A theology of Sabbath School identifies and explains the assumptions undergirding the oldest school in the SDA church. God is the Source of all knowledge undergirds all the functions of the Sabbath School. Paul argues that “by him all things were created…” (Colossians 1: 16). God did not only create all things, He is the only One capable transforming the human heart. God declares in Ezekiel 36:26 “I will give you a new heart and I will put my Spirit in you.” Ellen G. White put it tersely “Christ is the only Source of every right impulse. Christ is the only one who can implant in the heart enmity against sin” (Steps to Christ p. 26). These are the two major Biblical foundations undergirding the Sabbath School. The God who is the Source of all knowledge transform lives through the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit.
The Governing Principle for Greater Cleveland Seventh Day Adventist Church Sabbath School
“It is as we behold Him… that we see the sinfulness of our own hearts” Steps to Christ p. 16
Theme: Transforming Lives from Inside/ Out
Vision:Every member established in the faith, growing Christ and living in hope
The Values of Greater Cleveland Sabbath School Department:-
1. Membership Care
2. Religious Education for Age levels
3. Fellowship with God and Man
4. Inter Active Bible Study
5. Personal Devotion
6. Daily lesson study
7. Punctuality
8. Personal Witnessing
9. Collaboration with God and others
OUR GOALS
1.Increase by 90% Sabbath School Attendance.
OUR OBJECTIVES
1.Make available relevant and easy to use resources for Sabbath School programming
2.Encourage members to think globally while serving locally.
Strategy One: Make Religious Education Relevant and Accessible to All Members
Strategy Two: Equipping Sabbath Officers with New Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes
Strategy three: Empowering Sabbath School Officers with Relevant Resources
Strategy Four: Giving Toward Mission
Strategy Five: Community and Consolidation
Strategy Six: Leadership and Management
RESOURCES
Quarterly Bible Study Resources (Sabbath School)
Sabbath School U
OTHER AVAILABLE RESOURCES
Sabbath School Leaflets Series
IAD Sabbath School Congress Conceptual Document
Power Point Seminar Presentations
Weekly Sabbath School Teaching Outline Teachers
EVENTS
PERSONNEL
Mrs Joan Damson - Sabbath School SuprintendentJaphet Amoah - Assistant Sabbath Suprintendent
Adwoa Odoom - Sabbath School Secretary
