Apison Seventh-day Adventist Church

Welcome...

11421 Bates Road, Apison, Tennessee 37302

...to the little church with a big heart. Our mission is to be a family of believers that Know Jesus, Love People, and Treasure Truth.

Sabbath School Morning Praise Sabbath Praise ~ 9:00-9:30 Sabbath School Superintendent Class Study ~ 9:30-10:45

John MacFarlane Dennis Crane

Worship Service Sabbath, July 22, 2017

Children& Adult Sabbath School Classes Potter's Class ~ Library SS Lesson Study ~ Sanctuary Discipleship Group ~ Kitchen, across from the Sanctuary Life Application of the SS lesson quarterly ~ Across the hall from the Sanctuary SS Lesson Study ~ Down the hall on left, just past the double doors; 1st classroom Cradle Roll (ages B-3) ~ Through double doors, follow the hallway; last door on left Kindergarten (ages 4-6/grades K-1) ~ Through double doors, follow hallway; 3rddoor Primary (ages 7-9/grades 2-4) ~ Downstairs, follow hallway, last door on right Juniors (ages 10-12/grades 5-7) ~ Downstairs, follow hallway, last door on left Earliteen (ages 13-15/grades 8-10) ~ Upstairs to the left Collegiate / Young Adults ~ Bible Study application discussion/Upstairs to the right

Songs of Praise Announcements and Welcome

Gifts of Worship

Eric Schoonard

Local Conference Advance

Angel Segarra

Offertory

8:00 am Prayer Group 8:30 am Prayer Group 9:00 am Men's Breakfast 10:00 am Youth Basketball Monday 9:00 am Kids In Stitches Ministry 7:00 pm Church Board Meeting Tuesday: 9:00 am Kids In Stitches Ministry 9:30 am “Revelation” Prayer & Praise Group 8:00 pm Bulletin Info Deadline Wednesday: 7:00 pm Prayer Meeting Thursday: 9:00 am Kids In Stitches Ministry 6:45 pm Elder's Meeting Friday: 7:00 pm Healing Relational Blind Spots Next Sabbath: 8:00 am Prayer Group Speaker Pastor Burgess Following Service Haystacks Fellowship Meal 1:30 pm Healing Relational Blind Spots

Budgeted

Received

$13,000

$7,214.00

The celebration of the Sabbath ends tonight at 8:51 pm And begins again next Friday at 8:47 pm

Introit

Invocation and Call to Worship

Today: Sunday:

Church Budget thru 7/8/17

Eric Schoonard

Call to Reverence

Calendar of Events

Church Needs

Lonny Byrd and Jesse Radamacher

Ensemble

Children’s Story

Karen Williams

Scripture Reading

Genesis 12:1

Invitation to Prayer

Jaden Segarra

As We Come to You in Prayer

Worship in Prayer

No. 671 Jim Purple

Special Music

Apison Ensemble

Worship in Word

When God says 'Go'

Hymn of Response

Great is Thy Faithfulness

Benediction

Pastor Burgess No. 100 Pastor Burgess

Postlude

Piano

Pianist: Jeanie Hair Media Services: Larry Cowan / Tyler Segarra

As We Come to You in Prayer Now, Dear Lord, as we pray, take our hearts and minds far away. From the press of the world all around To Your throne where grace does abound. May our lives be transform'd by Your love, May our souls be refreshed from above.

PLEASE KNEEL At this moment, let people everywhere Join us now as we come to You in prayer.

