Southern Star Mennonite Church (Geiger, Alabama, USA)
The Southern Star Mennonite Church in Geiger, Alabama, USA was established in 1976. The congregation had its roots in 1970 when the Ervin Koehn family moved to the area from Cimarron, Kansas. They and subsequent families who moved to the Geiger wanted to farm soybeans. The small group officially organized on 30 April 1976 with 35 members.
In September 1976 the congregation rented a house in Geiger and remodeled it to serve its needs. Minister Harold A. Schmidt moved to Geiger in October 1977. As the group was growing, it purchased a lot in town and constructed a building in which they first held services on 10 December 1978.
Children attended the South Haven Mennonite School in Macon, Mississippi until the congregation opened the Southern Star Mennonite School in 1985.
Over the years, farming became a less viable occupation. Occupations have included truck driving, dirt moving, and day labor. A number of families have been active in aquaculture, including a catfish processing plant.
In 2020 the congregation was part of the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. The ministers were Derek Koehn and Alan Nichols.
Bibliography
Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. Yearbook (2001-2020).
Histories of the congregations. 3rd. ed. Moundridge, Kansas: Gospel Publishers, 1999: 173-175.
Additional Information
Address: 191 Broadway, Geiger, Alabama
Phone: 205-455-2664
Website:
Denominational Affiliations:
Church of God in Christ, Mennonite
Ordained Pastors at the Southern Star Mennonite Church
| Name | Years of Service |
|---|---|
| Harold A. Schmidt | 1977-2017 |
| Don Seiler | 1984-2018 |
| Alan Nichols | 2001-present |
| Shane Koehn | 2008-2014 |
| Derek Koehn | 2010-present |
Membership at Southern Star Mennonite Church
| Year | Membership |
|---|---|
| 1976 | 35 |
| 2000 | 132 |
| 2010 | 162 |
| 2020 | 128 |
| Author(s) | Samuel J Steiner |
|---|---|
| Date Published | October 2020 |
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Steiner, Samuel J. "Southern Star Mennonite Church (Geiger, Alabama, USA)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. October 2020. Web. 30 Oct 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Southern_Star_Mennonite_Church_(Geiger,_Alabama,_USA)&oldid=169402.
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Steiner, Samuel J. (October 2020). Southern Star Mennonite Church (Geiger, Alabama, USA). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 30 October 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Southern_Star_Mennonite_Church_(Geiger,_Alabama,_USA)&oldid=169402.
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