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.

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

John MacFarlane Dennis Crane

Worship Service Sabbath, January 27, 2018

Sabbath School Class Descriptions and Locations 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 st SS Lesson Study ~ Down the hall on left, just past the double doors; 1 classroom Cradle Roll (ages B-3) ~ Through double doors, follow the hallway; last door on left rd Kindergarten (ages 4-6/grades K-1) ~ Through double doors, follow hallway; 3 door 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

Calendar of Events 8:00 am Prayer Group Following Service Quarterly Day of Prayer 6:00 pm Family Night Sunday: 8:30 am Prayer Group 10:00 am Youth Basketball Monday 9:00 am Kids In Stitches Tuesday: 10:00 am "Ephesians" Prayer & Praise Group 8:00 pm Bulletin Info Deadline Wednesday: 6:30 pm Pathfinder Meeting 7:00 pm Prayer Meeting Thursday: 9:00 am Kids In Stitches Friday 6:00 pm Youth Vespers 6:30 pm Acts of the Apostles Next Sabbath: 8:00 am Prayer Group Speaker Christopher Beason Following Service Mother’s and Father’s Prayer Group 3:00 pm Sunshine Band

Church Budget as of 01/20/18 LCA Financial Aid for 2017-18 School Year CI / Foyer/Hallway/Family Bathroom Phase

Budgeted $ 13,000 $ 15,000 $150,000

Lonny Byrd

Announcements and Welcome

Received

$ 4,182.00 $ 8,946.00 $ 68,246.00

The celebration of the Sabbath ends tonight at 6:04 pm And begins again next Friday at 6:10 pm

Greg Van Fossen

Call to Reverence

Introit

Invocation and Call to Worship

Greg Williams

Gifts of Worship

Jim Breedlove

NAD - Religious Liberty

Offertory

Today:

Church Needs

Songs of Praise

Apison Ensemble

Children’s Story

Nina Villalba

Scripture Reading

Isaiah 9:6 - 7

Greg Van Fossen

Out of the Saltshaker Invitation to Prayer

John Holley As We Come to You in Prayer

Worship in Prayer

No. 671 Edna Bird

Special Music

Apison Ensemble

Worship in Word

The Prince of Religious Liberty

Hymn of Response

God Will Take Care of You

Benediction

Pastor Burgess No. 99 Pastor Burgess

Postlude

Piano Pianist: Jeanie Hair Media Services: Larry Cowan / Jocelyn Beason

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, Roger Anderson. Membership Transfers 1st Reading ~ Incoming ~

George Burgdorff from Chowchilla SDA Church, Chowchilla, CA Ashley Lolie from Hawthorne SDA Church, Hawthorne, CA

Outgoing ~

Melanie Hubbard to Sacramento Southgate SDA Church, Sacramento, CA Rae Miller to East Ridge SDA Church, East Ridge, TN

Prayer Requests ~ Bereavement/Special Needs/Healing ~

Alana Bruce ~ can stand and seems to be catching up to age markers. Continue to pray for healing. Sue Bruce ~ since Thanksgiving, she has been having more and more trouble with her MS. Jan. 4, she began having vision loss in her left eye, multiple physicians see nothing wrong internally. Next step, Neuroopthomologist at Vanderbilt. God is in control. Pray for her to graciously accept His Will. Donnelly Family ~ as Tom's mother passed away on Jan 22. Remember them in prayer during this difficult time. ODell Family ~ Leona fell week and had to have surgery to repair a broken hip/leg. Pray for her recovery. Stephen Springer's granddaughter Maya ~ was born preemie and has overcome many hurdles. Please pray as she grows.

Prison Ministry ~ please find addresses on the Bulletin Board for fellow members in prison and encourage them by sending cards. 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 for info 423-316-6722.

Many Thanks ~ from the Donnelly and Burgess families to all who have shown care and concern during the recent weeks and months of our Father's illness and passing. Your love and kindness is deeply appreciated. Brailsford Baby Birth Announcement ~ Whitney Brailsford and family would like to announce the birth of her baby boy Josiah Maurice Moten. Josiah Maurice made his debut on January 4th at 1:33 am, weighing 7lbs 12 oz. The Brailsford family would also like to share their much appreciated gratitude and thanks to all who gave baby gifts, extended heartfelt prayers and well wishes during this special time. Apison Ensemble ~ will be playing today during the worship service. Interested in joining, please email / call [email protected] or 256-457-6464. Quarterly Day of Prayer for the Apison Community ~ is today, Jan 27 1-4:30 pm. We will begin with a light lunch in the fellowship room following the worship service. Bring fruit/sandwiches for a quick meal together. Please NO sugar for our meal for clear minds. Family Fun Night ~ tonight, Jan 27, 6 pm in the gym. Come on out and have some fun! 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 in the Church Library at 8 am. On Sunday mornings, 8:30 am, join us by calling 712-775-7031 and use access code 682-097-212#.

