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. In 1852, estimating an informal membership of about 1,000 in the state of New York, White had written a series of 19 lessons appearing in the new Youth’s Instructor. From its inception Sabbath School has focused on four emphases that are still prominent to this day: fellowship development, community outreach, Bible study, and foreign mission. A solid balance of these elements characterizes the most vital Sabbath Schools around the world. Based on these four emphases, from its beginning in 1853, Sabbath School membership has exploded from a handful of believers in upstate New York to an estimated 14 million today. “Sabbath School is one of the most important parts of Sabbath. It gives us the opportunity for fellowship, mission understanding, outreach and one of the greatest parts, Bible study and discussion. What a privilege to be able to study our Bible and the Adult Bible Study Guide in a small group setting and make the wonderful biblical instructions practical for our spiritual experience the next week. No one should miss Sabbath School!”—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 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 that are available for your children to participate in 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 of the different children’s divisions in the church. This ministry makes children aware that they are valued as part of the church and as such 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. Volunteers undergo specialized training to enhance these bonds and foster spiritual growth in both children and parents. Activities include games, outdoor exploration, camping, and community service, complemented by a curriculum covering crafts, nature, recreation, and spiritual development across four progressive levels.

Pathfinder Club

The Pathfinder Club targets youth aged 10-15, aiming to expand their worldview and nurture a deeper relationship with God. Volunteer leaders emphasize spiritual growth and life skills development through diverse activities like community service, environmental studies, and high adventure trips. Rooted in Seventh-day Adventist principles, 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, YA provides various activities that engage and transform lives, including community involvement and global outreach. Centered on the teachings of Jesus, the ministry encourages active participation in church ministry and global evangelism, embodying the motto "The Advent message to all the world in my generation."

Communication Department

As Adventists help their friends understand the Bible, they are sharing the hope that can only be found in Jesus. The Communication Department helps provide tools for church institutions and members to share this hope. Phone apps, websites, social media channels, video programming and gaming fuse with news reporting and press releases to 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/Dorcas 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. It also 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. Families who feel complete, and have harmonious relationships, are most likely to be dedicated to God’s goals.

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 and as part of our relationship with Him. As Paul says in Romans 12:1, "…present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service."
OBJECTIVE: To help men and women to reach their full potential, mentally, physically and spiritually by following the Bible’s health principles. The ministry promotes awareness of the importance of health and the education of new members on the significance of health and temperance. This ministry is responsible for the health education of new members in the Adventist lifestyle. Health fairs and vegetarian cooking seminars are some of the activities that are conducted by this ministry.

Men's Ministries

OBJECTIVE: Men’s ministry focus to bring 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 is involved with creatively working to develop ideas for expanding the existing music program of the church. The ministry uses music for communication, outreach and glorification of God. Heaven’s communion begins here on earth and music is the keynote of its praise.
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. Serve the Lord with gladness: come before His presence with singing.” (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. They all exist to praise Him in service. Music is the medium that uplifts Him in praise!

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 is a facet of the church whose origin can be traced to the beginning of Seventh-day Adventist® history in the 1860s. It 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) and “Every son and daughter of God is called to be a missionary; we are called to the service of God and our fellow men” (The Ministry of Healing, p. 395).

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 of the Seventh-day Adventist Church exists to share the gospel of Hope to all the world at this crucial moment in earth’s history through publications in all its form.
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 the spiritual nurturing that comes with reading and sharing the good news with others.

Religious Liberty

OBJECTIVE: Religious Liberty 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...

Security Department

OBJECTIVE: The goal of the security team at Ebenezer is to have an accident free environment by controlling traffics. They also detect and deter criminal activity. They patrol and monitor the premises looking for anything suspicious.

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 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 used at the church is maintained and fully functional. Create, promote and maintain Ebenezer Haitian SDA Church Website (www.ebenezerfsda.org) as one the communication tool. Youtube being the first. Support basic training on current and new software, applications and hardware.

Treasury Department

OBJECTIVE: The Department of Treasury provide financial education to the members of the church, develop and monitor the operating budget for the church, and provide timely, quality customized financial records when requested.