Our Vision

Expanding the kingdom of God, impacting lives and lovingly embracing everyone.

Our MissionWe are committed to the pursuit of our vision through Evangelism, Christian Education, and Multi-Generational Ministry and Service to the

Community.

Decatur Adventist Junior Academy 2584 Young Road,

Stone Mountain GA 30088 Telephone: 770-808-2188

Visit us at: www.dajaschool.com

Decatur SDA Church 2365 Candler Road, Decatur GA 30032

Telephone: 404-284-6908Visit us at: www.decatursdachurch.org

John S. Nixon, II D.Min.

DECATURSEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH

WELCOMES YOUSeptember 9, 2017

9:15 A.M.

Song Service Wilbert Hall

Opening Prayer Caressa Lowe

Scripture Hebrews 2: 14-18 Caressa Lowe

Welcome & Opening Remarks Audra Savage

Mission Spotlight Video Finally Free

Special Music Renita Storne

LESSON STUDY

“Freedom in Christ”

“For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love, serve one another.”

Galatians 5: 13, ESV

Lesson Summary Joe Wooten

Closing Remarks Audra Savage Personal Ministries LaVonne Caldwell Closing Prayer LaVonne Caldwell

Coordinator Elder William Jeffries

Today 7:51 PM SUNSET Next Friday 7:53 PM

We Worship Him11:00 A.M.

Call to Worship “Come Before His Presence” Praise Team

Invocation Elder Doug Craig

Music of Adoration “All the Way” Chorister SDA Hymnal #516

Welcome Host/Hostess

Children’s Story Ricky Winston

Worship Through Giving Elder Brian Williams Musical Praise JOY Choir

Intercessory Prayer* Elder Ludlow Brown

Praise and Worship Praise Team

Message & Appeal Pastor John S. Nixon, II D.Min

COMMUNION SERVICE

Ordinance of Humility Congregation Scripture Elder William Jeffries

Prayer over Bread Elder Jeff Taylor

Prayer over Wine Elder James Frederick

Music of MeditationBreaking of Bread

Serving of Bread and WineBenediction Pastor John S. Nixon, II D.Min

*Reflective Silent MeditationPostlude Organist

*Please refrain from moving/please remain seated

Pastor John Nixon, IIVicki Welch Gwynneth Ruzvidzo Caleb Duggins Deonna Hayes Jahiem Jarrett Willie Mae Wynder Thanishia Baker Juscell Tobias Clarion Nichols Emmanuel Jacques Vincent Edwards Sean Green, Jr.Brentnol Baker Nathaniel Higgs Gisselle Webster Leslie Dormouth Christopher GordonBernice Williams Wafece Jenkins Amanda Penn Roberta Salmon

William Lowe Phillip CameronBrittany Howard Jourdan Randall Angela McHenryMiquina Bell Tina Brown Wilbert Hall Stacy Scott Samuel BagleyThain Bradley McLean II Tiffanie O. McLean Audra SavageGinger Luby Michael Teal Andrew Green Vilma Jarrett Nianna McKenzieJessica Lee CochranMichelle Tobias Caressa Lowe Jeffrey Leahr

Anderson,AliceMother of Elder Iris A. Miles

Barnard, Raphael(404) 883-2756

Bivins,VeronicaNeighbor of Shirley Melton

Buchanan, AlverineFriend of LaVonne Caldwell

Caldwell, LaVonne (& Family) (404) 284-6045

Camuil, Justin Father of Jean-Sébastien and Amber Camiul

Cooper, Perry

Daniels, Reginald (404) 566-0725 Davis, Elizabeth Mother of Elizabeth Thomas 770-474-0617

Dolland, Denise

Eric Donwell

Francis, Clifton (678) 651-3299Fraiser, FlorenceMother of Sis. Castleberry

Gaines, Jordan(Great-Nephew of Karen Wooten)

