Who We Are
ABOUT US
Indibedda Methodist church
“Indibedda” is a village in Moratuwa which is famous for its Furniture industry. It is a separate village as it is bordered by the fascinating “Bolgoda” river. by 1962, there were about 1,500 houses and an entire population of about 8,500.
Our Vision
“The Gospel of Jesus Christ will save and transform lives and make them faithful disciples”
Our Mission
We endeavor to make disciples of Jesus Christ as he said, Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely, I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:18-20
Piyasena Punchihewa
The Reverend in Charge of Indibedda Methodist Church
Father’s Message
Hope in the Lord God!
Psalm 121: 1
“I lift up my eyes to the mountains, where does my help come from? “
The people of Israel often believed that God lived in high places. So, they looked to the mountains for help and shelter. This does not mean that they worshiped creation or asked for help from the mountain. Where can I get help? The second verse confirms the true answer to the question. That is,
Psalm 121: 2
“My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.”
Thus, we should not look to the mountains for help, but to the Lord God himself.
Many people today are looking to different forces for help. Some are drawn to the unstable and the superstitious. As a result, many people are left destitute and stranded. To escape from that, we must trust in the Lord God faithfully. Then God will surely bless us, directly or in some way.
Isaiah 40:31
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles.
They will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint.”
God bless you all!
Talk to Us
Sri Lanka
Methodist Church Indibedda
Indibedda Moratuwa
Phone: +94 112 654 066
Rev Piyasena Punchihewa : +94 71 606 7417
Prasad Fernando : +94 77 369 4779
History
“The missionaries led by Rev. Dr. Thomas Coke set sail from England on 31st December 1813 to reach Ceylon. However they were struck with tragedy as Rev Dr.Coke died while on his voyage to Ceylon. Undaunted by this set back, the missionaries which included mostly young priests continued their journey and reached Weligama,Ceylon, on 29th June 1814, thus starting the Methodist movement in Sri Lanka.”
- The church has bought the adjoining land and house for Rs. 850/- and repaired it to use as the Mission house in 1904 under the leadership of Rev. J. S. Spar.
- 1911-1918 During the time of Rev. John de Silva, a plot of land north of the church was purchased and gifted by Dr. H. I. Fernando which was partially financed with a grant from the Church.
- 1918-1920 During the time of Rev. Ganegoda, another new building was added to the Indibedda School Hall. In 1934 the Electricity was provided to the church which was funded by members of the church.
- Mr. W. N. Gunawardena of Panadura inaugurated the newly constructed "Vestry Room - Clothing Room” in 1960 on the occasion of the 73rd Anniversary of the Church. Rev. H. L. Fernando dedicated it to the honor of God.
- A children's hall (“Singithi Shalawa”) in 1993 to commemorate the centenary of the Sunday School
- The “kithu Sevana” Hall for the bible school was dedicated to the honor of God in 2000 by Hon. Rev. Dulip R. Fernando President of the Sri Lanka Methodist church.
- The first floor of the Kithu Sevana Hall was dedicated to the honor of God and declared open on 11.02.2017 celebrating the 127 Church Anniversary by Rev. Asiri P.Perera, President / Bishop of the Sri Lanka Methodist church.
