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

Jonathan Duman Dalton Athey

Worship Service Sabbath, September 2, 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

Calendar of Events Today:

Sunday:

Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday:

Next Sabbath:

8:00 am Following Service 3:00 pm 8:30 am 10:00 am 11:00 am 9:00 am 9:30 am “Revelation” 8:00 pm 3:30 - 5:30 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 8:00 am Speaker Following Service 2 - 4 pm 7:30 pm

Church Needs Church Budget thru 08/23/17 LCA Financial Aid for 2017-18 School Year Capital Improvements / Lobby Hallway Phase

Prayer Group Mother’s and Father’s Prayer Group Sunshine Band Prayer Group Youth Basketball How We Love Seminar Kid’s In Stitches Prayer & Praise Group Bulletin Info Deadline Adventurers Pathfinder Meeting Prayer Meeting Prayer Group Pastor Burgess Fellowship Lunch Sustainable Living Seminar Youth Vespers

Budgeted $13,000 $12,000

Received $ 8,075.00 $ 2,855.00 $ 12,822.00

The celebration of the Sabbath ends tonight at 8:06 pm And begins again next Friday at 7:58 pm

Songs of Praise

Lizette and Dwayne Marlow

Announcements and Welcome

Dwayne Marlow

Call to Reverence

Introit

Invocation and Call to Worship Gifts of Worship

Local Church Budget

Dwayne Marlow Jamie Barboza

Offertory Children’s Story

Eleni Martinez

Scripture Reading Invitation to Prayer

John 14: 12 - 14

Jaude Barboza

As We Come to You in Prayer

No. 671

Worship in Prayer

Eric Smith

Special Music

Enrique Ayerdi

Worship in Word

Daniel's Reality

Hymn of Response Benediction

Robert Williams

How Firm a Foundation

No. 509 Robert Williams

Postlude Pianist: Karla Reel

Organ Organist: Jeanie Hair Media Services: Jonathan Duman / John Coulter

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, Samuel Nzoikorera. Today ~ Members, please invite guests to your home to enjoy lunch and fellowship with you and your family. Membership Transfer Requests ~ 1st Reading ~ Incoming:

Outgoing:

Ashley Erickson, from Collegedale SDA Church Sunia Fulofuka, from Nuku’alofa SDA Church, Tonga Eleni Martinez, from Hialeah Spanish SDA Church, Hialeah, FL Amy and Robert Williams from Mon Valley SDA Church, Belle Vernon, PA Edgar, Javiera, Matthew, and Pamela Alquinta to Atlanta North SDA Church, Dunwoody, GA

New Church Officers ~ 1st Reading ~

Alternate Elders: Paul Eirich, Angel Segarra, Glen Wintermeyer Elders: Greg VanFossen, John Warren Deacon: Jonathan Duman Decorating Committee Member: Mona Kurst Building Committee Member: Thaddeus Lozensky Pathfinder Directors: Angel and Tina Segarra Pathfinder Treasurer: Bill Wilson Pathfinder Counselors: Dennis Crane, Deryl Holland, and Eleni Martinez Pathfinder Pastor: Franky Martinez Pathfinder Assistants: Ted and Betsy Burgdorff and Angelica Salazar Pathfinder Cook: Tom Donnelly

Prayer Requests ~ Bereavement / Special Needs / Healing ~

Pastor Burgess ~ is healing from his abdominal pain and surgery. Keep him in your prayers as he heals. Sargeant Family ~ as they mourn the loss of sweet Myra. Share your Christian love during this difficult time. Chrystal Clark Family ~ who live in Houston, TX. Family has been unable to contact them and are concerned. Alana Bruce ~ is recovering at home and doing well. Please continue to pray as she heals. James Patterson ~ recovering in LifeCare of Collegedale from bladder surgery recently. J R Purple ~ Jim's son is in ICU @ Erlanger with a brain bleed. Sandra Burgess ~ sister-in-law of Pastor Burgess is being treated for lung cancer. Stephen Springer's granddaughter ~ born at 2 lb. 14 oz. Much prayer is needed for this little girl. 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.

