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
Robby Raney and Friends Erling Odell
Worship Service Sabbath, January 30, 2016
Children& Adult Sabbath School Classes Potter's Class ~ Library SS Lesson Study ~ Sanctuary Collegiate and Young Adults ~ Bible Study application discussion ~ Upstairs Life Application of the SS lesson quarterly ~ Across the hall from the Sanctuary Discipleship Group ~ Kitchen, across the hall from the Sanctuary st SS Lesson Study ~ Down the hall on left, just past the double doors; 1 classroom st Cradle Roll (ages B-3) ~ Through double doors, follow hallway to right; 1 door on left nd Kindergarten (ages 4-6/grades K-1) ~ Through double doors, follow hallway; 2 door rd Primary (ages 7-9/grades 2-4) ~ Through double doors, follow hallway, 3 door on left st Juniors (ages 10-12/grades 5-7) ~ Downstairs; 1 door on left Earliteen (ages 13-15/grades 8-10) ~ Downstairs, follow hallway then last door on left
Calendar of Events Today Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Next Sabbath:
3:00 pm 5:30 pm 6:30 pm 8:30 am 7:00 pm 10:00 am 7:00 pm 10:30 am 6:00 pm 8:00 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 8:00 am Speaker 3:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:30 pm
How We Love Seminar Alaska ~ Pastor Jerry Johns Vespers LCA Gym Game Night Prayer Group Apison Behavioral Health Men’s Group Grief Share Church Finance Committee “The Desire of Ages” Prayer & Praise Group Grief Share Bulletin Info Deadline Pathfinder Meeting Prayer Meeting Prayer Group Pathfinder Sabbath Pastor Brian Burgess Sunshine Band How We Love Vespers
Church Needs
Budgeted
Church Budget for January LCA Financial Aid for 2015-16 School Year Capital Improvement Phase I
$13,000 $15,000 $33,000
Songs of Praise
Christopher Beason
Announcements
Vonn Williams
Call to Worship Song
No. 694
Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow Prayer of Invocation
Eric Schoonard
Welcome and Call to Worship
Eric Schoonard
Gifts of Worship
Southern Union
Christopher Beason
Offertory
Josh Burgess
Children’s Story
Eric Schoonard
Scripture Reading
Ephesians 4:15
Christy Beason
Invitation to Prayer Heavenly Father, Hear Our Prayer Worship in Prayer
Dalton Athey
Special Music Worship in Word Hymn of Response
No. 658
Stephanie Lozensky Speaking the Truth
Pastor Burgess
Blessed Be the Tie That Binds
No. 350
We’ll Share This Hope
No. 214
Benediction Postlude
Received
The celebration of the Sabbath ends tonight at 6:05pm And begins again next Friday at 6:11pm
$3,474 $10,471 $29,413
Pianist: Stephanie Lozensky
Organist: Jeanie Hair
Media Services Tech: Lonny Byrd
PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW Praise God from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. HEAVENLY FATHER, HEAR OUR PRAYER Heavenly Father, hear our prayers As we bow before You; Bless us in our worship today, Humbly, we implore You. Be our guide in all endeavors, Be our hope that nothing severs; PLEASE KNEEL Constant source of love divine, Let Your love within us shine.
Here to Serve Pastor ....................................... Brian Burgess ..................
[email protected] .......................................................... Or ..................................... (423) 637-9412 Head Elder ............................. Eric Schoonard ........................... (423) 504-0661 Head Deacon ............................Barry Becker ............................. (423) 505-6415 Head Deaconess ....................... Shirley Long ............................. (423) 605-1120 Church Clerk .......................... Martha Dutterer .......................... (423) 503-4498 Treasurer .....................................Karla Reel ........................................................ .......................................................... Or .................
[email protected] 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 ........................... (423) 774.4717 Bulletin Info Deadline Tuesday 8pm .... ......................
