Our Local Congregation
The Wake Forest Seventh-day Adventist Church is a loving, vibrant, and diverse congregation committed to upholding and sharing the teachings of Jesus as found in Scripture, as well as reaching out to our Wake Forest community and demonstrating the love of Jesus in practical ways. As we are actively working towards the completion of our new church facility, we are currently worshiping online, but we have regularly scheduled in-person gatherings from time to time, connected with opportunities for encouragement and service.
As Seventh-day Adventists, we gather for worship on the seventh day of the week (Saturday), which the Bible describes as a memorial of God’s work in creating this world; this practice of Sabbath observance is enshrined in the heart of the Ten Commandments and is both modeled and taught in the life and teachings of Jesus (Genesis 2:1-3; Exodus 20:8-11; Luke 4:16; Matthew 5:17-18; Mark 2:27-28).
We invite you to join us for worship on an upcoming Sabbath, or at one of our upcoming events. We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you into our family!
Worship Services
Sabbath School
Each Sabbath morning, we gather for a time of Bible study and discussion, known as Sabbath School. We join millions of fellow Seventh-day Adventists around the world in studying the Bible systematically through the aid of a quarterly Bible study guide. One of our local members leads out in teaching and facilitating discussion. Our Sabbath School runs from 9:30 to 10:50 A.M.
Worship Service
Following our Sabbath School time, we have our worship service, which involves the singing of hymns, a time for prayer, the reading of Scripture, and a 30-45 minute sermon expounding the Word of God. We are usually finished by 1:00 P.M.
Afternoon Programs
We have a regularly scheduled Sabbath afternoon Bible class (3:00 P.M.), which is followed by a youth program (5:00 P.M.). Every third Sabbath at 3:30 P.M., we visit the Brookdale Senior Living Center off of North Main St. to sing and pray with the residents there.
Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting
Every Wednesday evening at 7:00 P.M., we meet to share testimonies, pray, and discuss practical Christian living. We are currently reading through and discussing the book The Sanctified Life, by Ellen G. White.
Ilcias Vargas, Jr.
Pastor
ivargas@carolinasda.org
(423) 505-6380
Pastor Vargas has a passion for uplifting Christ by communicating the relevant and life-changing truths of Scripture. He has a B.A. in Theology from Southern Adventist University and has been involved in several ministries promoting discipleship and evangelism, especially among young adults. He enjoys playing tennis and is an avid reader as well as a gifted pianist. But above all, Pastor Vargas aims to be a devoted servant of God and a living reflection of Christ.
About Seventh-day Adventists
The Seventh-day Adventist Church is a mainstream Protestant church with approximately 19 million members worldwide, including more than one million members in North America. The Seventh-day Adventist Church seeks to enhance quality of life for people everywhere and to let people know that Jesus is coming again soon.
Adventists believe a Trinity of three persons—the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit—make up one God. They made salvation possible when Jesus, the Son, came to earth as a baby in Bethlehem and lived a sinless life in accordance with the Father’s will. When Jesus was crucified for the sins of the people of the world and arose from the dead on the third day, victory was won for everyone.
When He returned to heaven following the resurrection, Jesus left the Holy Spirit to serve as our Comforter and Counselor. He promised to return to earth a second time to complete His plan of salvation and take His people to heaven. Adventists are among the believers who look forward to that day.
Adventists believe that God is concerned with the quality of human life, and that everything—the way we live, eat, speak, think, treat each other, and care for the world around us—is part of His plan. Our families, our children, our jobs, our talents, our money, and our time are all important to Him.