Who Are We?

The Medical Support Team is a diverse group of Christian medical professionals who serve the body of Christ and the community through health education, emergency intervention and compassionate, holistic care in collaboration with other ministries.

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ELIGIBILITY TO SERVE ON THE MEDICAL SUPPORT TEAM
In order to serve in this ministry, you must be a member of the EbenezerSeventhEbenezer Seventh-day Adventist Church or in the process of becoming a member. You must also be licensed as a medical personnel or demonstrate medical knowledge according to the Medical Support Team guidelines.

ACTIVITIES AND FUNCTIONS

• Home Support
• Home Visits
• Emergency Response
• Saturday Services
• Wednesday Night Prayer Meetings
• Retreats
• Other Special Events
• Educational Support
• Workshops
• Health Fairs
• Community Outreach

FREQUENCY OF SERVICE

Varies depending on area of service, but at least three times per month.

LENGTH OF COMMITMENT

All Medical Support Team volunteers are asked to make a two-year commitment to the ministry.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Members must have CPR Certification and in some cases medical mal-practice insurance.

Tasty Highway. Plan, prepare, setup, and serve many of the dinners done at Ebenezer. A lot of hard work is done in this area. Major responsibility includes maintenance of the kitchen and its use by others. Some of the best cooks in the city of Philadelphia are available for service. Their presentation and delicious meals should be a standard at Ebenezer.

GREETERS

Members of the Greeter Ministry approach each person with a warm smile and verbal welcome as they enter church building for worship. This is a special and unique team of individuals who have a positive and welcoming spirit about themselves and being
around those who have come to share in our worship experience. In the vestibule at the sanctuary doors Greeters provide support to assist the ushers in quickly and effectively seating all worshipers. Greeters can be also found doing the “exit greeting” at the end of service thanking people for coming and expressing hope that they were blessed by coming to Ebenezer that day.

HOSTS AND HOSTESSES

Our Hosts and Hostesses connect with our visiting friends throughout their time while fellowshipping with us at Ebenezer. They are responsible for handing out welcome packets during the welcome at the Sabbath worship experiences. At the end of the worship experience, they are the ones that retrieve the visitor’s information sheet from our visitors and, in exchange, giftexchange, gift them a gift from Ebenezer. If there is a church dinner planned that dayday, they, the Host and Hostesses invite the guest or visitor to dine with us. The Host and Hostess also assist the Catering Committee to serve food during some of our big fellowship dinners. At our funerals, the Hosts and Hostesses are asked to serve food to the bereaved families. These are just a few examples of ways our Hosts and Hostesses enhance everyones, especially our visiting friends, experience at Ebenezer.

Keepers of God's House

The Transportation team at Ebenezer provides safe and reliable service to the church body and is an endeavor that encompasses many activities. Some of the activities include: full van service to approximately 300 members within a 30 mile30-mile radius for both Sabbath services and mid-week service; full van service for special events; limited service for Pathfinder’s events, and limited service for miscellaneous church activities. All service requests are channeled through the Director of Transportation and presented to the church board for approval. The van is properly insured in accordance with required standards.

WHO ARE WE?

The Hospitality Ministry administers our Christian love, and shows our commitment to Christ Jesus throughout the Body of Christ by serving them in a cordial and cheerful manner.

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ELIGIBILITY TO SERVE IN THE HOSPITALITY MINISTRY
In order to serve in this ministry, you must be a member of the Ebenezer Seventh-day Adventist Church or in the process of becoming a member.

ACTIVITIES AND FUNCTIONS

Prepare and serve guests, the pastoral staff, and leaders of the church during events established by The Ebenezer Seventh-day Adventist Church. Hospitality Ministry members serve in various capacities, including serving a place where anyone
interested in getting information can be greeted and made to feel welcome in Christ's love.

FREQUENCY OF SERVICE

Hospitality Ministry workers generally work on Saturdays and Wednesdays as well as special church events held throughout the year. Shifts range from 3-8 hours in the kitchen. Welcome Center workers will serve after each service.

