Rhenish Church Williston  
Amandelboom Mission station was founded in 1845 at the request of approximately 156 Christians of mixed race who led a nomadic lifestyle in the Karee mountains, and in the Sakrivier region. They were descendants from white men and Nama and Khoisan females. Soon the original church, made of matting, was too small for all the church members and a decision was made to build a larger church.   

The corner stone of the Rhenish church was laid in 1855. The Chancel was completed on 12 November 1857. The building cost was eight hundred and fifty Pounds. On 13 November 1857 approximately six hundred people attended the dedication of the church amidst great festivity. The ceremony was conducted by missionary Leipold of Wupperthal. 

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