Who Are We?

Our Children's Ministry is a place where children are valued and where they have the capability of experiencing God in profound ways. Whether it is through worship, lessons, games or talking one on one with a Children's Ministry volunteer, each week our children are learning something new about God and being in His family. What an amazing privilege we've been given to help lay a Godly foundation in their lives and show them the joy of knowing Jesus!

Children's Ministry has many different programs for your child or loved one!

Sabbath School (9:30 am)
Saturday Services (11:00 am)
Saturday Services - Check-in
Check-In Times:
Check-In for the 11am Service is from 10:30 am - 11:30 am*
Check-In Location:
Children's Ministry - Annex Link
Nursery Reception — Annex Link
After you check your children in, please drop them off in the following locations:
Annex 1st Floor Rear – Ages 3 – 6 years old
Annex 1st Floor Front – Ages 7 – 12 years old
(Children are not admitted once check-in closes.)

Saturday Service Pick-Up

Parents are expected to pick-up their children immediately after each Worship Services in age/area service locations.

Wednesday Faith on Fire (6:00 - 7:00 pm)
Faith on Fire Check-in:
Check-In is from 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm in the Annex Link in between the main building and the Annex.
(Children are not admitted once check-in closes.)

FAITH ON FIRE PICK-UP:
Parents are expected to pick-up their children immediately after the Prayer Meeting in age/area club locations.

MORE ABOUT CHILDREN'S MINISTRY FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS

All Children's Ministry volunteers are interviewed, an extra layer of protection requires Shield of Vulnerable certification, background checked and are given regular trainings by Allegheny East Conference of Seventh-day Adventists leadership. A nurse is always on-call during all Children's Ministry services.

All children are given name tags with a security code at check-in. The parent will be given a parent tag with the child's security code. In case parents are needed during a service, we ask that they please keep their cell phone on vibrate as we will call/text if
parents are needed.

All children must be dropped off and picked up by a parent/guardian or sibling/relative (16 years of age or older). For dismissal, the security tag MUST be presented before the child can leave with the parent/guardian or sibling/relative.

SERVE IN THIS MINISTRY

ELIGIBILITY TO SERVE AS A CHILDREN'S MINISTRY VOLUNTEER:
In order to serve in this ministry, you must be a member of Ebenezer SDA Church and have a valid social security number.

ACTIVITIES AND FUNCTIONS
The following are age ranges in which a volunteer can serve:
Toddler (2 years old)
Ages 3 – 4 (Saturdays)
Ages 5 – 6 (Saturdays)
Ages 7 – 12 (Saturdays)
Faith on Fire (Wednesdays)
Children's Ministry Check-In Team (Saturday and Wednesday)

FREQUENCY OF SERVICE

Children's Ministry volunteers are expected to serve one Saturday/Wednesday a month:
Saturday's from 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Wednesday's from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
*Depending on age group, weekly meetings/rehearsals are held for the volunteers during the week leading up to volunteers’ scheduled Saturday.

LENGTH OF COMMITMENT

All Children's Ministry volunteers are asked to make a two year commitment to the ministry in order to build relationships and structure within Children's Ministry.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Note that a mandatory background check will be given to each worker desiring to be in the ministry, along with an interview to better understand your heart for children.

Who Are We?

Young Adults (ages 18+)
The young adult ministry connects, encourages and equips young adults between the ages of 18+ for their God-given purpose.

Who Are We?

AYS prepares and equips young people between the ages of 13-18 through a relationship with Jesus Christ. It is the hub of all youth ministries of the Ebenezer Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Vision: We are a generation of young people on fire for the Lord, making disciples of all nations through the power of the Holy Spirit for the glory of God. Matthew 28:19

Values: We seek to make spiritual CHAMPIONS that are committed disciples of Jesus Christ through four core values and action steps:

Worship: To bring young people to Christ through intercession, praise and worship in an environment sensitive to their generation. 2 Peter 3:18

Innovative Involvement: To build strong ties to the body of Christ through thoughtful, dynamic Christ centered presentation and the development of healthy relations. Gal 6:2; John 13:34

Service: To nurture a sense of commitment to meeting the needs of the world while revealing the love of Christ in action. Ephesians 4:16

Experience Evangelism: To foster a desire to be a disciple through the discovery and development of spiritual gifts for the salvation of others. Matthew 28:19