our vision lovingly embracing everyone. our mission...
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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, Multi-Generational
Ministry and Service to the Community.
Decatur Adventist Junior Academy (DAJA) 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.
Call to Worship “Come Before His Presence” Praise Team
Invocation Elder Brian Williams
Fourth Commandment Elder Brian Williams
Music of Adoration “Draw Me Nearer” William Luby
(SDA Hymnal #306)Welcome Host/Hostess
Worship Through Giving Elder Iris A. Miles Musical Praise Vonda Hendrickson
Intercessory Prayer* Elder Jeff Taylor
Praise and Worship Praise Team
Message & Appeal “Be Like Mike” Pastor Michael A. Shelton COMMUNION SERVICE Ordinance of Humility Congregation Scripture Elder James Frederick
Prayer over Bread Elder Leanora Ruff
Prayer over Wine Elder Doug Craig
Music of MeditationBreaking of Bread
Serving of Bread and Wine
Benediction Pastor Michael A. Shelton
*Reflective Silent Meditation
Postlude Organist
*Please refrain from moving/please remain seated
DECATURSEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
WELCOMES YOUSeptember 8, 2018
9:15 A.MSong Service Clara Cobb
Opening Prayer/Scripture Clara Cobb
Welcome/Remarks Clara Cobb
Mission Story Milton Cobb
We StudyThe Third Missionary Journey
Special Music Bill Luby
Closing Remarks/Prayer Clara Cobb
Coordinator Elder James Frederick
Today 7:53 PM SUNSET Next Friday 7:45 PM
Anthony & Dorothy ReevesSam & Margo Bagley
Clarett & Lorna EnglishMelvin & Joetta Preston
Aj & Brienna SylvesterJimmy & Antoinette CallisteRashaad & Peace PressleyJames & Augusta Frederick
Anderson,AliceMother of Elder Iris A. Miles
Bennett, MansieMother of Lester ScottBivins,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
Davis Louise
Donwell,Eric
Duffy, Shirley (404) 659-9150
Francis, Clifton (678) 651-3299Gaines, JordanGreat-Nephew of Karen Wooten
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
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
Meeks, Doris (678) 315-0294
Mitchell, JuanitaMoss, Debbie678-598-9766
Murph, Cayden Grandson of Rod & Elizabeth Thomas
Nzemeke, Simonia G
Oyeleye, Pamela Aunt of Tiffani Byrd Rene, Hodelin
Rochester, Earl Father of Camelita McLean
Robinson, Juanita
Roy, Janice
Taylor, Harriet
Thompson, Carrie Mother of Brenda Brown Todman, DianaMother of Desiree Todman
Stewart, Eugene
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
Bennett/Scott Family (Loss of Lee Scott’s Mother) Beverly Brown (Loss of Son)Hinds Family( Loss of Lenny & Terri’s Mothers)
Jones Family (Loss of Dr. Annette Mims Brother) Rosser Family (Loss of Aunt)
PRAYER LIST SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYSVicki WelchGwynneth Ruzvidzo Caleb DugginsDeonna Hayes Jahiem Jarrett Willie Mae WynderThanishia Baker Yashimabeth PriceJuscell Tobias Clarion Nichols Emmanuel Jacques Vincent EdwardsSean Green, Jr.Brentnol Baker Nathaniel HiggsGisselle WebsterLeslie DormouthChristopher GordonBernice Williams Wafece Jenkins Amanda Penn Roberta SalmonWilliam Lowe
September 1**September 2September 3September 3September 5September 5September 7September 7
September 8**September 9September 9September 9September 9
September 10September 10September 10September 11September 12September 14September 16September 16 September 16September 16
Brittany Howard Jourdan Randall Angela McHenryMiquina Bell Tina Brown Wilbert Hall Stacy Scott Samuel BagleyThain McLean II Tiffanie O. McLean Audra Savage Jaylin Bowers Keima Tross Ginger Luby Michael Teal Andrew Green Vilma Jarrett Nianna McKenzieJessica Lee Cochran Michelle Tobias Caressa LoweAneesah DonwellJeffrey Leahr
September 17September 19September 20September 20September 21September 21
September 22**September 22**September 23September 23September 23September 24 September 24September 25September 26September 27September 27 September 27
September 29**September 29**September 29**September 29** September 30
September 1 (15 Years)**September 2 (28 Years)September 2 (32 Years)September 8 (44 Years)**September 11(2 Years)September 12(8 Years)September 13(9 Years)September 20(20 Years)
SEPTEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
ANNOUNCEMENTS PASTORAL STAFF
Pastor Melvin Preston, Interim Pastor E-mail: [email protected] Pastor Michael A. 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. ADVENTURERS/EAGER BEAVERS • Decatur Pioneer Adventurer Club registration is now open to children ages 4-9 years old
equivalent to Pre-K through 4th grade as of August 2018. Our first meeting will be TOMORROW, Sept. 9th at DAJA from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. See Madeleine Grant-Williams, Director or Tiffani Byrd, Asst. Director for additional details.
