Ensom City Gospel Chapel Celebrates 50 Years!
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1 John 3:1
See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him.
Ephesians 2:8-9
For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.
Matthew 28:19
Therefore go to make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in tthe name of the Father and of the son and of the Holy Spirit.
About Us
Ensom City Gospel Chapel is a family Church, nestled between the communities of Gordon Pen and Ensom City. It is perched on the hill right beside the JPS substation where its vantage point is that of several communities the Lord has privileged it to be able to impact since 1974. Ensom City Gospel Chapel’s mission is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ through worship, evangelism, education, fellowship and active discipleship. Fellowshipping and developing members who are active disciples knowledgeable in the Word of God and equipped to minister to the needs of others, in love, is the church’s hallmark as together we seek always to honour King Jesus.
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History of Ensom City Gospel Chapel
The Ensom City Gospel Chapel has a rich history that began on land once owned by the United Estates Sugar Company. In the early 1970s, a group of believers, including Dr. C.G. Binns, Bro. Fitzroy Barnett, and the late Bro. Edward Davis, secured a 2.5-acre lease for a minimal cost. The chapel’s origins were in an old caretaker’s house on the property.
Ensom City was a new housing development, and the believers initially attended Hampton Green Gospel Chapel. A tent crusade in the summer of 1974 marked the chapel’s beginning. It was organized by Bro. and Sis. Derek and Beryl Bourne, along with Bro. Fred Collins, and led to an overwhelming response. New converts were baptized and joined the Hampton Green Gospel Chapel.
Over time, the old brick house on the property was refurbished with support from Hampton Green Gospel Chapel, and the Ensom City Gospel Mission was established. It included Sunday School, Good News Club, and Gospel Meetings.
On January 8, 1978, it officially became Ensom City Gospel Chapel. Its early leadership included Bros. Hugh D’Oyley, Fitzroy Barnett, Roy Irving, and Edward Davis. The church started with eight members and grew through community outreach.
In 1988, Hurricane Gilbert damaged the chapel, resulting in changes to meeting times and a new structure was built, and the old one was demolished.
Leadership changes occurred over the years, but the assembly persevered. In the early 2000s, a retreat re-energized the assembly, and new elders were appointed.
Ensom City Gospel Chapel focuses on youth ministry, evangelism, and community impact. The church council, consisting of elders, deacons, and deaconesses, who plan for the assembly’s future.
The chapel has expanded its facilities and ministries, recognizing its mandate for evangelism and community outreach. It looks back on five decades with gratitude and looks forward to its continued growth and impact on the community.
Collective Memories of: Bro. Fitzroy Barnett
