Children's Ministry

Leader       

KEISHA OWENS

What we do  

We are motivated by Christ’s instruction to feed the lambs and provide for the needs of children in fellowship, worship, stewardship, and outreach.  We provide children with the opportunity to worship in an age-appropriate setting, learning at their level of understanding, and giving them the opportunity to participate in worship as well as involving children in serving others. In Children’s church we incorporate all the elements of regular worship such as praise, prayer, sharing or testimony, studying the Bible, a children’s sermon, and drama or skits that apply the Word to everyday life. 

BIBle verse

Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it” (Proverbs 22:6; NKJV)

OUR CORE ACTIVITIES

  • Giving children opportunities to participate in worship and to understand the elements of worship. 
  • Visiting sick and shut-in persons
  • Outdoor Children’s church
  • Fun learning outdoor activities
  • Taking Children’s worship services to other churches
  • Children’s Day services 
  • Children’s Day of prayer
  • Children’s Holiday Banquet

KEY SEARCH TERMS

SDA Children’s church Port St. Lucie, Kids church Port St. Lucie SDA, Children’s ministry Port St. Lucie SDA Church, Vacation Bible school Port St. Lucie SDA, Children’s events Port St. Lucie SDA church, Children’s church for toddlers, Children’s church for elementary school age

RESOURCES

  • Kids' Resources
  • Musical Resources
  • Resources for Leaders

CHILDREN'S GALLERY

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Leader

Elder Joan Gibran

Our Mission

To be the visible hands of our church in the community promoting a safe and healthy community by addressing hunger, health and responding to needs and providing services to our community in Christ’s name. 
We serve by
•    Feeding the hungry 
•    Promoting a healthy community
•    Sharing valuable information on community resources
•    Helping to keep our community clean
Through these efforts, we embody the love and compassion of Christ and make a positive impact on the lives of those around us.

Inspirational Verse

He who has pity on the poor lends to the LORD, And He will pay back what he lent. Proverbs 9:17

What We Do

We mobilize resources, information, form community partnerships, and work with other church departments to respond to community needs in a timely manner.  Our major community partners are the Treasure Coast Food Bank, St Lucie Faith Leaders Round Table, The Council on Social Agencies, Healthy St Lucie, and the City of Port St Lucie. We work with our community partners to help individuals and families with information and resources to address issues such as hunger, disaster relief, housing, homelessness, health, mental health, and assistance for seniors.  

Our Food Pantry

Our pantry is an agency of the Treasure Coast Food Bank.  We operate as a “choice pantry” because we believe that giving people the opportunity to choose their own food instead of receiving a prepackaged box gives them a greater sense of dignity. 

Opening Times

We are open 2nd, 4th Wednesdays, from 1:00 – 4:00 PM.
We offer fresh produce, staple food items, and grocery items.  Registration is free.  No ID or proof of income is required. 

Support us (ADVENTIST GIVING)

(For pantry and community services only.  We will have to ensure that the Advent Giving website has a line for pantry & Community services)

Events

(Calendar of department events and flyers for community service events)

Contact us

  • 772 878 4242

Resources:      

1 - Find Help Near You:

  • 211 Help Line

2 - Health Documentaries:

  • Plant Wise
  • Eating You Alive Documentary
  • What The Health

3 - Recipes using our fresh Pantry produce:

  • Black Bean Burgers
  • Breaded Zucchini Sticks
  • Buddah's Delight Rice With Veggies
  • Carol's Cabbage Soup
  • Cuban Black Beans
  • Eggless Salad
  • Greens Qiuche
  • Mexican Cabbage
  • Sweet Potato Wedges

Contact us

772 878 4242

Gallery

Community service pictures

 

Education

Leader: Megan Wade, MBA,  MS-HRM (Leader)

Our Team

Claudette Giscombe, Elder, Cherlande Victor, Dorlette Pierre-Louis, Mathieu Smith

Our Mission

The mission of the Education Department is to equip church members and the community with spiritual and practical knowledge rooted in God’s Word. We seek to intentionally foster a deeper understanding of Scripture, nurture faith, and empower individuals to live purposefully in alignment with Christian principles. Through teaching, mentorship, and community outreach, we aim to inspire lifelong learning and cultivate a foundation of wisdom and spiritual growth for all.

Bible Verse Hosea 4:6  “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge; because you have rejected knowledge, I reject you from being a priest to me. And since you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children.

Our Core activities

Promoting awareness and deeper understanding of the Bible and the Spirit of Prophecy, educating and inspiring members in their walk with Christ.

Events

  • Education Day – February 15, 2025 – 11am
  • Job Fair – April 30, 2025 - 10am – 1pm
  • Graduation – May 24, 2025 – 11am

Key Search Terms

#education #teaching #community

 

Family Life

Our Team

(Picture)

Leaders: Dennis and Violet Dunkley  

Assistants

Jermaine and Racquel Wright 

What we do:  

At the Family Life Ministry of the First Port St Lucie SDA Church, we emphasize that as Christ is the Head of the Church, He is also the Head of every home. Recognizing the central role that families play in church and wider community, we work to foster wholeness in families and strengthen marriage and families. We work to facilitate closeness and reconciliation in families and provide support for those who are broken and hurt. We strive to provide opportunities for families to build stronger relationships through education, enrichment programs and disciple stronger families into themselves being disciples for Christ.

Our mission is to

  • Plan and implement relevant programs that foster Christian values.
  • Encourage participation from the church body and community.
  • Strengthen marriage and family relationships.
  • Support individuals in building spiritual and personal lives.
  • Emphasize evangelism and discipleship.
  • Promote hospitality and social fellowship.
  • Through these efforts, we endeavor to spread the transformative love of Christ, making a positive impact on the lives of those around us.

Inspirational verse

“How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity.”  Psalm 133:1

Our Core Activities

Family Life Weekend which sometimes includes a special Friday evening service, Sabbath Worship Service, Sabbath Fellowship Lunch, Sabbath Afternoon Programs focusing on family matters such as Christian Parenting, Resolving Conflicts, and Effective Communication.
Other activities include Social Night, Park Picnic, Beach Picnic, End of Year Banquet and seminars to disseminate useful information such as Estate Planning – Wills & Trusts, Money Management, and Planning for Final Expenses. These activities also focus on Evangelism where we invite not only the church family but our relatives, friends, neighbors, co-workers, and the community.
Key Search Terms: Family, families, couples, singles

Contact Us:

Family Life Directors: Violet Dunkley/Dennis Dunkley
Email: violet_dunkley@bellsouth.net

Health and Temperance Ministry

Our Team 

Leader: Susan Thyme, MSN, APRN-BC

Assistant