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

John MacFarlane Dennis Crane

Worship Service Sabbath, October 28, 2017

Sabbath School Class 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 Today: Sunday: Monday Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday Next Sabbath:

8:00 am 2:00 pm 7:00 pm 8:30 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 9:00 am 10:00 am 6:30 pm 8:00 pm 3:30 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 9:00 am 6:00 pm 6:30 pm 8:00 am Speaker 1:00 pm 3:00 pm

Prayer Group Church Hike Family Night Prayer Group Youth Basketball How We Love Seminar Kids In Stitches “Revelation” Prayer & Praise Group Make-Up Session How We Love Seminar Bulletin Info Deadline Adventurers – Builders / Helping Hands Pathfinders Prayer Meeting Kid’s In Stitches Youth Vespers Acts of the Apostles Study Prayer Group John Warren Mother’s and Father’s Prayer Group Sunshine Band

Church Needs

Budgeted

Church Budget thru 10/20/17 LCA Financial Aid for 2017-18 School Year CI / Foyer/Hallway/Family Bathroom Phase

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

The celebration of the Sabbath ends tonight at 6:51pm And begins again next Friday at 6:44pm

Songs of Praise

Lonny Byrd and Jesse Rademacher

Announcements and Welcome

Dwayne Marlow

Call to Reverence

Introit

Invocation and Call to Worship Gifts of Worship

Eric Schoonard

Local Conference Advance

Offertory

Deryl Holland Apison Ensemble

Children’s Story

Uncle Ev

Scripture Reading

Genesis 28:16

Invitation to Prayer

June Paynter

As We Come to You in Prayer

Worship in Prayer

Samuel Nzoikorera

Special Music

Apison Ensemble

Worship in Word

A Tale of Two Sons

Hymn of Response

Marching to Zion

Benediction

Pastor Burgess No. 422 Pastor Burgess

Postlude

Piano

Received $ 5,071.00 $ 5,274.00 $ 25,580.00

No. 671

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 so happy you are here to worship with us today. If we can be of help, please see Head Elder Eric Schoonard or today’s Resource Elder, Bill Dean. New Church Officer ~ 1st Reading ~ Eric Smith as elder. Membership Transfers ~ 1st Reading: Incoming: Karst, Howard from Westminster SDA Church, Westminster, MD Karst, Mona from Westminster SDA Church, Westminster, MD MacLafferty, Jason from Clovis SDA Church, Clovis, CA Outgoing: DaRosa, Marcos to Chattanooga First Church, Chattanooga, TN DaRosa, Veronica to Chattanooga First Church, Chattanooga, TN Miller, Coral to Collegedale SDA Church, Collegedale, TN

Prayer Requests ~ Bereavement / Special Needs / Healing ~

Alana Bruce ~ doing well at home, sitting up, smiling and laughing more. Continue to pray for healing. Cowan Family ~ Tammy's father Philip recently passed away. J R Purple ~ is home, but is still in need of our prayers as he recovers. Haveman/Becker Family ~ Jan's brother & Laura's uncle recently passed away. Sandra Burgess ~ sister-in-law of Pastor Burgess, finished treatment for lung cancer and is recovering. Stephen Springer's granddaughter Maya ~ has passed the 5 lb mark. Continue to pray as she grows. Beason Family Mission Trip, Cuba ~ keep in prayer as they share the Gospel and for spiritual protection. 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 Holley for more info 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. On Sunday mornings at 8:30 am, join us by calling 712-775-7031 and use access code 682-097212#

Youth Vespers ~ Nov 3 and Nov 17, 6pm, at the church in the Upper Rooms (Teen and Young Adult). All Juniors, Teens, and Young Adults are invited to attend. We need musicians (both players of instruments) and singers. Please come and fellowship with praise, prayer, and study of the Word. LCA Veterans' Luncheon ~ if you are a Veteran or have friends who are Veterans, LCA School is planning a special Thanksgiving Luncheon Nov 8, 12 noon, in the LCA Gym where we will honor Veterans. RSVP 423/236-4926. LCA Barn Party H & S Fundraiser ~ at 6201 Blue Springs Road, Cleveland on Sat., Nov 11, at 7 pm. Call 423/236-4926 to RSVP & receive a discount on tickets. Griefshare: Surviving the Holidays ~ Sunday, November 12, from 3-5 pm. VanFossens To Send Barrels to Guyana in Nov ~ to support the area churches where they worked. A barrel will be on the front porch for donations of clothes and shoes (no holes; no winter coats), toys (none requiring batteries), towels, bedding (light weight), underwear, toiletries, feminine pads, cloth diapers, baby toiletries, school supplies (comp books, pencils, scissors, erasers, paper) (no 3-ring binders), Bibles, EGW and children’s books and Sabbath School craft supplies. Lost ~ well-marked King James Bible. If found, call Nancy at 423/236-4790. Church Treasurer Needed ~ and we are accepting resumes. The position involves around 15 hrs per week and pays a modest hourly rate. Preferred candidates will have some experience in bookkeeping or other finance experience but not necessary; training will be provided. Resumes may be submitted to Lisa Jennings, church secretary in person, via mail or email to [email protected]. Questions may be referred to Pastor Burgess or current Treasurer, Karla Reel.

