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

John MacFarlane Mission SONlight

Worship Service Sabbath, August 12, 2017

Children & Adult Sabbath School Classes 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

Songs of Praise Announcements and Welcome

8:00 am 8:30 am 10:00 am Monday: 9:00 am 7:00 pm Tuesday: 9:00 am 9:30 am “Revelation” 8:00 pm Wednesday: 6:30 pm 7:00 pm Thursday 9:00 am 7:00 pm Next Sabbath: 8:00 am Speaker Following Service

Church Needs

Church Budget as of 7/31/17

$13,000

Introit

Invocation and Call to Worship Gifts of Worship

Greg Williams Jaude Barboza

World Budget (Oakwood, Andrews and Loma Linda Universities)

Prayer Group Prayer Group Youth Basketball Kids In Stitches School Board Meeting Kids In Stitches Prayer & Praise Group Bulletin Info Deadline Pathfinder Registration Prayer Meeting Kids In Stitches Church Finance Committee Prayer Group Pastor Burgess Fellowship Meal

Budgeted

Greg Williams

Call to Reverence

Calendar of Events Today: Sunday:

Alicia Oliver

Received

$ 15,696.00

The celebration of the Sabbath ends tonight at 8:32pm And begins again next Friday at 8:25pm

Offertory Children’s Story

Janet Seebeck

Scripture Reading

Genesis 12: 1 - 3

Invitation to Prayer

As We Come to You in Prayer

Worship in Prayer

Victoria Beason No. 671 Jamie Barboza

Special Music

Lonny Byrd

Worship in Word Hymn of Response Benediction

Underutilized Weapon to Bless

Pastor Burgess

I Need the Prayers

No. 505 Pastor Burgess

Postlude

Organ

Pianist: Karla Reel

Organist: Jeanie Hair

Media Services: Reggie Thomas / Christopher Beason

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 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 Mark Sargeant. Today ~ Members, please invite guests to your home to enjoy lunch and fellowship with you and your family. Prayer Requests ~ Bereavement / Special Needs / Healing ~

Alana Bruce ~ is back in Vanderbilt Children's in serious condition with an abscess her incision site James Patterson ~ as he recovers from bladder surgery last week Myra Sargeant ~ ongoing health challenges Ellen Purple ~ as she continues to recover Kuebler Family ~as they mourn the recent loss of Janet Eric Schoonard ~ continues to heal from gallbladder surgery Debbie Becker ~ as she heals from illness 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 H 423-316-6722.

Prayer Walk ~ no walk in the community for the month of August. Next prayer walk will be September 9 ... See you then! Youth Vespers ~ No Vespers for August, look for details about Sept 9. 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. (UPDATE) On Sunday mornings at 8:30 am join us by calling 712-775-7031 and use access code 682-097-212# Men's Breakfast ~ tomorrow, Aug 13th, 9 am at Golden Corral on Gunbarrel Rd. Kids in Stitches ~ meets Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, 9 - 1, at the church. Pathfinders Registration ~ What an exciting year ahead. If you want to find out what all we will be doing, join the Apison Pathfinders. Please mark your calendars, registration will be Wednesday, August 16 from 6:30-8:30 pm at the LCA school gym. Contact Angel or Tina Segarra if you have any questions. SEE YOU THERE! Acts of the Apostles Study ~ continues Fridays at 6:30 pm at the church. Please read chapter 7 ahead of time if possible. Everyone is invited to this awesome study. Be reminded, there will be no childcare. Newlywed Welcome and Celebration ~ for Jaime and Jaude Barboza during potluck on Sabbath, Aug 19. The Barboza's have been working with our teens during the year as Theology ex-terns. A money and gift card tree will be provided. Ministry Fair ~ next Sabbath, August 19, at our fellowship luncheon. Ministries who are in need volunteers will have a station so interested individuals can ask questions and discuss ministry interests with you.

Apison Ensemble ~ will be is playing Aug 26th during the worship service. Interested in joining, please email/call [email protected] or 256-457-6464. Juniors and Teens Picnic Lula Lake reschedule date ~ Aug 26, 10am-3pm. Ladies and Teen Girls Brunch ~ Sunday Aug 27 at 9am to a special outdoor breakfast at Lizette Williams-Marlow's home 5438 Whisper Pond Lane, Apison. Breakfast will be provided. Patty Dirkson will share an Experiment like no other. Come and be blessed. RSVP Janice Burgess 931-787-8108. LCA School ~ We have completed our first week of school and are happy to announce that we are a full school with a waiting list. We would like to invite home school families to come and participate with us on Witness/Outreach Events and Field Trips. If your home school family would like to participate, please call us for details 423/236-4926 or [email protected]. We are looking forward to working with home school families and the church family during the coming year. Partnering for Eternity ~ is a mentoring program that our LCA students enjoy during the school year. We are in need of a volunteer to help us as our senior mentor liaison. If interested, call Ms. Jennings at 423/236-4926 for more info. Volunteer Nature Lover Needed ~ to be outside 2 hours each morning with Mrs. Williams & LCA Primary (K - 2) Forest students. All kinds of weather, 5 days a week or combination of days. Please contact Mrs. Karen Williams, 423-715-1516. Adventurer Club Volunteers Needed ~ we are looking for a few good men and women to help this year run smoothly. Do you love Jesus? Children? Our Apison Church? Call Atina and learn what our Apison Acorns are all about. 423-504-6044 Fall Church Campout ~ Sept 22-24 at Fall Creek Falls State Park, Campsite C. We have reserved ten campsites. Add your name to the sign-up sheet, we want to make sure we have enough campsites for everyone. Contact Lizette for more info. Kids In Stitches Projects ~ Project Shield ~ is sending feminine kits with ten teams to Cuba this fall. Donations are needed more than before. Donate to KISM via tithe envelopes or bring in kit supply items. Leave at front desk. Contact Penny White 423-883-4476. Christmas in Kenya! ~ donations of 4 ply yarn in bright colors are needed. Our own crocheted brim hat maker, Audrey Schanke, is making these to send to Advent Hope in Nov for Christmas! All gifts are welcome! Contact 423-883-4476.

