Our Story

Interlake Mennonite Fellowship School is an independent, non-funded school operated by Interlake Mennonite Fellowship Church and Anchor of Hope Church. We are located in Okno, MB (north of Arborg).

Our identity as a "church school" is significant in that we feel education is a vital part of developing the church community. Together with the parents, we strive to build the Kingdom of God in the next generation.

IMF School started in the 1973-1974 school year with 16 students. High school was added later; the year 2000 featured the first graduating class.

Today we have a K-12 enrolment of 160 students. We maintain a 10:1 student-to-staff ratio, allowing us to know and serve each student individually.

Our Mission

Wisdom.

Love.

Honour.

Service.

We believe that the Bible is the inspired and authoritative Word of God. We believe that God is the Creator of all things, and who has created the human race in His own image (Gen. 1:27). As such, each person is to be treasured and valued. Above all, children, of whom Jesus said that they are to be allowed into His presence (Luke 18:16), that they are examples for all who wish to be part of His Kingdom (Luke 18:17), that they are not to be offended (Matt. 18:6), and that they are to be nurtured and taught the ways of God (Eph. 6:4).

Accordingly, we believe it to be our sacred duty and privilege to provide for our children a Biblically sound education in a Christian and spiritually sound environment, and to teach them, along with essential life skills and knowledge, to love God above all and their neighbour as themselves. We trust that this will result in a generation that will contribute in a meaningful way to their church and to their community for the glory of God.

Our Core Values of Christian Education

Wisdom: A Christian education is the pursuit of godly wisdom. The foundation of wisdom is the fear of the Lord and the application of His Word; therefore, the Bible is the standard by which all our efforts are measured. Knowledge is gained in studying the greatness of God in Creation and History. The wise individual also acquires skills in reading comprehension, communication, and problem-solving. We also emphasize the wisdom of mature behaviour which is taught through modeling and training.
Service: The skills and knowledge gained in a Christian school education are tools that equip young people to be effective servants in God’s Kingdom. We seek to instill in students the desire and ability to serve each other, their church, and their community. This includes the awareness of someone in need, the humility to reach out, the love to care, and the skill to assist. The Christian’s purpose is to be the hands and feet of Jesus and to spread the Good News.
Love: To love God and our neighbours- these are at the heart of our goal as a Christian school. We seek to develop a love for God through intentional practices such as singing and devotions as well as through daily life in a godly atmosphere. They shall also learn to love each other- accepting the other as unique and valuing everyone’s contribution.
Honour: A Christian young person shall be an honourable person. Respect for authority, dependability, excellence, honesty, and integrity are hallmarks of good character. We also strive to have an institution that is respected for its academic quality, orderly atmosphere, enthusiastic people, dedicated staff, and, most importantly, Biblical teaching and conduct. All this is for the glory of God.

Administration

School Board:

Chairman: Lewis Kornelsen
Treasurer: Wes Dueck
Secretary: Rodney Reimer
Ministerial Representative: Rollin Heide
Principal: Byron Dueck