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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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Page 1: Our Vision lovingly embracing everyone. Our Mission€¦ · (706) 561-1943 Hinds, ... Deadline is 1 week in advance. * Meeting Rooms: All rooms must be reserved in the church for

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

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We Worship Him11:00 A.M.

Call to Worship “Come Before His Presence” Praise Team

Invocation Taryn Washington- 3rd Grade Addison Burdin- 4th Grade

Music of Adoration “On Higher Ground” Elder Harriett Taylor (SDA Hymnal #625

Welcome Briyah Boyd- 1st Grade Jonathan Appleby- 1st Grade

Education Day Promo Jordan Ruff- 8th Grade

Children’s Story Seventh/Eighth Grade Scripture Reading Isabelle Mompremier- Kindergarten

Darren Dowdie- Kindergarten

Music of Meditation* DAJA Choir

Intercessory Prayer* Elder Brian Williams

Worship Through Giving Elder Garry Pressley Musical Praise DAJA Choir

Introduction of Speaker Yvette Cooper- Principal

Praise & Worship Praise Team

Sermon Pastor Michael Shelton

Benediction Jaylon Allen- 6th Grade

Rayquan Allen- 6th Grade

*Reflective Silent Meditation*Postlude Organist

*Please refrain from moving/please remain seated*

DECATURSEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH

WELCOMES YOUApril 28, 2018 9:15 A.M

Theme: Show us the Father, Show us Jesus, John 14:8, 9

Musical offerings Harare Central Prison Choir Video Highlands SDA Church

Prayer Amber Singleton

Scripture Zephaniah 3:17 Tisiya Mahoro

Welcome Gloria Smikle

Mission Story Dr. Audra Savage

Video Testimony Simbarashe Mushuku

Video Advent Harmony Choir

Teachers’ Prayer Jordan Ruff

Bible Study: Salvation and the End Time

Musical Offering Sarita Hunter & Brenda Brown

Personal Ministry

Closing Prayer Victoria Ruff

Coordinator Elder Doug Craig

Today 8:18 PM SUNSET Next Friday 8:23 PM

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Anderson,AliceMother of Elder Iris A. Miles

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

Daniels, Reginald (404) 566-0725 Davis, Elizabeth Mother of Elizabeth Thomas 770-474-0617

Dolland, Denise

Eric Donwell

Francis, Clifton (678) 651-3299Fraiser, FlorenceMother 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, 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) 513-4837Leahr, 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, Debbie678-598-9766

Murph, Cayden Grandson of Rod & Elizabeth Thomas Murray, Najee(404) 707-7949 Rene, Hodelin Roy, Janice

Carrie Thompson Mother of Brenda Brown Todman, DianaMother of Desiree Bowers

Watkins, DavidWilliams, Deborah (Mother of Cliff Williams)

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.”

Lorna English & Family (Loss of Father) Andy Morgan (Loss of Sister)

Simon Family (Loss of Monroy Simon)Clifton Williams (Loss of Mother)

PRAYER LIST APRIL BIRTHDAYS

APRIL ANNIVERSARIES

Gabrielle Dandy Alishia Gordon Denita Hunter Ambrey McWilliams Johnathan Wooten Carol Castleberry Miesha Barnes Angela Barrett Ny’kell Searcy Kizzel David Kesha Lake Tameka Rivers Jasmine Thomas Jarrett Roseborough Tavari Carter William Jeffries Veronica Marks Kyshia Carey Mallory McHenry Eugene Stewart Barbara Massay Erin Belgrave Keondre Rhodes Justin Tobias Corey Bloodworth Ned Carlisle Candice Harry Morgan Narain Daniel Sylvester

April 2 April 2 April 2 April 3 April 3 April 5

April 7**April 7**April 7**April 8 April 8 April 9 April 9

April 10 April 10 April 11 April 12 April 12 April 12 April 12 April 13

April 14**April 14**April 14 April 15 April 16 April 16 April 16 April 16

Daniella Sylvester Halana Sanders Lisa Stewart Dwight Alexander Amet Peart Shawn Castleberry Danielle Campbell Lloyd Pringle Sonia Jean-Louis’ Cheryl Harry Christina Etienne Asia Ofei Samuel Williams Elikai Pressley Nathaniel Pridgen Rosylia Gumbs Tyre Zetrenne Samuel Bagley II Brandon Odom Shenise Paige LaMar Cochran Alicia Browne Tristan Worrell Deidre Etheridge Antoinette Rivers Theron Thomas, II Michael Bernard Whitney Parker

