Our Vision
Expanding the kingdom of God, impacting lives and lovingly embracing everyone.
Our Mission We 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: 404-284-6908 Visit us at: www.decatursdachurch.org
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We Worship Him11:00 A.M.
Call to Worship “Come Before His Presence” Praise Team
Invocation Elder Iris A. Miles
Music of Adoration “Christ the Lord is Risen Today” Elizabeth Thomas (SDA Hymnal #166)
Welcome Host/Hostess
Children’s Story Sydney Perkins
Scripture Reading
Music of Meditation* Praise Ensemble
Intercessory Prayer* Pastor Michael Shelton
Worship Through Giving Elder Doug Craig Musical Praise Praise Ensemble
Praise & Worship Praise Team
Sermon Pastor John S. Nixon, II D. Min.
Closing Hymn “God Be with You Till We Meet Again” Elizabeth Thomas (SDA Hymnal #65)
Benediction Pastor John S. Nixon, II D. Min.
*Reflective Silent Meditation*
Postlude Organist*Please refrain from moving/please remain seated*
DECATURSEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
WELCOMES YOUMarch 31, 2018 9:15 A.M
Song Service Bro. Robert Grant
Scripture /Prayer Sis. Amet Peart
Opening Remarks Elder Leanora Ruff
Special Music Bro. Roshane Grant
Lesson Study "The Results of Faithful Stewardship”
Musical Selection
Remarks Elder Leanora Ruff
Thirteenth Sabbath Children’s Division
Personal Ministries
Coordinator Elder Jeff Taylor
Today 7:57 PM SUNSET Next Friday 8:01 PM
Anderson,Alice Mother of Elder Iris A. Miles
Bivins,Veronica Neighbor of Shirley Melton
Buchanan, Alverine Friend of LaVonne Caldwell
Caldwell, LaVonne (& Family) (404) 284-6045
Camuil, Justin Father of Jean-Sébastien and Amber Camiul
Daniels, Reginald (404) 566-0725 Davis, Elizabeth Mother of Elizabeth Thomas 770-474-0617
Dolland, Denise
Eric Donwell
Francis, Clifton (678) 651-3299 Fraiser, Florence Mother of Sis. Castleberry
Gaines, Jordan (Great-Nephew of Karen Wooten)
Gaither, Jean (770) 593-4608
Gregory, Madge (Mother of Sonia Jean-Louis) Henderson, Emma Mother of Clara Cobb (706) 561-1943
Hinds, Walvid (Father of Lennel Hinds)
Hurst, Patsy (404) 294-9772
Jackson, Barbara (404) 405-2446
Johnson, Arnett Brother of Roetta Harris & Clarence Ezzard Johnson, Bennie & Family Brother of Shirley Melton Johnson, Kierra Niece of Shirley Melton
Joseph, Dorothy (404) 682-4135
Kay, Richard (404) 667-0104 Lawson, Sylvia (678) 513-4837 Leahr, Jeffrey
Mason, Laura
Earl Rochester (Father of Camelita McLean)
Meeks, Doris (678) 315-0294
Mitchell, Juanita (770) 629-2777
Moore, Pastor Earl (678) 575-0848
Moss, Debbie 678-598-9766
Murph, Cayden Grandson of Rod & Elizabeth Thomas Murray, Najee (404) 707-7949 Rene, Hodelin Roy, Janice
Carrie Thompson Mother of Brenda Brown Todman, Diana Mother of Desiree Bowers
Watkins, David Williams, Deborah (Mother of Cliff Williams)
White, Nicholas Son of Stephanie Saunders Grandson 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.”