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 of each month at 3pm. Gem Castor, missionary and prayer coordinator ~ will be speaking at Standifer Gap Church this Sabbath, August 12 at 4 pm. Gem was inspired by George Mueller’s faith and lives by only asking the Lord for what he needs. Gem travels the world, by faith, leading prayer rooms at events like GYC and ASI and sharing the joy he has in living for Christ. Gem is a living testimony to the beauty of God and the joy that comes from serving him! Adventist Retired Workers ~ will enjoy "Some of My Favorite Things" tomorrow, Sunday, August 13 at Collegedale Church Fellowship Hall. There'll be a saxophone solo, saw solos, a string quartet, bagpipes and more. Come at 11:30am for fellowship, potluck lunch ( bring your favorite potluck dish) and a blessed time together. See you there. Homeschool Co-Op Classes ~ begin Wednesday August 23 2pm to 5pm at the Ladd Springs Church in Cleveland. Classes offered: Baking/Cooking; Hands-on Astronomy; Sewing; Gardening. Call or email Mary Fish for more information at 423-331-2489 or [email protected]. Chainsaws and Butter Knives Men’s Rally ~ Aug 26, 6:30-10:00 pm @ Collegedale Community Church Join with us for a full evening of celebration, inspiration and perspiration at the second annual Chainsaws and Butter Knives Men's Rally. Whether you feel as sharp and powerful as a chainsaw or as weak and dull as a butter knife we need each other to get sharper... just as "Iron Sharpens Iron" Proverbs 27:17. This evening will be an out-of-the-box experience to say the least as you hear compelling testimonies, eat a hearty pancake supper, and join in lumberjack contest if you choose! For info, go to: www.blueprintformen.org. You must register to participate in the lumberjack contest. Need help finding a professional you can trust? ~ 7th Day Professionals has just launched a free website to connect the community with local Adventists professionals for a wide range of services (health care, auto repair, taxes, child care, etc). Why choose someone at random from Google when the person you need may be sitting in the pew next to you. Visit for more info or to search for a local Adventist professional www.sdapros.com 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 bags to us!

Jesus for Asia "The Joy of Surrender” Missions Conference ~ Aug 31-Sept. 3 at East Ridge Church. Our mission at JFA is to reach the unreached in Asia and inspire others with the joy of missions. The weekend will feature missionary testimonies who have surrendered their lives to Christ’s service. Speakers: Ramon and Shandy Tengkano from Indonesia who surrendered their fortune to live by faith and operate a satellite tv station broadcasting all over Indonesia in the Bahasa language; Lisa Sharon, missionary in Thailand serving the Karen refugees with her husband Leroy and their family; Jonathan Hill, JFA Foreign Correspondent who lives and travels in Asia filming everything going on with our projects; JFA President Jon Wood and more! Meetings are free. Lunch and supper will be available for a suggested donation of $5 a person per meal (Please register). Call 423-413-7321 or visit Jesus4asia.org/conference. Covenant of Praise Men's Chorus ~ begins its 17th season in September. We currently have needs for a piano accompanist and singers in all parts. If you would like to participate in this dynamic music ministry, please contact Director Herb Poulson at [email protected]. Annual Flea Market to Benefit Youth Mission Trip ~ Sunday, September 10 from 8 to 4 at the McDonald Road SDA Church. Every year, our McDonald Road youth group makes a trip to Belize to do mission work. Last year we laid 1250 blocks for the entire top level of a school, formed and poured 186 feet of sidewalk and worked in a hospital putting in 90 feet of ceiling tiles. We also ran a VBS for the elementary age kids at the school and a week of prayer for the high school kids. This year we will be putting a roof on that school 94 feet long by 36 feet wide and framing up a mission house along with a new VBS and Week of Prayer. Please come to our flea market and purchase whatever your heart desires--all proceeds go to doing God's work in Belize! If you feel called to donate, please feel free to call for info 423-396-3462--thanks! Georgia-Cumberland Conference Men's Retreat ~ is Sept 15 - 17 at Cohutta Springs Conference Center. This Men’s Retreat is an opportunity for men of all ages to gather together for a weekend of restoration. Our theme “Broken Beauty” features God’s ability to transform our lives from apparent brokenness into something of priceless beauty! You will be refreshed and restored through inspirational music, challenging messages, delicious food, outdoor activities, and even a car show featuring restoration! For info or to register go to www.blueprintformen.org. Sign-up deadline is Aug 31!