Jointwood S.D.A. Church

The Jointwood S.D.A. Church as a part of the wider World church of Seventh Day Adventists,endeavours to maintain as many of the departments / ministries as are prescribed, relative to local circumstances. As a result, some of these areas may either be non-existent or greatly scaled down.
Below is a listing of the departments / ministries that are existent and active at the local church.

Departments / Ministries

Education
Family Life
Health
Communications & Information
Stewardship
Welfare
Youths

Communications

The vision of the Communication Department is to present a favorable image of the Church, its mission, its life and activities, as well as to assist the Church in being an effective witness of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ

Education

The Education Dept exists to develop and promote an intelligent understanding of God’s love amongst the church members helping them to grow and mature spiritually. The department also exists to serve those who are in academic education helping them to combat and understand concepts that are antithetical to true biblical principles.

FAMILY MINISTRIES

The Department of Family Ministries recognizes the significance of family in the lives of believers and nonbelievers alike. It endeavors to strengthen the home as a disciple-making center where family members through their interpersonal relationships are encouraged in their relationship with Christ and His church, and where the relational skills necessary for winsome witness are developed.- IADWP p.365

Health Ministries

The Health Ministries department is committed to promoting the physical, psychological, social, mental and spiritual well-being of the church and local community

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Stewardship

The purpose of the Stewardship Ministry is to bring inspiration and training for the stewardship leaders and consolidate the Systematic Benevolence Plan.

Welfare

Jesus tells us in Matthew 25 that he expects those who love him to feed the hungry, serve the poor, heal the sick, and assist the disenfranchised of this earth. As new challenges and needs arise, the church through ADRA continues to strive to realize its mission of reflecting God's love through compassionate acts of humanitarian service and remains dedicated to Changing the World, One Life at a Time.

Youths

AY MISSION:

The salvation of youth through Jesus Christ. We understand youth ministry to be that work of the church that is conducted for, with, and by young people.

AY AIM:

The Advent message to all the world in my generation.

AY MOTTO:

The love of Christ constrains me.

AY PLEDGE:

Loving the Lord Jesus, I promise to take an active part in the youth ministry of the church, doing what I can to help others and to finish the work of the Gospel in all the world.