Here to Serve Pastor ...................................... Brian Burgess ................. [email protected] ...........................................................Or...................................... (423) 637.9412 Youth Pastor ...........................Franky Martinez .............. [email protected] ...........................................................Or...................................... (816) 651.6414 Head Elder ............................. Eric Schoonard ........................... (423) 504.0661 Head Deacon ............................ Barry Becker ............................. (423) 505.6415 Head Deaconess ....................... Jeanie Hair .............................. (423) 364.4902 Church Clerk ............................ Jan Haveman ............................ (423) 779.6730 Treasurer .................................... Karla Reel .......... [email protected] ...........................................................Or...................................... (423) 800.8031 School Principal ................... Nancy Zima-Gentry ........................ (423) 902.3883 School Treasurer .................... Reggie Thomas ........................... (423) 244.7825 Church Office .............................................................................. (423) 236.4214 Church Secretary ......................Lisa Jennings................ [email protected] Church School ............................................................................. (423) 236.4926 Bulletin Editor .......................... Christy Beason ......... [email protected] Bulletin Info Deadline Tuesday 8pm ........................................... (423) 774.4717 Church Website ............................................................... www.apisonchurch.org

Apison Church Notices A SPECIAL WELCOME TO OUR VISITORS! We're happy you have chosen to worship with us today. If we can help you in any way, please see Head Elder Eric Schoonard or today’s Resource Elder, Deryl Holland.

Elder's Meeting ~ will be this Thursday, July 27 at 6:45 pm at the church.

Today ~ Members, invite guests to your home for lunch and fellowship.

How We Love / Healing Relational Blindspots Seminar ~ will take place here at our church next Friday and Sabbath, July 28-29. Please see insert for info.

Membership Transfer Requests ~ 1st Reading ~ Incoming:

Outgoing:

Heidi Davis from Weimar Campus SDA Company Rosie E. Pertil from Collegedale Spanish-American SDA Church Ian Will from Weimar Campus SDA Company Candy Coe to Decatur SDA Church Shaila Meharry to Middletown SDA Church Juanita, Carissa and Catherina Schoonard to New Market SDA Church

Prayer Requests ~ Bereavement / Special Needs / Healing ~

Alana Bruce ~ as she recovers from heart surgery (she was able to come home!) James Patterson ~ as he recovers from bladder surgery performed yesterday Myra Sargeant ~ ongoing health challenges Ellen Purple ~ as she continues to recover Prison Ministry ~ please find addresses on the Bulletin Board for fellow members in prison and encourage them by sending cards. Would you like to share your faith with those who are willing to listen? We are looking for committed men and women with a passion for souls to be trained and mentored to minister to the forgotten ones who are in our local jails. Call John H 423-316-6722.

Apison Hour of Prayer (AHOPe) ~ join us as we seek the Holy Spirit for our lives, our church, the world church and government leaders. Sabbath mornings we meet in the Church Library at 8 am. (UPDATE) On Sunday mornings at 8:30 am join us by calling 712-775-7031 and use access code 682-097-212# Apison Ensemble ~ is playing during the worship service today. If you are interested in joining, please email/call [email protected] or 256-457-6464. Church Hike ~ this afternoon, meet at the church at 3:30 pm. Pastor Franky Martinez will lead the hike. This is a great opportunity to invite some friends! Men's Breakfast ~ is tomorrow, July 23rd, 9 am at IHOP 5814 Brainerd Rd. Kids in Stitches ~ meets Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, 9 - 1 at the church. Pathfinders ~ is looking for a few good men and women for the '17/'18 year team and need your help. We are looking for full-time and part-time help (photographer/video, treasurer, admin assistant and more). If you are interested, come to a meeting at the Church, Monday, July 24 @ 6 pm. We want to make this the best Pathfinder year yet for Apison, but we need YOU…SEE YOU THERE!

Acts of the Apostles Study ~ cancelled for Friday evening, July 28.

