South Atlantic Conference of Seventh-day Adventists

Join us for Virtual Week of Prayer beginning June 2nd.

For a week the Leland Hispanic SDA Church in North Carolina worked together to bring joy and glory to our Savior. At the end of that evangelistic week, 8 beautiful people followed Jesus and were baptized on Saturday, April 27. This wonderful congregation is part of the Pastor Finnes Baez District which includes 8 churches.

SAC Hispanic Ministries: Loving, Serving, and Equipping!!!

Praise the Lord!!!.

On Saturday April 6th , New Gainesville SDA Church celebrated with their Hospitality and Youth Ministries departments for receiving two grants totaling $15,300!! Under the leadership of Sister Winovia Lewis the Hospitality Department received a $10,000 grant to expand their ministries in the community by offering the underserved, elderly, sick and shut-in hot meals. Also, the Youth Department under the direction of Brother Tyler John received a $5,300 grant to start a youth tutoring program. Both grants were awarded through a partnership with Versacare, an independent foundation committed to furthering the Kingdom of God and restoring the "image of God" to those in need. New Gainesville SDA church seeks to bring people ‘Towards Christ’, by ministering to their needs, sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and our distinct message! We thank God for blessing us with an opportunity to further His ministry in the Gainesville community and surrounding areas.

Atlanta Maranatha SDA Church hosted Morning Glory’s annual International Day of Prayer. This year’s theme was “Ignite your Prayer Life with Passionate Prayers.” It was a weekend event filled with song, praise, testimony, and prayer. The weekend started with Friday vesper on Zoom with Elder Davidlyn Strong. Then, Sabbath service at Atlanta Maranatha SDA Church with a special presentation by Choice Drama Ministry. The guest speaker for divine worship was Brenda Walsh, a renowned inspirational speaker and worldwide devotional writer. A Sabbath afternoon Lunch n Learn “What is a Passionate Prayer?” facilitated by Dr. Edna Rose. Then, climaxing on Sunday with a prayer breakfast at Atlanta Boulevard SDA Church with Dr. Shonda Shaw. There were guest singers, creative dancers, and a Morning Glory mass choir led by LoLo Harris and Theresa Morton. Each service was filled with praise, worship, and thanksgiving.

Morning Glory is a prayer conference call that has been supported by donors for over 12 years. It was started under the vision of the Women's Ministry Leader of the South Atlantic Conference and has now expanded to include several conferences and denominations. Every morning, people from all over the United States join in for prayer.

With Jance M. Carter at the helm, their goal is to spread the message of Jesus daily through the power of prayer and the Living Word. They aim to reach all denominations and bring people to God's Kingdom through their ministry.

The mission of Morning Glory is to be a beacon in the night, reflecting God’s Spirit, Holy and Bright, before the dawn’s early light through prayer, praise, testimony, and song as His children connect by way of phone, bringing people of the worldwide community together in unity to uplift, encourage, enrich and enlighten as our spiritual growth heightens.

Hundreds call-in every morning, Sunday-Friday at 5:00 AM and Sabbath Praise at 6:00 AM. Through Morning Glory’s ministry, Bible studies have been completed, and Souls have been baptized.

Nathanael Gracia, the Family Ministry Director for the South Atlantic Conference, led a transformative initiative aimed at empowering families in the metro Atlanta area. The Family Redemption Plan Outreach Program, held from March 10 to March 31 at the West End SDA Church, blended family education with the preaching of the gospel to effectuate positive change within the community.
The family Redemption Plan Outreach Program is a comprehensive program that equipped over 100 families with essential tools and knowledge vital for fostering healthy familial relationships. Through a series of workshops, seminars, sermons, and activities, attendees were immersed in teachings addressing critical aspects of family life, including effective communication, parenting skills, mental health awareness, and children's development.
The outreach program went beyond imparting knowledge; it extended a helping hand to those in need. Over 85 families benefited from the distribution of diapers, a gesture that underscored the program's commitment to addressing tangible needs within the community. Furthermore, the spiritual impact of the initiative was profound, with numerous souls finding redemption and over 30 individuals were baptized into the faith

Students from across our conference gathered to showcase their skills, creativity, and intellect at the recent Festival Expo held on March 17, 2024, at the River Oaks Campground in Orangeburg, SC. Mrs. Gaiter and her team coordinated this event which was a testament to the vibrancy and diversity of talent within our school community. From spellbinding spelling bees to awe-inspiring art exhibitions, exhilarating science and robotics competitions, to captivating oratorical contests, the Festival Expo celebrated academic excellence and creative expression.

If you are in the area please support on of our church's evangelistic efforts as we strive to bring more people into the body of Christ!

Senior Ministries Day at Ebenezer Seventh-day Adventist Church

Sabbath April 20th marked Senior Ministries Day at Ebenezer Seventh-day Adventist Church in Augusta GA. It was a day bringing together seniors of all ages from the church and community. Invited guest speaker Dr. Ralph Peay, Director Senior Ministries, South Atlantic Conference shared a timely message ‘There is No One Like God’ based on Isaiah 46:1-4; anything that takes the place of God in our lives is an Idol and becomes a burden instead of a blessing when God is our focus. A highlight of the morning service was a community service award given to Mrs. Lt. Col. JoyAnne Johnson Holloway an educator working in the local school system whose husband, Mr. Lorenzo Holloway III is a son of an Tuskegee Airman, Lorenzo Holloway. In the afternoon Dr. Peay hosted a workshop ‘Scams and Seniors’ sharing insights into strategies seniors need to know to avoid becoming a scamming victim of strangers or in a growing number of cases friends or family members. The day ended with and old time Adventist Youth Ministry (AYM) program hosted by Gary and Felicia King, joint senior ministry leaders at Ebenezer.

