The purpose of this ministry is to provide a Christian perspective of adoption as well as spiritual and emotional support through a network of adoptive families. Our desire is to EDUCATE the church about the plight of the orphan and the biblical mandate in James 1:27 to care for the orphan; EQUIP families with the information and resources needed to make the decision to adopt and to help navigate through the adoption process; ENCOURAGE families through the testimonies of adoptive families at SGT and to provide much needed prayer and emotional support; and EVANGELIZE by impacting the world for Christ one child at a time. This ministry meets the first Tuesday of every month.

This weekly class taught by Pastor Bichsel, gives insight into how to grow your marriage God's way. The class is fillled with biblical principles, personal experiences, testimonies, and practical applications for every marriage.

Committed to educate, motivate and mobilize the SGT church body, this group makes timely information available to the congregation concerning school, local and national elections and other important issues.

A support group open to those who are separated or divorced. At weekly meetings, videos focusing on some vital issues are shown, and confidential group discussions follow.

A thirteen-week video/discussion course specifically tailored for those who are mourning the loss of a loved one or any loss in their lives.

This annual fall event allows couples a weekend away to be with each other and the Lord. Excellent teachers and fellowship makes this a special weekend for growth in every marriage.

MFI enables strong marriages to become even stronger, and challenged marriages to explode with purpose! Be a part of the great blessing that God has been pouring out on these Married-For-Life groups. New groups are formed throughout the year.

Equipping men through Bible study, fellowship, prayer and worship to live victorious Christian lives through the power of the Holy Spirit.

• Men's Fellowship, Mondays at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria.
• Men's Retreat, 1st weekend in May at American Keswick, Whiting, NJ
• Men's Breakfasts, held 4-6 times a year at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday mornings.
• Men's Softball

Provides a biblical "couple to couple" counseling ministry through training and empowering qualified couples from Smithtown Gospel Tabernacle to counsel other couples as Certified Marriage Specialists.

Each couple desiring to marry at Smithtown Gospel Tabernacle (or be married by a Pastor from SGT) attends this 13-week video/discussion class. FOCCUS testing and mentoring allows engaged and dating couples to understand God's plan for building a Christ-centered marriage. Open to SGT members and to those not part of the church as well.

Senior Saints luncheons are held quarterly and feature special music and speakers. Watch the Sunday bulletins for announcements. All Seniors are invited to attend and to bring their friends.

"Comfort one another with the comfort you have received". Widows and widowers are invited to meet on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. for a light breakfast, fellowship, sharing, and a message of encouragement from the Word of God.

There are several ministries for women.

• Mums (Mothers Uplifting Mothers Spiritually). Meeting from October through May, Tuesdays at 9 a.m. for moms to discuss issues that concern them. Babysitting is provided.
• Annual Women's Retreat
• Annual Mid-Winter Conference - held annually with a special speaker.
• Women's Fellowship:
  
  • A 10-week special series held on Monday evenings.
• "Women in the Word," Thursday morning Bible-study with Amy Ciofrone.

The Women's Ministry group is also responsible for the preparation of Thanksgiving boxes, Christmas Dinner for the Homeless, Mother's Day specials, fellowship trips, maintenance of the guest apartment, and wherever a special "woman's touch" is needed.

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