Singspiration & Fellowship Meal ~ honoring Janet Kuebler at the Standifer Gap SDA Church next Sabbath, July 29th at 5pm. LCA Annual Work Bee and Pancake Breakfast ~ will be next Sunday, July 30 beginning at 8 am. Please plan to come out and have breakfast and then help to get the school in tip top shape. Older children are encouraged to come and help. Childcare will not be available for younger children. Contact Pam Raney to help with the making and serving of breakfast at 7:30am next Sunday 423.322.7473. Youth Basketball ~ will not take place next Sunday. All who usually come are welcome to come for breakfast at 8 am and help prepare for the new school year. Mother’s & Father’s Prayer Group ~ meets the 1st Sabbath of each month, following the Church Service. See Nancy Patton or June Paynter for more info. Sunshine Band ~ meets each 1st Sabbath at 3 pm. Contact John M. for info. Addiction Support Recovery Training ~ Aug. 12 in Coalmont, TN. Would like to attend and carpool, please let Pastor Burgess know (He hopes to attend)? Adventurer Volunteers Needed ~ Do you love Jesus? Children? Our Apison Church? Our Adventurer Club is looking for volunteers to help this coming year run smoothly. Call Atina and learn what our Apison Acorns are all about 423-504-6044. Volunteer Nature Lover Needed ~ to be outside 2 hours each morning with Mrs. Williams and LCA Primary (K - 2) Forest students. Rain or Shine, Hot or Cold, 5 days a week or a combination of days. Please call Mrs. Williams 423-715-1516. Fall Church Campout ~ is planned for Sept 22-24. Mark your calendars and invite a friend. Contact Lizette for more info. THANK YOU ~ to those who have been donating books for the Hamilton County Jail Library. Nearly 1000 books have been received so far and the inmates have been checking them out regularly. Pray for God's continued blessing on this project that seeds will be planted and produce a harvest of souls for His kingdom.

Area Announcements ~ see the bulletin board in the hall weekly.

Area Announcements Sunshine Bands ~ of music, ministry and friendship are welcome at The Lantern of Collegedale on the 2nd and 4th Sabbaths of each month at 3pm. WELLkids at Southern ~ keep your kids moving and exploring by sending them to "WELLkids in the Wild," a weeklong summer day camp for kids at SAU. The session offers outdoor activities like rock climbing, hiking, canoeing, ropes course, caving, rafting and more, facilitated by graduate students in the Outdoor Leadership program. Dates are July 24-28 for ages 10-16. For info, www.southern.edu/wellkids. Loving Life on a Gluten-Free Diet Seminar ~ concludes on Monday, July 24 at 6:30 pm at the Standifer Gap Church School Fellowship Hall. Learn how to cook healthy & delicious meals using a number of gluten-free recipes and also gain a better understanding of the gluten-free world. Various presentations will be made by people who understand how to live a gluten-free lifestyle. For information, go to vibrantu.org or call 423.402.0211. Door prizes given will be away. Healing Music Festival hosted by Violinist Jaime Jorge ~ July 28 - 29 at Collegedale Comm. Buy your tickets now to hear Fernando Ortega, The Martins and Selah. Call 423.488.4800 or visit jaimejorge.com/healingmusicfestival. Letting It Go, Grief Recovery Weekend ~ join David and Beverly Sedlacek for a weekend for anyone processing grief or loss at Cohutta Springs Conf. Center. Friday, Aug. 25, 7 pm - Sunday, Aug. 27, noon. Discount of $15 if postmarked by Early Bird Date of July 27. Final Deadline is Aug. 7th.

Covenant of Praise Men's Chorus ~ begins its 17th season in September. We currently have needs for a piano accompanist and singers in all parts. If you would like to participate in this dynamic music ministry, please contact Director Herb Poulson, at [email protected]. Need help finding a professional you can trust? ~ 7th Day Professionals has just launched a free website to connect the community with local Adventists professionals for a wide range of services (health care, auto repair, taxes, child care, etc). Why choose someone at random from Google when the person you need may be sitting in the pew next to you. Visit for more info or to search for a local Adventist professional www.sdapros.com The Samaritan Center ~ needs grocery bags! Our stores use 800 - 1000 plastic bags every day and are always running low. Exec Dir, Tony Dahlberg invites you to make a habit of "giving your baggage to the Lord and your plastic bags to us!" Resource For Happier Relationships ~ Hear Marriage and Parenting experts on the “Family Life Today” radio show weekdays at 9 am and 10 pm on 98.5 FM LifeTalk Radio in McDonald/Ooltewah area. Hear other uplifting programs and music 24 / 7. Can’t tune in on your radio? Listen online or get the FREE app at www.lifetalk.net.