KEY POINTS:
- Measles is very contagious and can be serious.
- Anyone who is not protected against measles is at risk.
- Symptoms usually begin 7 to 14 days after infection. Two doses of MMR vaccine provide the best protection against measles.
- Measles is a highly contagious disease that can lead to serious complications.
- Measles can be dangerous, especially for babies and young children.
Signs and Symptoms:
Seek care Immediately! Call your healthcare provider immediately if you think you or your child have been exposed to measles. Measles isn’t just a little rash. Measles symptoms appear 7 to 14 days after contact with the virus. Measles typically begins with:
- High fever (may spike to more than 104°)
- Cough
- Runny nose (coryza)
- Red, watery eyes (conjunctivitis)
Koplik spots appear. Koplik spots are tiny white spots that may appear inside the mouth two to three days after symptoms begin.
Measles rash appears 3 to 5 days after the first symptoms. It usually begins as flat red spots that appear on the face at the hairline. They then spread downward to the neck, trunk, arms, legs, and feet.
- Small raised bumps may also appear on top of the flat red spots.
- The spots may become joined together as they spread from the head to the rest of the body.
- When the rash appears, a person’s fever may spike to more than 104° Fahrenheit.
Common complications from measles are:
- Ear infections occur in about 1 out of every 10 children with measles.
- Diarrhea is reported in less than 1 out of 10 people with measles.
Who is at risk?
Measles can be serious in all age groups. However, there are several groups that are more likely to suffer from measles complications:
- Children younger than 5 years of age
- Adults older than 20 years of age
- Pregnant women
- People with weakened immune systems, such as from leukemia or HIV infectionTO
“Prevent measles by getting vaccinated.”
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The Realness of God
“The Realness of God” is the theme of this year’s Children’s Day program scheduled for October 3rd. All parents of children in Children’s Church are asked to meet for a brief 10‑minute gathering immediately after church on Sabbath, September 12, 2026.
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The Future Unfolding
The Future Unfolding is an explorative journey through Bible prophecy that will take place at Belvedere on October 2nd – 31st, 2026 at 7pm. Invite your family and friends to this exciting series.
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Belvedere Food Pantry
Belvedere Food Pantry’s next distribution will take place on September 20th from 11:30am-1:30pm. Doors open at 10:00am. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 9am. Please consider becoming a sponsor of the Food Pantry by giving a $1 or more per week donation to Community Services.
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NCUAA Eagle Scholarship Fundraiser
Join NCUAA Eagle for a Student Scholarship Fundraiser on October 18th at 3pm, Decatur Family Life Center, 2321 Candler Road. Donation: $100 per person.
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The Realness of God
“The Realness of God” is the theme of this year’s Children’s Day program scheduled for October 3rd. All parents of children in Children’s Church are asked to meet for a brief 10‑minute gathering immediately after church on Sabbath, September 12, 2026.
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The Future Unfolding
The Future Unfolding is an explorative journey through Bible prophecy that will take place at Belvedere on October 2nd – 31st, 2026 at 7pm. Invite your family and friends to this exciting series.
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Belvedere Food Pantry
Belvedere Food Pantry’s next distribution will take place on September 20th from 11:30am-1:30pm. Doors open at 10:00am. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 9am. Please consider becoming a sponsor of the Food Pantry by giving a $1 or more per week donation to Community Services.
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NCUAA Eagle Scholarship Fundraiser
Join NCUAA Eagle for a Student Scholarship Fundraiser on October 18th at 3pm, Decatur Family Life Center, 2321 Candler Road. Donation: $100 per person.
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The Realness of God
“The Realness of God” is the theme of this year’s Children’s Day program scheduled for October 3rd. All parents of children in Children’s Church are asked to meet for a brief 10‑minute gathering immediately after church on Sabbath, September 12, 2026.
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The Future Unfolding
The Future Unfolding is an explorative journey through Bible prophecy that will take place at Belvedere on October 2nd – 31st, 2026 at 7pm. Invite your family and friends to this exciting series.
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Belvedere Food Pantry
Belvedere Food Pantry’s next distribution will take place on September 20th from 11:30am-1:30pm. Doors open at 10:00am. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 9am. Please consider becoming a sponsor of the Food Pantry by giving a $1 or more per week donation to Community Services.
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NCUAA Eagle Scholarship Fundraiser
Join NCUAA Eagle for a Student Scholarship Fundraiser on October 18th at 3pm, Decatur Family Life Center, 2321 Candler Road. Donation: $100 per person.
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Meet The Team
Pastoral Staff Samuel Bulgin Senior Pastor 404-301-5912 s_bulgin@yahoo.com Nicole Harvey Associate Pastor Ministry Staff Annette Boyd Pastoral Assistant 404-301-5912 belvederesda@gccsda.com Daniel Dixon Head Elder 404-610-0237 addixon909@yahoo.com Beryl Stewart Head Deaconess 404-508-9071
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About Us
About Seventh-day Adventists The Seventh-day Adventist Church is a mainstream Protestant church with approximately 19 million members worldwide, including more than one million members in North America. The Seventh-day Adventist Church seeks to enhance quality of life for people everywhere and to let people know that Jesus is coming again soon. Adventists believe a Trinity…