LENGTH OF COMMITMENT

All Hospitality Ministry volunteers are asked to make a two-year commitment to the ministry. Members must also attend all monthly meetings, and be ready to serve when required.

WHO ARE WE?

The Sentry Ministry is responsible for the parking of the entire campus of the Ebenezer Seventh-day Adventist Church as well as the safety of leadership and church members.

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ELIGIBILITY TO SERVE IN THE SENTRY MINISTRY
In order to serve in this ministry, you must be a member of the Ebenezer Seventh-day Adventist Church and have served in at least one other capacity at the Ebenezer Seventh-day Adventist Church prior to applying to this ministry.

ACTIVITIES AND FUNCTIONS

The Sentry Ministry works alongside the office staff of The Ebenezer Seventh-day Adventist Church.

FREQUENCY OF SERVICE

Typically, ministry volunteers will serve on Saturday and Wednesdays as well as special church events held throughout the year.

LENGTH OF COMMITMENT

All Sentry Ministry volunteers are asked to make a two-year commitment to the ministry.

WHO ARE WE?

The Ushers Ministry is dedicated to help usher God's people into the building as well as maintain an atmosphere of reverence and order before, during and after the service with a "ready to-serve" attitude.

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ELIGIBILITY TO SERVE IN THE USHERS MINISTRY
In order to serve in this ministry, you must be a member of the Ebenezer Seventh-day Adventist Church or in the process of becoming a member.

ACTIVITIES AND FUNCTIONS

Ushers Ministry would be responsible for, but not limited to the following:

• Meet and greet congregants with a warm and friendly smile to ensure all are welcome.
• Provide directions and information as needed, help with seating needs, as well as hand
• out bulletins and tithing envelopes.
• Collection of offering.
• Assist the deacons and Communion Ministry in the serving of Communion.
• Help to direct those who are responding to an altar call.

FREQUENCY OF SERVICE

The Ushers Ministry consists of four teams. Each team has a Lead usher. Each team ushers for one service each Saturday on a rotational basis, and is required to sit for a service to be spiritually fed.

LENGTH OF COMMITMENT

All Usher Ministry volunteers are asked to make a two-year commitment to the ministry.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Ushers Ministry members must be able to stand for long periods of time.

WHO ARE WE?

The mission of the Audio/Video Ministry is to deliver audio and video to our YouTube Channel. In addition to supporting scheduled Saturday services and the Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting, the Audio/Visual Ministry supports many special music concerts and seasonal drama presentations.

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ELIGIBILITY TO SERVE IN THE AUDIO/VIDEO MINISTRY
In order to serve in this ministry, you must be a member of the Ebenezer Seventh-day Adventist Church. Some technical knowledge of operating video cameras and other audio and/or video equipment may be necessary.

ACTIVITIES AND FUNCTIONS

AUDIO
Monitor live audio feeds sent to video. Experienced audio personnel may be considered to provide some live mixing. Audio Editors.
VIDEO
Video Director
Camera Operators
Video Playback
Lighting Operators
There are many opportunities in the A/V Ministry based on experience and growth.

FREQUENCY OF SERVICE

A/V Ministry volunteers will work 3 out of 4 times per month on Saturdays as well a rotation of workers on Wednesdays. Some volunteers may also be called upon to commit to additional time for special events.

LENGTH OF COMMITMENT

All A/V Ministry volunteers are asked to make a one-year commitment to the ministry.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge of audio and/or video systems and operation would be a tremendous asset to this ministry.

Who Are We?

The mission of the Social Media Ministry is to deliver meaningful updates about the ministry and global mission of the church. In addition to supporting scheduled Saturday services and the Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting, the Social Media Ministry supports all activities of the church.

Baptisms are held throughout the year, but generally correspond to Membership Classes. For more information or to submit an application to get baptized, please visit our Baptism Page.