Church Programs

 

Welcome to our monthly program overview. Here you will find an inspiring list of activities and events that we organize throughout the year. Each program is carefully designed to promote spiritual growth, community and personal development. Below you can see what is planned per month:

• Rotterdam SDA Church Program Calendar Overview

  Aligned with General Conference, Dutch Union, and Local Church Initiatives

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  JANUARY

  • Local: Thanksgiving service (1st Sabbath)

  • GC: Ten Days of Prayer (1st–2nd Week)

  • Local: Reporting Week (3rd Week)
  • Local: Communion Service (4th Week)

  FEBRUARY

  • Local: Fasting and Prayers (1st Week)

  • Local: Home and Family (3rd Week)

  MARCH

  • Global: Women's Ministry Day (1st Sabbath)

  • Local: Church Anniversary

  • GC: Global Youth Day (3rd Sabbath)

  • Local: Youth Week of Prayer (4th Sabbath)

  APRIL

  • Local: Revival and Reformation (2nd Sabbath)

  • GC: Mission Emphasis Sabbath (2nd Sabbath)

  • Local: Nature Sabbath Worship (Mid-April)

  • Local: Service will start 1pm on 25th April

  MAY

  • Local: Fasting and Prayers (1st Sabbath)
  • GC: Men's Ministry day (2nd Sabbath)

  • GC: World Adventurer Day (3rd Sabbath)

  • Local: Communion service (4th Sabbath)

  JUNE

  • Local: Fasting and Prayers (1st Sabbath)

  • Dutch Union: Pathfinder/Family Events (as announced)

  • GC: Women's Ministry day (2nd Sabbath)

  July 2026

  • July 4: Fasting & Prayer (Local) / Quarterly Day of Prayer (Global)

  • July 11: Mission Promotion: World Mission

  • July 18: Reach the World: Media Ministry

  • July 25: Children's Sabbath

  August 2026

  • August 1–7: Camp Meeting (Local)

  • August 8: Reach the World: Church Planting

  • August 15: Education Day

  • August 22: enditnow Day / Lay Evangelism

  September 2026

  • September 5: Fasting & Prayer (Local) / Youth Spiritual and Mission Commitment Day (Global)

  • September 6–12: Family Togetherness Week of Prayer

  • September 12: Family Togetherness Day of Prayer / Mission Promotion: Unusual Opportunities

  • September 19: Medical Evangelism (Local) / Pathfinder Day (Global)

  • September 26: Sabbath School Guest Day

  October 2026

  • October 3: Fasting & Prayer (Local) / Quarterly Day of Prayer (Global) / Adventist Review Subscription Promotion (Global)

  • October 10: Pastor Appreciation Day

  • October 17: Spirit of Prophecy and Adventist Heritage

  • October 24: Creation Sabbath

  November 2026

  • November 7–14: Week of Prayer

  • November 7: Fasting & Prayer (Local)

  • November 14–20: e-Week of Prayer for Youth and Young Adults

  • November 14: Mission Promotion: Annual Sacrifice

  • November 21: World Orphans-Vulnerable Children Day

  • November 28: HIV/AIDS Awareness

  • November 28 – December 5: Stewardship Revival Week

  December 2026

  • December 5: Fasting & Prayer (Local) / Annual Stewardship Sabbath (Global)

  • December 12: Health Emphasis

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  Monthly Recurring Local Activities:

  • Outreach / Literature Evangelism – 1st or 3rd Sabbath

  • Cooking for the Homeless – Once each quarter

  • Youth / Pathfinder Sabbath – Each quarter

  • Midweek Prayer Meetings – Every Wednesday evening

  Quarterly Communion Services: March, June, September, December

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We hope you feel inspired to join one of these events.

General Conference (GC) 

• January: Ten Days of Prayer – 1st ^- 2nd ^week of January.
• March: Global Youth Day 
• April: Mission Dedication Day – 2nd ^Sabbath of April
• May: World Adventurers Day – 3rd ^Sabbath of May
• September: World Pathfinders Day – 3rd ^Sabbath .
• November: Week of Prayer –1st ^full week of November
• December: Day of Prayer and Fasting – 1st ^Sabbath

Dutch Union

The Dutch Union organizes various programs and events annually that are of great value to members and stakeholders. Below you will find an overview of the most common events within the Union. Also consult the Dutch Union calendar for the most up-to-date and detailed information.

• February:  Dutch Union Youth Congress mid-February
• June:  Union-wide Pathfinder Camporee
• October: Big the assignment
• October:   Family Ministries Sabbath
• Training Events / Leaders Meetings
• November: Mission Possible