Our Mission
(Matthew 28:18-20)
18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:20 , Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen...
Our Assurance
(Ephesians 3:20)
King James Version (KJV) 20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us.
(Hebrews 7 :25 -26)
Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.26 For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;
Our Safety
(Ephesians 6:13-18)
13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
About Berea (JHB) SDA Church
Berea SDA Church
Berea SDA Church is a denomination in the Transvaal Conference located in the Berea suburb in Johannesburg inner-city. This church was organized in 2006 growing out from Johannesburg Central Church which is also part of the Transvaal Conference. The establishment began with a humble congregation of about one hundred registered members which grown gradually over the past years to the current membership of 325 officially registered members and an average of 350 regular visitors.The church is situated in a densely populated area with an estimated number of over half a million inhabitants. Berea suburb is a cosmopolitan community mainly made up of local citizens and migrant populace. The area holds inhabitants faced with various socio-economic challenges and spiritual needs. The soup kitchen program run by our church every Sunday in two of the Municipality recreational parks in the suburb is a case in point in illuminating some socio-economic dynamics of the community in which our church is located.The church has been serving through evangelistic efforts such as church organized Health Expos, crusades, community guests days and various spiritually empowering programs.
Our 28 Fundamental Beliefs
Seventh-day Adventists accept the Bible as their only creed and hold certain fundamental beliefs to be the teaching of the Holy Scriptures. These beliefs, as set forth here, constitute the church’s understanding and expression of the teaching of Scripture. Revision of these statements may be expected at a General Conference session when the church is led by the Holy Spirit to a fuller understanding of Bible truth or finds better language in which to express the teachings of God’s Holy Word.
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Adventurer Club
The Adventurer Club is designed to strengthen parent-child relationships for kids ages 6-9 by providing specialized weekly activities tuned into the psychological needs of this age group while simultaneously giving parents opportunities for learning parenting skills and enjoying special activities with their children.
Pathfinder Club
For those who are familiar with it, “Pathfindering” conjures up images of marching, camping, curious hobbies, bugs and bats. Enlarging their windows on the world and building a relationship with God are the dual objectives of this club, which is designed for children ages 10-15.
Dorcas
Our purpose is to inspire women to reach their potentials in Christ; to train them to deepen their spiritual life and to put their faith in action by employing their valuable talents in His service, and to play a significant role in hastening the return of Christ.
Youth
The purpose of the Youth Ministries Department is to guide the youth into having a saving relationship with Jesus Christ, and to develop constantly into disciples, which will be reflected in a life of service in the church and in the community.
Ambassadors
The Ambassador Group is an organization of the Seventh-day Adventist Church dedicated to meeting the spiritual, social, and lifestyle needs of youth ages 16-21 by challenging them to experiencing and sharing a personal relationship with Christ.
Family Life Ministries
The Family Ministries Department seeks to strengthen, inspire home and bring healing to married couples, families and individuals through the abundant love and saving grace of Jesus Christ.
Quotables
“We need to have far less confidence in what man can do and far more confidence in what God can do for every believing soul. He longs to have you reach after Him by faith. He longs to have you expect great things from Him. He longs to give you understanding in temporal as well as in spiritual matters. He can sharpen the intellect. He can give tact and skill. Put your talents into the work, ask God for wisdom, and it will be given you.”