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- ↑ Krahn, Cornelius; Thiessen, Richard D. (2005). "Epp, Dietrich H. (1875–1955)". Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online . Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- 1 2 3 Krahn, Cornelius (1996–2008). "Bote, Der (Periodical)". Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online . Retrieved 8 December 2008.
- 1 2 3 "Celebration and winding down of Der Bote ministry" (Press release). Mennonite Church Canada. 15 September 2006. Retrieved 8 December 2008.
- ↑ "Every Home Plan (EHP) subscriptions for Der Bote for 2005" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 November 2005. Retrieved 18 May 2006.
- ↑ "Saying farewell" (Press release). Mennonite Church Canada. 14 March 2008. Retrieved 8 December 2008.