Photo Caption: From left to right - Dr. Ralph Peay, Sis. Felicia King, Elder Clinton Jones, Mr. Lorenzo Holloway III, Mrs. Lt. Col Joyanne Johnson Holloway, Bro. Gary King, and Chaplain Johnny Williams

The Women's Ministries Department of West Broad SDA Church in Savannah, Georgia conducted a Week of Prayer on April 7-11, 2024. The speakers were Dr. Andrea Lisa Moore, Pastor Kimberly Mann, Pastor Michelle Mota Poysor, Sis. Desiree Tyler, and Elder Bernita Mitchell. The event culminated on Sabbath, April 13, 2024, with a One-Day Georgia Women's Retreat sponsored by the SAC Women's Ministries Department under the leadership of April Smith. Women from various churches in Georgia as well as South Carolina and North Carolina were in attendance. The speaker was Dr. Joyce Woods who delivered a dynamic message. After dinner was served, a Mental Health Workshop was presented. All departed Savannah feeling blessed and refreshed!

You are invited! Join us on Friday April 26th for a very special Extreme Makeover presentation featuring our President Elder Calvin B. Preston and Michael Lewis.

During the week of the passion from March 23 to 30, and an effort-intensive of evangelization in our Hispanic churches located in the Atlanta area with the support of SAC, SUC, and CC, we concluded with 16 baptisms and 10 wedding ceremonies. The big baptismal ceremony was celebrated in Maranatha-Morrow Hispanic SDA Church, by Pastor Ismael Uribe on Sabbath March 30, 2024

To God Be The Glory!!!

Praise The Lord!!!

During the week of the passion from March 23 to 30, and an effort-intensive of evangelization in our Hispanic churches located in the Atlanta area with the support of SAC, SUC, and CC, the East Atlanta Hispanic District led by Pastor Edwin R. Robechi concluded with 15 precious souls baptized in a big concentration of his district in Doraville-Norcross Hispanic SDA Church. The baptismal ceremony was officiated by Pastor Robechi on Sabbath March 30, 2024. The East Atlanta Hispanic District includes the following churches: New Gainesville Hispanic SDA Company, Lawrenceville Hispanic SDA Church, Doraville-Norcross Hispanic SDA Church, Chamblee Hispanic SDA Church, and Conyers Hispanic SDA Small Company.

To God Be The Glory!!!

Praise The Lord!!!

During the week of the passion from March 23 to 30, and an effort-intensive of evangelization in our Hispanic churches located in the Atlanta area with the support of SAC, SUC, and CC, the West Atlanta Hispanic District concluded with 8 baptisms. The ceremony was officiated by Pastor Kircio Mota on Sabbath March 30, 2024. The West Atlanta Hispanic District includes the following churches: Roswell-Springs Hispanic SDA Church, Marietta Central Hispanic SDA Church, Douglasville Hispanic SDA Company, and Carrollton Hispanic SDA Church.

To God Be The Glory!!!

Praise The Lord!!!

During the week of the passion from March 23 to 30, and an effort-intensive of evangelization in our Hispanic churches located in the Atlanta and Georgia area with the support of SAC, SUC, and CC, the North Atlanta Hispanic District concluded with 12 baptisms. The ceremony was officiated by Pastor Jose Reyes on Sabbath March 30 in Three Angel (Dalton) Hispanic SDA Church in Dalton, GA. The North Atlanta Hispanic District includes the following churches: Three Angel (Dalton) Hispanic SDA Church, Cartersville Hispanic SDA Church, Calhoun-Emmanuel Hispanic SDA Company, and Adairsville Hispanic SDA Company.

To God Be The Glory!!!

Encuentro Juvenil FUSION 2024.
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On March 2, 2024, the Door Of Hope Seventh-day Adventist Church, in Pageland, South Carolina begun our spring revival with the theme of March Gladness: Having Joy through our trials, with guest speaker Ayanna Albertson-Gay, a world-renowned spoken word artist and musician. Additionally, the leaders and the members of the Door of Hope SDA Church were prepared for one baptism. What wasn't known was that another individual would decide also to be baptized. Jackie Bennett and Crystal Richard were baptized and began their new journey with Christ. The church has a goal of 30 baptisms within 2024. We have 28 more precious souls to go. Praise the Lord!

At Spartanburg-Shiloh SDA, on Sabbath March 9 three (3) individuals were baptized and one person joined through profession of faith, and another person transferred-in.

March 9 was "Decision Sabbath"; and Decision Sabbath takes place once a quarter in order to welcome members into church membership after personal or group Bible study.

"At New Bethel Seventh-day Adventist Church, we joyfully welcomed two new members into our family through baptism. Our pastor, Damian Grant, led the ceremony, and the congregation embraced them warmly. We believe in sharing God's love with our community, and it's a true blessing to see more souls joining our family. These new members are just the beginning of our efforts to spread the message of God's love, and we look forward to welcoming many more into our fold in the future." - Aslean Janelle Florence