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.
Morning Praise and Sabbath School Sabbath Praise Songs ~ 9:00-9:30 Sabbath School Superintendent Class Study ~ 9:30-10:45
John MacFarlane Faith Laughlin
Worship Service
Sabbath School Class Locations 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:
Thursday: Friday: Next Sabbath:
8:00 am Worship Service 8:30 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 9:00 am 6:00 pm 9:30 am 6:30 pm 8:00 pm 3:30 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 9:00 am 6:00 pm 6:30 pm 8:00 am Speaker 1:00 pm 3:00 pm 5:30 pm
Prayer Group Communion and Ordinance of Humility Prayer Group Youth Basketball How We Love Seminar Kids In Stitches Mini Health Seminar “Revelation” Prayer & Praise Group How We Love Seminar Make-Up Bulletin Info Deadline Adventurers - Builders and Helping Hands Pathfinder Meeting Prayer Meeting Kids In Stitches Mini Health Seminar Acts of the Apostles Prayer Group Pastor Burgess Mother's and Father's Prayer Group Sunshine Band Pathfinder Induction
Church Needs
Budgeted
Church Budget as of 9/23/17 LCA Financial Aid for 2017-18 School Year CI / Foyer/Hallway/Family Bathroom Phase
$ 13,000 $ 15,000 $150,000
Received $ 7,526.00 $ 3,693.00 $ 22,475.00
The celebration of the Sabbath ends tonight at 7:26pm And begins again next Friday at 6:44pm
Sabbath, September 30, 2017
Songs of Praise
Julianna Beason
Announcements
Christopher Beason
Call to Worship
Introit
Invocation and Welcome Gifts of Worship
Christopher Beason
Ga Cumb Conf – Education
Offertory / Special Music
John Warren Fukofuka Family
Worship in Prayer
Mark Sargeant
Worship in Word
Pastor Burgess
Ordinance of Humility
Children’s Story
Uncle Ev
Jesus Loves Me
No. 190
Lord’s Supper Hymn of Response Benediction
Pastor Burgess
Postlude
Organ
Pianist: Nancy Patton
Organist: Jeanie Hair
Media Services Tech: Lonny Byrd / Jocelyn 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, Deryl Holland. 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 ~please continue to pray for healing. J R Purple ~ Jim's son has been moved to Life Care of Dayton. Sandra Burgess ~ sister-in-law of Pastor Burgess is being treated for lung cancer. Stephen Springer's granddaughter Maya ~ born at 2 lb. 14 oz. Much prayer is needed as this little girl grows. Peet Family ~ as they mourn the loss of our dear brother and church member, Ray Peet Sr. 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.
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. On Sunday mornings at 8:30 am, join us by calling 712-775-7031 and use access code 682-097-212# Kids In Stitches ~ new hours, Mon 9 - 3 & Thurs, 9 - 1 at the church. Bring your lunch! Acts of the Apostles Study ~ continues Fridays at 6:30 pm at the church. Please read chapter 16 ahead of time if possible. Everyone is invited to this awesome study. Remember, there is no childcare available during the study. How We Love Series ~ continues tomorrow, Sunday, Oct 1 @ 10 am. Makeup sessions will take place on Tuesdays at 6:30 pm the week following the main presentation. Childcare available for a nominal cost. If you are interested, please let Pastor Brian know ASAP via email
[email protected]. Dare to Live Disease Free ~ presented by Marrilee Jacobs, producer of the documentary "Eating You Alive" is being offered on Monday, October 2 and Thursday, October 5 from 6 - 8 pm at the LCA School Gym. Seminar includes; movie, 21 great recipes and cooking demonstration. Please RSVP to Noelle at 423/785-6108. There is a small fee. Mother’s & Father’s Prayer Group ~meets next Sabbath, following the Church Service. See Nancy Patton or June Paynter for more info. Sunshine Band ~ meets next Sabbath at 3 pm. See John MacFarlane for info. Men's Ministry Breakfast ~ next Sunday, October 8 at 9 am, location TBA.
