Sabbath School Department
One of the best ways to study the Bible and find freedom, healing and hope in Jesus is to interact with small groups of people that are also deepening their knowledge of the Bible. The Sabbath School and Personal Ministries department provides Bible study guides and material for small groups that meet on Saturday mornings and other times of the week to study. No matter what your age, this department has resources to help you get to know God better and to share what you learn with others.
In 1853, only a few years after the first group of Sabbath-keeping Adventists was formed in Washington, New Hampshire, James White organized the first regular Sabbath School in Rochester, New York. From its inception, Sabbath School has focused on four emphases still prominent today: fellowship development, community outreach, Bible study, and foreign mission.
"Sabbath School is one of the most important parts of Sabbath. It gives us the opportunity for fellowship, mission understanding, outreach and Bible study. What a privilege to be able to study our Bible and the Adult Bible Study Guide in a small group setting!"—Ted N C Wilson, President, General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.
Women's Ministries
OBJECTIVE: To act and to be voices proclaiming a better way; To be hands making a tangible difference; To work toward spiritually strengthening people already in membership, as well as non-members in the community.
Women's Ministries exists to uphold, encourage, and challenge Adventist women in their pilgrimage as disciples of Jesus Christ and members of His world church. This ministry involves encouraging women to discover and use their spiritual gifts. Christian women are compassionate with Godly wisdom. They are committed to changing the world through prayer and sharing their faith in the Lord.
According to Ellen G. White, "They can do the work that men cannot do. They can come close to the hearts of those whom men cannot reach. The labor is needed." (Evangelism, pg. 465)
Children's Ministries
We believe that our children are our future, so here at Ebenezer Seventh-day Adventist Church, we follow the Biblical principle of "training a child in the way he should go." We have several ministries available for your children and we invite you to feel free to join any of these!
OBJECTIVE: To provide spiritual growth for children and to coordinate and work together with the other leaders to provide for an overall plan and budget for a wholesome program of Children's Ministries for the church family.
This ministry concerns itself with the needs of the children, sets and coordinates the various children's programs and ministries of the church. It sets the schedules for fundraisers as well as the Bible learning curriculum. This ministry makes children aware that they are valued as part of the church and helps train and prepare them for young discipleship and church functions.
Youth Ministries
Adventurer Club
The Adventurer Club caters to children aged 4–9, focusing on strengthening parent-child relationships through weekly activities tailored to their developmental needs. Activities include games, outdoor exploration, camping, and community service, complemented by a curriculum covering crafts, nature, recreation, and spiritual development.
Pathfinder Club
The Pathfinder Club targets youth aged 10–15, aiming to expand their worldview and nurture a deeper relationship with God. The club offers a structured curriculum spanning arts, nature, health, and vocational training to prepare youth for leadership and service to humanity.
Young Adults (AY)
The Young Adults ministry, tracing its roots over 125 years, connects millions of young Seventh-day Adventists globally. Focused on guiding youth to spiritual service and salvation, it embodies the motto "The Advent message to all the world in my generation."
Communication Department
The Communication Department helps provide tools for church institutions and members to share hope in Jesus. Phone apps, websites, social media channels, video programming and news reporting reach audiences inside and outside the Adventist Church. The goal is to provide effective and inviting means for people to get to know Jesus.
Community Service Department
Adventist Community Services/Dorcas meets people's immediate needs through social services such as food pantry, tutoring and mentoring programs, Youth Volunteer Corps, health screening education and assistance, inner city missions, and disaster response. Community service deepens your relationship with God and with your fellow brothers and sisters. It's an occasion to spread Christ's teachings and become ambassadors for Christ.
Deacons & Deaconess' Ministries
OBJECTIVE: To effectively function towards achieving the common goal of the church. This ministry is about service to God; service to the church.
Deacons help in the various activities of the church. They may serve as greeters and ushers; they assist the Elders in visitation and assist with the baptismal and communion services; they help care for and nurture the congregation; they secure the church and its surroundings as well as assist with the upkeep of the church property.
Education Department
The department promotes this huge network of schools and provides quality control to make sure Adventist educational institutions surpass expectations and provide a great start to the lives of students. Seventh-day Adventists believe in great schools because they know that getting a well-rounded Christian education is a wonderful way to fall in love with Jesus and prepare for a life of service.
