God's Closet God’s Closet is a non-profit community service organization that collects and distributes new and gently used children's clothes, shoes, and bedding. About God's Closet God’s Closet is a compassionate ministry of the Kernersville Seventh-day Adventist Church, serving families by providing clean, gently used children’s clothing, shoes, and bedding. Families are welcome to “shop” for needed items for a $1 per adult fee. Shopping bags are provided. Our mission is to reflect Christ’s love by meeting practical needs with dignity, care, and generosity. Do You Take Donations? We gratefully accept donations of children’s clothing, shoes, and bedding. Scheduled donation hours are Mondays 9:00 am - 11:00 am and Thursdays 11:30 am - 1:30 pm. Please call ahead to arrange an alternative drop-off, as we do not have a donation box. Contact Us: For additional information or inquiries, please contact the church office at 336-996-3777 and ask for Cheryl, Director of God’s Closet. God’s Closet events are held regularly. Please check our Calendar for upcoming dates.

The Kernersville Seventh-day Adventist Church values the community and continually works towards creating lives that are happy, healthy, and Christ-filled. No matter what season of life you are in--no matter if you are young or old; rich in Spirit or poor, we welcome you into our church family with open arms. About “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.” —Ephesians 2:10 About Kernersville Church We are a diverse church family, blessed with members from many nations, cultures, and backgrounds. While our experiences and perspectives may differ, Jesus Christ unites us as one family, called to reflect His love and the culture of His kingdom. Come grow with us as we worship together, serve together, and become more like Christ together. There is a place for you here. FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK A Welcome Message From Pastor Greetings in Christ! Welcome to Kernersville SDA, where we gather to worship, learn, and grow together in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It is my joy and privilege to extend a warm and heartfelt welcome to you on behalf of our church family. Here at Kernersville SDA, we are committed to following the teachings of Jesus and living out the principles found in the Holy Scriptures. As it says in Matthew 24, we are reminded of the importance of staying faithful and vigilant in our walk with God, especially as we see the signs of His soon return. I am happy that you have found our internet presence. If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to any of our church leaders or volunteers. We are here to serve you and help you grow in your faith. May the Lord bless you and keep you. We look forward to worshiping with you and journeying together in faith. In Christ’s love, Pastor Diaz “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness… ” (Matthew 6:33) READ MORE About Seventh-Day Adventists The Seventh-day Adventist Church is a mainstream Protestant church with almost 22 million members worldwide, including more than one million members in North America. It ranks among one of the fastest growing churches in the world today. LEARN MORE QR Code iOS Help QR Code Android Help Dear Members: Our church directory is available to view on your mobile device! Instant Church Directory - the program we use to build our church directory - has a free app for church members to download on their Apple and Android devices. To download the app to your Apple device, Click Here . To download the app to your Android device, Click Here . You will be asked to enter your email address as it's listed in our directory. If your email address isn't listed in the directory, let our Office Manager, Priscilla Moretz , know so it can be added. Once you enter your email address, follow the directions on the screen to complete the login process. After you login, the directory will be downloaded to your device, and anytime updates are made they will also update on your device. In the app, you will be able to search for families and members and call, email, and text them right from the app. You can also login online at, members.instantchurchdirectory.com Not a member yet? Learn More ! We look forward to connecting with you! The Kernersville SDA Church Staff Directory

