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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
Decatur Adventist Early Learning Center (DAELC)
2584 Young Road, Stone Mountain GA 30088 Telephone: 770-349-0830
Visit us at: www.dajaschool.com
We Worship Him11:00 A.M.
Introit “Come Before His Presence” Praise Team
Invocation Elder James Frederick
4th Commandment Elder James Frederick
Music of Adoration “The Wonder of it All” Elizabeth Thomas (SDA Hymnal #75)
Welcome Host/Hostess
Children’s Story Children’s Church
Scripture Reading Daniel 1:1-9 Nikka Sorrels
Music of Meditation* House of Fly
Intercessory Prayer* Elder Dale Williams
Worship Through Giving Elder Ludlow Brown Musical Praise House of Fly
Praise & Worship Praise Team
Sermon “Truth or Dare” Pastor Michael A. Shelton
Benediction Pastor Michael A. Shelton
*Reflective Silent Meditation*
Postlude Organist*Please refrain from moving/please remain seated*
DECATURSEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
WELCOMES YOUAugust 4, 2018 9:15 A.M
“The Conversion of Paul“
Song Service Sis. Margaret Pressley
Scripture Sis. Ambrey McWilliams
Prayer Elder Wilbert Hall
Welcome/remarks Elder Leanora Ruff
Mission Spotlight
Lesson Study Memory Text “Go! This man is my chosen instrument to proclaim my name
to the Gentiles and their Kings answer the people of Israel“. Acts 9:15 (NIV)
Special Music Sis. Mattie Donwell
Personal Ministry
Closing Remarks Elder Leanora Ruff
Coordinator Elder Leanora Ruff
Today 8:35PM SUNSET Next Friday 8:29 PM
Anderson,AliceMother of Elder Iris A. Miles
Bennett, Mansie(Mother of Lester Scott)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
Casteel, Walt 678-724-7443 Davis, Elizabeth Mother of Elizabeth Thomas 770-474-0617
Donwell,Eric
Duffy, Shirley (404) 659-9150
Francis, Clifton (678) 651-3299Gaines, Jordan(Great-Nephew of Karen Wooten)
Gregory, Madge (Mother of Sonia Jean-Louis)
Hinds, Walvid(Father of Lennel Hinds)
Hurst, Patsy(404) 294-9772
Johnson, ArnettBrother of Roetta Harris & Clarence EzzardJohnson, Bennie & FamilyBrother of Shirley MeltonJohnson, KierraNiece of Shirley Melton
Johnson, MichaelFriend of Roderica Morris
Joseph, Dorothy(404) 682-4135
Kay, Richard (404) 667-0104Lawson, Sylvia(678) 513-4837Leahr, Jeffrey
Massey,Dora
Mason, Laura
Earl Rochester (Father of Camelita McLean)Meeks, Doris (678) 315-0294
Mitchell, JuanitaMoss, Debbie678-598-9766
Murph, Cayden Grandson of Rod & Elizabeth Thomas
Nzemeke, Simonia G
Rene, Hodelin
Robinson, Juanita
Roy, Janice
Carrie Thompson Mother of Brenda Brown Todman, DianaMother of Desiree Bowers
Henderson, Emma Mother of Clara Cobb (706) 561-1943
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.”
Revelation 21:4 KJV
Castleberry, Carol (Loss of Mother) Hinds Family( Loss of Mother, Ruby Thorne) Moore Family (Loss of Pastor Earl Moore)Pressley, Ruff, Bartley, & Peart Families (Loss of Father)
Sumpter Family (Loss of Mary Sumpter) White/Saunders Family (Loss of Nicholas White) Williams, Bernice (Loss of Sister)
PRAYER LIST AUGUST BIRTHDAYS
Christopher Whittaker Alvis Luckey, Jr. Johnny Green Greg Harris, Jr. Joyanna Carlisle Tevin Walker Zaniah Donwell Latrice Njee Shari Craig Andy Morgan Keisha Rhodes Merritt Ashbourne Taina Nixon Ortrene Gordon Brittany Perkins Timothy Stephen Ife Rosser Darlene Bliss-Smith Jean Gaither Raamiah Hupp Joan Shakes Jenessa Holland Christian Randall Jasmine Anderson Roderica Morris Khalil Johnson Zariyah Donwell Alfreda Walker Mark Teal Keyanna Delegal
August 1August 2August 3
August 4**August 5August 5August 6August 6August 7August 7August 7August 9August 9August 9August 9August 9August 10August 10
August 11**August 11**August 11**August 12August 15August 16August 16August 16August 17August 17
August 18**August 18**
Gwendolyn Samuels Gabriel Thorne Shyaam Butler Cynthia Davidson Alice L Williams Taylor Booker Brenda Sloan Courtney Luckey Breanne Holder Tidra Hurt Adlere Etienne Sarita Kay-Hunter Omari Lee Kimberly Booker Amauri Carter Joshua Manning J’aimema Casimir Zoe Cartwright Delta Alexander Courtney Boyd Clintelle Stephen Joshua Stevenson Michael Jones, Sr. Richard R. Kay Jodie Scott Audrina Taylor Caleb Henry DeAndre Manning David Watkins
August 19August 19August 19August 20August 20August 20August 21August 22August 22August 22August 22 August 23August 23 August 23August 24
August 25**August 26August 26August 27August 27August 27August 27August 28August 28August 29August 29August 30August 30August 31
AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES
Jack & Belinda Barnes Rolander and Clinton Mayo
Jean-Sebastien & Amber Camiul Renni and Lloyd Pringle
August 10 (27 Years) August 18 (13 Years) August 28 (7 Years) August 28 (30 Years)
ANNOUNCEMENTS PASTORAL STAFF
Pastor Melvin Preston, Interim Pastor E-mail: [email protected] Pastor Michael Shelton, Associate Pastor E-mail: [email protected] Garry Pressley, Head Elder E-mail: [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 MINISTRY • Greetings everyone, that time has come around again! Children’s church will take place, TODAY!
