New Testament Assembly Mango Valley

History

In 1974, the late Bishop J.E.C. Farrell conducted six weeks of crusade in the district of Mango Valley, St. Mary. At the end of the crusade, eleven persons were baptized—thus, NTA Mango Valley was born. The new congregation had no place of their own in which to worship and shared spaces with another congregation in the community. They eventually discontinued this arrangement and began to conduct services in the homes of the brethren.

Two years after its inception, Missionary P. Jackson (affectionately called “Sis Lou”) gave permission for a temporary structure to be erected at the front of her home. The structure, which was made of bamboo, was nicknamed “Bamboo Slipper.” The bamboo was later replaced by zinc, and the church was left in the care of Evangelist Eudalee Martin, who served for over thirty years until she retired due to ill health.

During the period of her tenure, the brethren requested of the Lord that He provide for them a permanent place of worship. Their prayers were answered—a portion of land was obtained and a new building erected through the hard work and dedication of the few members. The first service was held in this building in 2001. Since then, the building has undergone significant renovation and expansion and stands today as a beautiful edifice—a beacon of hope in the community.