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

Dalton Athey Dalton Athey

Worship Service Sabbath, February 6, 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 from the Sanctuary st SS Lesson Study ~ Down the hall on left, just past the double doors; 1 classroom nd Cradle Roll (ages B-3) ~ Through double doors, follow hallway to right; 2 door on left rd Kindergarten (ages 4-6/grades K-1) ~ Through double doors, follow hallway; 3 door th Primary (ages 7-9/grades 2-4) ~ Through double doors, follow hallway, 4 door on left st Juniors (ages 10-12/grades 5-7) ~ Through double doors, 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 Sunshine Band 3:30 pm How We Love Seminar 5:30 pm “The Grand Old Gospel” DVD Vespers 8:30 am Prayer Group 7:00 pm Apison Behavioral Health Men’s Group 10:00 am Grief Share 7:00 pm School Board Meeting 10:30 am “The Desire of Ages” Prayer & Praise Group 6:30 pm Grief Share 8:00 pm Bulletin Info Deadline 6:30 pm Pathfinder Meeting 7:00 pm Prayer Meeting 8:00 am Prayer Group Speaker Pastor Brian Burgess After Service Fellowship Lunch 2:30 pm Adventurers 4:00 pm How We Love 6:00 pm Youth Vespers and Game Night

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

The celebration of the Sabbath ends tonight at 6:12pm

And begins again next Friday at 6:18pm

Songs of Praise

Cate S, Audrey C, Anna, and Morgan J

Announcements

Greg Williams

Call to Worship Song

No. 694

Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow Prayer of Invocation

Deryl Holland

Welcome and Call to Worship

Angel Segarra

Gifts of Worship

Jason Williams

Local Church Budget

Offertory Children’s Story

Lilyann Adams

Scripture Reading Invitation to Prayer

2 Timothy 1: 7 – 8

Jocelyn Beason

Heavenly Father, Hear Our Prayer

Worship in Prayer Special Music

No. 658 Josh Burgess

Julianna Beason and Hope Huskey

Worship in Word

Bravery is Virtue

Hymn of Response

Mathew Paulas

Onward Christian Soldiers

No. 612

Benediction

Mathew Paulas

Postlude

We’ll Share This Hope

No. 214

Received $8,422 $11,052 $30,030

Pianist: Louise Eirich

Organist: Jeanie Hair

Media Services Tech: Seth Sutherland

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 [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.................................. Mandy Brady ............................ (678) 836-3050 .......................................................... 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, Roger Anderson.

Conference Children's Ministries Convention ~ Join us next weekend, February 1214 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

Today ~ Members, please invite guests to your home to enjoy lunch and fellowship with you and your family.

Youth Vespers and Game Night ~ Next Sabbath, Feb 13 @ 6 – 9 pm, LCA Gym. All youth are invited, contact Tori Beason for details.

Prayer Requests ~

Mother’s & Father’s Prayer Group ~ meets the 3rd Sabbath, following the Church Service. See Nancy Patton or June Paynter for more info.

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. Sunshine Band ~ today @ 3 pm. See John Macfarlane for details. How We Love Seminar ~ today, 3:30 pm (note change in time). SE TN Faith Alliance Mentor Team Training ~ to be held tomorrow Feb. 7, 2 – 5 pm at the Chattanooga 1st SDA Church. Learn about this unique ministry that helps restore lives through trust-based relationships. This mentoring program is for incarcerated men and women returning to our communities and neighborhoods. 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. serving as a supportive partner. Call Britni, 706.629.7951 ext. 395 for info. 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. Grief Share ~ seminar/support group on Mondays at 10 am or Tuesdays at 6:30 pm beginning Feb. 1st. Register, 423/236-4214. We know it hurts, we want to help. Accreditation Report for LCA ~ the LCA School Board invites all parents and anyone interested to come hear the accrediting team's report, Monday at 5:30 pm in the gym.

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. War Room, The Movie ~ March 12, 6 pm at the LCA Gym. Come and be blessed by the important message of this film. This event is a community outreach and the youth will be selling refreshments. 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! 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. 2015 Donation Receipts ~ receipts have been mailed, if you missed getting it last week. 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. 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. 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. Atlanta Adventist Academy Alumni Sabbath ~ February 27, 2016 at Marietta church. Meet and greet will begin at 10:00am in the AAA building and church service will be held in the gymnasium at 11:00am. Guest speaker: Mr. Bruce Kimball. Basketball and Volleyball games at night. For info, visit aaa.edu/alumni Michael English in Concert ~ Join Gaither Vocal Band favorite and Dove award winner Michael English March 5 @ 7 pm for a concert at Collegedale Community Church on Saturday, March 5 at 7pm. Doors open at 6pm. Tickets are selling fast; available at: CollegedaleCommunity.com. Jaime Jorge in Concert ~ Mar 12 at 7pm to benefit Jesus for Asia ministry, hosted by CCC. Jesus for Asia is a supporting ministry of the SDA Church committed to reaching the unreached, the poor, orphaned, and widowed in every corner of Asia. All proceeds from the concert will go to support orphans and Bible workers in India. 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!"