Decatur SDA Church Donna Sister of Jarrett Roseborough Todman, Diana Mother of Desiree Bowers Warnick, Ruth (770) 306-1960 Watkins, David White, Nicholas Son of Stephanie Saunders

Our Mission We are committed to the pursuit of our vision through

Evangelism, Christian Education, and Multi-Generational Ministry and Service to the Community.

Our VisionExpanding the kingdom of God, impacting lives

and lovingly embracing everyone.

2365 Candler Road, Decatur GA 30032Telephone: 404-284-6908

Visit us at: www.decatursdachurch.orgPastor John S. Nixon II, D.Min.

Senior PastorPastor Chris Whittaker

Youth & Young Adult Pastor

Decatur SDA Church

DECATURSEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH

WELCOMES YOUAugust 20, 2016

9:15 A.M.SABBATH SCHOOL

Song Service Wilbert Hall

Opening Prayer Alfreda Walker

Scripture Luke 7:11-16 Alfreda Walker

Welcome & Opening Remarks Clara H. Cobb

Mission Story Karen Wooten

Special Music Sarita Brantley

LESSON STUDY

“Jesus Showed Sympathy”

“‘And when Jesus went out He saw a great multitude; and He was moved with

compassion for them, and healed their sick.’”

Matthew 14:14, NKJV

Lesson Summary Joe Wooten

Closing Remarks Clara H. Cobb

Personal Ministries Lavonne Caldwell

Closing Prayer Lavonne Caldwell

ANNOUNCEMENT PERIOD

Coordinator Elder William Jeffries

Today 8:18 PM SUNSET Next Friday 8:10 PM

We Worship Him11:00 A.M.

Prelude Musicians

Call to Worship “Come Before His Presence” Praise Team

Invocation Elder Garry Pressley

4th Commandment* Exodus 20:8-11

Affirmation of Our Faith* John 3:16-17 Music of Adoration “My Hope is Built on Nothing Less” Chorister

SDA Hymnal # 522Welcome our Guests Host/Hostess

Praise and Worship Praise Team

Prayer Call “Healing” Praise Team

Intercessory Prayer* Elder Dale Williams

Prayer Response “Praise the Name of Jesus” Praise Team

Children’s Story Sam Bagley, Sr

Worship Through Giving Elder Garry Pressley Musical Praise New Creation

Message & Appeal Pastor John S. Nixon, II D.Min

COMMUNION SERVICE Ordinance of Humility Congregation Scripture Elder Harriett Taylor

Prayer over Bread Elder William JeffriesPrayer over Wine Elder Ludlow Brown

Music of MeditationBreaking of Bread

Serving of Bread and Wine

Benediction Pastor John S. Nixon, II D.Min

*Reflective Silent MeditationPostlude Organist

*Please refrain from moving/please remain seated

Christopher WhittakerAlvis Luckey, Jr.Johnny Green Julia Nixon Greg Harris, Jr. Joyanna Carlisle Zaniah Donwell Latrice Njee Shari Craig Andy Morgan Keisha Rhodes Merritt Ashburne Taina Cashimir Ortrene Gordon Brittany Perkins Timothy Stephen Ife Rosser Darlene Bliss-Smith Jean Gaither Raamiah Hupp Christian Randall Jasmine Anderson Roderica Morris Zariyah Donwell Maise Marks Alfreda Walker Mark Teal

Keyanna Delegal Gwendolyn Samuels Gabriel Oman ThorneCynthia DavidsonAlice L Williams Brenda Sloan Courtney LuckeyBreanne HolderTidra Hurt Adlere Etienne Sarita Kay-Brantley Omari Lee Amauri CarterJoshua ManningJ’aimema CasimirZoe CartwrightDelta AlexanderCourtney BoydClintelle StephenMichael Jones, Sr.Richard R. Kay Jodie Scott Audrina Taylor Caleb Henry DeAndre ManningDavid Watkins

Anderson, AliceMother of Elder Iris A. Miles

Barnard, Raphael & Jane(404) 883-2756

Buchanan, AlverineFriend of LaVonne Caldwell

Caldwell, LaVonne (& Family) (404) 284-6045

Camuil, Justin Father of Jean-Sébastien and Amber Camiul

Carlisle, Ned (404) 849-8950

Cooper, Perry

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

Dolland, Denise

Francis, Clifton (678) 651-3299

Fraiser, Florence

Gaines, Jordan(Great-Nephew of Karen Wooten)

Gaither, Jean (770) 593-4608Henderson, Emma Mother of Clara Cobb (706) 561-1943

Henry, EllenMother of Gwen Henry (718) 413-5711

Hurst, Patsy(404) 294-9772

Johnson, ArnettBrother of Roetta Harris & Clarence EzzardJohnson, Benny & FamilyJohnson, Kierra

Joseph, Dorothy(404) 682-4135

Kay, Richard

Knight, LillianLawson, Sylvia(678) 513-4837

Marks, Mazie

Mason, LauraMeeks, Doris (678) 315-0294

Moore, Pastor Earl(678) 575-0848

Moss, Debbie(404) 553-6632

Moye, Kelly (404) 200-1903

Murray, Najee(404) 707-7949

Roseborough, DonnaSister of Jarrett RoseboroughTodman, DianaMother of Desiree Bowers

Warnick, Ruth(770) 306-1960

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

Carol Castleberry (Loss of Father) Augusta Fredericks (Loss of Mother) Audrey Jordan (Loss of Sister) Edith Patterson (Loss of Son)

