In 1853, only a few years after the first group of Sabbath-keeping Adventists was formed in Washington, New Hampshire, James White organized the first regular Sabbath School in Rochester, New York. In 1852, estimating an informal membership of about 1,000 in the state of New York, White had written a series of 19 lessons appearing in the new Youth’s Instructor
The Mission of the Sabbath School
The mission of the Sabbath School is to be a system of religious education that builds faith and practice. At Immanuel Temple, We builds faith through the study of the scriptures . We build life practice through the application of biblical principles of the Seventh-day Adventist Church to the individual lives of the Sabbath School member.
Immanuel Temple Sabbath School is focused on four emphases that are still prominent to this day: Study of the word, fellowship, community outreach, and world mission emphasis.
1. Study of the Word. Sabbath School helps students understand the gospel and make a personal commitment to Christ and His Word. It also helps members develop a devotional life and teaches them to study to show thyself approved by GOD.
2. Fellowship. Sabbath School fosters fellowship among members in the weekly class interactions.
3. Community Outreach. Sabbath School help members catch a vision
of Immanuel Temples mission to the community.
4. World Mission Emphasis. Sabbath School presents a global mission of the church.
Sabbath School Links
3th Sabbath Mission Offering Timeline
Cool Tools for Sabbath School
Sabbath School Bible Study Guides
Sabbath School Handbook and Leaflets
Sabbath School Heritage
Sabbath School University
What Do You Think of Sabbath School? (a survey)
