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'''Sabbath School''' is a function of the [[Seventh-day Adventist Church]], [[Seventh Day Baptist]] and some other sabbatarian denominations | '''Sabbath School''' is a function of the [[Seventh-day Adventist Church]], [[Seventh Day Baptist]] and some other sabbatarian denominations. It roughly parallels [[Sunday School]] in most other [[Protestant]] denominations. | ||
==Program Context== | ==Program Context== | ||
Sabbath School usually begins around 9:30am (or 10:00am, especially in the United Kingdom) on Saturday [[mornings]] before the [[worship service]] starts. The [[Sabbath and Seventh-day Adventism|Sabbath]] school service for adults typically has two portions. The first portion begins with a [[song service]], followed by a mission emphasis and a short talk. The second, and larger portion, is the lesson study. Although this is one common format, not all Sabbath School services employ it | Sabbath School usually begins around 9:30am (or 10:00am, especially in the United Kingdom) on Saturday [[mornings]] before the [[worship service]] starts. The [[Sabbath and Seventh-day Adventism|Sabbath]] school service for adults typically has two portions. The first portion begins with a [[song service]], followed by a mission emphasis and a short talk. The second, and larger portion, is the lesson study. Although this is one common format, not all Sabbath School services employ it. Different churches choose to conduct Sabbath School in a wide variety of ways. Whatever format is used, and regardless of whether the worship style is very traditional or slightly more contemporary, most Adventist churches teach on the same topic or reading in a given week. | ||
Sabbath School may be conducted in one large class, which would probably meet in the sanctuary, or the congregation may separate into smaller groups for | Sabbath School may be conducted in one large class, which would probably meet in the sanctuary, or the congregation may separate into smaller groups for discussion and meet in various rooms throughout the church building. International churches may offer classes in a variety of languages as well. When Sabbath School draws to a close, the small groups join back together and the worship service begins, usually at 11:00am. | ||
One does not have to be a baptized member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church to | One does not have to be a baptized member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church to participate in Sabbath School or in the worship service. Many people attend without joining the church. Sabbath School membership is often much greater than that of the church itself. | ||
==Study Guides== | ==Study Guides== | ||
===Adult lesson===<!-- some "redirects with possibilities" point here. Please don't change the section title without updating them --> | ===Adult lesson===<!-- some "redirects with possibilities" point here. Please don't change the section title without updating them --> | ||
[[Adult]] church members are provided with the ''Adult Bible Study Guide'' (formerly known as ''Sabbath School Quarterly'') issued four times a year. It is also known as the "Quarterly"<ref>[http://www.pacificpress.com/index.php?pgName=splSearch&sku=10967400 Pacific Press Publishing Association - Search<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> and the "Lesson". It is published by [[Pacific Press Publishing Association]]. Sabbath School quarterlies are Bible study guides that cover a specific topic or book of the bible every quarter. The quarterly is designed to be read during the [[week]], so that during Sabbath School, the class members are ready to discuss questions and topics raised in that lesson in small groups. The Adult Sabbath School always has a heavy focus on the [[Bible]]. All [[Seventh-day Adventist Church|Seventh-day Adventists]] around the world use the same Sabbath school quarterly, [[translation|translated]] into the necessary [[languages]] (with few exceptions such as Germany, | [[Adult]] church members are provided with the ''Adult Bible Study Guide'' (formerly known as ''Sabbath School Quarterly'') issued four times a year. It is also known as the "Quarterly"<ref>[http://www.pacificpress.com/index.php?pgName=splSearch&sku=10967400 Pacific Press Publishing Association - Search<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> and the "Lesson". It is published by [[Pacific Press Publishing Association]]. Sabbath School quarterlies are Bible study guides that cover a specific topic or book of the bible every quarter. The quarterly is designed to be read during the [[week]], so that during Sabbath School, the class members are ready to discuss questions and topics raised in that lesson in small groups. The Adult Sabbath School always has a heavy focus on the [[Bible]]. All [[Seventh-day Adventist Church|Seventh-day Adventists]] around the world use the same Sabbath school quarterly, [[translation|translated]] into the necessary [[languages]] (with few exceptions such as Germany, where members cover the same topic with different material). The current [[editing|editor]] of the Adult Sabbath School lessons is [[Clifford Goldstein]]. | ||
===Other lessons=== | ===Other lessons=== | ||
