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During the 16th century Protestant Reformation, a small group of earnest believers felt that Martin Luther and Huldreich Zwingli had not gone far enough in developing a church based on Biblical teaching. These determined believers, desiring to be obedient to Scripture, were driven to the radical action of going against the cultural tradition and rules of the State in starting a church whose membership consisted only of persons who were baptized as adults, upon their confession of faith that Jesus Christ was their Lord. This action of baptizing adults in a society where all infants were baptized and enrolled in the State and Church rolls as members contributed to their original name of Anabaptists.

Jesus' teachings from The Sermon On The Mount, Matthew 5-7, was taught as God's will for Christians in today's world. Application of this in a Christian's daily life meant a refusal to kill people even under the sanction of State sponsored war. They took seriously in daily relationships and lifestyle, the New Testament law of love to all people, regardless of nationality or social status.

Menno Simons was a man who provided significant leadership for this group of believers. Eventually the movement received the name of Mennonites, which has continued down to today.

As a Believer's Church today we are committed to God's Word as our guide while living in the world.

LOWER DEER CREEK MENNONITE CHURCH