Special Sabbaths 2015

June 20, 2015 Tell the World: Nurture and Reclaiming
- June 20, 2015 Materials
  - Discipleship in Action
    
    An eye-opening description of how nurture and retention are truly summed up in discipleship.
  - A Recipe for Nurture
    
    A practical resource to serve as an introduction to the nurture of church members.
  - Dialogue on Member Nurture and Retention
    
    An inspiring interview with General Conference vice-president Artur Stele on the importance of nurture and retention as an objective for the local church.
  - Growing Fruitful Disciples
    
    An entire website devoted to the discipleship of church members
- June 20, 2015 Programming
  - “Feed My Sheep”
    
    A full sermon for the divine service that challenges the local church to seek out and serve members who have strayed away from the church.
  - CLASP My Hand
    
    An interactive Sabbath School program for presentation before the studying of the Sabbath School lesson.
  - Even Elephants Need Understanding
    
    An object lesson for presentation as a children’s story or parable to introduce the theme of nurture and reclaiming of lost church members.
June 6, 2015 The Gifts of Bible Study
- June 6, 2015 Materials
  - Principles of Bible Interpretation
    
    Guidelines for the interpretation of Scripture.
  - Get Them Into the Word
    
    An article that provides concrete methods for Sabbath School teachers and leaders of Bible studies to engage learners more directly with close reading of the Bible.
  - Digging Deep in the Word
    
    A resource that outlines specific ways in which to encourage more profound study of Scripture.
- June 6, 2015 Programming
  - The Light Shines Through
    
    A full sermon for the divine service that harmonizes nicely with “Bread of Life,” the Sabbath School program for the day.
  - Bread of Life
    
    A full Sabbath School program, for presentation before the studying of the Sabbath School lesson.
  - Bees or Butterflies
    
    An object lesson for presentation as a children’s story or parable to emphasize—even for children—the gifts of Bible study.
May 9, 2015 Tell the World: In the Community
- May 9, 2015 Materials
  - Mobilize—Community Service Resource Catalog
    
    A valuable publication that outlines practical resources for a broad array of approaches to community service
  - IICM Community Services and Urban Ministry Certification Program Curriculum
    
    A full curriculum for the development and training of a local community services project
  - Community Services Handbook
    
    An introductory booklet outlining the foundational need for community services in the local church
- May 9, 2015 Programming
  - What Kind of Neighbor Am I?
    
    A full sermon for the divine service that challenges the local church to engage in wider community service projects.
  - Shoes for the Kingdom
    
    A full Sabbath School program for presentation before the studying of the Sabbath School lesson.
  - How to “Open” a Turtle
    
    An object lesson for presentation as a children’s story or parable to introduce to children the importance of community services as a means of witness.
April 25, 2015 Special Needs Awareness Day
- April 25, 2015 Materials
  - Who’s Really Missing Out
    
    A moving article by the hearing daughter of deaf parents that describes the feelings of those with special needs who wish to be an active part of the Adventist family.
  - Challenged by the Challenged
    
    A stimulating—and practical—sermon by Laurie Evans, retired president of the South Pacific Division, addressing the need for significant emphasis on ministry to those with special needs.
  - Called to Serve
    
    An inspiring interview from Dynamic Steward of an appeal from a church member with special needs for greater engagement with ministry.
  - Special Needs Ministries
    
    An introductory booklet outlining the foundational need for ministry to those with special needs.
- April 25, 2015 Programming
  - From Rejected to Respected
    
    A full sermon for the divine service that challenges the local church to recognize the challenges—and gifts—of church members with special needs.
  - All Possible Ingredients
    
    A full Sabbath School program for presentation before the studying of the Sabbath School lesson.
  - Threads of Humanity
    
    An object lesson for presentation as a children’s story or parable to introduce the theme of special needs ministry.
April 11, 2015 Friends of Hope: Visitors’ Day
- April 11, 2015 Materials
  - A Quick Look at How to Treat Guests
    
    A two-page excerpt from the Sabbath School Handbook with specific tips for Sabbath School greeters—and all members—in how to make visitors feel welcome.
  - Welcoming and Ushering
    
    A booklet that outlines concrete ways in which to make visitors to your home church welcome.
  - Friendship Evangelism—Cultivating Your Cul-de-sac
    
    A resource designed to help the individual member to nurture an interest in spiritual things in his or her own neighborhood.
- April 11, 2015 Programming
  - A Bridge Called Hope
    
    A full sermon for the divine service that harmonizes nicely with “Hope for Those Who Face Stress,” the Sabbath School program.
  - Hope for Those Who Face Stress
    
    A full Sabbath School program, for presentation before the studying of the Sabbath School lesson.
  - Green Magic
    
    An object lesson for presentation as a children’s story or parable to introduce the idea of hospitality in the community.
Feb. 7, 2015 Tell the World: Personal Outreach

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