Children We believe children are an important part of the church. We love to see them involved in every aspect of church life! Kernersville’s Children’s Ministries seek to nurture children and youth in Christ, helping them grow in faith, experience His love, and develop a lifelong relationship of discipleship and service to Jesus. “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it”. — Proverbs 22:6 Children's Sabbath School Classes Children are an important part of our church family, and Sabbath School is designed to help them know Jesus, understand His Word, and grow in faith. Each age group enjoys Bible-based lessons created for their stage of development, exploring the stories and teachings of Scripture while encouraging a personal and lasting relationship with Christ. Cradle Roll (ages 0–3) | Kindergarten (ages 4–6) | Primary (ages 7–9) | Junior (ages 10–13) | Teen (ages 14–18) Children’s Story Following Sabbath School, our church family gathers in the sanctuary for worship, where children are an important part of the service. During the Children’s Story, they are invited to the front for a brief Christ-centered message and may also participate in collecting the Lamb’s Offering. Baskets are available at the back center aisle of the sanctuary when the Children’s Story is announced. Adventurer Club (Ages 3-9) Adventurer Club is a Christ-centered ministry designed to support parents in assisting children (ages 3-9) with the challenging task of developing fully as followers of Christ in today’s world. What is the Adventurer Curriculum designed to accomplish? Children will, at their own level, commit their hearts and lives to Jesus Christ. Children will gain a positive attitude toward the benefits, joys, and responsibilities of living a Christian life. Children will acquire the habits, skills and knowledge needed to live for Jesus today. Parents and primary caregivers will become more confident and effective as co-laborers with Christ for their children. Objectives: The Adventurer Club provides fun and creative ways for children: to develop a Christ-like character; to experience the joy and satisfaction of doing things well; to express their love for Jesus in a natural way; to learn good sportsmanship and strengthen their ability to get along with others; to discover their God-given abilities and to know how to use them to benefit self and serve others; to improve their understanding of what makes families strong. Adventurers meet one Sunday per month, from 10:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m., September through May. (Please check Calendar for exact dates.) To learn more, visit: clubministries.org/adventurers Pathfinder Club (Ages 10-16) Pathfinders is a co-educational ministry for children that are between the ages of 10 and 16. Opportunities exist for Teen Leadership Training (TLT) for youth in grades 9-12. The goal is to develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and to express that relationship through love and service to others. Who are Pathfinders? Pathfinders are a worldwide organization of young people sponsored by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, though young people of any religious persuasion, or none at all, are welcome and encouraged to join the organization. Pathfinders offer a wide range of activities including, but not limited to: Camping & camping/survival skills. Grade appropriate leadership training. Activities promoting community pride & involvement through outreach activities such as helping in downtown soup kitchens, collecting food for the disadvantaged, cleaning & maintaining city and county parks, visiting and encouraging the elderly, and MANY more Interactive training in a variety of recreational, artistic, nature, conservation, vocational, and outreach areas, with awards (honors) given for successful completion of the interactive training modules Personal care and encouragement by a caring staff member! While many school classrooms have 10-30 students per teacher, Pathfinders offers AT LEAST a 1 staff member to every 5 Pathfinder ratio! Pathfinders meet September through May. (Please check Calendar for exact dates.) To learn more, visit: www.pathfindersonline.org "Adventist Youth Honors are a core portion of the overall Pathfinder curriculum. There are well over 400 Honors that can be earned, covering a wide variety of interests, from art to music to vocational pursuits."—NAD Pathfinder CLub

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Music "Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise." —Psalm 98:4 Choir & Bells Music is an integral part of worship here at the Kernersville SDA Church . It is the medium that leads our congregation into God’s presence during worship. From our children, to our youth, and on to the adults, everyone is able to use their musical talents to praise the Lord as one. The Kernersville Church Choir is organized for Christmas and Easter programs. Our school also has choir groups and bells ensembles that enrolled students may participate in. "O come, let us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our" salvation." — Psalm 95:1 Youth Orchestra Do you play the flute, violin, viola, cello or bass? Do you want to make new friends? If so, please join us to praise and serve God though sacred, orchestral music! The Three Angels Youth Orchestra will perform for churches, schools, eldercare facilities and other special programs, as well as share its talents at community outreach events planned throughout the year. Rehearsals are held 2-3 times per month, during the academic school year, here at the Kernersville SDA Church . Adults are welcome! Please see Calendar for scheduled dates or for more information, go to: www.3ayo.org or www.facebook.com/3ayo.org Special Music Special Music is a very important part of the Worship Service here at Kernersville . Talented and skillful musicians and singers are given a special opportunity to set the mood of the Service by providing sacred, reverent, and uplifting melodies for all to meditate upon. If you have a musical talent, we would love to have you share it with us! Please Contact Us for more information. "And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the Lord." — Psalm 40:3

