Welcome to the Children Ministries Department!
Welcome to Newlife Seventh Day Adventist Children’s Ministries, a dynamic community dedicated to nurturing the faith of children from birth to fourteen years old. While Sabbath School provides a weekly foundation for religious education, our Children’s Ministries extends beyond this single moment. We strive to meet the holistic needs of each child through various ministries, all aimed at leading children to Jesus and supporting their daily walk with Him. We aim for every child to encounter Jesus and develop a lifelong loving relationship with Him. Additionally, our department focuses on educating the parents of children in this age group.
Our Main Aim
Our main aim is to teach children about the love of Jesus Christ, develop their knowledge of the Bible, and enhance their skills and talents to confidently spread God’s Word. We strive to achieve this through various activities.
Children’s Sabbath School
Sabbath School lessons are held every Saturday afternoon from 13:00 to 14:00. We offer four classes to cater to children from babies to young adults:
Children’s Stories
Every Sabbath, as part of Divine Service, children gather to hear stories based on the Bible or Biblical moral values to support their Christian development.
Thirteenth Sabbath
On the last Sabbath of each quarter, known as Thirteenth Sabbath, children from each class recite memory verses, sing songs learned during the quarter, and share what they have learned in their lessons in the main church.
Children’s Choir
The children’s choir provides an experience of worship through music, training them in singing and understanding music as a ministry outreach. It offers an opportunity to teach children good music, influence their musical tastes, and develop their musical talents by performing special songs during Divine Hour or Sabbath School.
Biblical Perspectives on Children:
- Children are a gift from God, given to parents as a sign of love and personal fulfillment (Deut. 7:13; Ps. 127:3).
- Children are desirable, as God has instructed us to bear children from creation (Gen. 9:7; Deut. 6:3).
- Children bring joy and blessings to adults, providing many benefits through parenting (Num. 5:28; Deut. 28:4,11).
- Children need to be taught how to develop a relationship with God, passing on our beliefs and understanding (Exod. 12:26,37; Deut. 6:1-7; Prov. 22:6).
- Children are so valuable to God that He commands us to protect them, ensuring their spiritual and physical security (1 Sam. 20:42; Ezra 8:21).
- God loves children enough to ensure they receive discipline (Prov. 3:11-12; 13:24; 19:18; Eph. 6:4).
- God enjoys the nature and personality of children and asks adults to learn from them, valuing their attributes like sincerity, humility, simplicity, and trust (Matt. 18:3; 19:14; Phil. 2:15).
If children matter this much to God, they should matter equally to us.
Want to Get involved?
Join our Children’s Ministries to nurture young hearts and guide them in their spiritual journey. Whether you have teaching experience or a passion for serving children, your talents can make a meaningful difference. Be a part of our mission to inspire and support the next generation in their faith.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can other children join the children’s Sabbath School classes?
Yes, they are welcome to join and participate in Sabbath School.
What time do the children meet for Sabbath School?
The children meet at 13:00 every Saturday for Sabbath School.
Why isn't Adventurers under the care of Children’s Ministries?
Adventurers is a program for younger children within Pathfinders, which originated as a youth program. Therefore, it falls under the jurisdiction of the Youth Department, which has traditionally managed Pathfinders.
Where can you get the Sabbath School lesson guides for children?
You can obtain lesson guides from the Sabbath School Department or access online lessons from Grace links.
Here are some links:
https://www.gracelink.net/
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https://www.faithfinders.
