Mountainside Seventh-Day Adventist Church

05/25/2026

Are you ready? 👀

Youth Day is May 30th and we are coming with everything. Spiritual Growth & Identity — Finding Your Identity In Christ, Not The World. 🙌🏾

Join us with guest speaker Justin Tobias for what is going to be a powerful Sabbath.

📍 Mountainside SDA Church
🕘 9AM | Sabbath School
🕚 11AM | Divine Hour

See you there. ✨

04/18/2026

Please join us to today for Family Life Day today.

04/04/2026

04/02/2026

The Last Supper. The Garde. The arrest. One night that changed everything.
We don't rush past the hard parts. We walk through them together.

06/30/2025

Your child may now qualify for a $6,500 GA Promise Scholarship to attend Decatur Adventist Junior Academy! Tomorrow is the deadline to apply, so act today. Take a look at our video.

The GA Promise Scholarship provides $6500 for qualifying students,

06/12/2025

May this encourage you today to surrender your problems to God. Be sure to check out this powerful sermon from our Senior Pastor Oscar Sherrod on our YouTube channel as he returned to the pulpit after God spared his life in a car accident. You don't want to miss his testimony!

05/19/2025

Mountainside's young adult choir, Generation Praise, sang the house down this past Sabbath! And Pastor Quine Cousins delivered a powerful word in the second installment of his new sermon series, Good Grief, Finding God In The Midst Of Loss. Swipe through to be blessed by the voices of the young people of Mountainside, and be sure to catch the replay of the entire service on our YouTube channel!

07/05/2024

Daily Devotional | July 5th, 2024

Call to Action for the Church Community

Last Sabbath, we issued a call to action for our church community to actively engage with our youth. We must be vigilant, supportive, and proactive in addressing the traumas they face, ensuring they do not reach their boiling point. Our mission is to protect, guide, and build up our young people, preparing them for a future where they can thrive and lead. This call to action is a reminder that we all have a role to play in the lives of our youth. It's about being proactive rather than reactive, anticipating their needs and providing support before crises arise.

Engaging with our youth means being present in their lives, offering guidance, and creating opportunities for them to grow and develop. It also means advocating for their needs and ensuring they have access to the resources and support they need to succeed. By working together as a community, we can create a nurturing environment where our young people can flourish.

Galatians 6:2 (ESV): "Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ."

Reflection: What specific actions can you take this week to engage with and support the youth in your church or community? How can you be more proactive in addressing their needs and helping them thrive?

07/04/2024

Daily Devotional | July 4th, 2024

Accountability and Respect in Relationships

It's important to teach our young people the importance of accountability and respect in relationships. They must recognize their worth and not settle for less than they deserve. This involves holding each other accountable and providing support, but without judgment. Accountability means being responsible for one's own actions and understanding the impact they have on others. It also means being willing to accept constructive criticism and make positive changes.

Respect in relationships is foundational for building trust and mutual understanding. By teaching young people to value themselves and others, we can help them develop healthy and respectful relationships. This includes understanding boundaries, practicing empathy, and communicating effectively. By fostering these values, we can help our youth build strong and meaningful connections with others.

Ephesians 4:2-3 (ESV): "With all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace."

Reflection: Reflect on your own relationships. Are there areas where you need to practice more accountability or respect? How can you model these values for the young people in your life?

07/03/2024

Daily Devotional | July 3rd, 2024

Building Genuine Relationships

To effectively support our youth, we must build genuine relationships with them. This involves watching, praying, and intervening when necessary. Superficial interactions aren't enough; we need to truly understand their struggles and provide meaningful support. Building these genuine relationships means taking the time to get to know the young people in your life on a deeper level, understanding their fears, hopes, and dreams. It requires patience, empathy, and a willingness to be present in their lives.

By investing in these relationships, we can create a strong support network that our young people can rely on. This network can provide guidance, encouragement, and a sense of belonging that is crucial for their development. It's about being there for them in both the good times and the bad, offering a steady and unwavering presence that they can count on.

Proverbs 27:17 (ESV): "Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another."

Reflection: Think about a young person you know. How can you deepen your relationship with them this week? What specific actions can you take to show them that you genuinely care about their well-being?