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The Whitemouth Church of God in Christ, Mennonite congregation at Whitemouth, MB began services in 1945. The first building was occupied in 1951, with a subsequent building program in 1960. Martin P. Barkman is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through colonization from [[Greenland Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (Ste. Anne, Manitoba, Canada)|Greenland Church of God in Christ, Mennonite]].
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The Whitemouth [[Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (CGC)|Church of God in Christ, Mennonite]] congregation near Whitemouth, [[Manitoba (Canada)|Manitoba]], [[Canada]] had its origins when in 1945 four families from the [[Greenland Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (Ste. Anne, Manitoba, Canada)|Greenland]] congregation bought farms in the Whitemouth and Elma areas of Manitoba. One attraction was the lower cost of farms.  
  
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In 1960 there were 45 members; in 1985 180; in 2000, 135. The congregation has been affiliated with the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite.
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C. E. Giesbrecht provided some leadership until Martin P. Parkman was ordained as a minister on 7 June 1948. Services were held in homes initially, and later in vacant houses, stores, and even a sheep barn until a small church was built in 1951 on the present location. A larger facility was completed in 1960, followed by a substantial addition in 1972/73.
  
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The congregation's address is Whitemouth, MB, R0E 2G0. (204) 348-2555. The church is located 5 km northwest of Elma. Minister Ed Friesen served in 2001 as a non-salaried congregational leader. The congregation also operates Riverside School.
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The Riverside School began in 1976 in a building constructed near the church. Roy Toews, Linda Friesen, and Frances Giesbrecht were the first teachers.
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When the Riverside School was filled to capacity, the congregation was led to begin the [[Twin Rivers Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (Elma, Manitoba, Canada)|Twin Rivers]] congregation nearby. They became two separate congregations in 1999.
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Most families in 2000 were farming, but the congregation also included nurses, carpenters, electricians, truck drivers, and mechanics.
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In 2020 the congregation was part of the [[Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (CGC)|Church of God in Christ, Mennonite]]. The ministers were Kendall Friesen, Ed Friesen, and Franklin Penner.  
 
= Bibliography =
 
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<em class="gameo_bibliography">Histories of the Congregations of the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite.</em> Ste. Anne, Man.: Gospel Publishers, 1975, 314 pp.
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Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. ''Yearbook'' (2020): 56-57.
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''Histories of the congregations.'' 3rd. ed. Moundridge, Kansas: Gospel Publishers, 1999: 121-124.
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= Additional Information =
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'''Address''': 60231 PR 406, Whitemouth, Manitoba R0E 2G0
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'''Phone''': 204-348-2555
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'''Website''':
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'''Denominational Affiliations''':
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[https://churchofgodinchristmennonite.net// Church of God in Christ, Mennonite]
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== Ordained Pastors at the Whitemouth Church of God in Christ, Mennonite Church ==
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{| class="wikitable"
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! Name !! Years<br/>of Service
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| Martin P. Barkman (1919-2008) || 1948-1979
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| Denver Wiebe || 1963-1979
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| Cornelius L. Friesen (1921-1980) || 1968-1980
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| Orville Friesen || 1969-1979
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| Ed Friesen || 1983-present
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| Franklin Penner || 1996-present
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| Dennis Penner || 1996-1999
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| Kendall Friesen || 2006-present
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|}
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== Membership at Whitemouth Church of God in Christ, Mennonite Church ==
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: right;"
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! Year !! Membership
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| 1960 || 68
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| 1975 || 159
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| 1985 || 180
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| 2000 || 135
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| 2010 || 143
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| 2020 || 155
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= Original Mennonite Encyclopedia Article =
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By [[Gingerich, Melvin (1902-1975)|Melvin Gingerich]]. Copied by permission of Herald Press, Harrisonburg, Virginia, from ''Mennonite Encyclopedia'', Vol. 4, p. 940. All rights reserved.
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Whitemouth Church of God in Christ, Mennonite Church is located three miles northwest of Elma, Manitoba. In 1959 it had 45 members, with M. P. Barkman as minister. The congregation was first listed in the Yearbook (CGC) for 1950.
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Latest revision as of 14:24, 17 August 2020

The Whitemouth Church of God in Christ, Mennonite congregation near Whitemouth, Manitoba, Canada had its origins when in 1945 four families from the Greenland congregation bought farms in the Whitemouth and Elma areas of Manitoba. One attraction was the lower cost of farms.

C. E. Giesbrecht provided some leadership until Martin P. Parkman was ordained as a minister on 7 June 1948. Services were held in homes initially, and later in vacant houses, stores, and even a sheep barn until a small church was built in 1951 on the present location. A larger facility was completed in 1960, followed by a substantial addition in 1972/73.

The Riverside School began in 1976 in a building constructed near the church. Roy Toews, Linda Friesen, and Frances Giesbrecht were the first teachers.

When the Riverside School was filled to capacity, the congregation was led to begin the Twin Rivers congregation nearby. They became two separate congregations in 1999.

Most families in 2000 were farming, but the congregation also included nurses, carpenters, electricians, truck drivers, and mechanics.

In 2020 the congregation was part of the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. The ministers were Kendall Friesen, Ed Friesen, and Franklin Penner.

Bibliography

Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. Yearbook (2020): 56-57.

Histories of the congregations. 3rd. ed. Moundridge, Kansas: Gospel Publishers, 1999: 121-124.

Additional Information

Address: 60231 PR 406, Whitemouth, Manitoba R0E 2G0

Phone: 204-348-2555

Website:

Denominational Affiliations:

Church of God in Christ, Mennonite

Ordained Pastors at the Whitemouth Church of God in Christ, Mennonite Church

Name Years
of Service
Martin P. Barkman (1919-2008) 1948-1979
Denver Wiebe 1963-1979
Cornelius L. Friesen (1921-1980) 1968-1980
Orville Friesen 1969-1979
Ed Friesen 1983-present
Franklin Penner 1996-present
Dennis Penner 1996-1999
Kendall Friesen 2006-present

Membership at Whitemouth Church of God in Christ, Mennonite Church

Year Membership
1960 68
1975 159
1985 180
2000 135
2010 143
2020 155

Original Mennonite Encyclopedia Article

By Melvin Gingerich. Copied by permission of Herald Press, Harrisonburg, Virginia, from Mennonite Encyclopedia, Vol. 4, p. 940. All rights reserved.

Whitemouth Church of God in Christ, Mennonite Church is located three miles northwest of Elma, Manitoba. In 1959 it had 45 members, with M. P. Barkman as minister. The congregation was first listed in the Yearbook (CGC) for 1950.


Author(s) Samuel J Steiner
Date Published August 2020

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Steiner, Samuel J. "Whitemouth Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (Whitemouth, Manitoba, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. August 2020. Web. 3 May 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Whitemouth_Church_of_God_in_Christ,_Mennonite_(Whitemouth,_Manitoba,_Canada)&oldid=169103.

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Steiner, Samuel J. (August 2020). Whitemouth Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (Whitemouth, Manitoba, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 3 May 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Whitemouth_Church_of_God_in_Christ,_Mennonite_(Whitemouth,_Manitoba,_Canada)&oldid=169103.



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