Welcome...

Apison Seventh-day Adventist Church

...to the little church with a big heart.

11421 Bates Road, Apison, Tennessee 37302

Our Mission: 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, March 24, 2018

Sabbath School Class Descriptions and Locations SS Lesson Study ~ Sanctuary Potter's Class ~ Library 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 hallway, just past the double doors, 1 classroom on left Cradle Roll (ages B-3) ~ Down hallway, Through double doors, last door on left rd Kindergarten (ages 4-6/grades K-1) ~ Down hallway, through double doors, 3 door Primary (ages 7-9/grades 2-4) ~ Downstairs, down hallway, last door on right Juniors (ages 10-12/grades 5-7) ~ Downstairs, down hallway, last door on left Earliteen (ages 13-15/grades 8-10) ~ Upstairs to the left Crossroad Connections (ages 16-20) ~ In room for Families w/ Small Children Collegiate / Young Adults ~ Bible Study application discussion/Upstairs to the right

Calendar of Events

Songs of Praise

Lonny Byrd

Announcements and Welcome

Samuel Nzoikorera

Call to Reverence

Introit

Invocation and Call to Worship Gifts of Worship

Greg Williams

Local Conference Advance

Offertory

8:00 am Prayer Group 7:30 pm Vespers/Popcorn & Movie Family Night Sunday: 8:30 am Prayer Group 10:00 am Youth Basketball 10:00 am Depression/Anxiety Recovery Introduction 6:00 pm LCA Constituency Meeting & Spring Concert Monday 9:00 am Kids in Stitches 6:00 pm Finance Committee Meeting 7:00 pm Church Board Meeting 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 6:30 pm Depression/Anxiety Recovery Introduction Friday 6:00 pm Agape Feast & Communion Next Sabbath: 8:00 am Prayer Group Speaker Pastor Burgess

John MacFarlane Apison Ensemble

Today:

Children’s Story Scripture Reading Invitation to Prayer

David Scott Exodus 18:1

Beth Scott

As We Come to You in Prayer

No. 671

Worship in Prayer

Joe Bray

Special Music

Apison Ensemble

Worship in Word Hymn of Response

Advice that Saved God’s People

Pastor Burgess

The Lord’s My Shepherd

Benediction

No. 546 Pastor Burgess

Postlude Church Needs Church Budget as of 02/17/18 LCA Financial Aid for 2017-18 School Year CI / Foyer/Hallway/Family Bathroom Phase

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

Received $ 5,468 $ 9,327 $ 70,094

Piano Pianist: Jeanie Hair Media Services: Larry Cowan / Thaddeus Lozensky

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 .............................. Dr. Sunia Fukofuka ... [email protected] ............................................................ Or ...................................... (951) 233.4152 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 ......................... Abby Doubleday ......... [email protected] Bulletin Info Deadline Tuesday 8pm ............................................ (386) 717.3347 Church Website ................................................................. www.apisonchurch.org

Today: 7:55 p.m. Next Friday: 8:00 p.m.

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, Bill Dean. Membership Transfers ~ 2nd Reading Incoming: Clair Kitson, from Collegedale SDA Church, Collegedale, TN. Outgoing: Margaret Frost, to Detroit Oakwood SDA Church, Taylor, MI. Prayer Requests ~ Bereavement / Special Needs / Healing ~ Sue Bruce ~ continues to have trouble with MS, loss of vision in left eye. Dean Coulter ~ recovering from a biking accident. Steve Springer's granddaughter Maya ~ born preemie, growing, and overcoming hurdles. Prison Ministry ~ please find addresses on the bulletin board for fellow members in prison and encourage them by sending cards. Are you looking to be a committed man or woman who has 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 423316-6722.

Apison Hour of Prayer (AHOPe) ~ Join us as we seek the Holy Spirit for our lives, our church, the world church and government leaders. Sabbaths at 8 a.m., either in the Church Library or via conference call at 712-775-7031; access code 682-097-212#. Also Sundays at 8:30 a.m. at the same phone number and code. TONIGHT is Family Fun Night! ~ Vespers will start at 7:30 followed by popcorn and an inspirational family-friendly movie based on a true story. Bring your family and friends! Men's Ministry Steps to Christ Book Study ~ Join us Sundays at 7 p.m. at Greg Williams’ office, 11014 Apison Pike, as we seek a closer walk with Jesus. Kids in Stitches (Women Creating for Children) ~ Join us on Mondays and Thursdays 9 - 1 at the church. For questions, Penny White, 423-883-4476. Acts of the Apostles Study ~ The study is cancelled this Friday; however, please join us for the Agape Feast and Communion at 6 p.m. A Nedley Depression and Anxiety Recovery Program ~ Come to one of the FREE introductory DVD presentations tomorrow, March 25, at 10 a.m. or Thursday, March 29, at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Room for this upcoming program. See bulletin insert for more information. To sign up, call 423-236-4214. LCA Constituency Meeting & Spring Concert ~ Come participate in the School Constituency Meeting and enjoy the LCA Choir's Spring Concert tomorrow, March 25, at 6 p.m. in the LCA Gymnasium. There will be an art auction for an 8th grade fundraiser as well. We look forward to seeing you there.

