Delaware, Kent County, Andrewville
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The roots of Methodism in this community can be traced
to the late 18th century, when Methodist pioneers such
as Francis Asbury traveled throughout this area spreading
the message of their faith. Over time some church members
became dissatisfied with the organization and government
of the established Methodist Episcopal Church. As a result,
the Methodist Protestant Church was founded in 1830. Soon
thereafter a group of local Methodists affiliated with the
new church began to meet at or near the homes of its
members. In 1838 the congregation was formally organized
as Bethel Methodist Protestant Church, being the first of
this denomination in Kent County. A church was constructed
at this location for the use of the congregation. It was
rebuilt in 1871, extensively remodeled in 1904, and
rededicated in 1905.
(Churches, Etc.) Includes location, directions, 5 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
The roots of Methodism in this community can be traced
to the late 18th century, when Methodist pioneers such
as Francis Asbury traveled throughout this area spreading
the message of their faith. Over time some church members
became dissatisfied with the organization and government
of the established Methodist Episcopal Church. As a result,
the Methodist Protestant Church was founded in 1830. Soon
thereafter a group of local Methodists affiliated with the
new church began to meet at or near the homes of its
members. In 1838 the congregation was formally organized
as Bethel Methodist Protestant Church, being the first of
this denomination in Kent County. A church was constructed
at this location for the use of the congregation. It was
rebuilt in 1871, extensively remodeled in 1904, and
rededicated in 1905.(Churches, Etc.) Includes location, directions, 5 photos, GPS coordinates, map.