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

Jonathan Duman Barbara McCasland

Worship Service Sabbath, January 20, 2018

Sabbath School Class Descriptions and 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

Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Next Sabbath:

8:00 am Following Service 2:00 pm 8:30 am 9:00 am 6:00 pm 10:00 am 8:00 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 9:00 am 6:00 pm 8:00 am Speaker Following Service 7:00 pm

Prayer Group Fellowship Lunch Adventurers Prayer Group Kid’s In Stitches Church Board Meeting Prayer & Praise Bible Study Group Bulletin Info Deadline Pathfinder Meeting Prayer Meeting Kid's In Stitches Act's of the Apostles Study Prayer Group Pastor Burgess Quarterly Day of Prayer Family Night

Church Needs

Budgeted

Church Budget as of 1/13/18 LCA Financial Aid for 2017-18 School Year CI / Foyer/Hallway/Family Bathroom Phase

$13,000 $15,000 $150,000

Jonathan Duman

Announcements and Welcome

Deryl Holland

Call to Reverence

Introit

Invocation and Call to Worship Gifts of Worship

Eric Schoonard

Local Church Budget

Len Raney

Offertory

Calendar of Events Today:

Songs of Praise

Received $2,680.00 $ 8,907.00 $34,529.00

Children’s Story

Brian Wilson

Out of the Saltshaker

Aaron Trelfa

Scripture Reading Invitation to Prayer

Hymn of Response Benediction

No. 671 Dalton Athey

Special Music Worship in Word

Matthew Raney

As We Come to You in Prayer

Worship in Prayer

Christopher Beason The Prince of Peace

Pastor Burgess

Wonderful Peace

No. 466 Pastor Burgess

Postlude

Organ

Pianist: Nancy Patton

The celebration of the Sabbath ends tonight at 5:57 pm And begins again next Friday at 6:03 pm

Isaiah 9:6

Organist: Jeanie Hair

Media Services: Christopher Beason / 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 so happy you are here to worship with us today. If we can be of help, please see Head Elder, Eric Schoonard or today’s Resource Elder, Samuel Nzoikerera. Prayer Requests ~ Bereavement / Special Needs / Healing ~

Alana Bruce ~ can stand and seems to be catching up to age markers. Continue to pray for healing. Donnelly Family ~ Tom's mother has been placed on Hospice in Michigan. Remember them in prayer. ODell Family ~ Leona fell this past week and had to have surgery to repair a broken hip. Pray for her recovery. Stephen Springer's granddaughter Maya ~ was born a preemie and has had to overcome many hurddles. Continue to pray as she grows. Prison Ministry ~ please find addresses on the Bulletin Board for fellow members in prison and encourage them by sending cards. 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 info 423-316-6722.

2017 Donation Receipts ~ will be available at the Welcome Desk during church and afterward. If you miss getting yours, they will be mailed next week. Thank you. Many Thanks ~ from the Donnelly and Burgess families to all who have shown care and concern during the recent weeks and months of our Father's illness and passing. Your love and kindness is deeply appreciated. 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 in the Church Library at 8 am. On Sunday mornings at 8:30 am, join us by calling 712775-7031 and use access code 682-097-212#. Kids in Stitches (Women Creating for Children) ~ meets Mondays and Thursdays at the church. Join us! Contact 423-883-4476. Blessings! Acts of the Apostles Study ~ continues Fridays at 6:30 pm at the church. Everyone is invited. No childcare. Apison Ensemble ~ will be playing next Sabbath during the worship service. Interested in joining, please email/call [email protected] or 256-457-6464. (Date Change) Quarterly Day of Prayer for the Apison Community ~ moved to next Sabbath, Jan 27 1-4:30 pm We will begin with a light lunch in the fellowship room following the worship service. Bring fruit/ sandwiches for a quick meal together. Please NO sugar for our meal so we have clear minds. Fellowship Lunch Help ~ if anyone is interested in helping with fellowship lunches during 2018, please call Anita Wilson. We are still in need of help for the February lunch. Call or text 423-310-7163 or email [email protected]. (If texting or emailing, please give your name!)

Dare to Live Disease Free Follow-Up ~ Remember the Dare to Live Disease Free Seminar? How are you doing so far? Needing a jump start? Have any questions? What do you need to be successful? Need support? Want "make ahead" meals or good-tasting recipes to share? These questions and more will be addressed at our next meeting Sunday, January 28, 10 am in the Fellowship Room. If you are interested, call Noelle (423) 785-6108 to help us plan materials. Youth and Young Adult Super Bowl Party ~ coming Super Bowl Sunday. Contact Pastor Franky for details. Revival ~ beginning nightly Feb 22nd @ 6:30 pm until March 3. Are you in a spiritual rut? Join us for WALKING WITH JESUS…A PERSONAL REVIVAL to reignite your relationship with Jesus. Childcare for 10 year and below will be provided. Please continue to pray for our church and non-attending members during our 90 days of Prayer as we prepare for the Revival. If you missed the Prayer card to insert in your Bible as you pray daily you may pick one up at the welcome desk. Read Steps to Christ before the series begins on Feb 22. LCA Heating/Cooling System ~ is needing to be replaced with a cost of $16,000. Fortunately full enrollment helps us cover expenses like this, but if you are able to give extra after tithing and supporting the church budget, donations are welcome. Volunteers Needed ~ to assist at a Depression and Anxiety Recovery Seminar. If you are interested in helping, let Pastor Burgess know [email protected]. REPURPOSED!! ~ Women & Teen Girls Spring Retreat is scheduled April 1215. Join us at Cohutta Springs Conference Center, Crandall, GA. Early-bird registration ends March 1. Final registration is March 19. Contact www.gccs.com / events / spring retreat2018. Heaven's Bounty Food Pantry ~ serves 30-40 families each day that it is open. We are in need of helpers to put food away in bins before the clients arrive and picking up food once a week at Food City. Please contact Linda 423/322-7206 to help out or for more information. Calling Posts / Emails / Directory~ if you are not getting calling posts or emails from the church or if you have changed your address or other contact info, please contact Lisa, the Church Secretary, 423/236-4214 or [email protected] so she can update your information. This will also help with the directory update.

