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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 | + | 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. |
Although the area presents agricultural challenges, mixed farming operations including grain and forage have been successful. | Although the area presents agricultural challenges, mixed farming operations including grain and forage have been successful. | ||
Revision as of 15:12, 18 May 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 | 1985-200? |
| Weldon Friesen | 1996-201? |
| Steven Mandel | 201?-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 |
Cite This Article
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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. 19 Apr 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Northern_Lights_Church_of_God_in_Christ,_Mennonite_(Silver_Valley,_Alberta,_Canada)&oldid=168167.
APA style
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 19 April 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Northern_Lights_Church_of_God_in_Christ,_Mennonite_(Silver_Valley,_Alberta,_Canada)&oldid=168167.
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