Agape Feast and Communion ~ Invite your family and friends to join us on Friday, March 30, at 6 p.m. in the gym for this special Communion. Please plan to bring finger foods such as washed fruit (grapes, tangerines, apples), veggies (celery sticks, baby carrots, broccoli florets, cherry tomatoes, olives), finger sandwiches, pita bread, hummus or other dips. Any questions, please call Lizette at 423 667-2921. Volunteers for clean-up are needed! Thank you. International Vegetarian Food Fair ~ Everyone is invited Sunday, April 8, 1-4 p.m.! Please contact Lizette if you plan to help with food, 423-667-2921. See bulletin insert for more information. Women’s Ministry ~ We are looking for ladies interested in joining the team! Contact Penny White, 423-883-4476. New Church Directory ~ For a hard copy, please place $10 in a tithe envelope, mark it “Directory,” include your name and phone number and place it in the offering plate. If you have not received an update for your hard copy, please let Noelle know (there is no additional charge for an update). For an electronic copy, please contact Noelle Holland at 423-785-6108. LCA Heating/Cooling System ~ Our school’s HVAC system needs to be replaced with a cost of $16,000. Fortunately full enrollment helps us cover expenses like this, but if you are able to give extra after tithing and supporting the church budget, donations are welcome.

Area Announcements ~ See the bulletin board in the hall weekly. Special Notice: Memorial Service ~ Martin Knopper, father of Fred Knopper, passed away February 11. A memorial service will be held today, March 24, at 4 p.m. at the Collegedale SDA Church. Visitation will take place in the Atrium at 3 p.m. Memorial contributions can be made via online to It Is Written, Martin Knopper Memorial TV Fund. The website address is www.itiswritten.com/give, or you may mail your gift to It Is Written, PO Box 6, Chattanooga, TN 37406.

Area Announcements Evening Anthem Vespers ~ Today, March 24, at 7 p.m. Evening Anthem presents inSpirit Men's Chorus at the Chattanooga First SDA Church. You will be blessed by their excellence in musical presentation as we close the Sabbath together. Collegedale Brass Choir ~ This evening, March 24, at 7:30 a short Evensong service in the Collegedale SDA Church will present “Praise to the Lord” and feature brass music of praise, both old and new. Directed by Ken Parsons and with organist Joshua Knight. Archaeology Lecture ~ Monday, March 26, at 7 p.m. Melinda Hartwig, PhD, curator of Egyptian, Nubian, and Ancient Near Eastern Art at Emory University, will give a talk titled “Ancient Egyptian Tomb Painting and Identity” in the Lynn Wood Hall Chapel at Southern Adventist University. For more information, visit southern.edu/archaeology. CA Parent Night ~ As a followup to Academy Day, Wednesday, March 28, at 6 p.m. Collegedale Academy will be hosting a parent night for families that are new to 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 info about Collegedale Academy, to schedule a visit, or to apply for enrollment visit GCSS.org or call 423.396.2124. Atlanta Adventist Academy Open Enrollment ~ You have many choices when it comes to secondary education; however, our team is working hard to make AAA the premier choice for Adventist Christian Education. Enrollment is open for the 2018-2019 school year. Apply by March 31 and receive $65.00 discount on Registration in August. Go to www.aaa.edu, click on admissions, create an account and complete the application. Review the application, pay the $100.00 app fee and submit. The deadline for new students is June 30th; enroll soon to ensure a seat in the new school year. Questions about enrollment, e-mail Mrs. Mann at [email protected]; questions about finances, e-mail Mr. Williams at [email protected] or call the main office 404-699-1400.

Bowman Hills Church ~ Saturday, March 31, from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m., the Bowman Hills Church in Cleveland will be the next “Messy Church” and is always a fun-filled evening. Picnic foods will be served, and Messy Church will provide vegan burgers with buns, chips, and drink. Bring your favorite picnic salad - potato salad, pasta salad, coleslaw, etc. - and enjoy good music, good food, and good fellowship! Wind Symphony Concert ~ The Southern Adventist University Wind Symphony welcomes the public to a concert on Sunday, April 8, at 7:30 p.m. With the theme “World Tour,” Ken Parsons will conduct the performance in the Collegedale SDA Church. The ensemble will present works such as Michael Markowski’s “joyRiDE”; Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Variations on a Theme by Glinka” featuring oboe soloist Michelle Nieb, senior music education and mathematics double major; Johan de Meij’s “African Harmony: Songs from Mama Africa”; Heshen Weng’s “Beautiful Evening of Prairie”; and Yasuhide Ito’s “Gloriosa.” Admission is free. Atlanta Adventist Academy Alumni Reunion ~ Come reconnect and reminisce Sabbath, April 21. The day's events include: Down Memory Lane with featured speaker Harold Cunningham (3 p.m.). Dinner (5:30 p.m.) Coming Home (7 p.m.) Volleyball and basketball (8 p.m.). Honor classes are 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003, 2008, and 2013. The event will be held at Carver Bible College, on the old Cascade campus at 3870 Cascade Road, in Atlanta. For more information, email [email protected] or visit www.aaa.edu/alumni-sabbath or call AAA at 404-699-1400 and/or visit our website at: www.aaa.edu. We look forward to seeing you! Standifer Gap SDA School ~ Alumni information is needed for the 70th anniversary celebration on Sabbath, September 29. Please provide all your info to Becky Daugherty to [email protected].