Mennonite Brewing Association - Beemster
The foundation stone was laid on 1 October 1784 as witnessed by the gable stone.
Text on plaque:
On Hope Of God's Dierbre Blessing
Of His Protection Love And Faithfulness
This is how I laid the
The very first stone laid
On 1 October 1784
David Gerrisz Beets
The (church) building dates from 1789 and was built to look like a barn from the outside, with a simple interior. The building costs were fl. 7,644.20. At the front, the old presbytery is under one roof. To the left of the church is the new presbytery (Middenweg 88), a mansion from 1872.
In the 19th century, Multatuli's brother (Eduard Douwes Dekker) Rev P. Douwes Dekker was pastor at the Vermaning. The church has an austere interior and features a Flaes organ. The building (shelter church) is still used as a Baptist church.
