Nelspruit Methodist Church

HISTORY

Methodism in the Lowveld started with the gold rush in Barberton.  It is recorded that as early as 1887 the Methodist Minister in Barberton .. “was going from store to store to hold services”.

In later years, with a congregation established in Barberton, regular services were held at numerous venues including Nelspruit, White River and Alkmaar.  The First recorded Society Steward in Nelspruit was Mr Greaves.

Growth in the Nelspruit area saw the establishment of a separate Circuit here in 1947. The Reverend Donald Barrett was Nelspruit’s first Minister, with the Barberton Minister as Superintendent of the Circuit and Mr G Fair as Circuit Steward. Rev Barrett did most of his visits by bicycle!

The first manse was built in Ferreira Street, opposite St Michael’s Anglican Church, but before the hall could be built a new and larger stand was offered by John Faurie on the corner  of Paul Kruger and Louis Trichardt Streets in exchange for the first property. The foundation stone of this hall was laid by the then Superintendent Minister, Rev Dr J B Webb, during 1951.

The rapid growth of Nelspruit soon necessitated the purchase of a larger property. Three adjoining stands were purchased on the corner of Van der Merwe and Ferreira Streets, where the present Church complex is situated. Rev Dr Alex Borraine opened the Church in 1971.

A property, in West Acres, was recently purchased with the view of possible extension or relocation of our work and witness in the Town. Our present ministerial staff are Rev Don Williams, Rev Allan Booth and our youth leader, Chris Luyt.

BELIEF STATEMENT 

ALL PEOPLE MATTER TO GOD

OUR UNIQUE PURPOSE

Is to be a safe haven where people can be welcomed and loved unconditionally and find a space to grow and contribute to God's big picture.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Mission of the Nelspruit Methodist Church is to worship God and use our resources :  

• for Evangelism - to reach the lost
• for Caring - to uplift the fallen and broken
• for Spiritual Growth  - to empower Disciples into involvement through training, fellowship and worship.

           OUOUOOUR OBJECTIVES

Evangelism : Celebrate and spread the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Ministry       : Equip ourselves for service to God through the "Priesthood of All Believers".

Worship      : Worship God with love and devotion.

Discipleship : Develop deepened spirituality through discipleship, study, prayer and service.

Fellowship   : Demonstrate the "Fruits of the Spirit" by being a loving, caring and serving body of Christ.

The Church is situated on the corner of Ehmke and van der Merwe Streets. 

The Church Office details are:  P O Box 18172, NELSPRUIT 1200. 

Tel. 013 753 3214. E-mail:    This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

GPS CO-ORDINATES : S25  28.624  E30 58.965