Apison Seventh-day Adventist Church Worship Service

Our Mission: To be a family of believers that Know Jesus, Love People, and Treasure Truth.

Sabbath, May 19, 2018

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

Jonathon Duman Barbara McCasland

Songs of Praise

Jonathon Duman

Announcements and Welcome

Greg Williams

Call to Reverence Sabbath School Classes ~ Locations with descriptions are available at the Welcome Desk.

Introit

Invocation and Call to Worship Gifts of Worship

Weekly Calendar of Events *See announcements for more information

Today:

8:00 am *Prayer Group Following Church Service Fellowship Lunch Sunday: 8:30 am *Prayer Group 10:00 am Youth Basketball 7:00 pm Steps to Christ *Men’s Ministry Meeting Monday 9:00 am *Kids in Stitches 6:00 pm Church Finance Meeting 7:00 pm Church Board Meeting Tuesday: 10:00 am James Prayer & Praise Group 8:00 pm Bulletin Info Deadline Wednesday: 7:00 pm Prayer Meeting Friday 6:30 pm *Acts of the Apostles Next Sabbath: 8:00 am Prayer Group Offering Local Conference Advance Speaker Pastor Brian Burgess 3:30 pm Family Hike

Today: 8:40 p.m. Next Friday: 8:44 p.m.

Greg VanFossen

Local Church Budget

Len Raney

Offertory Children’s Story

Karen Williams

Scripture Reading

Exodus 32:7-10

Invitation to Prayer

Matthew Raney

As We Come to You in Prayer

No. 671

Worship in Prayer

Bill Dean

Special Music Worship in Word

Russel McCurdy and Alicia Oliver When Brokenness Becomes Rebellion

Hymn of Response Benediction

Pastor Burgess

I Surrender All

No. 309 Pastor Burgess

Postlude

Organ

Pianist: Nancy Patton

Organist: Jeanie Hair

Media Services: Seth Sutherland / Agnes Gretarsdottir

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 Church Facebook Page ................... www.facebook.com/apisonadventistchurch Church address: ...................................... 11421 Bates Road, Apison, TN 37302 ............................................................................ PO Box 186, Apison, TN, 37302

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 today’s Resource Elder, John Warren, for assistance. Fellowship Luncheon Today ~ Following the service, everyone is invited to our Church Family Fellowship Meal across the parking lot, at the gym. Membership Transfers ~ 2nd Reading Incoming: Jenna Sarmiento from French Harbour SDA Church, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras Samuel Sarmiento from French Harbour SDA Church, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras Linda Lesueur from Collegedale Community SDA Church Jack Lesueur from Collegedale Community SDA Church Aaron Trelfa from Lexington SDA Church, Lexington, KY Heather Trelfa from Lexington SDA Church, Lexington, KY Prayer Requests ~ Bereavement / Special Needs / Healing ~ Penny White’s sister ~ Laura Kramer continues to battle two rare forms of leukemia. She thanks each of you for uplifting her. Sue Bruce ~ Continues to battle MS, loss of vision in left eye. Dean Coulter ~ Recovering from a biking accident. Virginia Holley ~ Significant health challenges. Scott Springer ~ Significant health challenges. Brian Wilson ~ Significant health challenges. 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 423-316-6722.

LCA Registration for 2018-19 ~ School registration is Sunday, May 20, from 3-5 p.m. at the school. Gym Kitchen Scrub ~ Willing volunteers are needed to help scrub the gym kitchen Tuesday, May 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. Even if you can't participate for the whole time, whatever time you can give will be a blessing. We will be making a list of what needs to be replaced or added for a future "Kitchen Shower" possibly in September. Questions? Call or text Anita Wilson 423-310-7163. A Message from Sue Bruce ~ The battle continues with more testing for a clearer picture of what is going on besides MS. Vision in left eye is still blocked. Thank you for the cards and prayers. Please continue praying.

Remember to check our church calendar at www.apisonchurch.org.

Area Announcements ~ see the bulletin board in the hall weekly. Highlights from Area Announcements Evening Anthem Vespers ~ Presenting Ethan McGrath and friends on Sabbath, May 26, at 7 p.m. at Chattanooga First SDA. The program, titled "What Heavenly Music," will share familiar hymns and interesting arrangements as we close the Sabbath together. You will be blessed! ARW (Adventist Retired Workers) Fellowship ~ ARW will have its annual picnic potluck on Sunday, May 27, in the Collegedale Community Church pavilion. Plan to arrive by 11 a.m. and bring your favorite picnic food. Plates and cutlery will be provided along with lemonade and water. Come rain, come shine, and have a good time!

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. 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 Ministry ~ Join us Mondays from 9 - 1 at the church. Acts of the Apostles Study ~ Everyone is invited to attend on Fridays at 6:30 p.m. at the church. No childcare.

“The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?” (Psalm 27:1, NKJV).

Area Announcements Flea Market ~ VFW’s annual spring flea market on Southern’s campus will be Sunday, May 20, from 6 a.m. – 4 p.m. rain or shine. Registration forms may be picked up at the Village Market. For information call 423-838-1059. Evening Anthem Vespers ~ Presenting Ethan McGrath and friends on Sabbath, May 26, at 7 p.m. at Chattanooga First SDA. The program, titled "What Heavenly Music," will share familiar hymns and interesting arrangements as we close the Sabbath together. You will be blessed! ARW (Adventist Retired Workers) Fellowship ~ ARW will have its annual picnic potluck on Sunday, May 27, in the Collegedale Community Church pavilion. Plan to arrive by 11 a.m. and bring your favorite picnic food. Plates and cutlery will be provided along with lemonade and water. Come rain, come shine, and have a good time! Blue Mountain Academy Reconnect ~ A BMA Reconnect will be held at 1 p.m., Sabbath, June 2, at the Collegedale Community Church. There will be a meal provided with a donation bowl to help offset the cost. Please respond by May 27 at “Reconnect BMA South” on Facebook groups.

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. 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. Healing Music Festival ~ Save the date and get tickets for Thursday through Sabbath, July 19-21, at the Collegedale Community Church for the second annual Healing Music Festival. Jaime Jorge, violinist, will host this benefit for kids in Chattanooga's inner city and will feature The Isaacs, Legacy 5, Freedom Singers and/or Message of Mercy (20-year celebration). Call Kim at 423488-4800 or visit jaimejorge.com/healingmusicfestival for more information.