James & Michelle Fields & Family (Loss of Nephew) Mary Diane Sumpter (Loss of Sister) Andrea Watson (Loss of Mother)

AUGUST BIRTHDAYS

August 1 August 2 August 3 August 3 August 4 August 5 August 6 ** August 6 August 7 August 7 August 7 August 9 August 9 August 9 August 9 August 9 August 10 August 10 August 11 August 11 August 15 August 16 August 16 August 17 August 17 August 17 August 18

August 18August 19 August 19 August 20 ** August 20 ** August 21 August 22 August 22 August 22 August 22 August 23 August 23 August 24 August 25 August 26 August 26 August 27 ** August 27 ** August 27 ** August 28 August 28 August 29 August 29 August 30 August 30 August 31

AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES

Robert and Marjorie PriceJean-Sebastien and Amber Camiul

August 9 (47 Years) August 28 (5 Years)

PRAYER LIST

ANNOUNCEMENTS PASTORAL STAFF

Pastor John S. Nixon, II, D. Min., Senior Pastor Email: [email protected] Pastor Chris Whittaker, Youth and Young Adult Pastor Email: [email protected]

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS Bulletin announcements: All announcements are due WEDNESDAY by 12:00PM. Please send to [email protected]. Birthday or Anniversary Dates: Contact Bonita Jones,[email protected]

1. BEREAVEMENT To our Decatur church family, We wish to express our appreciation for your prayers during the passing of two of my sisters. I want to express a special thank you to My Pastor John Nixon II, Elder Wilbert Hall, Jett Setters, Elder and Mrs. Nathaniel Higgs, And Elder Lester Scott. May the Lord continue to Bless you. The Sumpter Family 2. COMMUNITY SERVICE * It’s that time of year again. Community Service is adopting the 5th grade class at our neighborhood school, Toney Elementary. We are asking for your assistance in providing 75 jump / flash drives for the students. Please contact Dorothy Reeves (404) 518-9932 or Harriette Perkins (404) 273-2263 if you have any questions.* Clothes Closet – We are currently accepting gently used, clean clothing for the clothes closet. We are in need of men’s clothing and children’s back to school clothes. 3. DAELCSummer Camp 2016 is planned with your kids in mind, a mix of educational fun loving activities and academics from preschool to 4th grade. Please contact us at 770 349 0830 / email us @ [email protected]. DAJA The administration and staff of Decatur Adventist Junior Academy would like to thank the church members including the deaconess and deacon boards for all the hard work expended in preparing our school for the new year. The classrooms are inviting, hallways are beautiful, windows are shining and the lab is ready for students to explore and discover. If you haven’t visited DAJA yet this school year, drop by and experience the difference. 5. DAYSNo DAYS this Sabbath.6. DEACONS DSDA Deacons will be meeting this Sabbath immediately following church, downstairs in the fellowship hall. All deacons are expected to attend. 7. FAMILY LIFE SAVE THE DATE: Family life department would like you to save the date for our Marriage Enrichment Luncheon at DAJA on August 27 at 2pm. Our presenter will be Dr. Curtis Fox. Please make every effort to attend. All married couples and eligible singles are invited. See you then! 8. JOURNEY TO WHOLENESSJourney To Wholeness no longer meets monthly,but is a weekly telephone call. Anyone interested may contact Stephanie Saunders at 7708995176 or Lavonne Caldwell at 4042846045 for more information. 9. MUSIC MINISTRYThe DSDA Music Ministry is looking for additional members to join our Praise & Worship team. If you are interested, please contact Jarrett Roseborough at [email protected] or Elder Iris A. Miles at [email protected].

10. PATHFINDERSRegistration for the 2016 – 2017 Pathfinder Year is now open to all youth between the ages of 10 – 17 (including those who turn 10 by Dec 31, 2016). Please prayerfully consider having your youth join our vibrant ministry! Our next meeting will be August 28, 2016 for current Pathfinders only!11. SABBATH SCHOOL* August 27 - Good Works Sabbath.12. SCHOLARSHIPATTENTION SDA UNIVERSITY STUDENTS/PARENTS: The applications for the South Atlantic Conference 3-way scholarship for the 2016-2017 school year are now available in the church lobby. The submission date is August 20. Please contact Angela McHenry, 214.769.0077, with inquiries.13. TUITION ASSISTANCEThanks for contributing so generously to Tuition Assistance . Many students were helped. To continue your support, place your funds in the Tithe Envelope under Tuition Assistance.- Elder Harriett Taylor

UPCOMING EVENTS

AUGUST

20 Communion

3-Way Scholarship Deadline

27 Good Works Sabbath

Marriage Enrichment Luncheon, DAJA, 2pm

28 Pathfinders Meeting (Current Pathfinders Only)

SEPTEMBER

3 Bring Your Bible to Church Sabbath

Clothing Giveaway 3pm-6pm

3-Oct 1 Fall Revival: Jesus at the Center

10 SAC Large Committee Selection, Orangeburg, SC

11 SAC Constituency Session, Orangeburg, SC

13 Food Pantry Distribution, 2-5pm

WEEKLY EVENTS

TUESDAY Jett Setters “Power Hour”, 11AM

WEDNESDAY Prayer Ministry Inspirational Reading, 6PM

Interact Wednesday, 7PM

THURSDAY Journey to Wholeness

FRIDAY Office Closed

SABBATH Elder’s Bible Study, **Bible Study will resume in September**