Family Ministries
OBJECTIVE: To encourage and promote spiritually stronger families by improving family oneness, enhancing parental skills and by reinforcing spousal as well as parent-child relationships through Christ-centered programs.
This ministry provides and facilitates important information on various family-related issues with the goal of improving family relationships. The Bible directs us to 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.
Health & Wellness Ministries
Welcome to the Health and Wellness Ministries Department of Ebenezer Haitian SDA Church. In line with the Church's objectives on Physical and Social Nurture, the Ministry tries to continuously provide you with resources to help you stay fit and healthy in accordance with God's plan. As Paul says in Romans 12:1, "…present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God."
OBJECTIVE: To help men and women to reach their full potential, mentally, physically and spiritually by following the Bible's health principles. Health fairs and vegetarian cooking seminars are some of the activities conducted by this ministry.
Men's Ministries
OBJECTIVE: Men's ministry focuses on bringing men to God so they can make their way to God's eternal kingdom. This ministry helps men to better define and minister the word of God.
Music Department
OBJECTIVE: To use the diverse musical talents in our church to uplift worship service to that which is pure, noble and elevating and to awaken in man's soul his devotion and gratitude to God. The music ministry uses music for communication, outreach and glorification of God.
Music is an integral and effervescent part of worship here at Ebenezer Haitian SDA Church. We believe in praising God through our voices and our instruments. As the Psalmist says, "Make a joyful sound unto the Lord all ye lands." (Psalm 100:1 & 2) From our children to our youth and on to the adults, various ensembles take an active role in our music ministry.
Personal Ministries
OBJECTIVE: The mission of Personal Ministries is to provide resources and train church members to unite their efforts with the ministry and church officers in the final proclamation of the gospel of salvation in Christ. The aim of the department is to enlist every member in active soul-winning service for God.
Personal Ministries endeavors to inspire, motivate, equip, train, and mobilize all members for dynamic Christian service with the conviction that "The church of Christ is organized for service" (Ministry of Healing, p. 148).
Prayer Ministries
OBJECTIVE: To fulfill Christ's commission to the Church found in Matthew 28:19 & 20: "Go, teach, baptize and observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you." This ministry is involved with sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to everyone in the community; inspiring and encouraging others to do the same.
Publication Department
OBJECTIVE: The Publication Department exists to share the gospel of Hope to all the world at this crucial moment in earth's history through publications in all its forms.
AIM: To uplift and dignify life through better living—physically, socially, emotionally and spiritually while preparing them for the life to come. To encourage and equip everyone to share the good news of Jesus and His second coming. To strengthen personal faith through spiritual nurturing that comes with reading and sharing the good news with others.
Religious Liberty
OBJECTIVE: Religious Liberty's main goal is to promote the protection of our religious liberty and to worship God according to conscience. This ministry promotes the use of lawful means to prevent the elimination of religious freedom.
Secretary Department
OBJECTIVE: The scope of its service is administration, policies and procedures, and also the coordination and implementation of the mission program of the church. If you need a letter, transfer or other administrative assistance, the Secretary Department is here to help.
Security Department
OBJECTIVE: The goal of the security team at Ebenezer is to have an accident-free environment by controlling traffic. They also detect and deter criminal activity. They patrol and monitor the premises looking for anything suspicious, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all members and visitors.
Stewardship Ministries
Stewardship is all about how we as humans take care of the resources God gives us. Wise use of what we have means that God's work can flourish and more people can understand the Bible to find freedom, healing and hope in Jesus. The Stewardship Department helps train Adventist leaders and members of the church in biblical stewardship principles.
Technology Department
OBJECTIVE: The goal of the Technology department is to ensure services are provided in an effective, efficient and timely manner to allow Ebenezer Haitian SDA Church to evangelize and spread the gospel of Jesus Christ.
What We Do: Serve as the primary technology resource for the Church. Ensure all hardware and software is maintained and fully functional. Create, promote and maintain the Ebenezer Haitian SDA Church Website as one of the communication tools. Support basic training on current and new software, applications and hardware.
Treasury Department
OBJECTIVE: The Department of Treasury provides financial education to the members of the church, develops and monitors the operating budget for the church, and provides timely, quality customized financial records when requested.