At the same time as the adult study, [[children]] attend classes aimed at their age group. Typical age group divisions are Beginner (infants), Kindergarten (K), Primary (Grades 1-3), Junior (Grades 4-6), Earliteen (Grades 7-8), and Youth (High School and University). Each age division has its own specific quarterly, which are titled by the class name up to Primary. Juniors and Earliteens often share the same quarterly entitled ''PowerPoints'' | At the same time as the adult study, [[children]] attend classes aimed at their age group. Typical age group divisions are Beginner (infants), Kindergarten (K), Primary (Grades 1-3), Junior (Grades 4-6), Earliteen (Grades 7-8), and Youth (High School and University). Each age division has its own specific quarterly, which are titled by the class name up to Primary. Juniors and Earliteens often share the same quarterly entitled ''PowerPoints''. Some Earliteen groups use a new separate publication entitled ''Real Time Faith''. Youth use either ''Cornerstone Connections'' or ''Collegiate Quarterly (CQ)''. In some churches, the children receive a weekly [[magazine]] at the close of Sabbath school, which they can read quietly during the [[sermon]]. Kindergarten receives ''[[Our Little Friend]]'', Primary receives ''[[Primary Treasure]]'', Juniors and Earliteens receive ''[[Guide (Adventist magazine)|Guide]]'', and the Youth receive ''[[Insight (Adventist magazine)|Insight]]''. The most popular magazine tends to be ''Guide''.{{Fact|date=July 2008}} | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://absg.adventist.org/ Adult Bible Study Guide] official website | *[http://absg.adventist.org/ Adult Bible Study Guide] official website | ||
*[http://biblestudiesforadventists.com/ Bible Studies For Adventists] Biblical commentary on the Sabbath School Bible Study Guide | *[http://biblestudiesforadventists.com/ Bible Studies For Adventists], Biblical commentary on the Sabbath School Bible Study Guide | ||
*[http://www.adventistarchives.org/documents.asp?CatID=166&SortBy=1&ShowDateOrder=True Sabbath School Quarterly] | *[http://www.adventistarchives.org/documents.asp?CatID=166&SortBy=1&ShowDateOrder=True Sabbath School Quarterly], Adventist Archives | ||
*http://www.adventist.org/bible_study/sabbath_school.html.en | *http://www.adventist.org/bible_study/sabbath_school.html.en | ||
*[http://www.spectrummagazine.org/articles/Sabbath+School Sabbath School Center] from ''[[Spectrum (magazine)|Spectrum]]'' magazine | *[http://www.spectrummagazine.org/articles/Sabbath+School Sabbath School Center] from ''[[Spectrum (magazine)|Spectrum]]'' magazine | ||
Revision as of 18:29, 6 April 2009
Sabbath School is a function of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Seventh Day Baptist and some other sabbatarian denominations. It roughly parallels Sunday School in most other Protestant denominations.
Program Context
Sabbath School usually begins around 9:30am (or 10:00am, especially in the United Kingdom) on Saturday mornings before the worship service starts. The Sabbath school service for adults typically has two portions. The first portion begins with a song service, followed by a mission emphasis and a short talk. The second, and larger portion, is the lesson study. Although this is one common format, not all Sabbath School services employ it. Different churches choose to conduct Sabbath School in a wide variety of ways. Whatever format is used, and regardless of whether the worship style is very traditional or slightly more contemporary, most Adventist churches teach on the same topic or reading in a given week.
Sabbath School may be conducted in one large class, which would probably meet in the sanctuary, or the congregation may separate into smaller groups for discussion and meet in various rooms throughout the church building. International churches may offer classes in a variety of languages as well. When Sabbath School draws to a close, the small groups join back together and the worship service begins, usually at 11:00am.
One does not have to be a baptized member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church to participate in Sabbath School or in the worship service. Many people attend without joining the church. Sabbath School membership is often much greater than that of the church itself.
Study Guides
Adult lesson
Adult church members are provided with the Adult Bible Study Guide (formerly known as Sabbath School Quarterly) issued four times a year. It is also known as the "Quarterly"[1] and the "Lesson". It is published by Pacific Press Publishing Association. Sabbath School quarterlies are Bible study guides that cover a specific topic or book of the bible every quarter. The quarterly is designed to be read during the week, so that during Sabbath School, the class members are ready to discuss questions and topics raised in that lesson in small groups. The Adult Sabbath School always has a heavy focus on the Bible. All Seventh-day Adventists around the world use the same Sabbath school quarterly, translated into the necessary languages (with few exceptions such as Germany, where members cover the same topic with different material). The current editor of the Adult Sabbath School lessons is Clifford Goldstein.
Other lessons
At the same time as the adult study, children attend classes aimed at their age group. Typical age group divisions are Beginner (infants), Kindergarten (K), Primary (Grades 1-3), Junior (Grades 4-6), Earliteen (Grades 7-8), and Youth (High School and University). Each age division has its own specific quarterly, which are titled by the class name up to Primary. Juniors and Earliteens often share the same quarterly entitled PowerPoints. Some Earliteen groups use a new separate publication entitled Real Time Faith. Youth use either Cornerstone Connections or Collegiate Quarterly (CQ). In some churches, the children receive a weekly magazine at the close of Sabbath school, which they can read quietly during the sermon. Kindergarten receives Our Little Friend, Primary receives Primary Treasure, Juniors and Earliteens receive Guide, and the Youth receive Insight. The most popular magazine tends to be Guide.[citation needed]
See also
References
External links
- Adult Bible Study Guide official website
- Bible Studies For Adventists, Biblical commentary on the Sabbath School Bible Study Guide
- Sabbath School Quarterly, Adventist Archives
- http://www.adventist.org/bible_study/sabbath_school.html.en
- Sabbath School Center from Spectrum magazine
- http://www.ssnet.org/
- Contemporary Comments on the lesson by the Center for Creative Ministry