Apison Church Fall Festival ~ Oct 8, 3-6 pm. Opportunity for fellowship, food and fun! FREE admission outreach event, the only entry requirement is a nonperishable food item or cleaning supply to benefit "Heaven's Bounty.” Take flyers today to share with your neighbors. We are offering a free slice of apple pie to our neighbors around the church. We have door hangers with “free slice of apple pie” coupons to pass out today and this week. We NEED apple pie donations to make this happen. Please bring to church next Sabbath or to the festival on Sunday. Pies can be homemade or store bought. This is a great way to welcome visitors to our fall festival. If you have any questions please contact Lizette (423) 667-2921 Apple Pies ~ needed for the Fall Festival next week. Pies can be homemade or store bought. Please bring your pies to church next Sabbath or to the gym on Sunday for the festival. Call Lizette with questions. Thank you! (423) 667-2921 Free Meal Coupons ~ If you know a needy family or individual that could use a free meal please see Lizette. There is a limited amount of “free meal” coupons available for the Fall Festival next week. Elders Meeting ~ will be Thursday evening, October 12 at 6:30. Quarterly Prayer Walk ~ is Oct 14, following the service, lunch in the Fellowship Room. Bring fruit and sandwiches for a quick meal; no sugar please - clear minds. Beason Family Mission Trip ~ Our family will depart on October 26, returning November 13 for the island nation of Cuba and sharing the gospel through VBS, health seminars and a 14-message reaping series in the city of Palmira, population about 14,000. Palmira is also ground zero for Santeria, the island's dominant religion of devil worship blended into Catholic tradition. Opening night is October 31, All Saints Day. Please keep our family in prayer as we share the love of our Father with His children there and for our spiritual protection, day and night. Creative Cooking! ~ Ladies, if you are willing to lead/help with this at the church, please contact Penny White, Women's Ministry Leader at 883-4476. Would like to plan for one nighters, fits busy schedules and fits in the Fellowship Hall schedule. Heaven's Bounty ~ The Southern Singles Ministry (a division of the Conf Church Ministries) is operating a food pantry in Apison. The pantry serves 30-40 families each day it's open. We are in need of helpers in the following areas: • Putting food away in bins before the clients arrive (3-4 hour blocks) • Pick up/delivery from Food City (2 hrs, 1x a week, Sunday – Friday) Contact Linda Fore 423/322-7206 to help with this important ministry.
Area Announcements ~ see the bulletin board in the hall weekly.
Area Announcements Adventist Theological Society ~ Commemorating the Reformation after 500 Years: Just a Misunderstanding? Dennis Pettibone, PhD, P; Gerard Damsteegt, ThD; Giselle Hasel, MFA; Daniel Reynaud, PhD and Michael Hasel PhD. Continues today, Sabbath, Sept 30, through 6 pm in Lynn Wood Hall Chapel @ SAU. Proclaim and Friends in Concert ~ tonight, Sept 30 @ 7 pm at Collegedale Comm. Church. Performances by Jaclynn Huse, Martin Young, Cameron Sanders and Freddie Brooks. Come out and enjoy an evening of worship! The concert is free, love offering will be taken. SAU Symphony Orchestra ~ presents this season's first concert tomorrow, Oct 1, 7:30 pm at the Collegedale Church. Featuring works by Edward Elgar, Edvard Grieg & Felix Mendelssohn and Laurie Redmer Minner conducting. Wrapping up the evening will be Mendelssohn’s “Symphony No. 5 in D major, op 107 ‘Reformation’” to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. Archaeology Lecture ~on October 2 at 7 pm in the Lynn Wood Hall Chapel, Michael Hasel, PhD, professor and published author from Southern’s School of Religion, will give a talk titled “David and Solomon’s Legacy: Results of the Fourth Expedition to Lachish 20132017.” For more information, visit southern.edu/archaeology. Sunshine Bands ~ of music, ministry and friendship are welcome at The Lantern of Collegedale 2nd and 4th Sabbaths, 3pm. David Phelps in Concert ~ Oct 7, 7pm at Collegedale Community Church. Limited tickets are available at the church office, avoid credit card charges by paying with cash or check; $25 general admission or $35 VIP. Or www.itickets.com or www.CollegedaleCommunity.com. Adventist Retired Workers ~ meets Sunday, Oct 8 in the Collegedale Church Fellowship Hall with Dr Jud Lake of SAU presenting "The Four Gospels that Inspire"! Come at 11:30 am for great fellowship, inspiration and potluck lunch (bring your favorite potluck dish).
Dinner with the Dr ~ at the Cedar Ridge SDA church on Sunday, Oct 8 4-6 pm, with Dr. Robyn Sandlin, a board certified, family practice physician. Her specialty is autoimmune diseases. There will be a $5.00 charge for the meal. To register call Sandy Kennedy 423-715-4516. SAU Wind Symphony Concert ~ is October 8, 7:30 in the Collegedale Church. Join the Wind Symphony for a free evening of music on the theme “Fortress Facets: A Quincentennial Celebration of the Protestant Reformation.” With Ken Parsons conducting, the ensemble will present works by artists such as John Zdechlik, Johann Sebastian Bach and Eric Peel. For more info, call 423.236.2880. Evening Anthem Vespers ~ presents Martin Young, tenor, on Sabbath, October 14, 6 pm at Chattanooga First Church. He will be assisted by Claudia Ramirez, soprano. The theme is "Heartfelt Praise!" Join together for a special spiritual blessing through music. Flea Market ~ Join us for the VFW’s annual fall flea market on Southern’s campus. Sunday, October 15, 2017. 8 am – 4 pm. Rain or shine. For Reservations call 423.838.1059. Secretary Needed ~ Standifer Gap 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
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