Barnard Family (Loss of Raphael Barnard) Barnes/Hackett Family (Loss of Uncle) Denise Dolland (Loss of Mother) Lorna English & Family (Loss of Father) Powell Family (Loss of Edward Powell)
Andy Morgan (Loss of Sister) Scurry Family (Loss of Anthony Scurry) Shirley Melton & Family (Loss of Sharon Williams) Clifton Williams (Loss of Mother)
PRAYER LIST MARCH BIRTHDAYS
MARCH ANNIVERSARIES
Beverly Barnes Anthony Carter Lillie Benitez William Luby, III
Jacquline Sylvester Jack Barnes Dara Davidson Lyneice Williams Tyler Cooper
Latiyfa Fields Keyana Hatcher Anthony Peterson Precious McLean David Byrd
Dominique Penn Jabari Harris Marlon Thorne Dalen Jones Eric Jeffers
Phillip Pringle Joy Stephens Sylvia Lawson
March 1 March 2
March 3** March 5
March 5 March 6 March 6 March 6 March 7
March 8 March 8 March 9 March 9 March 9
March 10** March 12 March 14 March 14 March 15
March 15 March 16 March 16
Laura Mason William Cartwright Danielle Hayes Chelsea Cobb
Robert McKenzie Adrinna Young Geoffrey Jarrett Santelle Lubin Brenda Brown
Jordan Carlisle Shawn Grant Shana Taylor Maiah Morris Mauriah Morris
Felicia Barnard Kristopher Saunders Karen Massay Britney Pettway Adrianna Pridgen
Shavonne Stewart Samantha Livingston Tychell Hazard
March 17** March 18 March 18 March 19
March 19 March 23 March 23
March 24** March 25
March 25 March 25 March 25 March 27 March 27
March 28 March 28 March 29 March 29 March 30
March 30 March 31** March 31**
Alan & Kimberly Booker Richard & Sarah Kay Dale & Madeleine Williams Erroll & Ife Rosser
March 2 ( 7 Years) March 8 (54 Years) March 14 (21 Years) March 27 (19 Years)
ANNOUNCEMENTS PASTORAL STAFF
Pastor John S. Nixon, II, D. Min., Senior Pastor Email: [email protected] Pastor Michael Shelton, Associate Pastor Email: [email protected]
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 [email protected] with any questions Birthday or Anniversary Dates: Contact Bonita Jones, [email protected]
1. CHILDREN’S CHURCH • Greetings everyone! That time has come around again, children's church will take place Saturday,
April 7th. Join us as we highlight Heroes and Sheroes of the bible, Lazarus, Mary, and Martha. We will highlight the faith and hope that these individuals displayed in Jesus. Children ages 4-12 are welcome and remember to bring a friend!
2. COMMUNICATIONS • FIRST TIME VISITORS: If you are visiting Decatur, Text the word "First" to #619-DECATUR • BECOME A MEMBER: Want to become a member? Text the word “Member” to #619-DECATUR • TEXT MESSAGES: Want text message reminders about church events? Text the word "Texts" to #619-DECATUR • CHURCH EMAILS: Want a weekly email about what's happening at church? Text the word "Emails" to #619-DECATUR 3. DAYS • Decatur's Got Talent! Come and explore or find out what your spiritual gifts or talents are during
AYS for the month of April. AYS will be held at DSDA April 7th, 14th and 21st. For more information contact Akua Colley @ [email protected] or check us out on Facebook www.facebook.com/DAYS2018
• DAYS has joined forces with several churches in the area to bring you AY Share. Once a month we will travel to different churches to share in their AYS program. On April 28th, we will visit Emmanuel SDA Church. Located at: 1780 Rock Chapel Rd, Lithonia, GA 30058. AYS starts @ 5:30 sharp. For more information contact Akua Colley @ [email protected] or check us out on Facebook www.facebook.com/DAYS2018
4. LIBRARY • The India Cherika Melton reading Library is open every 1st and 3rd Sabbath, one hour after Divine
Worship. Please join us for your reading enjoyment. 5. PASTORAL ANNOUNCEMENT • Today we give our final farewell as our beloved Senior Pastor, John Nixon, II transitions to his new
position as Senior pastor of Takoma Park SDA Church in Maryland. Although this may be a difficult time for us as he makes this new transition, we want to give him an amazing farewell and celebrate him for the great Pastor he has been over the years.
6. PERSONAL MINISTRY • If you have a passion for Nursing Home Ministry, and can assist with this ministry, please contact
Dora Massey, 4047077949.
7. PRIMARY DIVISION • Parents it's 13th Sabbath prep time for the primary Division. The children are now receiving their
parts and your participation is needed and greatly appreciated. A special presentation film of the children's practice will be conducted each week prior to the program and shown during the 13th Sabbath program. Be certain your child is present at 9:15 each week for practice. Please see Sis. Melton for paper releases for the filming and thank you in advance for your participation.
8. TREASURER • 2017 Tithe and Offering Receipts are now available. Receipts can be requested by telephone or
email. When requesting receipt by phone, please speak slowly and clearly. Please spell out Name and Address. Thank you again for your 2017 contributions. Verbal request will not be honored. Contact information: Sam Donwell (404) 304-9073, [email protected]
9. WOMEN’S MINISTRY • Join us on Sabbath April 14th for our first Women’s Ministry Luncheon. 1:30pm in the Otis Taylor
Fellowship Hall. Theme: “ Under Construction”. You don’t want to miss this event. A lot of great information, food, and fun. Bring A Friend. Save the Date!
UPCOMING EVENTS MARCH 31 Pastor John Nixon II Farewell Sabbath April 1 Easter 7 Bring Your Bible to Church Sabbath Children's Church Pathfinders 1:30pm DAYS: Decatur’s Got Talent 10 Food Pantry Distribution, 2-5pm 14 Women’s Ministry Luncheon. 1:30pm DAYS: Decatur’s Got Talent 21 DAYS: Decatur’s Got Talent New Member Mixer 28 AYS @ Emmanuel SDA Church 5:30pm
WEEKLY EVENTS TUESDAY Jett Setters “Power Hour”, 11am
WEDNESDAY Prayer Ministry Inspirational Reading, 6pm
Interact Wednesday, 7pm
FRIDAY Office Closed
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