Gaither, Jean (770) 593-4608Henderson, Emma Mother of Clara Cobb (706) 561-1943

Hurst, Patsy(404) 294-9772

Jackson, Barbara(404) 405-2446

Johnson, ArnettBrother of Roetta Harris & Clarence EzzardJohnson, Bennie & FamilyBrother of Shirley MeltonJohnson, KierraNiece of Shirley Melton

Joseph, Dorothy(404) 682-4135

Kay, Richard (404) 667-0104Lawson, Sylvia(678) 513-4837

Leahr, Jeffrey

Mason, Laura

Earl Rochester (Father of Camelita McLean)

Meeks, Doris (678) 315-0294

Moore, Pastor Earl(678) 575-0848

Moss, Debbie678-598-9766

Murph, Cayden Grandson of Rod & Elizabeth Thomas Murray, Najee(404) 707-7949 Rene, Hodelin Roy, JaniceTodman, DianaMother of Desiree Bowers

Watkins, David

White, NicholasSon of Stephanie SaundersGrandson of Marjorie Price

BEREAVEMENT “He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor

pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.” John 14:27

Barnes/Hackett Family (Loss of Eddie Barnes) Mattie Donwell (Loss of Brother) Barbara Jackson (Loss of Mother & Sister) Philip Narain (Loss of Mother)

William Luby III & Family (Loss of Father) McKenzie Family(Loss of Clifton McKenzie) Michelle Taffe & Family (Loss of Husband)

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS

September 1 September 1 September 2** September 3September 3 September 5 September 5 September 7 September 8 September 9** September 9** September 9** September 9**September 10 September 10 September 10 September 11 September 12 September 14 September 16** September 16** September 16**

September 16**September 17 September 17 September 19September 20 September 20 September 21 September 21 September 22 September 22 September 23** September 23** September 23** September 25 September 26 September 27 September 27 September 27September 29 September 29 September 29 September 30**

PRAYER LIST

SEPTEMBER ANNIVERSARIES

Anthony & Dorothy Reeves Sam & Margo Bagley Claret & Lorna English Melvin & Joetta Preston Jimmy & Antoinette Calliste Rashaad & Peace Pressley James & Augusta Frederick

September 1 (14 years) September 2 (27 years) **September 2 (31 years) **September 8 (43 years) September 12 (7 years) September 13 (9 years) September 20 (19 years)

ANNOUNCEMENTS PASTORAL STAFF

Pastor John S. Nixon, II, D. Min., Senior Pastor Email: pastornixon@decatursdachurch.org

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS * Announcements: Please see your ministry leader for the new process to submit bulletin/screen announcements. Deadline is 1 week in advance. * Meeting Rooms: All rooms must be reserved in the church for all upcoming meetings or events. Please see your ministry leader on how to reserve a room.* Email us: at info@decatursdachurch.org with any questions Birthday or Anniversary Dates: Contact Bonita Jones, clerk@decatursdachurch.org

1. COMMUNITY SERVICE • Please support the DSDA Clothes Closet ministry by donating your GENTLY used, CLEAN/

WASHED clothes for men, women, children and infants. We are trying to love those in our community who are in need of items for school, work and play! Community members are welcome to come pick from our selection on the first Sabbath of each month.

• Our next build day with Habitat for Humanity DeKalb will be Sunday, Sept 10. If you are over age 16 and are ready to contribute a little bit of your time (3.5 hours in the morning or afternoon) , talent (willingness to learn construction!), and treasure ($25 donation online or cash), we'd love to have you. Sign up with Danielle Campbell at communityservice@decatursdachurch.org.

2. DAELC • POSITION AVAILABLE: The Decatur Adventist Early Learning Center (DAELC) is seeking

highly motivated, qualified individuals to serve as Pre-K Teachers, Teacher Assistants, and Infant Care Providers. Both full and part-time positions are available. Please send resume to daelc30@gmail.com or call Mrs. Miriam Legall at (770) 349-0830 for more information.

