George Whitefield (1714-70) was a noted evangelist, born in Gloucester, England. He met John and Charles Wesley at Oxford and with them formed the Holy Club. Ordained deacon in 1736, he followed the Wesleys to Georgia in 1738 and founded Bethesda Orphanage (oldest in America) at Savannah (1740). After doctrinal differences with the Wesleys he founded the Calvinistic Methodists. He Read more...
From HorryCounty.org On Jan. 1, 1740, George Whitefield, a fiery disciple of Methodists John and Charles Wesley, preached at a tavern near here. Observing patrons dancing, Whitefield exhorted them against that vice. Soon the dancers stopped and allowed Whitefield to baptize one of the children. After Whitefield had retired for the evening, the New Year’s spirit prevailed, and the Read more...
From 5 Minutes In Church History: Stephen Nichols (SN): We are on location in Colonial Williamsburg. I’m here with a good friend of ours, Dr. Steve Lawson. Steve Lawson (SL): Steven, it’s great to be with you. I can’t believe where we are right now. SN: We find each other in great spots, don’t we? SL: That’s right. SN: Something Read more...
Sept 30th, 10:30 AM – Historic Reenactment Service The congregation began meeting in the 1750s, following the ministry of the Methodist evangelist and preacher George Whitefield in the region. He died in Newburyport in 1770 and his remains were buried under the pulpit of the meeting house at his request. The bell in the clock tower was cast by Paul Read more...
