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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
John S. Nixon, II D.Min.
DECATURSEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
WELCOMES YOUSeptember 2, 2017
9:15 A.M.
Song Service Congregation
Prayer & Scripture Elder Garry Pressley
Welcome Jackie Small-Weekes
Mission story Elder James Fredericks
Musical Selection
Lesson Summary Elder James Fredericks
Closing Remarks/Prayer Jackie Small-Weekes
Coordinator Elder Lester Scott
Today 8:36 PM SUNSET Next Friday 8:31 PM
We Worship Him11:00 A.M.
Call to Worship “Come Before His Presence” Praise Team
Invocation Elder Leanora Ruff
Music of Adoration “My Hope is Built on Nothing Less” Chorister (SDA Hymnal #522)
Welcome Host/Hostess
Children’s Story Children’s Church
Scripture Reading
Music of Meditation* Cynthia Miles-Gray
Intercessory Prayer* Elder Dale Williams
Worship Through Giving Elder James Fredericks
Musical Praise Cynthia Miles-Gray
Praise & Worship Praise Team
Sermon Pastor John S. Nixon, II D.Min
Benediction Pastor John S. Nixon, II D.Min
*Reflective Silent Meditation*
Postlude 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
Craig, Sharri
Daniels, Reginald (404) 566-0725 Davis, Elizabeth Mother of Elizabeth Thomas 770-474-0617
Dolland, Denise
Eric Donwell
Francis, Clifton (678) 651-3299
Fraiser, 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)
McKenzie,Clifton
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: [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 • TODAY: Come Join us for Children's Church! We will explore God's love and show how we can
express that same love to others. Ages 4-12 are welcome, and remember to bring a friend! 2. 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 [email protected].
3. 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 [email protected] or call Mrs. Miriam Legall at (770) 349-0830 for more information.
4. DAJA • Tuition Assistance Forms are the in the Decatur Church lobby on the rack with the tracts. Direct
questions to Harriett G Taylor [email protected] or 678 849 4387 5. 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!
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. JETT SETTERS • We would like to express our sincerest thank you to everyone who helped to make our Night of
Nostalgia a great success. Firstly, thanks be unto God, for He does ALL things well. Secondly, thank you to all program participants, Nathaniel Higgs, Deni Davidson, Merritt Ashburne, Media Catering Staff, Carol Castleberry, Decatur Pathfinders & Leaders, our guests and supporters.
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)
2 Bring Your Bible to Church Sabbath
Children’s Church, 11am
Clothing Giveaway, 3-6pm
9 Communion Sabbath
Married vs Singles Basketball Game, 8:15pm 10 Habitat for Humanity Build Day
12 Food Pantry Distribution, 2-5pm
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