3. DAJA • Tuition Assistance Forms are the in the Decatur Church lobby on the rack with the tracts. Direct

questions to Harriett G Taylor taylor.harriett@gmail.com or 678 849 4387 4. DAYS • " A thousand times I've failed still your mercy remains and should I stumble again I am caught in

your Grace.” GRACE: A Gospel Stage Play written and directed by Courtney Lockett. Premiering, September 30, 2017 at Decatur Seventh-day Adventist Church. This gospel musical is sure to make you laugh, cry, inspire you and remind you of the beauty of God's GRACE. ADMISSION is FREE! Doors open at 6:30 p.m.- Show start at 7:00 p.m. This is one event you don't want to miss! See you there!

5. DISABILITY MINISTRY • September is National Preparedness Awareness and Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness

Month. Please check the foyer for fact sheets and related information. https://www.whitehouse.gov/ https://www.ready.gov/ https://www.disasterassistance.gov/ CDC.gov or 800 CDC Info (800-232-4636).

6. FAMILY LIFE MINISTRY • It's that time again! Come out and watch the Married Legends play the Single allstars! The

series is 4-3 in favor of the singles. The married team is looking to redeem themselves, as the took a loss in the last game. Come out and watch your favorite side, as this game is always filled with fun, laughter, and sometimes a nailbiter. Event will be held on Sept 9th at 8:15pm at Big Miller grove Baptist Church (GYM),3800 Big Miller Grove Way, Lithonia, GA 30058

7. HOME AND SCHOOL • Dear Members! God has BLESSED DAJA with increased enrollment this year!! Many of our

parents are financially challenged by our much needed registration fee that supports the school's ability to stay academically competitive. Please give a sacrificial offering labeled school registration! If you need more details contact Shelleen Roseborough at 404-936-9408

8. JOSHUA GENERATION • It's time that we have our potluck again! Our plan is to have a potluck every 3rd Sabbath of each

month for 2017. On the Sabbath, September 16th, the food theme will be "Nothing but Noodles". Bring some food! Spread the news! Lets all participate and have a good time! Hope to see you there! For more details, please contact christina.j.etienne@gmail.com.

9. SINGLES MINISTRY • The Singles Ministry Unity Weekend starting Friday September 29, 2017 @7pm is designed to

bring together all area singles who are single & starting, single parents and starting over. We have a spirit filled weekend to uplift, educate and unite area christian singles. We ask everyone to bring at least one single who has not gone to church in a long time and/or doesn't go to church ie. (non affiliated). On the morning of September 30, 2017 @11am Brother Brandon Scott will bring the word sabbath morning on the topic "SINGLE...BUT ARE YOU AVAILABLE".Immediately after sabbath church service a special singles luncheon and seminar will be held at DAJA.

10. THANK YOU • The Barnes/Hackett/Stone families would like to thank the Decatur Church family for their

unwavering support in the loss of our parents, Eddie and Bernice Barnes. Your kind words, cards, calls, and prayers have been a vital source of comfort and strength for our family. Please continue to keep us in your prayers.

UPCOMING EVENTS

SEPTEMBER

2-9 Summer Revival Series (Every Sabbath & Wednesday) 9 Communion Sabbath Married vs Singles Basketball Game, 8:15pm 10 Habitat for Humanity Build Day 12 Food Pantry Distribution, 2-5pm 16 Disability Day Joshua Generation 22-24 Elder’s Retreat 29,30 Singles Ministry Unity Weekend 30 Youth Day DAYS GRACE: A Gospel Stage Play, 7pm

WEEKLY EVENTS TUESDAY Jett Setters “Power Hour”, 11am

WEDNESDAY Prayer Ministry Inspirational Reading, 6pm

Interact Wednesday, 7pm

FRIDAY Office Closed

SABBATH “Change My Life” Bible Study, 5pm