Church Announcements Cont’d Dare to Live Disease Free Follow-Up ~ remember our first Seminar? How are you doing so far? Needing a jump start? Have questions? What do you need to be successful? Need support? Want "make ahead" meals or good-tasting recipes to share? These questions and more will be addressed tomorrow, Jan 28, 10 am in the Fellowship Room. If interested or have questions, call Noelle (423) 785-6108. Men's Ministry Steps to Christ Study ~ starting tomorrow, Jan 28, 7 pm, men's ministry will begin a small group study of the book Steps to Christ at Greg Williams Office, 11014 Apison Pike. Join us as we seek a closer walk with Jesus. Kids in Stitches (Women Creating for Children) ~ meets Mondays and Thursdays at the church. Join us! Contact 423-883-4476. Blessings! Acts of the Apostles Study ~ continues Fridays at 6:30 pm at the church. Everyone is invited. No childcare. Mother’s & Father’s Prayer Group ~ meets 1st Sabbath of the month, following the Church Service. See Nancy Patton or June Paynter for more info. Sabbath School Council Meeting ~ for Adult leaders only. There will be a short meeting next Sabbath, Feb 3rd, following the visitors lunch in the Fellowship room. 1st

Sunshine Band ~ meets the Sabbath of each month at 3 pm. See John MacFarlane for more information. Youth and Young Adult Super Bowl Party ~ Super Bowl Sunday, Feb 4. Contact Pastor Franky for details.

Elder's Meeting ~ on Thursday, Feb 8th at 6:30 pm. Betty Varner Death Announcement ~ grandmother of Kristina Mullis and mother of Elaine Raines passed away Sunday, Jan 21st at Country Haven Retirement Center, Ringgold where she resided for the last 6 years. Visitation and a memorial service were held this past Tuesday, Jan 23rd at the Ringgold SDA Church with Mike Pettingill officiating. She was laid to rest at the Chattanooga National Cemetery with her late husband Otto Varner. Keep the family in prayer. Quarterly Ladies Breakfast Fellowship ~ Sunday Feb 11 sponsored by Women's Ministries. All ladies and teen girls welcome. Watch for details. Contact Janice 931 787-8108. Revival ~ beginning nightly Feb 22nd @ 6:30 pm thru March 3. Are you in a spiritual rut? Join us for WALKING WITH JESUS…A PERSONAL REVIVAL to reignite your relationship with Jesus. Childcare for 10 year and below will be provided. Please continue to pray for our church and nonattending members during our 90 days of Prayer as we prepare for the Revival. If you missed the Prayer card to insert in your Bible as you pray daily you may pick one up at the welcome desk. Read Steps to Christ before the series begins on Feb 22. Church Directory ~ We are happy to have the new Church Directory available. Want a hard copy? Place $10 in a tithe envelope, mark it Directory, include your name and phone number. Special thanks to Noelle Holland for her hard work. 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 2nd and 4th Sabbaths, 3 pm. Evening Anthem Vespers ~ is featuring Joshua Knight on organ and piano in a program entitled "Keyboard Praise." Come and be blessed as Mr. Knight uplifts God through his thoughtful and inspiring presentations at Chattanooga First Church this evening, Jan 27 at 5 pm. For those not familiar with Mr. Knight, he is the Minister of Music at Chattanooga First, organist at United Methodist Church in Cleveland and a student of Judy Glass at SAU. Evensong with I Cantori ~ this evening, Jan 27 at 6 pm, in the Collegedale Church. They will present songs that celebrate the unique joys of Sabbath. SAU Symphony Orchestra ~ presents its annual Concerto Concert at the Collegedale Church tomorrow, Jan 28th, 4 pm. The program features eight young artists playing the music of Rachmaninoff, Prokofiev, Mozart, Guilmant, Weber, Milhaud and Dvorak. Come and enjoy the brilliance and artistry of these young performers. It Is Written ~ is searching for a Customer Service Supervisor! If you have a passion for ministry, strong leadership skills, and a background in customer service, this position may be for you. If interested please visit iiw.us/nowhiring before January 31st!