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Youth We are committed to increasing the involvement of our Young Adults and Youth in their relationship with God and the church. As young people grow toward adulthood, they face important choices about faith, identity, relationships, and purpose. Our Youth Ministry seeks to help them become firmly grounded in God’s Word, develop a personal relationship with Jesus, and build friendships with other young Christians who will encourage and strengthen their faith. At Kernersville, we want our youth to know they belong, discover their God-given purpose, and be equipped to live faithfully for Christ in today’s world. Sabbath School Please join us every Sabbath day for a more detailed and in-depth group discussion of Biblical truths that will challenge, encourage, and inspire you. Two of the four quarters of Sabbath School correlate with the same study topics as the Adult Bible Study Guide , while the two remaining quarters review topics that specifically address youth-related issues. "The Lord has appointed the youth to be his helping hand.”— Testimonies for the Church 7:64 . Social Gatherings There are often planned events and outings for the children, youth, and even the young adults! Please see our Calendar or Events for the next scheduled social. "The company which the young now keep, the habits they now form, and the principles they now adopt are the index to the state of society for years to come."— Adventist Home 15:2 .

Waiting patiently for the Second Coming of Christ… Cemetery The Kernersville Seventh-Day Adventist Cemetery and rose garden is located at 740 Gralin St, Kernersville, NC 27284 , on nearly an acre of gently sloping land. This beautiful lot is where the original Church was first located. Today, three of the founding church members are resting there, awaiting Christ’s return, along with William Killen. Mr. Killen and another colporteur sold the book “Bible Readings for The Home” to founding member Francis Augustin Slate . It was from these Bible readings that Mr. Slate and his family learned of the seventh-day Sabbath, and so was born the Kernersville Seventh-Day Adventist church . Twenty-three veterans are also buried in this cemetery. Each year, close to Veterans Day, the church Pathfinder Club places flags on their graves. Pathfinders also clean headstones and gather up leaves. For more information on the cemetery and burial plots, please call us during office hours, Wednesday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., at ( 336) 996-3777 . In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. —1 Corinthians 15:52

