1946 -2026 Watching Steinbach Grow: STEINBACH’S CHURCHES: A CENTENNIAL SERIES – Emmanuel Evangelical Free Church

APRIL 24, 1974—The Emmanuel Evangelical Free Church in Steinbach had its beginning in 1943, with some 70 members. Since its inception it has more popularly been known as The Emmanuel Mission, which was also the original name of the church.

This church is also well known for its extensive yearly mission conference and its giving for the cause of missions worldwide.

They are now occupying their second building. Their first house of worship was the church later occupied by the Grace Mennonite Church on First Street, to which they did some extensive remodelling in later years.

They affiliated with the Evangelical Free Church of America in the early 1950’s and changed their name to what it is at present.

Pastors who have served here through the years are Abram T. Doerksen (1944-46), Peter J. Gerbrandt (1946-53), H.G. Rempel (1953-63), and David Berg (1964). The present pastor is George B. Dyck.