Pastor Burgess ~ is doing better and on the road to recovery. The family would like to thank you for your prayers and support. Many Thanks ~ The Sargeant Family thanks you for your kindness and support during the days / weeks leading up to Myra's death. If you took food to their home, call Mark 423/762-6900 to arrange a time to pick up your dishes. A Big, Big, Thank You ~ to all those that helped with food and cleanup for Myra's memorial service -- Thank You, Jeanie

Women's Ministries ~ says thank you to the Williams - Marlow family for hosting our Brunch! It was a memorable event with precious sisters in Christ! 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# Acts of the Apostles Study ~ continues Fridays at 6:30 pm at the church. Please read chapter 12 ahead of time if possible. Everyone is invited to this awesome study. Be reminded, there will be no childcare. Kids In Stitches ~ new hours Mondays 9 - 3 & Thursday, 9 - 1 at the church. Feel free to bring your lunch! Mother’s & Father’s Prayer Group ~ meets today, Sept 2 following the Church Service. See Nancy Patton or June Paynter for more info. Sunshine Band ~ meets this afternoon, Sept 2 at 3 pm at Collegedale LifeCare. See John MacFarlane for more information. Prayer Walk ~ has been canceled for September, look for info for October 14. Youth Vespers ~ Sept 9, 7:30 pm @ 5210 Beason Brook Trail. Bring bug spray, camp chair, snack food and wear comfy clothes. See Tori for details. How We Love Series ~ to begin Sunday, Sept 17 @ 10 am. Make-up sessions will take place on Tuesdays at 6:30 pm the week following the main presentation. For more info on the materials covered, check the How We Love website. Childcare available for a nominal cost. Interested in attending, please let Pastor Brian know ASAP via email [email protected]. Prepare Now! A Sustainable Living Seminar ~ presented by Craig and Nancy Meissner next Sabbath, Sept. 9, 2 - 4 pm and Sunday, Sept 10, 10 am - 3:30 pm (please bring a sack lunch). Economic crises, Natural disasters, Pandemics, Extended power grid failures...How would you fare? Would you be able to provide water, food, heat for your family and others in need? For info 423/236-4214 or www.EndTimePreparedness.com. Youth Basketball in the Gym~ is canceled next Sunday, Sept 10 due to the Seminar. Fall Church Campout ~ Sept 22-24 at Fall Creek Falls State Park, Campsite C. We have reserved ten campsites. Please make sure you add your name to the sign-up sheet, we want to make sure we have enough campsites for everyone. Contact Lizette for info. Adventurer Volunteers Needed ~ Do you love Jesus? Children? Our Apison Church? Our Adventurer Club is looking for volunteers to help this coming year run smoothly. Call Atina and learn what our Apison Acorns are all about 423-504-6044.

Area Announcements ~ see the bulletin board in the hall weekly.

Area Announcements Homeschool Co-Op Classes ~ continue on Wednesday's, 2 - 5 pm at the Ladd Springs Church in Cleveland. Classes offered: Baking/Cooking; Hands-on Astronomy; Sewing; Gardening. Call Mary Fish for info 423-331-2489 or [email protected]. Sunshine Bands ~ of music, ministry and friendship are welcome at The Lantern of Collegedale 2nd and 4th Sabbaths, 3pm. Andrew Peterson in Concert (Free) ~ on Sept 9, 6:30 pm at the Collegedale SDA Church; presented by the Southern Union Youth/Young Adult Ministries Dept. A love offering will be collected. For more info, Ken Rogers at [email protected]. Evening Anthem Vespers ~ presents Laura Williams, vocalist, Sept 9 @ 7 pm at Chattanooga First Church. Her program "More Than We Could Ask" provides encouragement through God's promises concerning His faithfulness in providing His children with even more than we could ask or think. Come, be blessed. Secretary Needed ~ the school is looking for a part-time (job sharing) secretary. If you have any interest or you know of someone who might be interested, please email our School Principal, Joel McQuistan, at [email protected]. This is a paid position which serves the needs of the school and the church. 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 call 423-396-3462.

55+ Club ~ will meet Sunday, Sept 10 @ noon in the fellowship hall of the Collegedale Church. The program will feature John Brown of Richards Fowkes and Company, Organ manufacturer, to speak about Tracker Organs and their construction. Food assignments for the vegetarian meal: A-C: Potato, Macaroni or Tossed Salads; D-G: Dessert; H-L: Entrees; M-O: Sandwiches, Rolls / Bread; P-R: Vegetables; S-Z: Potatoes, Pasta or Rice. Food should arrive by 11:30. 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. Deadline extended to Sept 7! 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! 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.