Histories of the Congregations of the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite.</em> Ste. Anne, Man.: Gospel Publishers, 1975, 314 pp.
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Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. ''Yearbook'' (2009): 39-40; (2019): 50-51.
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''Histories of the congregations.'' 3rd. ed. Moundridge, Kansas: Gospel Publishers, 1999: 102-104.
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= Additional Information =
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'''Address''': Roblin, Manitoba
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'''Location''': Four miles (6.5 km) east of Roblin in Highway 5.
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'''Phone''': 204-937-4712
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'''Website''':
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'''Denominational Affiliations''':
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[https://churchofgodinchristmennonite.net// Church of God in Christ, Mennonite]
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== Ordained Pastors at the Roblin Church of God in Christ, Mennonite Church ==
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{| class="wikitable"
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! Name !! Years<br/>of Service
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| Alva Froese (1924-2011) || 1968-2011
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| Reynaldo Froese (1950-1986) || 1985-1986
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| Randy Bartel || 1996-present
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| Stuart Isaac || 2000s-present
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| Ron Friesen || 2010s-present
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| Michael Isaac || 2010s-present
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|}
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== Membership at Roblin Church of God in Christ, Mennonite Church ==
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: right;"
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! Year !! Membership
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| 1985 || 91
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| 2000 || 125
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| 2009 || 120
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| 2019 || 134
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[[Category:Churches]]
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[[Category:Church of God in Christ, Mennonite Congregations]]
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[[Category:Manitoba Congregations]]
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[[Category:Canadian Congregations]]

Revision as of 14:08, 10 August 2020

The Roblin Church of God in Christ, Mennonite congregation in Roblin, Manitoba, Canada began when several farm families moved to the area by 1964. For several years Sunday school was held in homes. In 1967, after several more families had moved to Roblin, the group purchased a former Free Methodist church building in Bield. On 9 July 1967 it organized as a congregation; the only local ordained leader at that time was Deacon Victor Isaac.

Minister Alva Froese moved to Roblin with his family in 1968. In 1969 the congregation built a church 4.5 miles east of Roblin. When this building became inadequate, a new facility at the same location was erected in 1983. The old building was moved to the new congregation at Carrot River, Saskatchewan.

The church began the Parkland Christian School in 1977; Con Barkman served as the first teacher.

By 2000 the congregation included farmers, carpenters, and mechanics.

In 2019 the congregation was part of the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. The ministers were Randy Bartel, Stuart Isaac, Ron Friesen, and Michael Isaac. The latter was serving in Zimbabwe in 2019.

Bibliography

Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. Yearbook (2009): 39-40; (2019): 50-51.

Histories of the congregations. 3rd. ed. Moundridge, Kansas: Gospel Publishers, 1999: 102-104.

Additional Information

Address: Roblin, Manitoba

Location: Four miles (6.5 km) east of Roblin in Highway 5.

Phone: 204-937-4712

Website:

Denominational Affiliations:

Church of God in Christ, Mennonite

Ordained Pastors at the Roblin Church of God in Christ, Mennonite Church

Name Years
of Service
Alva Froese (1924-2011) 1968-2011
Reynaldo Froese (1950-1986) 1985-1986
Randy Bartel 1996-present
Stuart Isaac 2000s-present
Ron Friesen 2010s-present
Michael Isaac 2010s-present

Membership at Roblin Church of God in Christ, Mennonite Church

Year Membership
1985 91
2000 125
2009 120
2019 134


Author(s) Samuel J Steiner
Date Published August 2020

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Steiner, Samuel J. "Roblin Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (Roblin, Manitoba, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. August 2020. Web. 24 Apr 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Roblin_Church_of_God_in_Christ,_Mennonite_(Roblin,_Manitoba,_Canada)&oldid=169036.

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Steiner, Samuel J. (August 2020). Roblin Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (Roblin, Manitoba, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 24 April 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Roblin_Church_of_God_in_Christ,_Mennonite_(Roblin,_Manitoba,_Canada)&oldid=169036.



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