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

Area Announcements Delighting in the Almighty ~ Standifer Gap SDA Church invites everyone ages 8 or 9 and above today, Sabbath, Jan 20, as they explore the joy-filled life of primitive godliness in practical terms. The services begin at 11 am and continue 1:30 – 3 pm. Free workbook to all who attend the afternoon meeting. Sunshine Bands ~ of music, ministry and friendship are welcome at The Lantern of Collegedale 2nd and 4th Sabbaths, 3 pm. Evening Anthem Vespers ~ is featuring Joshua Knight on organ and piano in a program entitled "Keyboard Praise." Come and be blessed as Mr. Knight uplifts God through his thoughtful and inspiring presentations at Chattanooga First Church on Sabbath, Jan 27 at 5 pm. For those not familiar with Mr. Knight, he is the Minister of Music at Chattanooga First, organist at United Methodist Church in Cleveland and a student of Judy Glass at SAU. It Is Written ~ is searching for a Customer Service Supervisor! If you have a passion for ministry, strong leadership skills, and a background in customer service, this position may be for you. If interested please visit iiw.us/nowhiring before January 31st! Collegedale Academy Citrus Sale for Missions ~ Enjoy citrus throughout the winter while supporting student mission work opportunities, namely CA’s 2019 mission trip to India. The next citrus order will be placed mid-Jan. Go to collegedaleacademy.com/citrus for items available, order dates, order instructions. Orders may also be placed by calling 423.396.2124 ext 5555. In either case, list your name, address, phone number and your order. The citrus sale, along with individual fundraising efforts, helps students experience tremendous mission opportunities. Thank you for your support.

SonRise Auditions ~ for the main cast of SonRise, Collegedale Church’s walk-through resurrection pageant, will be held Jan 29 Feb 1, 6 to 9 pm. Auditions are open to all and parts include Jesus (6), Mary Magdalene (6), John (6), Salome (6), Peter (6), Mary Mother of Jesus (2), Satan at Gethsemane (1), Gabriel at Gethsemane (1), Pilate (1), Thieves on the Cross (2), Resurrection Satan (1), Gabriel at Resurrection (1) and a vocalist at Crucifixion. The cast application and audition info is available under the Audition tab at comeseejesus.com. To schedule an audition, email [email protected] or to be cast in a non-auditioned part. If you do not have internet access, call (541) 519-3383 for audition info. GCC Band & Strings Music Festival ~ GCA will host the annual conference-wide Elementary Band & Strings Music Festival on Feb 1-2. Student participants will have the opportunity to work with professional clinicians as well as interact with other student musicians during the two-day event. The event will culminate in a festival concert during Friday night vespers. Participation & accommodation is free of charge except meal costs. If you know an elementary school student who plays a band or string instrument and might be interested in attending, please have them visit gcasda.org and click on the GCC Band & Strings Festival button to register. Collegedale Little League and Summer Softball ~ is swinging into action for a great 2018 season! Registration is open at cdalesoftball.com. New for 2018 – The older girls division is now two divisions: JV Girls (grades 6-8) and Senior Girls (grades 9-12). We are seeking coaches who are interested and willing to work with the youth in our community. The first coaches meeting is set for Sunday, Feb 11, at 5 pm in Room 3145 at Hulsey Wellness Center. If you would like to coach or have questions, call Renita Moore 423-304-5754.

Area Announcements Cont’d GCC Prayer Conference ~ is Feb 16-18 at Cohutta Springs Conference Center. Does your spiritual battery need recharging? Are you ready for some new ideas on making your time with God more meaningful? This conference is for you; plan now to attend, "If My People Pray." To register, go to www.GCCSDA.com. Early-bird deadline is Jan. 25 and the last day to register is Feb 6th @ 1 pm est. If you have questions, please call Virginia Holley @ 423-478-3911.

Academy Day at Collegedale Academy ~ Friday, February 23, 9:45am – 2pm. Collegedale Academy invites all high school aged students to come see what it’s like to be a part of the CA family. This includes rising freshmen and all high school grade levels that will be new to CA. Academy day kicks off enrollment for 2018-19. To register for Academy Day or for more information, please call 423.396.2124 or email [email protected].

SAU Metabolic Efficiency Research ~ Dr. Mayer and his students are researching the best strategies for weight loss. Start time of this study is now through the end of February. If you are a female between 25 – 54 years old, call or email about how to get involved. 423-2362691 or [email protected]

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!"

CA New Student Parent Night (a follow up to Academy Day) Wednesday, March 28, 6:00pm ~ Collegedale Academy will be hosting a parent night for families that are new to CA on March 28, at 6:00pm at CA. During this time parents will learn about spiritual, academic, and extracurricular opportunities at Collegedale Academy. All who attend the parent night event and apply to CA that evening will have their application fee credited for the 2018-19 school year. For general information about Collegedale Academy, to schedule a visit, or to apply for enrollment visit GCSS.org or call 423.396.2124.

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Resource for Happier Relationships ~ Hear Marriage and Parenting experts on “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 98.5 FM on your radio? Listen online or get the FREE mobile app www.lifetalk.net.