The Kernersville Seventh-day Adventist Church is a community of faith in which all are welcomed to participate in its worship services and its fellowship. If you are looking for a church home, or perhaps you are new to our community, we would love to welcome you into our church! From our various Sabbath morning classes, to our Spirit-filled church services, to our active ministry meet-up groups—there is something for everyone! Join Us Here at the Kernersville Seventh-day Adventist Church , we value our community and continually work towards creating lives that are happy, healthy, and Christ-filled. No matter what season of life you are in, we have something for every age and every stage of life. Please come and join us. We would love to have you join our family! "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity"—Psalm 133:1 See What We Offer! Adult Classes Designed to instruct men and woman of all ages to become strong and effective members of the body of Christ. LEARN MORE Child Classes Aimed at nurturing children of all age groups and helping them to develop a loving and serving relationship with Jesus Christ. LEARN MORE Youth Classes Developed to increase the involvement of our teens and young adults in their relationship with God and the surrounding communities. LEARN MORE Learn about our Ministries , too! FAQs When are services held? Sabbath School Classes: Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. Cradle Roll (ages 0-3) Kindergarten (ages 4-6) Primary (ages 7-9) Junior (ages 10-13) Teen (ages 14-18) Adult Worship Service: Saturdays at 10:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting: Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. How long are the services? On average, Sabbath school classes last a little less than an hour. The main church service usually lasts around an hour and a half and includes song service, special music, children's story, tithe and offering, garden of prayer, and then culminates into the sermon. Prayer meeting lasts one hour. Is there lunch after the service? Yes! Kernersville hosts potluck lunch certain Sabbaths of the month. Please check the calendar here for those dates. We have delicious vegetarian and vegan-friendly meals prepared by many of our members. Please come and join us! How should I dress? Most importantly, Christ bids us come! If you are looking for what to expect: We do respect the principles of Christian modesty and simplicity in our attire, and bringing our best before the Lord, therefore most members choose to wear attire that is business, business casual, or even semi-formal. Please wear what is comfortable for you. Am I expected to give an offering? No. However, if you would like to give your tithe and/or give an offering, there are envelopes in the pews that you may use, or you can give a free-will offering without an envelope. Both are placed into the offering plates as they are passed around during the "offertory" portion of the service. You may notice many members participating in tithe and offering because of their desire to honor God by giving back 10% of their increase. If you would like to learn more about this subject, please Click Here! If you like, you can also choose to give online here. Do I need to stay with my child during class? Younger Kids: We recommend that parents stay in the classroom with younger children who require aid. You'll likely see other parents in the classrooms, and we recommend this for classrooms ranging in age from 0-5. Once your child is comfortable with their class and teacher (and does not require full care), you are welcome to chat with the teacher about dropping your child off at classes. Older Kids: Feel free to drop off your older or more independent children. We have a friendly staff of teachers who can help your child enjoy participating in classes. What if my child cries during the church service? Our church is filled with families and members of every age, so we understand that little ones will sometimes cry or make noise in church...but don't worry, we've got you covered! There is a nursery and training chapel that looks into the main sanctuary if your child begins to cry or needs a break to play. It is located to the left of the main sanctuary, just down the side hall. We love seeing little ones and families enjoy service together, and some sound is natural and expected! However, we do appreciate your efforts to maintain the sanctity of the sanctuary and ensure there are no overly noisy distractions during the message portion of the service. We have many who are hard of hearing, so noise would make the sermon even harder to hear over talking, crying, or loud toys. Thank you for your understanding! How else can I contact the Kernersville SDA Church? You can contact us at info@kernersvillesda.org, or call us at (336) 996-3777 during our regular business hours, from Tuesday through Friday, 9am-3pm. When is the church open? Office hours are: Tues.-Fri., 9am-3pm Sat., 9am-2pm Church Services: Sabbath School, 9:30am Worship Service, 10:45am Midweek Study/Prayer Meeting: Wedndays, 6:30pm And we host many other events which can be viewed on the calendar here. Ready to Become a Member? The Kernersville Seventh-day Adventist Church is a community of faith in which all are welcomed to participate in its worship services and its fellowship. Some choose to take a further step of commitment and personal involvement in the ministries of the church by becoming an active member. If you are looking for a church home, or perhaps you are new to our community, we would love to welcome you into our church! There are 3 different ways you can become a member of the Kernersville Seventh-day Adventist Church : 1. Baptism: The Seventh-day Adventist Church believes and practices baptism by immersion. For those who are beginning their walk with Jesus for the first time, or making a renewed commitment, baptism is a symbol of that new life in Christ and entrance into His church. ( Acts 2:38-47 ) If you have never been baptized by immersion and would like to take that step, please contact us by phone , e-mail , or by online Contact Form , and your inquiry will be directed to the Pastor who will meet with you and help you prepare for this important event. 2. Profession of Faith: If you have already been baptized by immersion in another Christian denomination, you may become a member of the Kernersville Seventh-day Adventist Church by a simple declaration of your personal faith in Jesus Christ, as well as have a clear understanding of basic Seventh-day Adventist Fundamental Beliefs . You can begin that process by contacting us by phone , e-mail , or by using our online Contact Form . As soon as we receive your information, we will contact you so that you can set up an appointment with the Pastor. 3. Membership Transfer: If you currently hold membership in a Seventh-day Adventist church and want to establish your membership at the Kernersville Seventh-day Adventist Church , you may do so by transferring your membership. Please contact us by phone , e-mail , or use our online Contact Form to begin the Transfer Membership process. Member

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