Celebrating beginnings, acknowledging transitions
Kleefeld Evangelical Mennonite Church - Kleefeld, Manitoba.
Greg and Dani Klassen are Kleefeld EMC’s new lead pastoral couple.
A recent and important event at Kleefeld EMC is the installation of a new lead pastor. Greg Klassen and his wife Daniella, along with their three children, have been worshipping with us for the past year while Greg was attending Providence Theological Seminary. Greg was officially commissioned on September 17, 2023, and we are anticipating new blessings under his leadership.
Erica Fehr (right), shown here with husband Dave, completed the EMC credentialing program in 2023.
Our church family paid tribute to Pastor Pete and Irene Ascough in September. Pastor Pete served as lead pastor since March 2018, and as associate pastor for 12 years before that. Pete and Irene were presented with several special gifts by the church family in appreciation of their valued leadership. We are grateful that the Ascough family will continue to worship with us; we wish him well in his new counselling vocation.
Congratulations to Erica Fehr for completing the EMC credentialing program. In recognition of this achievement, our church presented Erica with a basket of flowers. Erica serves as Director of Communications and Administration at the EMC office.
In January 2023, an ordination was held for Cal (last name withheld for security). We have been very privileged to enjoy the fellowship, preaching, and teaching of Cal and his wife Gabi and family during their furlough spent in Kleefeld. On July 30 they were special guests at a BBQ farewell at the home of Sheldon and Kerri Schroeder. They have moved to the U.S. to continue in ministry with Life Action Ministries.
Baptism and membership reception was held on August 13, 2023, for Sam Bartel and Carter and Logan Wiebe. They are shown here with Pastor Pete Ascough and Associate Pastor Lyndol Fast.