Join us as we highlight Heroes and Sheroes of the Bible Samuel and Hannah. Children ages 4-12 are welcome and remember to bring a friend!
• **Parents please remember to sign your children in and out for Children's Church. This is really important, we want to ensure that each child is safe and are returned to the appropriate guardian. Immediately after church service, you will need to come and retrieve your child. Your child will not be released until they are properly signed out for Children's Church. Thank you for your cooperation!
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 • YOUNG ADULT: Are you between the ages of 20 - 45? Text the keyword "YAP" to #619
DECATUR to stay in the know of what's happening with Decatur's Young Adults & Professionals. 3. DAJA • Decatur Adventist Junior Academy is now accepting applications for the 2018-2019 School Year.
Registration will take place on August 5, 2018, from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM with an Open House from 3:00 pm – 5:00 PM. Finances will be received at this time. Our open house is mandatory for all parents for the upcoming 2018-2019 school year.For more information, contact Decatur Adventist Junior Academy at 770-808-2188 or send an email to [email protected].
• Decatur Adventist Junior Academy invites you to join us for our upcoming DAJA One50 “Tee Up Fore Kids” Educational Golf Classic on October 7, 2018, at the Heritage Golf Links located at 4445 Britt Road, Tucker, GA. This event will feature our celebrity golfer Van Jakes of the New Orleans Saints. A seminar and golf clinic will also take place on that day. To registration for any one of these events, go to dajaone50.com. All proceeds will go to benefit Decatur Adventist Junior Academy. REGISTER TODAY!
4. DAYS • DAYS is going Back to the Bible - Rediscovering Our Favorite Bible Stories. We will be taking a
new look at classic stories from the bible. Join us: Aug. 18th and 25th. We will meet at DSDA @ 6:30 pm. AY Share will be at Mt. Olive SDA Church on Aug. 11th @ 5:30 pm. Address:3366 Mt. Olive Rd., East Point, GA 30344
• If you missed your opportunity to purchase a Youth Day T-Shirt, you have one more chance! To order visit decatursdachurch.org/AYS or text "Tshirt" to 619-decatur. Orders and payments must be due by Aug. 22nd.
• For more information contact Akua Colley at [email protected] or find us on Facebook @days2018 and Instagram @ decaturays
5. HEALTH MINISTRY • August is National Cataract and Children’s Eye Health & Safety Awareness Month. For additional
information, please visit www.nei.nih.gov. 6. PATHFINDERS MINISTRY • Pathfinder Registration is Here! Our first Pathfinder meeting of the year will be September 9th at
Decatur Adventist Junior Academy. Registration Cost:Returning Pathfinders $35, New Pathfinders: $75. Pathfinders will meet every 2nd & 4th Sunday
7. TUITION ASSISTANCE • Tuition Assistance Forms for 2018-2019 school year will be available in the Church Lobby or contact
Elder Harriett Taylor at [email protected] 8. WOMEN’S MINISTRY • You are cordially invtied to the Women's Ministry Quarterly Prayer Breakfast. TOMORROW Sunday,
August 5, 2018 @ 9:00 a.m. in the Otis Taylor Fellowship Hall. This is a Bring-A-Dish with you event. Please sign up by Sunday, July 22nd by going to http://www.thingtobring.com/events/59517/rsvpshow.
• Southern Union Conference Women's Ministry presents CONNECTions - A Convention for Women will be held on Sept. 6-9, 2018 in Chattanooga, TN. The Early Bird cost is available until July 31st and there is an option for Sabbath only (Sept. 8th). Register on AdventSource under Events. No on-site registration will be available. For more information contact, Ginger Luby, Women's Ministry Leader.
UPCOMING EVENTS AUGUST
4 Children’s Church
Bring You Bible to Church Sabbath
5 Women’s Prayer Breakfast, 9am
DAJA Registration 10am-3pm
DAJA Open House, 3pm-5pm
11 DAYS: AY Share, 5:30pm, Mt. Olive SDA Church
14 Food Pantry/Clothes Closet 2-5pm
18 DAYS: 6:30pm
25 Social Justice Day
DAYS: 6:30pm
WEEKLY EVENTS TUESDAY Jett Setters “Power Hour”, 11am 5th Sabbath Choral Rehearsal, Every 2nd & 3rd WEDNESDAY Prayer Ministry Inspirational Reading, 6pm Interact Wednesday, 7pm FRIDAY Office Closed