Children's Ministry

DEPARTMENT HEAD: ardeen taffe

tesda.children@gmail.com

The mission of the Children’s Ministry Department is to lead children, ages birth through age 13 into a loving, serving and lasting saving relationship with Jesus Christ. This Department relates closely and works with the Sabbath School Council, Children’s Sabbath School division, the Vacation Bible School team and all other Children’s Ministries teams such as the Justice League Adventurer Club.  The Bible makes it very clear that children are very special to God and if they matter to God, they matter to us too.

The department’s main goal are:

1.     To keep the children’s hearts and minds focused on Jesus Christ though the following activities:

• Children’s Church

• Children’s story

• Evangelistic Meetings

• Children’s Day Church Service

2.     To create young leaders

The Adventurer Club Ministry seeks to provide fun and creative ways for children:

• To be more like Jesus

• To experience the joy and satisfaction of doing all things well

• To express their love for Jesus in their daily living

• To learn good sportsmanship and strengthen their ability to get along with others

• To discover their God-given abilities using them to benefit self and others

• To discover God’s world with nature as an avenue

• To model what makes families strong

• To develop parental support for the training of children

• To provide meaningful and positive memories and to heal the bad ones.

• To help younger children look forward with anticipation to being a Pathfinder

Education Department

Department Head: 

tesda.education@gmail.com

The purpose of the education department is to:

The objectives and goals of the department is to support all students (attending public and private schools) in their Christian walk.  The members in the department will continue to

• Acknowledge the achievements of all students whether they attend Adventist school or attend public school 

• Keep accurate records of the children and the young people in the church family

• Assist families with children in public schools who are interested in having their children attend an Adventist school

• Promote Christian Education at home, school and at church

• Encourage parents to incorporate Christian education principles in all aspects of life: at home, at school and at church

• Provide special care for the children of new converts by communicating the educational opportunities provided by the Seventh-day
  Adventist church.

Pathfinder Marantas Club

DEPARTMENT HEAD: valrie bailey

tesda.pathfinders@gmail.com

The Pathfinder Marantas Club is a Seventh-day Adventist Church sponsored ministry for all youth ages 10-16 which provides youth with the following:

• Life and survival skills

• Personal grooming and manners

• Knot tying and camping skills

• Community Outreach such as feeding the homeless

• Social and spiritual activities with the intent of producing well rounded, equipped,
  high functioning members who give service to God and man while having fun.

The club meets on Saturdays from 6-8 p.m. To join, young people need to complete a membership form. Club dues, fees and cost for uniforms will be provided upon request.

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Lower Sabbath School

DEPARTMENT HEAD: ardeen tAFFE

tesda.sschildren@gmail.com

Bible study is the primary religious education system that builds faith and practice through the study of the Scripture. The study of God’s word helps members to understand the gospel and make a personal commitment to Christ and His word. Sabbath school helps members to develop a personal devotional life as well as teach them how to interpret scriptures. Everyone, whether a member of the church or not, is welcome to be a member of a Sabbath school class. These classes meet weekly at 9:30 am to study and discuss God’s word with the help of age-appropriate Bible Study Guides.

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