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 Dennis Crane

Worship Service Sabbath, August 26, 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: Thursday: Friday: Next Sabbath:

8:00 am 8:30 am 9:00 am 10:00 am 12:30 pm 9:00 am 7:00 pm 9:00 am 9:30 am 8:00 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 9:00 am 7:30 pm 8:00 am Speaker Following Service 3:00 pm

Church Needs

Church Budget thru 8/12/17 LCA Financial Aid for 2017-18 School Year

Prayer Group Prayer Group Women's Ministry Brunch Youth Basketball Adventurer Meeting Kids In Stitches Church Board Meeting Kids In Stitches “Revelation” Prayer & Praise Group Bulletin Info Deadline Pathfinder Meeting Prayer Meeting Kids In Stitches Pathfinder's Campfire Vespers Prayer Group Pastor Burgess Mother’s and Father’s Prayer Group Sunshine Band

Budgeted $13,000 $12,000

Songs of Praise

Lonny Byrd

Announcements and Welcome

Samuel Nzoikorera

Call to Reverence

Introit

Invocation and Call to Worship Gifts of Worship

Local Conference Advance

Offertory

Samuel Nzoikorera Daniel Wibberding Apison Ensemble

Children’s Story

Uncle Ev

Scripture Reading

Hebrews 11: 8 - 10

Invitation to Prayer

Edna Bird

As We Come to You in Prayer

Worship in Prayer

Dalton Athey

Special Music

Apison Ensemble

Worship in Word

Not so different

Pastor Burgess

Hymn of Response

Higher Ground

No. 625

Benediction

Pastor Burgess

Postlude

Piano

Received $ 4,190.00 $ 2,645.00

The celebration of the Sabbath ends tonight at 8:16 pm And begins again next Friday at 8:08 pm

No. 671

Pianist: Jeanie Hair

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, 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 ~

Sargeant Family ~ as they mourn the loss of sweet Myra. Share your Christian love during this difficult time. 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. Francis Martinez Family ~ surgery went well. Stephen Springer's granddaughter ~ born at 2 lb. 14 oz. Much prayer is needed for this little girl. Kuebler Family ~as they mourn the recent loss of Janet. 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 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. (UPDATE) On Sunday mornings at 8:30 am join us by calling 712-775-7031 and use access code 682-097-212# Sargeant Family ~ memorial service details will be announced as they are decided. Special thank you to all who have been sharing food, cards and prayers. Acts of the Apostles Study ~ continues Fridays at 6:30 pm at the church. Please read chapter 11 ahead of time if possible. Everyone is invited to this awesome study. Be reminded, there will be no childcare. Kids in Stitches ~ meets Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, 9 - 1 at the church. Juniors & Teens Sabbath School/Picnic @ Lula Lake ~ today, 10 am - 3 pm. Apison Ensemble ~ is playing today, Aug 26th during the worship service. Interested in joining, please email/call [email protected] or 256-457-6464. Ladies and Teen Girls Brunch ~ tomorrow, 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 to Janice Burgess 931-787-8108. Adventurers 1st Meeting~ is tomorrow, Aug 27 at 1230 pm in the soccer field. Please remember to bring paperwork, fees and picnic style food to share. Call Atina for questions or concerns 423-504-6044.

Mother’s & Father’s Prayer Group ~meets 1st Sabbath of the month, following the Church Service. See Nancy Patton or June Paynter for more info. Sunshine Band ~ meets the 1st Sabbath of each month at 3 pm. See John MacFarlane for more information. How We Love Series ~ scheduled to begin Sunday, Sept 3 @ 10 am. Makeup sessions will take place on Tuesdays at 6:30 pm the week following the main presentation. For more information on the materials covered, go to the How We Love website. Childcare available for a nominal cost. Interested in attending, please let Pastor Brian know as soon as possible via email at [email protected]. PREPARE NOW! A Sustainable Living Seminar ~ presented by Craig and Nancy Meissner on Sabbath afternoon, 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 also for others in need? For more info 423/236-4214 or www.EndTimePreparedness.com. 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. Heaven's Bounty ~ The Southern Singles Ministry (a division of the Conf Church Ministries) is operating a food pantry in Apison and is 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. 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 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 on the 2nd and 4th Sabbaths at 3pm. Chainsaws and Butter Knives Men’s Rally ~ tonight, Aug 26, 6:30 - 10 pm at the 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. The evening will be an out-of-the-box experience as you hear compelling testimonies, eat a hearty pancake supper and join in lumberjack contest if you choose! Info, www.blueprintformen.org. Registration required to participate in the lumberjack contest. Evening Anthem Vespers ~ tonight, Aug 26th, 7:15 pm at Chattanooga First Church, It Is Written will be presenting their "Mission Mongolia 2017" report highlighting this summer's evangelistic focus in Mongolia. John Bradshaw and the mission team will share how God was leading in this special outreach effort. SAU Faculty Piano Recital, Peter Cooper ~ interim dean of the School of Music will perform works by Bach, Rochberg, Liszt and Brahms on Aug 29 @ 7:30 pm in Ackerman Auditorium. Cooper is committed to making his recitals complete experiences for the audience, not only sharing great music through performance but also speaking to the listeners about the composers, their style and the historical and compositional context of each work. For more info, please visit southern.edu/music or contact 423.236.2880.

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]. The 'Silent Sorrow, Lifting Our Voices to Live Again' Seminar ~ addressing a topic most often swept under the rug, abortion recovery. This seminar is an opportunity for men and women to make gains in recovering from previous decisions. It is from a Christ centered, nonconfrontational approach. Friday, Sept 1 @ 7 pm thru Sabbath, Sept 2 To register, www.eventbrite.com/e/ silent-sorrow-tickets36899957767 $45 for Friday overnight stay and meals, $30 meals only. For more info, contact Jonathan Cross at 931-227-8293. This seminar is sponsored by the Colamont SDA Church. 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. If you have any questions, Ken Rogers at [email protected].

Area Announcements Cont'd 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. 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!