1928–1987.
1 cm of textual records, 1 microfilm reel, and 1 picture.
Administrative history
The Newton MB Church was officially organized in 1928. The congregation began meeting in a school, and in 1938, the decision was made to build a church three miles away from Newton. It was dedicated in September, 1939. In 1940, the church was burned down and they were given permission to meet in the Salem United Church if they conducted the services in English. In the fall of 1940, the congregation decided to rebuild part of the church and by 1946 the rebuilding process was complete. In 1980, they dedicated another new building and the name changed to Community Fellowship Church, to convey openness to the community.
The leaders of the church included: John Derksen (1928–1942), Gerhard Konrad (1942–1946), D. K. Janzen (1946), A. A. Loewen (1946–1955), D. A. Dyck (1956–1970), John Froese (1970–1974), Irvin Penner (1974–1977), Peter Boschman (1977–1983), Jake Penner (1985–1988), Art Willms (1989–1993), Aubrey Krahn (1994–1998).
The language of worship is English.
Scope and content
This fonds consists of historical notes, a financial ledger, minutes, membership records and one photograph.
Custodial history
Notes
- Volume 433.
- Finding aid: The records are classified under the Canadian Conference of the Mennonite Brethren Churches inventory BC512 (series description and file list available).
- Finding aid for microfilm: R85, pp 2003–2345; R86, pp 1–216.
- Microfilm file list adapted from a previous finding aid by Leslie Wiebe June 2003.
Series description
Community Fellowship Church history. – 1926–1978, 1978, 1980, 1987.
0.25 cm of textual records, 30 pp (microfilm), and 1 picture.
This series consists of information for a historical sketch, historical narratives, information on the 50th anniversary service, summaries and chronicles of events, and a picture of the congregation in 1980.
- Finding aid: Community Fellowship Church file list no. 1.
- microfilm R85, pp 2003–2033.
Community Fellowship Church membership and family records. – ca. 1928–1978.
143 pp; microfilm.
This series consists of family and church membership registers.
- Finding aid: microfilm R85, pp 2034–2177.
Community Fellowship Church congregational meetings. – 1959–1979.
167 pp; microfilm.
This series consists of the congregational meeting minutes.
- Finding aid: microfilm R85, 2178–2345.
Community Fellowship Church council meetings. – 1944–1979.
216 pp; microfilm.
- This series consists of the council meeting minutes.
- Finding aid: microfilm R86, 1–216.
Textual file list
Volume 433
- History. – 1978, 1980, 1987.
- Newton MB Church Ledger. – 1928–1937.
- Church Directory. – no date.
- Church Directory. – no date.
- Bulletin-Art Willm’s Installation. – May 21, 1989.
Microfilm file list
Reel 85
- Historical Data, summaries and chronicles of events (Book I). – ca.1926–1978. – p.2003–2033.
- Family and Church Membership Registers (Book II). – ca.1928–1978. – p.2034–2177.
- Congregational Meeting Minutes (Book III). – Dec.1959–Fab.1972. – p.2178–2278.
- Congregational Meeting Minutes (Book IV). – Apr.1972–Mar.1979. – p.2279–2345.
Reel 86
- Church Council Meeting Minutes (Book V). – Jan.1944–Dec.1955. – p.1–72.
- Church Council Meeting Minutes (Book VI). – Feb.1956–Nov.1967. – p.73–138.
- Church Council Meeting Minutes (Book VII). – Feb.1968–Mar.4, 1979. – p.139–216.