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. COMMUNITY SERVICE • The clothes closet is accepting clean, gently used clothing the first (1st) Sabbath only, during the
months of August, October and December. • In preparation for the Thanksgiving baskets distribution, each member is asked to contribute a
food item each month. This month you are asked to give one box of cake mix and icing. • The food pantry is in need of boxes, small to medium sizes. Printing paper boxes work wonderful.
You can leave them in the Otis Taylor Fellowship Hall. 4. DAJA • 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!
5. DAYS • School is in and the mayhem and chaos that goes along with it has begun! Many of our youth
need all the support they can get. The goal of our newest initiative, SCHOOL DAYS, is to support EVERY DSDA student age 12-19 socially, academically, spiritually and mentally thru various activities and events. DAYS is looking for students who attend public, private, boarding and home schools. Youth in their first year of college are welcome too!
• God is bigger than…. Join us for DAYS in September to discover how BIG God is! DAYS will meet Sept. 8th, 15th and 22nd @ 6 p.m. For more information contact Akua Colley at [email protected] or find us on Facebook (days2018) and Instagram (decaturays).
• Maranatha SDA Church will host AY Share Sept. 29th. Stay tuned for more information on time and place.
6. HEALTH MINISTRY • September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Make a difference! 24/7 lifeline resource is
available 365 days. Call 800-273-8255. 7. HOME AND SCHOOL • Please be a special sponsor to one or two of our Decatur Adventist Junior Academy(DAJA) students
as they participate in the Putt Putt Marathon on October 4, 2018. Thanks so much DAJA parents and Shelleen Roseborough, Home and School Leader For more information contact Shelleen Roseborough 404-936-9408 or any DAJA parent.
8. JETT SETTERS • Jett Setters are on the move again!! We are headed to Helen GA & The Apple Farms on Sunday
October 14. We will be leaving from DSDA at 8am and cost is $25. For more information please contact Elder Wilbert Hall
9. PATHFINDERS MINISTRY • Pathfinder Registration is Here! Our first Pathfinder meeting of the year will be TOMORROW
September 9th at Decatur Adventist Junior Academy. Registration Cost:Returning Pathfinders $35, New Pathfinders: $75. Pathfinders will meet every 2nd & 4th Sunday
10. 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] • It is now time to apply for the South Atlantic Conference of SDA Matching Scholarship Fund for the
2018-2019 School Year. Guidelines: 1)Student must be currently attending an SDA college/university 2) Student/ Parent(s) must regularly attend Decatur SDA Church 3)Student/Parent(s) must regularly participate in the church’s stewardship program If eligible Please complete the online application form by September 21st.
11.SABBATH SCHOOL • Lower division sabbath is in need of teachers on a rotational basis. If you are interested in teaching
please contact Kimberly Booker, Lower Division Sabbath School Leader at 678-982-2773. 12. WOMEN’S MINISTRY • Southern Union Women's Ministry presents "CONNECTions: A Convention for Women" in
Chattanooga, TN on Sept 6-9. Our Decatur Women's Ministry will have transportation for Sabbath only (Sept. 8) for those who have registered on AdventSource under 'Events' by Tuesday, August 28th. No on-site registration will be available. A fee to ride will be determined soon. Please see Ginger Luby for additional details or e-mail at [email protected].
UPCOMING EVENTS SEPTEMBER 8 Communion (3rd Quarter) DAYS, 6pm 9 Pathfinder Meeting, 10am-1pm 11 Food Pantry, 2-5pm 15 Education Day DAYS, 6pm 21-23 SAC Elder’s Retreat 22 DAYS, 6pm 29 DAYS Share, Maranatha SDA Church
WEEKLY EVENTS TUESDAY Jett Setters “Power Hour”, 11am 5th Sabbath Choral Rehearsal, Every 2nd & 3rd, 6:30pm WEDNESDAY Prayer Ministry Inspirational Reading, 6pm Interact Wednesday, 7pm FRIDAY Office Closed Bible Study 6pm