Sabbath School/Personal Minstries Linkage

SABBATH SCHOOL REVITALIZATION SEMINAR1

CHURCH GROWTH THROUGH SABBATH SCHOOL2 DIVINE PLAN God could have reached His object in saving sinners without our aid; but in order for us to develop a character like Christs, we must share in His work. In order to enter into His joy,--the joy of seeing souls redeemed by His sacrifice,--we must participate in His labor for their redemption. Desire of Ages pp. 142.33 DIVINE PLAN The Sabbath school is an important branch of the missionary work, not only because it gives to young and old a knowledge of Gods Word, but also because it awakens in them a love for its sacred truth, and a desire to study them for themselves; above all, it teaches them to regulate their lives by its holy teachings Counsels on Sabbath School Work, pp. 10,11.4 DIVINE PLAN The Sabbath school, if rightly conducted, is one of Gods great instrumentality to bring souls to a knowledge of the truth Counsels on Sabbath School Work, p. 1155SABBATH SCHOOL PROBLEMSMajority of Sabbath School teachers never had any trainingLack of fellowshipFelt needs were not metNot enough participation in the classProgram is boringSome do not study their lesson6We have a problem with Sabbath School teachingToo many Sabbath School teachers: Dont studyTalk too much.Read from the Quarterly.Have little or no discussion.Are not adequately trained.

7NEEDS OF REVITALIZATION Our Sabbath schools are not what the Lord would have them to be, for there is all together too much dependence placed upon form and machinery, while the life-giving power of God is not manifested for the conversion souls, for whom Christ died. The order of things must be changed if our Sabbath schools meet the purpose of which they exist CSSW, p. 257.8SABBATH SCHOOL OBJECTIVESBIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIPCOMMUNITY OUTREACHWORLD MISSIONS

9Needs of SS Revitalization How sad it is to think of the great amount of mechanical wok that is done in the Sabbath School, while there is little evidence that there is moral transformation in the souls of those who teach and who are taughtCSSW, p. 66.

10Sabbath School ProgrammingSabbath School Action Units

11BLESSINGS OF SABBATH SCHOOL ACTION UNITSFROM 20-100 IN SIX WEEKS, Portland Oregon.FIFTY FAMILIES RETURNED: Holland, Michigan.SIXTY BROUGHT BACK 31: Owasso, Michigan.A TRANSFORMED CHURCH: Iona, Michigan. * Saginaw, Michigan.

12BLESSINGS OF SABBATH SCHOOL ACTION UNITSBargamus SDA Church, Italy15 other churches in Italy

13Small classes 6 to 8 personsSS Teacher: Group Discussion leaderOutreach leader: Care CoordinatorClass time: 60 minutesIntroduction: 5 minutes Care Coordinator time: 20 minutes Lesson study: 35 minutes Sabbath School Action Unit

14THE FORMATION OF SMALL GROUPSThe formation of small companies as a basis of Christian effort is a plan that has been presented before me by One who cannot err. If there is a large number in the church, let the members be formed into small companies, to work not only for the church members but for unbelievers also Evangelism, p. 115.

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A Crowded Church

SABBATH SCHOOL ACTION UNIT PLANClasses of six to eightOutreach Leaders - Care CoordinatorOutreach PlanClass Time - One HourTime for Missing Class MembersTime for OutreachLesson Discussion ApplicationMonthly Corporate SharingMonthly Home Fellowship/EvaluationWeekly, then Monthly Leader Consultation

20Triangle of Learning10% of what he reads20% of what he hears30% of what he sees50% of what he hears & sees70% of what he says90% of what he says & doesA child remembers:Based on research by the University of Texas1020307050 9021WAYS OF EVANGELISM FOR SS MEMBERSUse front a door evangelism

22Driveway/Parking Lot MinistryPHASE 1:Your Church BuildingSanctuary DoorsWelcome DeskYour Churchs Main DoorYour Driveway/Parking Lot

23Church Door MinistryPHASE 2:Your Church BuildingSanctuary DoorsWelcome DeskYour Churchs Main DoorThe key word in door ministry is courtesy.

24Welcome Desk MinistryPHASE 3:Your Church BuildingSanctuary DoorsWelcome DeskYour Churchs Main Door

Develop a welcome pack . Point out . . . Ask questions.25Sanctuary Door MinistryPHASE 4:Your Church BuildingSanctuary DoorsWelcome DeskYour Churchs Main Door

Sanctuary doors are often formidable obstacles.OPEN THE DOOR.26Seating MinistryPHASE 5:Your Church BuildingSanctuary DoorsWelcome DeskYour Churchs Main Door

Have certain church members seated in the congregation acting as receptionists.27WAYS OF EVANGELISM FOR SS MEMBERSUse front a door evangelismUse saturation evangelismUse the media for evangelismBe super-aggressive outreachUse fellowship evangelismUse service evangelismUse side door evangelism (reach friends, relatives, associates, and neighbors)Use lifestyle evangelismShare testimonies and experienceFollow up visitors

28THE LAW OF SEVEN TOUCHESFirst touch - phone callSecond touch - write a letterThird touch - the secretary's phone callFourth touch - appointment letterFifth touch - the visitSixth touch - follow up - letterSeventh touch -Saturday night friendly call

29PRAYERPrayer for growthPray for specific goalsPray for convertsPray for eternal spiritual growth

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