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Lakeland [[Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (CGC)|Church of God in Christ, Mennonite]] in Dewberry, [[Alberta (Canada)|Alberta]] began services in the 1970s, and formally organized in 1980. The first building was occupied in 1985. H. R. Toews and Leonard Loewen are considered the founding leaders of the group. The language of worship is English.
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The Lakeland [[Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (CGC)|Church of God in Christ, Mennonite]] congregation in Dewberry, [[Alberta (Canada)|Alberta]], [[Canada]] had its beginning in 1977 when the first family moved to this area not far from the [[Saskatchewan (Canada)|Saskatchewan]] border. During the first years, the congregation often meet with the [[Neilburg Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (Neilburg, Saskatchewan, Canada)|Neilburg, Saskatchewan, congregation]].
  
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Lakeland also operates Lakeland Country School.
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The local family heads took turns being responsible for worship services. The third Sunday of each month a visiting minister from a neighboring Holdeman congregation would come to serve. Finally, on 29 November 1994 Cameron Braun was ordained to the ministry.
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In September 1983 the congregation bought 10 acres of land, purchased the old [[Edberg Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (Edberg, Alberta, Canada)|Edberg church]] building, and moved it on to the site. Previously they met in homes or a rented community hall.
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The Lakeland Country School began in the basement of the church building. In 1998 the church constructed a new church building.
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In 2019 the congregation was part of the [[Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (CGC)|Church of God in Christ, Mennonite]]. The ministers were Cam Braun and Ray Toews; there were 124 members.
 
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<em class="gameo_bibliography">Church of God in Christ, Mennonite Yearbook</em> (1986): 64; (2001): 23.
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''Church of God in Christ, Mennonite Yearbook'' (1986): 64; (2001): 23.
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Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. ''Yearbook'' (2019): 24.
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''Histories of the congregations.'' 3rd. ed. Moundridge, Kansas: Gospel Publishers, 1999: 42-43.
 
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'''Address''': Dewberry, AB, T0B 1G0
 
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'''Location''': 6 miles north and 2 miles west of Dewberry
 
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'''Phone''': 780-847-2292
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== Ordained Pastors at the Lakeland Church of God in Christ, Mennonite Church ==
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| Ray Toews || 2004-present
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=== Lakeland Church of God in Christ, Mennonite Membership ===
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Latest revision as of 13:43, 14 August 2020

The Lakeland Church of God in Christ, Mennonite congregation in Dewberry, Alberta, Canada had its beginning in 1977 when the first family moved to this area not far from the Saskatchewan border. During the first years, the congregation often meet with the Neilburg, Saskatchewan, congregation.

The local family heads took turns being responsible for worship services. The third Sunday of each month a visiting minister from a neighboring Holdeman congregation would come to serve. Finally, on 29 November 1994 Cameron Braun was ordained to the ministry.

In September 1983 the congregation bought 10 acres of land, purchased the old Edberg church building, and moved it on to the site. Previously they met in homes or a rented community hall.

The Lakeland Country School began in the basement of the church building. In 1998 the church constructed a new church building.

In 2019 the congregation was part of the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. The ministers were Cam Braun and Ray Toews; there were 124 members.

Bibliography

Church of God in Christ, Mennonite Yearbook (1986): 64; (2001): 23.

Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. Yearbook (2019): 24.

Histories of the congregations. 3rd. ed. Moundridge, Kansas: Gospel Publishers, 1999: 42-43.

Additional Information

Address: Dewberry, AB, T0B 1G0

Location: 6 miles north and 2 miles west of Dewberry

Phone: 780-847-2295

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

Name Years
of Service
Cameron Braun 1994-2003
2006-present
Ray Toews 2004-present

Lakeland Church of God in Christ, Mennonite Membership

Year Members
1985 40
2000 56
2010 107
2019 124


Author(s) Samuel J Steiner
Date Published April 2020

Cite This Article

MLA style

Steiner, Samuel J. "Lakeland Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (Dewberry, Alberta, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. April 2020. Web. 19 Apr 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Lakeland_Church_of_God_in_Christ,_Mennonite_(Dewberry,_Alberta,_Canada)&oldid=169069.

APA style

Steiner, Samuel J. (April 2020). Lakeland Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (Dewberry, Alberta, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 19 April 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Lakeland_Church_of_God_in_Christ,_Mennonite_(Dewberry,_Alberta,_Canada)&oldid=169069.



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