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The Sunnyslope Church of God in Christ, Mennonite congregation at Linden, [[Alberta (Canada)|Alberta]]  had its beginning in January 1992 when members of the [[Linden Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (Linden, Alberta, Canada)|Linden Church of God in Christ, Mennonite]] met in the Sunnyslope Hall to organize. A few days later a group met at the Swalwell Hall to organize a new congregation there. They believed churches that were smaller fared better spiritually. All those interested in the new congregations were asked to decide on their church within six months. Sixty-six members chose Sunnyslope. Minister Henry "Hank" Enns and Deacon Leonard Loewen served as the first ordained leaders.
  
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'']]    The Sunnyslope Church of God in Christ, Mennonite congregation at Linden, [[Alberta (Canada)|Alberta]]  completed a building program in 1995. The congregation began as a daughter congregation of the [[Linden Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (Linden, Alberta, Canada)|Linden Church of God in Christ, Mennonite]].
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Church services began 26 January 1992 in the Sunnyslope Hall, a former schoolhouse then used as a community hall. The congregation constructed a new church that was dedicated 11 June 1995.
  
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Minister Henry Enns served in 2009 as a congregational leader. In 1996 there were 78 members; in 2000, 78; in 2009, 86. The congregation has been affiliated with the [[Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (CGC)|Church of God in Christ, Mennonite]].
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Ministers Gary Klassen and Trev Toews served in 2019 as a congregational leaders.
  
 
The congregation operates the Kneehill Christian School together with the Linden Church of God in Christ, Mennonite and the [[Swalwell Country Church (Acme, Alberta, Canada)|Swalwell Country Church]].
 
The congregation operates the Kneehill Christian School together with the Linden Church of God in Christ, Mennonite and the [[Swalwell Country Church (Acme, Alberta, Canada)|Swalwell Country Church]].
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= Bibliography =
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Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. ''Yearbook'' (2009): 25-26; (2019): 31-32.
  
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The congregation's address is Linden, Alberta, T0M 1J0. (403) 443-5224. The church is located 7 km north of Linden on Hwy. 806 and 3 km west on Hwy. 582.
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''Histories of the congregations.'' 3rd. ed. Moundridge, Kansas: Gospel Publishers, 1999: 69-70.
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= Additional Information =
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'''Location''': 7 km north of Linden on Hwy. 806 and 3 km west on Hwy. 582.
  
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'''Phone''': 403-443-5224
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'''Denominational Affiliation''':
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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 Sunnyslope 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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| Henry Enns (1945-2016) || 1992-2016
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| Gary Klassen || 2004?-present
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| Trev Toews || 201?-present
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=== Sunnyslope Church of God in Christ, Mennonite Membership ===
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: right;"
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! Year !! Members
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| 1996 || 78
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| 2000 || 78
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| 2010 || 86
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| 2019 || 96
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|}
 
= Maps =
 
= Maps =
 
[[Map:Sunnyslope Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (Linden, Alberta)|Map:Sunnyslope Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (Linden, Alberta)]]
 
[[Map:Sunnyslope Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (Linden, Alberta)|Map:Sunnyslope Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (Linden, Alberta)]]
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Sunnyslope Church of God in Christ, Mennonite.
Photo by Victor Wiebe. 

The Sunnyslope Church of God in Christ, Mennonite congregation at Linden, Alberta  had its beginning in January 1992 when members of the Linden Church of God in Christ, Mennonite met in the Sunnyslope Hall to organize. A few days later a group met at the Swalwell Hall to organize a new congregation there. They believed churches that were smaller fared better spiritually. All those interested in the new congregations were asked to decide on their church within six months. Sixty-six members chose Sunnyslope. Minister Henry "Hank" Enns and Deacon Leonard Loewen served as the first ordained leaders.

Church services began 26 January 1992 in the Sunnyslope Hall, a former schoolhouse then used as a community hall. The congregation constructed a new church that was dedicated 11 June 1995.

Ministers Gary Klassen and Trev Toews served in 2019 as a congregational leaders.

The congregation operates the Kneehill Christian School together with the Linden Church of God in Christ, Mennonite and the Swalwell Country Church.

Bibliography

Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. Yearbook (2009): 25-26; (2019): 31-32.

Histories of the congregations. 3rd. ed. Moundridge, Kansas: Gospel Publishers, 1999: 69-70.

Additional Information

Location: 7 km north of Linden on Hwy. 806 and 3 km west on Hwy. 582.

Phone: 403-443-5224

Denominational Affiliation:

Church of God in Christ, Mennonite

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

Name Years
of Service
Henry Enns (1945-2016) 1992-2016
Gary Klassen 2004?-present
Trev Toews 201?-present

Sunnyslope Church of God in Christ, Mennonite Membership

Year Members
1996 78
2000 78
2010 86
2019 96

Maps

Map:Sunnyslope Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (Linden, Alberta)


Author(s) Samuel J Steiner
Date Published June 2020

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Steiner, Samuel J. "Sunnyslope Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (Linden, Alberta, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. June 2020. Web. 25 Apr 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Sunnyslope_Church_of_God_in_Christ,_Mennonite_(Linden,_Alberta,_Canada)&oldid=168269.

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Steiner, Samuel J. (June 2020). Sunnyslope Church of God in Christ, Mennonite (Linden, Alberta, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 25 April 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Sunnyslope_Church_of_God_in_Christ,_Mennonite_(Linden,_Alberta,_Canada)&oldid=168269.



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