Discovering God's gift of rest, renewal, and worship on the seventh day
The Sabbath is the seventh day of the week (Saturday), set apart by God as a day of rest and worship. It was established at the very beginning of human history when God rested on the seventh day after creating the world.
The word "Sabbath" comes from the Hebrew word "Shabbat," meaning "to cease" or "to rest." It is a weekly reminder of God's creative power and His desire for us to find rest and renewal in Him.
For believers in The Church Of God, the Sabbath is not a burden but a blessing—a special time set aside each week to:
The Sabbath is rooted in Scripture from Genesis to Revelation
God established the Sabbath at the end of Creation week, blessing and sanctifying the seventh day as a gift for all humanity.
The Sabbath commandment is the fourth of the Ten Commandments, written by God's own finger on tablets of stone.
Jesus, our perfect example, regularly observed the Sabbath, teaching in synagogues and demonstrating how to keep it with joy.
Understanding the seventh-day Sabbath
The seven-day week has been observed since Creation. Saturday is the seventh day of the week, as confirmed by calendars, dictionaries, and encyclopedias worldwide. The word for Saturday in many languages literally means "Sabbath" (e.g., Spanish: Sábado).
Throughout Scripture, the seventh day is consistently identified as the Sabbath. Jesus was crucified on Friday (preparation day), rested in the tomb on Sabbath (Saturday), and rose on the first day of the week (Sunday) — confirming the weekly cycle.
Jewish communities have faithfully observed the seventh-day Sabbath for thousands of years. This unbroken tradition confirms that the biblical Sabbath is indeed Saturday.
The apostles and early believers continued to observe the Sabbath after Christ's resurrection, meeting in synagogues and homes on the seventh day as recorded in the book of Acts.
We observe the Sabbath from Friday sunset to Saturday sunset, following the biblical pattern of evening-to-evening days. Our celebration includes:
As the sun sets on Friday, we welcome the Sabbath with prayer, family time, and preparation for the day of rest ahead.
We gather for worship services at Harris Academy Greenwich, featuring inspiring messages, congregational singing, and heartfelt prayer.
Interactive Bible study classes for all ages help us grow in understanding of God's Word together.
The afternoon is spent in fellowship, nature walks, visiting the sick, and enjoying the gift of rest God provides.
Join Us for WorshipDiscover the benefits God promises to those who honour His holy day
The Sabbath gives me time to reconnect with God and family. It's like hitting a weekly reset button for my soul.
Since keeping the Sabbath, I've found peace and purpose that I never had before. It's truly a gift from God.
Our family looks forward to Sabbath all week. It's our special time to worship together and grow closer to each other.
We invite you to join us this Saturday and discover the blessing of Sabbath worship. Come as you are and experience the peace and joy of God's special day.
