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

Barbara McCasland

Worship Service Sabbath, March 5, 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 8:00 am Prayer Group 3:00 pm Sunshine Band 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: No Meeting Spring Break Pathfinder Meeting 7:00 pm Prayer Meeting Thursday 7:00 pm Reversing Diabetes Next Sabbath: 8:00 am Prayer Group Speaker Vlasta Hybl

Budgeted

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

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

Morgan Jameson

Announcements

Eric Schoonard

Call to Worship

Introit

Prayer of Invocation

Greg Williams

Welcome and Call to Worship

Greg Williams

Gifts of Worship

Dennis Becker

Local Church Budget

Offertory

Today:

Church Needs

Songs of Praise

Received $ 8,700 $ 11,411 $ 30,410

Children’s Story

Noelle Holland

Scripture Reading

Janet Seebeck

Invitation to Prayer Worship in Prayer

No. 658 Dan Seebeck

Special Music

Reggie Thomas “The Voice-2”

Worship in Word

Pastor Burgess

Hymn of Response Benediction

Pastor Burgess

Postlude

Organ

Pianist: Louise Eirich The celebration of the Sabbath ends tonight at 6:39pm And begins again next Friday at 6:44pm

Heavenly Father, Hear Our Prayer

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 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 .................................. 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 have chosen to worship with us today. If we can help you in any way, please see Head Elder and today’s Resource Elder, Eric Schoonard. Today ~ Members, please invite visitors to your home for lunch and fellowship. Also, visitors are welcome to a fellowship lunch in the Fellowship Hall hosted by Vonn William’s Sabbath School Class. Membership Transfers ~ 2nd Reading ~ Outgoing ~ Janet Burke from Apison to Knockpatrick Adventist Church, Manchester, Jamaica

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. 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. Youth Vespers and Game Night ~ join us, next Saturday night, Mar 12, 6:30 pm at 11630 Apison Pike, Apison for fun & games, following vespers. Call Tori Beason for info.

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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 ~

War Room, the Movie ~ 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.

Reading ~ New Church Officers ~ Assistant Sabbath School Superintendent- Barbara McCasland Deacon- Charles Reel Directory Editor- Noelle Holland

Sue Bruce ~ is home from rehab and walking with a walker. She is still weak, but continuing to improve, keep her in your prayers. Texts are appreciated, 423.802.4570. A special 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 Special Needs ~ Anderson Family ~ Vernon Anderson, Ken’s father, died in TX this past Wednesday evening. Please pray for the Anderson family during this difficult time. Charles Miller ~ passed away last Sabbath morning. Pray for Rae and the family as they mourn his loss.

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. Vehicle Needed ~ a church member is in need of a vehicle. Please contact the pastor if you or someone you know has a reliable vehicle to share or loan at this time. 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!

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.

Upcoming Family Night/Events: Join your church family for evenings of wholesome enjoyment and fellowship! Please mark your calendars: • March 19 at 6:30 pm. Supper, vespers and bonfire social at Dean Coulter's home • March 25 at 6:30 pm. A special Agape feast to celebrate our risen Lord will be held in the school gym. • April 2 at 8:00 pm “War Room” movie at the school gym. See separate announcement for details. • April 29 – May 1 Family camping weekend. Details to follow.

Charles Miller Memorial Service ~ is today, March 5th at 3 pm at our church. In lieu of flowers, Rae is requesting that donations be made to the Handicap Bathroom project at the church. Please come and encourage Rae and the family in this difficult time.

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 423-5034498 to update your information for our directory :-)

Thank You ~ We wish to thank everyone for the cards and words of comfort at the recent passing of Ellen’s sister, Elaine. We appreciate the kindness shown to us, Jim and Ellen Purple.

Sunshine Band ~ is today, Mar 5, 3 pm. Contact John MacFarlane for info.

Area Announcements Michael English ~ in Concert tonight, Mar 5 at 7pm. Join Gaither Vocal Band favorite and Dove Award winner, Michael English, at Collegedale Community Church. Doors open at 6pm. Tickets are $12 and will be available at the door. 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. Divorce Care ~ starting Thursday evening, March 10th - 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, 301640-6677, [email protected] Jaime Jorge in Concert ~ next Sabbath Mar 12, 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. Evening Anthem Worship Experience at Chattatanooga First Church on March 12 ~ "Ethan McGrath, pianist, organist and composer, has a passion for sharing music that brings hope and joy to its hearers and fosters a sense of community among its participants. A graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Ethan has also studied at Southern Adventist University and Friedensau Adventist University in Germany, where he received the Waltraud and Herbert Blomstedt Prize for his many musical activities. For his compositions he has also received awards from the Lawson-Gould Publishing Company and the Southeastern Composers' League." Time to be announced.

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. 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. Early bird ends March 3 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 at Hamilton Community Church. This seminar will be for engaged and married couples, is fun and thought provoking and will cover topics that predict marriage success. Premarriage 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. 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 (was 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

55+ Club ~ meets 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.

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 423-315-3737 or [email protected].

“Wounded Hearts” ~ will start on 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].

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!"

Concert ~ Join vocalist Naomi Jackson for a concert at Standifer Gap Church on March 19 at 7 pm. She will debut her album entitled "Look Among the Lowly." Admission is free.