Kids In Stitches ~ meets Mondays 9-3 / Thursdays, 9-1. You can bring lunch!

URGENT – Special Mailing To Apison Homes (Update) ~ 500 years of Reformation special edition Signs of the Times mailing to all 1700 Apison zip code homes to bring focus to Bible prophecy and spread the news of how monumental and beneficial the Protestant Reformation has been worldwide even today. On this anniversary, Oct, 31, the Roman Catholic church plans to present Pope Francis' plan for reconciliation of all churches. He said this plan is "diversity in unification." Thank you in advance for your financial help toward this mailing cost of $1700. Mark the tithe envelope “Martin Luther.”

Acts of the Apostles Study ~ continues Fridays at 6:30 pm at the church. Please read chapter 20 ahead of time. Everyone is invited. No childcare.

Tornado Victim's Memorial Dedication ~ tomorrow at 2 pm, Apison Fire Department. All are encouraged to attend.

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.

Community Thanksgiving Meal ~ the Apison Baptist Church invited us to join their annual Community Thanksgiving meal again this year, Sunday, November, 19, at 5 pm. They will provide turkey, dressing and beverages. Attendees are requested to bring a covered dish and desserts and a non-perishable food item for Heaven's Bounty. RSVP by November 12 by calling Kathy 423-6508855.

How We Love Series ~ continues tomorrow, Oct 29, 10 am. Make-up sessions will be Tuesdays at 6:30 pm the week following the main seminar. Childcare available for a small cost. Contact Pastor Brian [email protected].

Juniors, Teens, and Young Adults ~ invited to meet for Christmas Card Crafting Sabbath Afternoons, Nov 4 and 11, 2 pm, Church in Upper Room. These will be shared with our Apison Community in Dec when we go caroling. We need old Christmas cards, any craft supplies you can donate to make these special. Contact Beth Scott. Sunshine Band ~ meets next Sabbath afternoon at 3 pm. See John MacFarlane.

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 at 3pm. Evening Anthem Vespers ~ is presenting a special program on The Reformation by the Portuguese Ministry of Chattanooga First Church today at 6 pm. Come and be blessed by music, with the spoken word by Giselle Hasel, SAU Art Professor. SAU Hosts Fruition Lab Event ~ young entrepreneurs are invited to a full-day seminar at Southern on November 2, led by Fruition Lab, Inc. The goal of the event is to inspire, connect and educate impact-driven entrepreneurs. Participants will hear inspiring stories from Adventist business owners and learn how to sustain a company as they explore the “why” in business. They will also have an opportunity to pitch their business ideas in the afternoon. Advance registration is encouraged; visit southern.edu/fruitionlab. Foundations of Faith ~ The Reformation continues revival online. November 3-11, at 7 pm ET. Broadcasts live from Silver Spring, Maryland, with Doug Batchelor. www.FoundationsofFaith.info. Music for Reformation ~ Sabbath, November 4, at 4 pm, Collegedale SDA Church. Southern's School of Music Choirs and Symphony Orchestra present a concert/hymn-sing commemorating the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. Join Network 7 Media Center for a Night of Thanks and Celebration of Mission SONlight's first 10 years! November 18, 7pm, TN IMAX Theater, downtown Chattanooga with inSpirit, Collegedale Tomorrow Foundation, International Silent Auction and much more! Please note, your mission donation will be appreciated and accepted. Bring a friend, bring a family!

Sandy Erickson Race for Christian Education ~ join us for the Greater Collegedale School System’s Sandy Erickson Race for Christian Education on Nov 5. This community building fun run/walk, 5K race and carnival supports the GCSS Worthy Student Fund (WSF). The WSF is a part of the GCSS student aid program that gives many students the opportunity, who otherwise might not have the chance, to attend A.W. Spalding, CAMS and CA; including over 160 students this school year! We invite your support by donating to the cause and registering to run/walk in the 5K race: www. sandyericksonfunrun.com or call Race Coordinator, Marilee Silverstein: 423-396-2124 x 5426. Benefit Concert by Violinist, Jaime Jorge ~ at Collegedale Community Church, Sabbath, Nov 25, at 6 pm. He will be joined by 3 vocalists, Javier Gonzalez, Alessandra Sorace, & Paulette Jamalon for this concert. Concert benefits families suffering persecution in the middle east. Questions, 423-488-4800 or [email protected]. 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. Heaven's Bounty ~ The Southern Singles Ministry (a division of the Conf Church Ministries) is operating a food pantry in Apison. The pantry serves 30-40 families each day it's open. We are in need of helpers in the following areas: • Putting food away in bins before the clients arrive (3-4 hour blocks) • Pick up/delivery from Food City (2 hrs, 1x a week, Sunday – Friday) Contact Linda Fore 423/322-7206 to help with this important ministry.