As early as 1925 Mennonite families started moving into the area south of what is now the Town of Carrot River, and as the numbers grew, they began to meet in their homes for fellowship. Pastors from Winnipeg, southern Saskatchewan and Lost River came to serve with sermons and perform baptism, communion and marriages.
In 1928 the building of a small church (26 by 30 feet), began. A dedication service was held on March 31, 1929. This church became the Hoffnungsfeld (“Field of Hopefulness”) Mennonite Church of Carrot River.
In time, some of the original families moved their homesteads further north. Here, people started gathering in homes for Sunday School and worship.
The process of building a church here began in 1934, but went slowly as each farmer had to clear land and build a home for themselves. This church, named Hoffnungsfeld Mennonite Church of Petaigan, was dedicated in 1937 with Rev. Benjamin Ewert officiating, and Rev. Cornelius. C. Boschman, serving as a minister.
In the late 1950's, the Hoffnungsfeld Mennonite Church of Carrot River ("the South Church"), was considering expansion. At the same time, the Petaigan Church ("the North Church"), congregation was getting smaller and contemplating shutting the doors. The two churches decided to build a bigger church in the Town of Carrot River. Work on this church started in 1959 and the Carrot River Mennonite Church was dedicated on Easter Monday, 1960
Over the years, a number of pastors and their wives have served the congregations of all the churches. As well, a number of mission workers have left these churches to various locations around the world, on both long-term and short-term assignments.
Current church programs include Children's Club, Youth Group, Sunday School, Bible Studies and Koinonia Ladies Group. Special services and events during the year, like the Christmas Candlelight Service and Ladies Teas, have become tradition.
CRMC supports the work of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) programs, Mennonite Church Canada missionaries and the prison visitation program known as Person to Person.
Participation in the local ministerial also happens with the Christmas Hamper program, the community Carol Festival, the community Christmas Shoebox drive and in providing monthly worship services to the Care Home.
Pastors and their wives who have served CRMC were: John & Elma Wiebe, John & Jane Wiebe, Pete & Hilda Peters, Irvin & Vera Schmidt, Abe & Mary Buhler, Phil & Janine Gunther, Craig & Amy Hollands, Edward & Alice Cornelson, Ben and Pat Pauls, Ken and Audrey Bechetel, Daniel and Ana Janzen.
Currently serving, Pastor Kevin & Emily Koop
In 1928 the building of a small church (26 by 30 feet), began. A dedication service was held on March 31, 1929. This church became the Hoffnungsfeld (“Field of Hopefulness”) Mennonite Church of Carrot River.
In time, some of the original families moved their homesteads further north. Here, people started gathering in homes for Sunday School and worship.
The process of building a church here began in 1934, but went slowly as each farmer had to clear land and build a home for themselves. This church, named Hoffnungsfeld Mennonite Church of Petaigan, was dedicated in 1937 with Rev. Benjamin Ewert officiating, and Rev. Cornelius. C. Boschman, serving as a minister.
In the late 1950's, the Hoffnungsfeld Mennonite Church of Carrot River ("the South Church"), was considering expansion. At the same time, the Petaigan Church ("the North Church"), congregation was getting smaller and contemplating shutting the doors. The two churches decided to build a bigger church in the Town of Carrot River. Work on this church started in 1959 and the Carrot River Mennonite Church was dedicated on Easter Monday, 1960
Over the years, a number of pastors and their wives have served the congregations of all the churches. As well, a number of mission workers have left these churches to various locations around the world, on both long-term and short-term assignments.
Current church programs include Children's Club, Youth Group, Sunday School, Bible Studies and Koinonia Ladies Group. Special services and events during the year, like the Christmas Candlelight Service and Ladies Teas, have become tradition.
CRMC supports the work of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) programs, Mennonite Church Canada missionaries and the prison visitation program known as Person to Person.
Participation in the local ministerial also happens with the Christmas Hamper program, the community Carol Festival, the community Christmas Shoebox drive and in providing monthly worship services to the Care Home.
Pastors and their wives who have served CRMC were: John & Elma Wiebe, John & Jane Wiebe, Pete & Hilda Peters, Irvin & Vera Schmidt, Abe & Mary Buhler, Phil & Janine Gunther, Craig & Amy Hollands, Edward & Alice Cornelson, Ben and Pat Pauls, Ken and Audrey Bechetel, Daniel and Ana Janzen.
Currently serving, Pastor Kevin & Emily Koop