SonRise Auditions ~ for the main cast of SonRise, Collegedale Church’s walk-through resurrection pageant, will be held Jan 29 - Feb 1, 6 to 9 pm. Auditions are open to all and parts include Jesus (6), Mary Magdalene (6), John (6), Salome (6), Peter (6), Mary Mother of Jesus (2), Satan at Gethsemane (1), Gabriel at Gethsemane (1), Pilate (1), Thieves on the Cross (2), Resurrection Satan (1), Gabriel at Resurrection (1) and a vocalist at Crucifixion. Find cast application and audition info under the Audition tab, comeseejesus.com. Email [email protected] to schedule an audition or to be cast in a non-auditioned part. No internet access, call (541) 519-3383 for audition info. GCC Band & Strings Music Festival ~ GCA will host the annual conference-wide Elementary Band & Strings Music Festival on Feb 1-2. Student participants will have the opportunity to work with professional clinicians as well as interact with other student musicians during the two-day event. The event will culminate in a festival concert during Friday night vespers. Participation & accommodation is free of charge except meal costs. If you know an elementary school student who plays a band or string instrument and is interested in attending, please have them visit gcasda.org and click the GCC Band & Strings Festival button to register. MARK TWAIN ON THE SOUTHERN BELLE ~ on Sunday, February 25, 2 to 5 pm. For tickets, contact Becky Daugherty (423) 580 1541 or Chattanoogariverboat.com.

Area Announcements Cont’d GCC Prayer Conference ~ is Feb 16-18 at Cohutta Springs Conference Center. Does your spiritual battery need recharging? Are you ready for some new ideas on making your time with God more meaningful? This conference is for you; plan now to attend, "If My People Pray." To register, go to www.GCCSDA.com. Last day to register is Feb 6th, 1 pm. Questions, call Virginia 423-478-3911. Collegedale Little League and Summer Softball ~ is swinging into action for a great 2018 season! Registration is open at cdalesoftball.com. New for 2018 – The older girls division is now two divisions: JV Girls (grades 6-8) and Senior Girls (grades 9-12). We are seeking coaches who are interested and willing to work with the youth in our community. The first coaches meeting is set for Sunday, Feb 18, 5 pm in Room 3145 at Hulsey Wellness Center. If you would like to coach or have questions, call Renita Moore 423-304-5754. Academy Day at CA ~ Friday, February 23, 9:45am – 2pm. CA invites all high school aged students to come see what it’s like to be a part of the CA family. This includes rising freshmen and all high school grade levels that will be new to CA. Academy day kicks off enrollment for 2018-19. To register for Academy Day or for more info, 423.396.2124 or [email protected]. 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 bags to us!"

SAU Metabolic Efficiency Research ~ Dr. Mayer and his students are researching the best strategies for weight loss. Start time of this study is now through the end of Feb. If you are a female between 25 – 54 years old, call or email about how to get involved. 423-236-2691 or [email protected] SWAU Alumni Reunion / Dinner ~ join us for dinner on us and an opportunity to reconnect with friends, classmates and Southwestern's president, Dr. Ken Shaw on Sunday, Feb 25 at 6 pm at Provino’s Italian Restaurant, 5084 South Terrace, Chattanooga. RSVP today to Vonda Seals, Dir of Alumni Relations. 817-202-6232 or [email protected] and don’t miss this great opportunity. Hope to see you there! CA New Student Parent Night (a follow up to Academy Day) Wednesday, March 28, 6:00pm ~ Collegedale Academy will be hosting a parent night for families that are new to CA on March 28, at 6:00pm at CA. During this time parents will learn about spiritual, academic, and extracurricular opportunities at Collegedale Academy. All who attend the parent night event and apply to CA that evening will have their application fee credited for the 2018-19 school year. For general information about Collegedale Academy, to schedule a visit, or to apply for enrollment visit GCSS.org or call 423.396.2124. Repurposed!! ~ Women & Teen Girls Spring Retreat is scheduled April 12-15. Join us at Cohutta Springs Conference Center, Crandall, GA. Early-bird registration ends March 1. Final registration is March 19. Contact www.gccs.com / events / spring retreat2018.