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Adventurer Club
Jesus loved little children, and valued them highly. He empathized with the plight of sick children and their parents, and often went out of His way to heal a sick child (Matt. 5:35-43; Mark 7:25-30; Luke 9:38-42). He enjoyed interacting with the children in the temple (Matt. 21:15). When His disciples minimized the value of…
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Children’s Ministries
Many of us believe that children are our future. Children are the church’s future. Therefore, the church, parents and teachers have the responsibility to nurture and train them to become strong future members and leaders. How about the present? Should we not begin our training now instead of pressing the pause button on children? Research…
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Church Treasury
Finances are an integral part of the ministry of the laity. A person with integrity and business skills is elected as church treasurer with the important responsibility for local church finances. The work of the church treasurer is sometimes not recognized as a ministry because it is done behind the scenes. Nevertheless, it is a…
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Communication
It’s true that communication is central to every aspect of our local church structure today, technically making every leader in the church a communicator. It is the role of the Communication Ministry to specifically insure that members are kept informed and the church is properly represented to the public. Following are the four areas…
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Education
In addition to returning Tithes and giving Offerings on a manual or recurring basis through Adventist Giving, you can support the Education Department directly by going to Local Offerings > Add Categories > Selecting Education Department > clicking Back to Donation. Career Directory – Update Form
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Family Ministries
The guiding principles of the Bible direct that Christians nurture the spiritual, physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs of the individuals, couples and families who constitute the fabric of fellowship in the church. When the church ministers to the needs of families as Christ did, they are restored to wholeness. Families who feel complete, and…
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Greeter Ministry
When a person steps into a church for the first time, he or she evaluates the atmosphere. He asks himself: “Will they accept me? Will it be easy to make friends? Will my spiritual and personal needs be met? Will it be easy to find my way around? Will my family like it here?” The…
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Health Ministries
Health ministries are an integral part of the mission of the Adventist Church. “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God” (I Cor. 10:31). Health ministry is the gospel of Christ illustrated, the message of God practiced. Without it, the gospel witness is muted; it is…
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Hospitality Committee
The Hospitality Committee is excited to announce the return of our Family Bring-and-Share Fellowship Lunch! This cherished tradition is a wonderful opportunity for us to come together as a community, share delicious food, and enjoy each other’s company. How It Works: Mark your calendars and plan to join us after the service on the first and…
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Men’s Ministry
The men’s ministry department fills an important role in the church, in that the department works to encourage, lead, and nurture men who serve as brothers, husbands, fathers, and ministry leaders. The department is responsible for organizing, planning, and directing programs that will meet the unique spiritual and emotional needs of the men of the…
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Music Ministry
Sacred music is an important part of public worship. The church must exercise care in selecting choir members and other musicians who will rightly represent Church principles. They should be members of the church, the Sabbath School, or the Adventist Youth Ministries. Because they occupy a conspicuous place in church services, they should be examples…
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Personal Ministry
Most of the heroes of the New Testament church were evangelists. The personal ministry of Jesus in saving the lost (the woman at the well, Zacchaeus, etc.) continues to be the primary model; but Peter, Paul, Barnabas, Philip, Steven, Timothy, and John Mark all figure prominently in early church history because they worked tirelessly and…
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Prayer Ministry
Prayer Ministry is an essential element for a praying church. He or she is a person who will help to integrate prayer into the total life of the church and church calendar – at the conference level, and at the local church. Persons interested in this ministry should possess the following: (1) a strong personal…
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Religious Liberty
Free exercise of religion is like a fragile flower; it must receive the most vigorous protection possible and the most gentle care to be found. Within it, freedom of conscience thrives or is throttled. What, then, are we to do about threats to religious freedom? Ellen White says, “It is our duty to do all…
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Sabbath School Department
The purpose of the Sabbath School is to make disciples for Christ. It includes the nurture of spiritual growth in members and prospective members, as well as the unchurched who come to join in the fellowship, study, sharing and service. The Sabbath School exists not only to minister to its members, but to train those…
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Safety Officers
Security is more than cameras and alarms installed on doors and windows. A security program designed to protect people and property includes everyone being observant and responsive to suspicious activity such as someone lurking in shadows or hallways, unattended packages, and other situations. Working together volunteers will ensure that persons entering the church campus and…
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Social Committee
God asks the church to be a community of people sharing a common purpose and fellowship, continually growing in faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God. Paul describes the church as “his body, the fullness of him who filleth everything in every way” (Eph. 1:22). Our love for one another will attract…
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Stewardship
Often thought of as involving only the raising of money, the true ministry of stewardship is helping believers become disciples of Christ in the use of all the resources God has provided. This includes the management of one’s body, material possessions, abilities and time. The recognition of God’s ownership leads to financial faithfulness. This faithfulness…
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Ushers
People experience the presence of Jesus Christ in the world through the ministry of the church. When your local church serves the needs of people, members and non-members, it is an expression of the love of Christ. The church is a servant body, created for service. Ushers are ministers of hospitality and caring in the…
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Vanguard Pathfinder Club
God supplies each person in the church with the resources for ministry—scripture, spiritual power, God’s character, and spiritual gifts. A Pathfinder director is equipped for his or her ministry by the gifts received from the Holy Spirit. These spiritual gifts are special abilities given by the Holy Spirit to make your ministry effective and build…
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Women’s Ministry
The Bible gives great insight into the role of women. Biblical women were entrepreneurs, judges, homemakers, and Bible teachers, to list only a few. Thus the Christian woman is called to live her life in terms of the great potential for the development and use of her abilities. Christian women are compassionate with godly wisdom.…
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Youth Ministry
Jesus gave us clear instruction as to the importance of our young people when He said, “And whosoever shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me… Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face…
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Conference Feed
- Annabelle Brooks is a member of the Altanta All Nations SDA Church in Georgia.Why can’t I behave like the other girls? This thought used to run rampant in my mind. As a child with autism, I felt like an outsider, a spectator, always questioning why I was so different.My hyperactivity and erratic movement became framed […]
- Jesus ministered to people who were blind, gave hope to those with mobility impairments, touched those who suffered from leprosy, and treated Deaf individuals as part of His family. How can we, as Christ’s representatives, minister to others with the same level of loving care and genuine concern? The Ooltewah Seventh-day Adventist Church in Tennessee […]
- Porcupines, especially as babies, are some of the cutest of God’s creatures. These tree-climbing herbivores feed on bark and forage in ways that help spread seeds and sustain the ecosystem. Yet, as many know, porcupines are covered with sharp quills that can easily detach, causing excruciating pain and, in some cases, even death. They are […]
- Campers at teen week participate in song service during their sundown worship.Cohutta Springs Youth Camp encourages our youth to engage in deep fellowship with God through worship, music, prayer, outdoor skills and activities, and Bible-centered programming. This summer, the camp welcomed more than 1,000 campers. Of those, 830 completed decision cards, 739 chose to follow […]
- Attendees participating in an activity during the Pastor and Teacher Convention.The second Pastor and Teacher Convention was held this year at Georgia-Cumberland Academy, where speaker Justin Kim presented on the theme “Better Together.” With over 350 attendees, the three-day convention featured presentations, small-group discussions, shared meals, and fellowship activities. The convention emphasized the shared mission […]