The Mission of the Sabbath School
The mission of the Sabbath School is to be a system of local church religious education that builds faith and practice. Based at the local church, Sabbath School builds faith through the study of the scriptures and the doctrines and teachings of the Seventh-day Adventist church. It builds practice through the application of biblical principles of the Seventh-day Adventist Church to the individual lives of the Sabbath School member.
Objectives of the Sabbath School
The Sabbath School has four specific objectives:
- Study of the Word
- Fellowship
- Community out reach
- World Mission Emphasis
1. Study of the Word. Sabbath School helps students understand the gospel and make a personal commitment to Christ and His Word. It also helps members develop a devotional life and teach them how to interpret scriptures.
2. Fellowship. Sabbath School fosters fellowship among members in the weekly class interactions.
3. Community Outreach. Sabbath School help members catch a vision of the church’s mission to the community.
4. World Mission Emphasis. Sabbath School presents a global mission of the church.