1948
A church is born under a lime tree
A small group of believers met under a lime tree in the yard of Adolphus and Imogene Nembhard in Caledonia, now Hanbury, forming the nucleus of the Mandeville Seventh-day Adventist Church.
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Church History
From a lime tree in Caledonia to a church family serving Mandeville since 1948.
On a Sabbath morning in the year of our Lord, 1948, a small group of believers huddled together under a lime tree in the yard of Adolphus and Imogene Nembhard, in the small community of Caledonia, now known as Hanbury, to experience their first pentecostal encounter. This small group of believers formed the nucleus of what is known today as the Mandeville Seventh-day Adventist Church.
1949
First baptism and church organization
On January 13, 1949, the first fifteen persons were baptized. Later that year, the church was officially organized and a bamboo booth was built to accommodate the growing congregation.
1951
Hurricane Charlie
On September 17, 1951, Hurricane Charlie demolished the bamboo booth.
1950s
Hazel Rigg and Caledonia Road
The church moved to a lumber and zinc building at Hazel Rigg on Waltham Road. A piece of land was later bought at 13a Caledonia Road, and the church building was erected there.
1988
Remodeling begins
During 1988, the decision was taken to remodel the church, and a groundbreaking ceremony was held in November. Services were held in the church hall during the work.
2007
New structure dedicated
The new structure was dedicated on the weekend of December 21–23, 2007.
Today
A church family serving Mandeville
The Mandeville SDA church has spawned several daughter churches, including Spur Tree, Kendal, Dunsinane, Three Chains, and Grove Place.