Howard-Miami Mennonite Church
History
The first Mennonite settlers were from Holmes County, Ohio, and arrived in Miami county in 1848. From these meager beginnings the church grew and built their first church house in 1871. Major remodeling has occurred six times over the years, the most recent being the addition of a large fellowship hall in 1987. Remodeling of the sanctuary occurred in 1999.
Since 2008, the congregation has supported the Cattle Project, which raises and slaughters cattle which is then donated to Kokomo Urban Outreach and its food pantry.
Building
The church is nestled on three acres of land surrounded by rich corn and soybean fields. The building is wheelchair accessible and features a large sanctuary with beautiful stained-glass artistry behind the stage and a balcony with multiple classrooms. It also has two basements for the children’s ministry, a large entry and fellowship hall with attached kitchen and also a cozy library. Off the fellowship hall is the main office and pastors’ offices. Outside there is a pavilion with roof (added in 2020) and kitchen area and a playground.
Ongoing missions
The church currently has mission partners in Slovenia, Uganda, and the United States.
References
- ^ Mennonite Encyclopedia/ Vol 4: Volume 4. MennoMedia. 1955. p. 824. ISBN 978-0-8361-1121-7.
- ^ Gerber, Carson (2016-06-18). "The Cattle Project donates meat to Kokomo food pantry". South Bend Tribune. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
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