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

Apison Seventh-day Adventist Church

Our mission is to be a family of believers that Know Jesus, Love People, and Treasure Truth.

11421 Bates Road, Apison, Tennessee 37302

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

Elizabeth Leffew/Jonathan Duman Martha Dutterer

Worship Service

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:

8:00 am Prayer Group Following Service Fellowship Lunch 2:00 pm Adventurers Before Bed Set your clock’s forward Sunday: 8:30 am Prayer Group 7:00 pm Apison Behavioral Health Men’s Group Monday: 10:00 am Grief Share Tuesday: 10:30 am “The Desire of Ages” Prayer & Praise Group 8:00 pm Bulletin Info Deadline Wednesday: 6:30 pm Pathfinder Meeting 7:00 pm Prayer Meeting Thursday 7:00 pm Reversing Diabetes Next Sabbath: 8:00 am Prayer Group Speaker Pastor Burgess

Church Needs

Budgeted

Church Budget for February LCA Financial Aid for 2015-16 School Year Capital Improvement Phase I

$13,000 $15,000 $33,000

Received

The celebration of the Sabbath ends tonight at 6:45pm And begins again next Friday at 7:50pm

$ 13,389 $ 11,724 $ 30,758

Sabbath, March 12, 2016 Songs of Praise

Julianna Beason and Friends

Announcements

Vonn Williams

Call to Worship

Intriot

Prayer of Invocation

Eric Schoonard

Welcome and Call to Worship

Eric Schoonard

Gifts of Worship

Martha Dutterer

Adventist World Radio

Offertory Children’s Story

Lonny Byrd

Scripture Reading Invitation to Prayer

Isaiah 52:7

Matthew Raney

Heavenly Father, Hear Our Prayer

Worship in Prayer

No. 658 Len Raney

Special Music

In the Garden

Worship in Word

Matthew Kimbley

The Open Door

Hymn of Response

Vlasta Hybl

Wholly Thine

No.308

Benediction

Vlasta Hybl

Postlude

Organ

Pianist: Nancy Patton

Organist: Jeanie Hair

Media Services Tech: Bill Pearson

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 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, Dan Seebeck. Today ~ Everyone is invited to our Church Family Fellowship Meal following the service across the parking lot, at the gym.

Reversing Diabetes Program ~ hosted by the Apison Health Ministries Department continues to meet each Thursday evening here at the church through Mar, 31st. For info or to pre-register, call Catherine 423-667-0914 or Martha 423-503-4498. Mother’s & Father’s Prayer Group ~ meets the 3rd Sabbath of each month, following the Church Service. See Nancy Patton or June Paynter for more info.

Prayer Requests ~ Healing ~ Special Needs ~ Miller Family ~ Continue to Pray for Rae and family as they mourn Charles’ loss. Thank You ~ to my church family for your cards, texts and prayer support during my MS flare-up. I am doing much better. God is good. Sue Bruce Prison Ministry ~ addresses on the Bulletin Board for fellow members in prison. Encourage them with cards. 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. Training opportunities are coming soon; if you are interested, contact John Holley at 423-316-6722. Church Directory Photos ~ Today, we will be taking pictures of members from 9:00-9:30 am, between Sabbath School and church, and after church until 1 pm. We will have info sheets for you to update/correct when you come in to have your photo taken. Please come!! Other photo times will be available soon. Time change ~ Remember to set your clock’s forward 1 hour tonight before you go to sleep! Youth Vespers and Game Night ~ join us tonight at 6:30 pm at 11630 Apison Pike, Apison for fun & games, following vespers. Call Tori Beason 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. Call 423/236-4214.

