Norfolk Seventh-day Adventist Church
Norfolk Seventh Day Adventist Church
AI Summary
Led by Pastor Andrew Vargas, this historic congregation — organized in 1917 by Sarepta Jones Cross and worshiping in its Kempsville Road sanctuary since 1975 — is a welcoming community of about 162 members with historic ties to Tidewater Adventist Academy. Their mission, "Loving People, Sharing God, Reviving Hope," and vision to equip members to witness and nurture inform a vibrant program of Biblical teaching, family-focused ministries, evangelism, fellowship, prayer and health. Sabbath School meets at 9:30 AM with worship at 10:50 AM (the 10:50 service is livestreamed weekly by the Technology Ministry), and a friendly fellowship luncheon with a linked recipe page follows each week. A wide range of active ministries — Children’s (led by Eliza Baysah), Youth (1st & 3rd Sabbaths), Young Adults, Women’s (Nneoma Akamiro), Men’s (Jay Douglas), Health and Technology — support community outreach at Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital and large-scale Adventist Community Services meal efforts, offer VBS and youth programs, and keep the congregation connected via Facebook, YouTube and AdventistGiving.
Worship Style
Blended
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- Name:Norfolk Seventh Day Adventist Church
- Street Address:1099 Kempsville Rd
- Address Line 2:(removed)
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Added location: Norfolk Seventh Day Adventist Church
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- Name:Norfolk Seventh-day Adventist Church
- Website URL:https://www.norfolkadventist.com
- Summary:Led by Pastor Andrew Vargas, this historic congregation — organized in 1917 by Sarepta Jones Cross and worshiping in its Kempsville Road sanctuary since 1975 — is a welcoming community of about 162 members with historic ties to Tidewater Adventist Academy. Their mission, "Loving People, Sharing God, Reviving Hope," and vision to equip members to witness and nurture inform a vibrant program of Biblical teaching, family-focused ministries, evangelism, fellowship, prayer and health. Sabbath School meets at 9:30 AM with worship at 10:50 AM (the 10:50 service is livestreamed weekly by the Technology Ministry), and a friendly fellowship luncheon with a linked recipe page follows each week. A wide range of active ministries — Children’s (led by Eliza Baysah), Youth (1st & 3rd Sabbaths), Young Adults, Women’s (Nneoma Akamiro), Men’s (Jay Douglas), Health and Technology — support community outreach at Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital and large-scale Adventist Community Services meal efforts, offer VBS and youth programs, and keep the congregation connected via Facebook, YouTube and AdventistGiving.
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Initial church data
Last updated: 4/13/2026