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 ~ 9:00-9:30 Sabbath School Superintendent Class Study ~ 9:30-10:45
John MacFarlane Dennis Crane
Worship Service Sabbath, September 23, 2017
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 for the Coming Week Today: Sunday:
8:00 am 8:30 am 10:00 am Monday 9:00 am 7:00 pm Tuesday: 9:30 am 8:00 pm Wednesday: 6:30 pm 7:00 pm Friday: 6:30 pm Next Sabbath: 8:00 am Speaker Church Service
Prayer Group Prayer Group Youth Basketball Kids In Stitches Church Board Meeting “Revelation” Prayer & Praise Group Bulletin Info Deadline Pathfinder Meeting Prayer Meeting Acts of the Apostles Prayer Group Pastor Burgess Communion / Ordinance of Humility
Church Needs
Budgeted
Church Budget as of 9/9/17 LCA Financial Aid for 2017-18 School Year CI / Foyer/Hallway/Family Bathroom Phase
$ 13,000 $ 48,000 $150,000
Received $ 4,234.00 $ 3,553.00 $ 21,838.00
Songs of Praise
Lonny Byrd
Announcements and Welcome
William Dean
Call to Reverence
Introit
Invocation and Call to Worship
William Dean
Gifts of Worship
Dan Seebeck
Local Conference Advance
Offertory
Apison Ensemble
Children’s Story
Janet Seebeck
Scripture Reading
Matthew 14: 28 - 30
Invitation to Prayer
Tom Donnelly
As We Come to You in Prayer
Worship in Prayer
Marie Dean
Special Music
Apison Ensemble
Worship in Word
What will you do for Eternity?
Hymn of Response
Near the Cross
Benediction
Eric Smith No. 312 Eric Smith
Postlude
Piano
Pianist: Jeanie Hair
The celebration of the Sabbath ends tonight at 7:36pm And begins again next Friday at 7:28pm
No. 671
Media Services: Larry Cowan / Tyler Segarra
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, Roger Anderson.
Sunshine Band ~ meets the 1st Sabbath of each month at 3 pm. See John MacFarlane for more information.
Apison Ensemble ~ is playing today during the worship service. Interested in joining, please email/call
[email protected] or 256-457-6464.
Apison Church Fall Festival ~ Oct 8, 3-6 pm. Great opportunity for fellowship, food and fun! FREE admission outreach event, the only requirement is a nonperishable food item or cleaning supply to benefit "Heaven's Bounty." Fundraiser opportunity for pathfinders, youth and any other ministry that is interested. Fun, safe, family environment for friends and family to celebrate the fall season. If you’d like to help or have a concession stand please contact Lizette 423.667.2921.
Prayer Requests ~ Bereavement / Special Needs / Healing ~
Prayer Walk ~ look for info for the October 14 event.
Today ~ Members, please invite guests to your home to enjoy lunch and fellowship with you and your family.
Alana Bruce ~please continue to pray for healing. James Patterson ~ recovering in Life Care of Collegedale from bladder surgery. 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. 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.
Church Campout ~ please pray for all those attending the campout this weekend. 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 Mondays 9 - 3 & Thursdays, 9 - 1 at the church. Feel free to bring your lunch! Acts of the Apostles Study ~ continues Fridays at 6:30 pm at the church. Please read chapter 15 ahead of time if possible. Everyone is invited to this awesome study. Remember, there is no childcare available during the study. Communion and Ordinance of Humility Services ~ next Sabbath, Sept 30. How We Love Series ~ continues, Sunday, Oct 1 @ 10 am. Make-up 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]. Mother’s & Father’s Prayer Group ~meets the 1st Sabbath of the month, following the Church Service. See Nancy Patton or June Paynter for more info.
Youth Vespers ~ look for details soon. 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. 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. THANK YOU ~ to those who have been donating books for the Hamilton County Jail Library. Nearly 1000 books have been received so far and the inmates have been checking them out regularly. Pray for God's continued blessing on this project that seeds will be planted and produce a harvest of souls for His kingdom. Pathfinder Fund Raiser ~ we will have our Aluminum Can Container to the right of the front door. Please gather and bring your cans to help us raise funds to plan ahead for expenses for the International Camporee. Thank you! Investment Labels ~ update of what labels can be saved: Cedar Lake - canned and frozen. Worthington - frozen. Heritage - canned and frozen. Kim's Simple Meals - dry boxed. The next ones are a different company. Loma Linda & Worthington - canned. Caroline's and Loma Linda Blue. Bring your labels to SS class or leave them on the front desk.
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 2nd and 4th Sabbaths, 3pm. Evening Anthem Vespers ~ is presenting Carlot Dorve, trumpeter, this evening, Sept 23, 6:30 pm at the Chattanooga First church. Come hear his amazing story and beautiful music as we close the Sabbath together. His books / CD's will be available after the program. Dinner With The Doctor ~ Monday, Sept 25 at 6 pm at the Chattanooga North River SDA church. Dr James Marcum will be speaking of the importance of managing high blood pressure and what you can do to prevent and or manage it with lifestyle changes and possible reduce your medications. 949 Runyan Dr. Call or email to register. Dinner is free.
[email protected]; 423.994.1178. 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. Friday Sept 29, 7-8 pm and Sabbath, Sept 30, 9:30 am-6 pm in Lynn Wood Hall Chapel @ SAU. Proclaim and Friends in Concert ~ Sept 30, 7 pm at Collegedale Community 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 on 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’” in commemoration of 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.
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. 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
[email protected]. This is a paid position which serves the needs of the school and the church. 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 plastic 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!" Resource For Happier Relationships ~ Hear Marriage and Parenting experts on “Family Life Today” radio show, M - F at 9 am or 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.