April 16 April 16 April 16 April 17 April 17 April 19 April 19 April 20 April 22 April 23 April 23 April 24 April 24 April 24 April 25 April 25 April 26 April 26 April 27 April 27

April 28**April 29 April 29 April 29 April 30 April 30 April 30 April 30

Garfield & Keisha BurgessBill & Ginger Luby Russell & Janelle James

April 12 (3 Years)April 27 (4 Years)April 27 (4 Years)

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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 Saturday,

May 5th. Join us as we highlight Heroes and Sheroes of the bible, Moses, Mary and his mother Jochobed. Children ages 4-12 are welcome and remember to bring a friend!

• Vacation Bible Xperience 2018 is right around the corner! We are looking for volunteers to assist with our children of our church and community as we have a great time. Volunteers must complete a background check that are 18 yrs & up. The meeting is TODAY, April 28th immediately following Divine Worship in the Mother's room across from the Pastor's office.

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. DAELC • Positive Kids for Christ Summer Camp. Decatur Adventist Early Learning Center is hosting

summer camp for children ages 4 to 11 years. Camp begins May 30th! Registration has begun. For more information, please contact Mrs. Miriam Legall at (770) 349-0830 or visit the center at 2584 Young Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30088

4. DAJA • On May 9th at 7pm as the talented students of DAJA present “Mission Possible”. One summer

day in 1959, nine-year-old Ronald McNair, who dreams of becoming a pilot, walks into the Lake City, South Carolina, public library and insists on checking out some books, despite the rule that only white people can have library cards. Join as as we watch this story unfold!

5. DAYS • 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]

• Are your children, ages 7-16, looking for something to do this summer? Try the SAC Spiritual Spectacular Junior Camp! Camp will be held June 24 – July 1, at the River Oaks Campground, Orangeburg, SC. Early bird registration is now thru May 5. Register at adventsource.org. SAC is also looking for camp workers age 17 and up! For more information contact Akua Colley @ [email protected] or visit www.facebook.com/DAYS2018.

6. HOME AND SCHOOL • “The knowledge of God and of Jesus Christ expressed in character is the very highest education. It

is the key that opens the portals of the heavenly city. This knowledge it is God’s purpose that all who put on Christ shall possess.” Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and Students p. 37

7. 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. 8. PERSONAL MINISTRY • If you have a passion for Nursing Home Ministry, and can assist with this ministry, please contact

Dora Massey, 4047077949. 9. THANK YOU • To our Decatur Church family, how do we say thanks? You poured out your love and attention to us

in so many ways, we can’t count them all. During my surgery and recovery, you expressed your love through your prayers, calls, visits, sitting, cards, flowers, fruit baskets, catered meals, and meals you prepared. It was endless and we so appreciated it all. May God continue to richly bless each of you, exceedingly and abundantly....With our sincerest gratitude, Milton and Clara Cobb

10. YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY • Who Got Game? Find out at our Young Adult Game Night. Enjoy an evening of grown-up company!

May 19th @ 8:30pm. For more details contact Pastor Shelton at [email protected]

UPCOMING EVENTS APRIL 28 DAJA Education Day Vacation Bible Xperience Volunteer Meeting, After Divine Worship AYS @ Emmanuel SDA Church 5:30pm MAY 5 Bring Your Bible to Church Sabbath Children's Church 8 Food Pantry/Clothes Closet, 2-5pm 9 DAJA Play: “Mission Possible”, 7pm 12 Oakwood University Graduation 13 Mother's Day Pathfinders 19 DAJA Baccalaureate Young Adult Game Night, 8:30pm 26 GAAA Baccalaureate

WEEKLY EVENTS TUESDAY Jett Setters “Power Hour”, 11am WEDNESDAY Prayer Ministry Inspirational Reading, 6pm Interact Wednesday, 7pm FRIDAY Office Closed