Empangeni, President Swart Avenue
The first service conducted by the Hebron Mission in Empangeni took place on 9.11.1952. In 1980 a church was built, and Empangeni is now the largest branch of Trinity, and the centre of missionary activity. All services are conducted in English, to accommodate the growing number of Black members, of different language groups. The "Praise and Worship" services, held on two evenings a month, fill the need of those who enjoy this type of worship. There is an active Sunday School, a Prayer Group, an effective Prayer Chain, and a Bible Study/Fellowship Group meets twice a month.
Services: Every Sunday 8:00 am; Every first and third Sunday "Praise and Worship" 6:00 pm.
Contact: Ron Küsel 035 77 23 702
Eshowe, Dickens Street
In the late 19th century, Eshowe was the centre of Lutheran missionary activity in Zululand. In 1958, various Scandinavian missionary groups combined with American missionaries to form the English-speaking Eshowe Congregation. There was growing co-operation between this congregation and Darnall's sister Church, run by the German Hebron Mission. Together they built the church and hall, which were dedicated on 1 Advent 1965. The two congregations merged on 26 April 1987 to form Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church All services in Eshowe are in English, and special services, such as that on Ascension Day and the Lenten Services are held in the Zululand Home for the Aged, where the congregation is joined by many of the residents. The twice monthly Bible Study Group also meets here.
Services: Every Sunday 8:30 am.
Contact: Ron Küsel 035 77 23 702
Darnall, Bethesda Farm
Darnal
This, the smallest branch of the congregation, was the first to be established. At the end of the Zulu Wars, in 1879, Missionary Johann Heinrich Schmidt bought the farm "Bethesda" and built the charming chapel which is still used by the congregation today. While the majority of services are in English, the occasional German service is still held. A monthly Bible Study/Discussion Group meets in the homes of the members.
Services: Every first and third Sunday 8:00 am
Contact: Ron Küsel 035 77 23 702
Richards Bay, Seafarers Club, St.Nicholas Chapel
This part of the Empangeni branch caters for German-speaking people. The first German Service was held on 10.6.2001 in the chapel of the Richards Bay Mission to Seafarers, with whom we are in association. A " Gesprächskreis" meets twice a week in a private home. When there is a fifth Sunday in the month, the branches get together for a day of worship, fellowship and bonding at various pleasant outdoor venues.
Deutsche Gottesdienste jeden zweiten und vierten Sonntag 18:00
Kontaktperson: Ron Küsel 035 77 23 702