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ELDERS
The local Elder must be one recognized by the church as a strong
religious and spiritual leader. In the absence of a pastor, the
elder is the religious leader of the church and by precept and
example must continually seek to lead the church into a deeper
and fuller Christian experience.
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SABBATH SCHOOL
The Sabbath School is the primary religious education system of
the Seventh-day Adventist Church and has four purposes: study of
the Scripture, fellowship, community outreach, and world mission
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BIBLE WORKER
The Bible Worker is a key person in helping the church achieve
its main goal of winning people to Christ; and is involved in
all aspects of the outreach ministries, also acting as a point
of contact for visitors. The primary role will involve giving
Bible Studies to new converts and preparing them for baptism.
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COMMUNITY (LOVE IN ACTION)
This community outreach organisation operates a weekly programme
of caring for the homeless by providing meals, clothing, and
health checks. It also caters for families by providing
emergency food parcels. |
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TREASURY
The church treasurer is the custodian of all church funds. The
treasurer can greatly encourage faithfulness in the returning of
tithe and deepen the spirit of liberality on the part of the
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CHILDREN
The Children’s Ministries Department exists to develop the faith
of children from birth through age fourteen, leading them into a
loving, serving relationship with Jesus. |
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MUSIC
Music plays a large part in the life of the church. This may
include worship leaders, a choir, children's choir, and more.
Along with these are the many individuals who make a
contribution to our worship services by playing piano, organ and
other instruments, as well as vocal soloists.
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YOUTH
The primary focus of youth ministry is the salvation of youth
through Jesus Christ. This includes leading young people to discover and develop their spiritual gifts,
preparation for a life of service, and ensuring the integration of youth into all
aspects of church life and leadership. |
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PERSONAL MINISTRIES
The Personal Ministries Department provides resources and
trains church members to unite their efforts with the Pastor and
church officers in sharing the gospel of salvation through
Christ. The aim of the department is to enlist every member in
active soul-winning service for God. |
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DEACONS
The Deacons are concerned with both the material and spiritual
needs of the congregation, including the comfort of worshippers,
security, and upkeep of church property. They minister to the
sick and shut-in and have special responsibilities during the
Communion and Baptism services. |
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FAMILY
The family
was established by divine creation and is the primary setting in
which values are learned and the capacity for close
relationships with God and with other human beings is developed.
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DEACONESSES
The Deaconesses are concerned with both the material and
spiritual needs of the congregation, including the comfort of
worshippers, ministering to the sick and shut-in and have
special responsibilities during the Communion and Baptism
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WOMEN
The Women’s Ministries Department exists to uphold, encourage,
and challenge Seventh-day Adventist women in their daily walk as
disciples of Jesus Christ and as members of His world church. |
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HEALTH
The church accepts its responsibility to make Christ known to
the world and believes this includes obtaining optimal levels of
physical, mental, and spiritual health. In addition to
ministering to those who are ill, this responsibility extends to
the prevention of disease through effective health education. |
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EDUCATION
The purpose of the association is twofold: 1. To provide parent
education. 2. To unite the home, the school, and the church in
their endeavours to provide Seventh-day Adventist Christian
education for the children. |
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