The Diamond Heritage District became the first district to visit the Beaconsfield Heritage Museum as a group on 22 August 2026, at the close of a day-long programme held under the theme “Re-Introduction of Adventism.”

The programme was held at Mita Siperepere and organised by Sadi Ramorwa, Personal Ministries leader at Kimberley Church, under district leader Pastor [first name] Magadlela. It drew members from across Kimberley.

Ramorwa said many members know little about how Adventism began in South Africa, and particularly in Kimberley, where the first Adventist church building in Africa was completed in 1890.

Dr. James Williams presented on Adventism among white and Coloured communities in early Kimberley from 1890 onwards, followed by Elder Themba Ngwenya on Adventism among black communities. Together, the presentations traced the beginnings of the Beaconsfield, Auction Road, Square Hill Park and Kimberley Central congregations, and how the work developed across racial lines under colonial conditions.

The day opened with a devotion by Floyd Leshoro, with music from Heavenly Strings, The Amagents Group, and Professor Lekgwara and his band from Pretoria.

Pastor Thulane Mkhize preached from John 5, on the man who had been ill for 38 years. When the appeal was made, five people came forward to be baptised at the next baptismal service, and pastors and elders prayed with them.

After lunch, Pastor [first name] Tshefu challenged the men of the district to involve themselves in the Lord’s work, particularly in social upliftment in their communities. He closed the Sabbath with Isaiah 40:31.

Members asked for copies of the presentations afterwards. Elders from other districts have since asked to bring their own districts to the museum.