SEJARAH GPdI HUT 100 TAHUN

Summary

This script tells the story of William Henry, the founder of Bethel Temple Church in Seattle, who played a pivotal role in the Pentecostal movement. In 1919, a divine visitation led to the calling of Richard Van Klaveren and Cornelius Key Crossback to serve in Indonesia. Despite financial struggles, the mission was funded, and in 1921, they journeyed to Indonesia, spreading the gospel and establishing the first Pentecostal church. The narrative also touches on the establishment of the Nederlandsch-Indische Bible Institute and the growth of the Pentecostal movement in Indonesia, even through the challenges of World War II.

Takeaways

• 😀 William Henry Over was born in 1875 in Nottingham, England, and is the founder of Bethel Temple Church in Seattle, now known as Battle Christian Ministries.
• 😀 In 1919, William Henry Over led a revival where hundreds experienced divine healing and some received God's calling through visions and prophecies.
• 😀 Among those called to ministry were Richard Van Klaveren and Cornelius Key Crossback, who were guided by a vision to go to Java, Indonesia.
• 😀 Despite raising $1700 for their mission, the funds stopped, leaving $500 still needed for their trip to Indonesia.
• 😀 A woman named Emil You Malkist, who was healed from a tumor, donated her $500 to fund the mission trip to Indonesia.
• 😀 On January 4, 1921, Richard Van Klaveren and Cornelius Groesbeek departed from Seattle to Indonesia, arriving in Batavia (now Jakarta) on February 23, 1921.
• 😀 Their journey continued across various cities in Indonesia, including Mojokerto, Surabaya, Banyuwangi, and Singaraja, Bali, reaching their destination in March 1921.
• 😀 The first Pentecostal church service in Indonesia took place in January 1923 in Cepu, with the first baptism occurring in March 1923.
• 😀 On March 19, 1923, the Vereeneging D'Pinks was established in Bandung, which became the foundation for the Pentecostal movement in Indonesia.
• 😀 In 1935, the first Bible school for Pentecostal churches was opened in Surabaya, and the Nederlandsch-Indische Bible Institute was established in 1937.
• 😀 The Pentecostal church in Indonesia, known as GPDI, officially became recognized in the 1940s, and it continued to spread the Gospel across Indonesia and beyond, despite challenges such as World War II.

Q & A

Who is William Henry Over, and what is his significance in the history of the Pentecostal church in Indonesia?

William Henry Over was born in 1875 in Nottingham, England, and is the founder of the Bethel Temple Church in Seattle, which later became known as Battle Christian Ministries. He played a significant role in spreading the Pentecostal movement, particularly in Indonesia, where his ministry led to the establishment of the first Pentecostal church in the country.

What was the significance of the 1919 revival in Seattle?

The 1919 revival in Seattle was a key event in the Pentecostal movement, where hundreds of people received divine healing and some were called to serve God through visions and prophecies. This revival laid the foundation for the spread of Pentecostalism in Indonesia.

Who were Richard Van Klaveren and Cornelius Groesbeek, and what role did they play in the mission to Indonesia?

Richard Van Klaveren and Cornelius Groesbeek were a married couple who received a divine calling through a vision, directing them to go to Java (now Indonesia). They were instrumental in establishing the Pentecostal mission in Indonesia.

How did the missionary trip to Indonesia get funded?

The missionary trip was initially supported by funds totaling $1,700, but the funding halted unexpectedly. A woman named Emil You Malkist then contributed $500, the amount needed to complete the journey, after sharing her testimony of being healed by God.

When did Richard Van Klaveren and Cornelius Groesbeek leave for Indonesia, and how did they travel?

They departed from Seattle on January 4, 1921, and traveled to Indonesia by ship, arriving in Batavia (now Jakarta) on February 23, 1921. They then continued their journey through various Indonesian cities until they reached Bali.

What was the significance of the first Pentecostal service held in Cepu, Indonesia?

The first Pentecostal service in Cepu, held in January 1923, marked the beginning of the Pentecostal movement in Indonesia. It was followed by the first water baptism on March 30, 1923, where 13 people were baptized.

What was the role of the Vereeniging D'Pinks church in the history of Pentecostalism in Indonesia?

The Vereeniging D'Pinks church, established on March 19, 1923, in Bandung, played a crucial role in organizing and spreading Pentecostalism in Indonesia. It served as the base for further expansion of the movement throughout the country.

When was the first Bible school for Pentecostals opened in Indonesia, and where was it located?

The first Pentecostal Bible school in Indonesia was opened in Surabaya, East Java, in January 1935. It was called the Nederlandsch-Indische Bye Institute and became a significant training center for Pentecostal leaders.

How did World War II affect the leadership and structure of Pentecostal churches in Indonesia?

During World War II, the leadership of Pentecostal churches in Indonesia shifted to Indonesian-born leaders. This period saw the establishment of the Pentecostal Church in Indonesia (GPDI) as the church became more locally led and continued to grow despite the war.

What impact did the Pentecostal movement have in Indonesia during the 1940s and 1950s?

The Pentecostal movement in Indonesia grew significantly in the 1940s and 1950s, as the churches spread the Gospel throughout the country. This period saw the rise of local congregations and the strengthening of Pentecostal beliefs, especially through the efforts of Indonesian leaders.