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Jakarta was founded in the 16th century by Prince Fatahillah, who named the
city Jayakarta which means Glorious Victory. In 1619, The Dutch East Indies
Company captured the city and renamed it as Batavia. During World War II, this
city faced Japanese invasion and to win the sympathy of the Indonesians, the
Japanese changed the name back to Jakarta. Presently Jakarta is the hub of the
entire Indonesia as the city successfully reflects the national motto "Unity
in Diversity”. Gereja Immanuel is located 0.8 Kilometers away from Gereja and
it comprises the heart of the city of Jakarta adjacent to the Monas National
Monument.
Features of Gereja Immanuel in Jakarta
- Gereja Immanuel is one of the oldest churches in Jakarta and endowed with
a big old orgel which still works.
- This exquisite landmark church was erected by King Willem I of Netherlands.
- King Willem I of Netherlands is legendary for his innumerable benevolent efforts
to unite the various denominations of Christianity under one crown.
- Gereja Immanuel in Jakarta is a classical Dutch Protestant structure off Medan
Merdeka which was built in 1835.
- Bible was first printed in 1748 and the glorious organ that is still played
in Gereja Immanuel, Jakarta traces back to 1843.
- Gereja Immanuel, Jakarta conducts its services in four languages consisting
of Bahasa Indonesia, Dutch and English. .
- The elegant church with the beautiful decorated doomed roof constructed in
honor of King Willem I enchant its visitors with its stark simplicity as it
fantastically stands out amidst the grandeur of the surrounding monuments.
- The Gereja Immanuel church was previously known as Willemskerk but from 1948
the name of this church was changed from Willemskerk to Immanuel. The word Immanuel
means God will be with us.
- The Gereja Immanuel church in Jakarta is located in the neighborhood of Gambir
in Central Jakarta and its address is Jalan Merdeka Timur 10, Gambir, Jakarta,
10110.
- In Jakarta, the Gereja Immanuel church is a famous tourist attraction and
it is open from 8 am-1 pm on all Monday to Sunday.
- The time of worship in Gereja Immanuel church, Jakarta is 6:30a, 8a & 7p on
all Sundays.
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