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: pastornixon@decatursdachurch.org Pastor Michael Shelton, Associate Pastor Email: pastorshelton@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. 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 @ days@decatursdachurch.org 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 @ days@decatursdachurch.org 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, s.donwell@yahoo.com

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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