Agape Feast ~ will be March 25, 6:30 pm in the LCA gym to celebrate our Risen Lord. War Room, the Movie ~ Saturday night, April 2, 8 pm at the LCA Gym. Come and be blessed by the important message of this film. This event is a community outreach, so please invite your friends and neighbors. We will begin with a short devotional and the youth will have refreshments available for purchase at 8:30 pm. Church Family Campout ~ is planned for April 29 – May 1. Details to come. Need a helping hand ~ around your house or in your yard? Our LCA 8th Grade Boys are willing to do some work to earn money for their Class Trip. (This is not sponsored by the school.) If you are interested in helping them with their trip goals, while receiving help as well, please call Tinkham family 423/504-6044 or Burgess family 423/637-9412 to make arrangements. New Church Policy ~ voted 2/22/16 “If funds donated to a specific project are more than the cost of the project, the remaining amount will be applied to a similar project unless the donor specifies otherwise” Bill Wilson 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. 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 Thank You ~ The Hulsey family thanks you for the prayers, words of comfort, cards and flowers in the loss of our Husband, Dad, Grandfather, Great-grandfather and Uncle – Bill Hulsey. 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. Sacred Harp Group ~ will meet this afternoon, March 12 from 3 to 5 pm for our monthly singing. We will meet in the Seminar room upstairs in the Collegedale Church. All are welcome. Jaime Jorge in Concert ~ tonight, March 12 at 7pm benefits Jesus for Asia ministry, hosted by CCC. Jesus for Asia, a supporting ministry of the SDA Church committed to reaching the unreached, the poor, orphaned, and widowed in Asia. Proceeds from the concert go to support orphans and Bible workers in India. 55+ Club ~ meets tomorrow, Sunday, March 13, at noon in the fellowship Hall of the Collegedale Church. Dr. Bruce Ashton, of SAU and his family will present a musical program after the meal. Vegetarian Food Assignments: A-B: Vegetables; C-G: Potatoes, Rice, Hot Pasta or Noodles; H-K: Tossed, Macaroni or Potato Salad; L-O: Entrees; P-T: Dessert; U-Z: Sandwiches, Bread or Rolls. Food should arrive by 11:30. “Wounded Hearts” ~ will start March 15th - May 31st on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 -8:30 pm at Hamilton Community Church. This will be a closed group, separated male and female. This group looks at the heartache of sexual abuse and the hope of transformation. , 301-640-6677, [email protected]. Divorce Care ~ continues Thursday evenings, through - June 2nd, 7:00 - 8:30 pm @ Hamilton Comm. church. Programs for kids: The Big D for teens ages 13 17, DC4K for kids ages 5-12, and daycare for children 5 and under. $15.00 per participant. Info, 301-640-6677, [email protected] SonRise Resurrection Pageant ~ University Drive will be closed between A.W. Spalding Elementary School and the Village Market on Sabbath, Mar 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for Collegedale Church’s SonRise Pageant. Signs will direct traffic to both Industrial Drive (behind the University) and to College Drive and Apison Pk. Plan for the detours as you travel around campus on Mar 26.

Vocalist Naomi Jackson in Concert ~ at the Standifer Gap Church on March 19th at 7 pm. She will debut her album entitled “Look Among the Lowly” Courage for the Call - Women & Teen Girls' Spring Retreat - April 1-3 "For you see your calling brethren…" (1 Cor. 1:26-29) at Cohutta Springs Conference Center. Join us for the Women & Teen Girls’ Spring Retreat to help you step out and follow your calling. More info and register online at www.gccsda.com/events/springretreat16. Questions? Call 706-602-7342. Prepare Enrich Marriage Seminar ~ will begin April 4th – 25th, Mondays from 7 9 pm @ Hamilton Comm. church. This seminar will be for engaged and married couples, is fun and thought provoking and will cover topics that predict marriage success. Pre-marriage certificates will be given. Cost is $75 per couple per online assessment and workbooks. Daycare will be provided. For info, Martin Pita, Intern, 301-640-6677, [email protected]. Covenant of Praise Choir in Concert ~ come and enjoy sacred music by the Covenant of Praise choir at the Chattanooga First Church, April 16, 7:15 pm. The choir will also raise support for a mission project in Tanzania. Dr. David DeRose Follow-Up ~ You can still enjoy the life-changing, engaging presentations by Dr. DeRose (given at SAU on February 16, on Brain Health and Reversing Hypertension Naturally.) Join Dr. DeRose’s e-mail list. In the month of March, there is special pricing on two new booklets written in conjunction with Pastor John Bradshaw. If you want to be on that list, you can sign up here: http://eepurl.com/bB6VTT Wildwood Lifestyle Center ~ is looking for missionary minded physicians, nurse practitioners or physician assistants who have a passion for lifestyle medicine. Medical practitioners need to have a valid USA license. Stipend provided. If you sense the Lord may be calling you to full-time or part-time service, please contact the Administrator on 423-3153737 or [email protected]. 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!"