[email protected] Church Website ................................... ........................... www.apisonchurch.org
Apison Church Notices A SPECIAL WELCOME TO OUR VISITORS! We're happy you are worshiping with us today. If we can help you in any way, please see our Head Elder, Eric Schoonard, or Resource Elder, Dalton Athey. Today ~ Members, please invite guests to your home to enjoy lunch and fellowship with you and your family. Prayer Requests ~ Purple Family ~ as they mourn the loss of Ellen’s sister Mashchak Family ~ mourning the loss of Nadine Clarke, long-time church member Kitchen Family ~ mourning the loss of Edna Kitchen, long-time church member Wintermeyer Family ~ as they mourn the loss of Glen’s mother, Fay Wintermeyer Intercession for one another’s burdens is so important. If you have a prayer request, please see the Head Elder, Resource Elder or email
[email protected] Healing ~ Special Needs ~ Prison Ministry ~ addresses on the Bulletin Board for fellow members in prison. Encourage them with cards. 2015 Donation Receipts ~ see Karla Reel, treasurer for your donation receipts from last year after church today, across the hall from the sanctuary. How We Love Seminar ~ today, 3 pm (note change in time). Game Night ~ tonight at 6:30 pm in the Gym. Basketball, board games, etc. Come out for a time if fun and fellowship. Men ~ Join us in "The War Room". Review battle strategies from God's Word; learn how to fight the enemy and live in victory over sin. Join us and become a fellow soldier on active duty for Christ. Sunday’s, 7 pm, Apison Behavioral Center, 11014 Apison Pike. Prayer Conference ~ featured speaker Pavel Goia, from Romania, Feb 19-21, at Cohutta Springs. Want to grow in your prayer life, learn to commune with God and experience the transforming power of a walk with God. www.gccsda.com/events/prayerconference2016 or contact Virginia Holley.
Grief Share ~ seminar/support group on Mondays at 10 am or Tuesdays at 6:30 pm beginning Feb. 1st. To register, 423/236-4214 . We know it hurts, we want to help. LCA Valentine’s Banquet ~ February 14th at 6 pm in the Gym. Mark your calendars and RSVP by Feb 5th to attend and show your support for Our school. Conference Children's Ministries Convention ~ Join us February 12-14 and come away with an eternal outlook for children's ministry. Be inspired by 7 to 12 year old dynamic preachers! Register today registration.gccsda.com Youth Vespers and Game Night ~ Sabbath, Feb 13 @ 6 – 9 pm, LCA Gym. All youth are invited, contact Tori Beason for details. Mother’s & Father’s Prayer Group ~ meets the 3rd Sabbath, following the Church Service. See Nancy Patton or June Paynter for more info. Reversing Diabetes Program ~ hosted by the Apison Health Ministries Department begins Thursday, Feb 25th – Mar, 31st, meeting each Thursday evening here at the church. Info or to pre-register, Catherine Hustad 423-667-0914 or Martha Dutterer 423503-4498. Thank You! ~ The McGrath family would like to thank you, their friends and church family, for attending Anita's mother, Audrey Schanke's, 90th birthday celebration and sharing kind cards and gifts with her. Prison Ministry ~ Would you share your faith with those who are ready and willing to listen? We are looking for committed men and women with a passion for souls who would be trained and mentored to minister to the forgotten ones who are in our local jails. If you are interested, contact John Holley at 423-316-6722. Training opportunities coming soon. Partnering for Eternity Program ~ Is there someone in your neighborhood or a church member you know of who is lonely and can't get out much? We are blessed to have the Partnering for Eternity Program at LCA and many students who would like to visit weekly with mentors who could benefit from their help and friendship. Suggestions, call Lisa at the school with names and contact info.
Pathfinder Fund Raiser ~ we will have our Aluminum Can Container near the front steps of the church. So, please gather and bring your cans to help us raise funds to cover expenses for the Union Camporee next fall. Thank you!
Calling Posts / Emails ~ if you are not getting calling posts or emails from the church, please contact Lisa Jennings, Church Secretary, at 423/2364214 or
[email protected] and have your contact information added.
Biblical Prescriptions for Life Program ~ by Dr James Marcum today, January 30th, 2 – 5 pm at the ICCM Theatre. It focuses on why we are sick, how to make changes and the evidence for worship. Register at BiblicalPrescriptions.com or Martha Dutterer.
Contact Information ~ have you had changes to your address, phone number, email, your name or have an addition to your family? Please contact our church clerk, Martha Dutterer, at 423-503-4498 to update your information for our directory :-)
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. SAU’s School of Nursing ~ welcomes Dr. David DeRose presenting “Strategies for Optimizing Mental Performance, Naturally.” February 16, 2016 8:15 AM – 12 Noon for Nurses (obtain 3 CEU’s) and 7 pm open to the public at the Collegedale SDA Church. Natural methods to lower blood pressure; for info or to register for CEU’s, Linda
[email protected] or (423) 236-2155. 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!" SE TN Faith Alliance Mentor Team Training ~ to be held Feb. 7, 2 – 5 pm at the Chattanooga 1st Church. Learn about this unique ministry that helps restore lives through trust-based relationships. This mentoring program is for the incarcerated men and women that will be returning to our communities and neighborhoods. With training, you could be an advisor, a true friend and a spiritual ‘coach’ to prepare them for re-entry and to be there for them when they are released. This initiative is guided by the faith community with the TN Dept of Corr. (TDOC) serving as a supportive partner. Call Britni, 706.629.7951 ext. 395 for info.