Delegates (ministers) attending the CMC annual conference held at the West Abbotsford Mennonite Church. It is a large group & they stand on the front steps of the church. Compare to photo of the church building in the CM 9-46-13. 6 men are seated in the front of which J.J. Thiessen, chair of the conference is 3rd from the right.
Negative also. Used in CM 2-27-2. Missionaries and members of the mission board attending the CMC Sunday missions festival. Standing (l-r) are the missionaries: Anne Penner, India; Melva Lehman, India; Rev. & Mrs. Peter Derksen & daughter Evangeline, Japan; Rev. & Mrs. John B. Jantzen & daughter, Africa. Seated (l-r) are members of the mission board: Rev. G.G. Epp; Rev. J.J. Thiessen; Rev. P.A. Wedel, chair of GCMC mission board & a speaker at the festival; Rev. Rev. Andrew Shelly, GCMC, board of missions.