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The Northern Lights Church of God in Christ, Mennonite congregation began services in 1964. The first building was occupied in 1967. The congregation originated through the colonization of northern [[Alberta (Canada)|Alberta]].
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The Northern Lights [[Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (CGC)|Church of God in Christ, Mennonite]] congregation in Silver Valley, [[Alberta (Canada)|Alberta]], [[Canada]] is located in the central Peace River area. It was established in 1964 when families moved to the area in search of affordable farm land in an undeveloped area. Initially services were held in homes. Early in 1967 the group purchased a church building and moved it on to centrally located property purchased from the government. The congregation installed electricity in November 1968.
  
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In 1985 there were 59 members; in 1995, 75; in 2000, 72. The congregation has been affiliated with the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. The language of worship is English.
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Although the area presents agricultural challenges, mixed farming operations including grain and forage have been successful.
  
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Silver Valley was also previously called Silver Valley Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. The congregation operates Northern Lights School.
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Originally called the Silver Valley Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, the congregation soon chose the name Northern Lights.
  
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The church is located 16 miles west of Spirit River, to Moonshine Lake Rd., 14 miles north, 5 miles west, 5.5 miles north. Ministers Arlen Johnson and Weldon Friesen served in 2001 as non-salaried congregational leaders.
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Harold Wiebe was ordained as a deacon on 7 May 1970, and Darrel Toews was ordained as a minister on 6 June 1980.
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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 minister was Steven Mandel.
 
= Bibliography =
 
= Bibliography =
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<em class="gameo_bibliography">Histories of the Congregations of the Church of God in Christ Mennonite.</em> Ste. Anne, MB: Gospel Publishers, 1975.
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Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. ''Yearbook'' (2019): 27-28.
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''Histories of the Congregations of the Church of God in Christ Mennonite.'' Ste. Anne, MB: Gospel Publishers, 1975.
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''Histories of the congregations.'' 3rd. ed. Moundridge, Kansas: Gospel Publishers, 1999: 55-56.
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''Messenger of Truth'' (29 May 1996): 12.
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= Additional Information =
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'''Address''': 82348 Range Road 93, Silver Valley, Alberta
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'''Location''': 16 miles west of Spirit River on Highway 49, 14 miles north on Highway 725, 5 miles west on Highway 681, and 5.5 miles north on Range Road 93.
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'''Phone''': 780-351-2142
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'''Denominational Affiliation''':
  
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<em class="gameo_bibliography">Messenger of Truth</em> (29 May 1996): 12.
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[[Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (CGC)|Church of God in Christ, Mennonite]]
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=== Ordained Pastors at the Northern Lights Church of God iN Christ, Mennonite Church ===
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! Name !! Years<br/>of Service
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| Darrel Toews || 1980-1998
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| Arlen Johnson || 1985-2001
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| Weldon Friesen || 1996-2012
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| Linden Wohlgemuth || 2012-2012
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| Hames Shultz || 2013-2016
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| Steven Mandel || 2016-present
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|}
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=== Northern Lights Church of God in Christ Membership ===
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: right;"
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! Year !! Members
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| 1985 || 59
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| 1995 || 75
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| 2000 || 72
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| 2010 || 83
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| 2019 || 70
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|}
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[[Category:Churches]]
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[[Category:Church of God in Christ, Mennonite Congregations]]
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[[Category:Alberta Congregations]]
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[[Category:Canadian Congregations]]

Latest revision as of 14:00, 14 August 2020

The Northern Lights Church of God in Christ, Mennonite congregation in Silver Valley, Alberta, Canada is located in the central Peace River area. It was established in 1964 when families moved to the area in search of affordable farm land in an undeveloped area. Initially services were held in homes. Early in 1967 the group purchased a church building and moved it on to centrally located property purchased from the government. The congregation installed electricity in November 1968.

Although the area presents agricultural challenges, mixed farming operations including grain and forage have been successful.

Originally called the Silver Valley Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, the congregation soon chose the name Northern Lights.

Harold Wiebe was ordained as a deacon on 7 May 1970, and Darrel Toews was ordained as a minister on 6 June 1980.

In 2019 the congregation was part of the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. The minister was Steven Mandel.

Bibliography

Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. Yearbook (2019): 27-28.

Histories of the Congregations of the Church of God in Christ Mennonite. Ste. Anne, MB: Gospel Publishers, 1975.

Histories of the congregations. 3rd. ed. Moundridge, Kansas: Gospel Publishers, 1999: 55-56.

Messenger of Truth (29 May 1996): 12.

Additional Information

Address: 82348 Range Road 93, Silver Valley, Alberta

Location: 16 miles west of Spirit River on Highway 49, 14 miles north on Highway 725, 5 miles west on Highway 681, and 5.5 miles north on Range Road 93.

Phone: 780-351-2142

Denominational Affiliation:

Church of God in Christ, Mennonite

Ordained Pastors at the Northern Lights Church of God iN Christ, Mennonite Church

Name Years
of Service
Darrel Toews 1980-1998
Arlen Johnson 1985-2001
Weldon Friesen 1996-2012
Linden Wohlgemuth 2012-2012
Hames Shultz 2013-2016
Steven Mandel 2016-present

Northern Lights Church of God in Christ Membership

Year Members
1985 59
1995 75
2000 72
2010 83
2019 70


Author(s) Marlene Epp
Samuel J. Steiner
Date Published May 2020

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Epp, Marlene and Samuel J. Steiner. "Northern Lights Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (Silver Valley, Alberta, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. May 2020. Web. 28 Apr 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Northern_Lights_Church_of_God_in_Christ,_Mennonite_(Silver_Valley,_Alberta,_Canada)&oldid=169072.

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Epp, Marlene and Samuel J. Steiner. (May 2020). Northern Lights Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (Silver Valley, Alberta, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 28 April 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Northern_Lights_Church_of_God_in_Christ,_Mennonite_(Silver_Valley,_Alberta,_Canada)&oldid=169072.



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