Subject: Old Order Amish Churches |
Bible Note: Old Order Amish Churches ******************************* Founded: 1720s Membership: est. 80,800 in 898 districts (1993) The Old Order (Ordnung) Amish hold to the old traditions of the Amish movement more strictly than do the so-called Church Amish. For example, their "plain dress" requires the use of hooks and eyes instead of buttons or zippers, and members do not own automobiles. It is impossible to give precise membership statistics since the Old Order is not a denomination in the usual sense of the word. There are no church buildings because believers worship in private homes. Moreover, there are no conferences. Members do not believe in missions or benevolent institutions or centralized schools; some, however, do contribute to the missions and charities of the Mennonite Church. There are nearly 900 Old Order Amish districts, each averaging 100 to 150 members, with approximately half that number baptized. [Taken from page 223 of "Handbook of Denominations in the United States, 11th Ed."] - Nolan |
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