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 Barbara McCasland

Worship Service Sabbath, July 15, 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 SS Lesson Study ~ Down the hall on left, just past the double doors; 1st classroom Cradle Roll (ages B-3) ~ Through double doors, follow the hallway; last door on left Kindergarten (ages 4-6/grades K-1) ~ Through double doors, follow hallway; 3rd 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:

8:00 am Following Service Sunday: 8:30 am 10:00 am Monday: 9:00 am Tuesday: 9:00 am 9:30 am “Revelation” 8:00 pm Wednesday: 7:00 pm Thursday: 9:00 am Next Sabbath: 8:00 am Speaker

Prayer Group Fellowship Lunch Prayer Group Youth Basketball Kid’s In Stitches Kid's In Stitches Prayer & Praise Group Bulletin Info Deadline Prayer Meeting Kid's In Stitches Prayer Group Pastor Burgess

Songs of Praise

Julianna Beason

Announcements and Welcome

Christopher Beason

Call to Reverence

Introit

Invocation and Call to Worship Gifts of Worship

Christopher Beason

Local Church Budget

Greg Van Fossen

Offertory Children’s Story

Clyde Thomas

Scripture Reading Invitation to Prayer

1 Timothy 4: 12 - 16

Samuel Nzoikerera

As We Come to You in Prayer

No. 671

Worship in Prayer

Pastor Burgess

Special Music

Matthew Raney

Worship in Word

Dad's Last Words

Hymn of Response Benediction

Franky Martinez

Just As I Am

No. 314 Franky Martinez

Postlude

Church Needs

Church Budget thru 07/8/17

Budgeted $13,000

Organ

Received

$ 7,214.00

The celebration of the Sabbath ends tonight at 8:55 pm And begins again next Friday at 8:52 pm

Pianist: Nancy Patton

Organist: Jeanie Hair

Media Services: John Coulter / 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 and today’s Resource Elder, Bill Dean.

How We Love Seminar ~ for the Healing Relational Blindspots seminar will be taking place here at our church July 28-29. Please share with your friends and any others who might be interested. Contact Pastor Burgess for registration.

Today ~ Everyone is invited to our Church Family Fellowship Meal following the service across the parking lot, at the gym. Today is dedicated to Getting Acquainted with our New Members and if there is interest, we will take a hike to the Ocoee area after lunch.

LCA Annual Work Bee and Pancake Breakfast ~ will be Sunday, July 30 beginning at 8 am. We need your help to get our school ready for the new school year. Please plan to come out and have breakfast and then help to get the school in tip top shape. Older children are encouraged to come and help. Childcare will not be available for younger children. Contact Pam Raney, 423.322.7473 if you are available at 7:30 am to help with making and serving the breakfast on July 30.

Prayer Requests ~ Bereavement / Special Needs / Healing ~

Alana Bruce ~ as she recovers from heart surgery at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital James Patterson ~ scheduled for bladder surgery July 21 Myra Sargeant ~ ongoing health challenges Ellen Purple ~ as she continues to recover

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 423-316-6722.

Addiction Support Recovery Training ~ is being made available on Aug. 12 at the Cumberland Heights SDA Church in Coalmont, TN. Addiction has become an epidemic and Christians have the opportunity to be helpful. Pastor Burgess hopes to attend this event, if you would like to attend and carpool, please let him know. 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.

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#

Volunteer Nature Lover Needed ~ to be outside 2 hours each morning with Mrs. Williams and LCA Primary(K - 2) Forest students. Rain or Shine, Hot or Cold, 5 days a week or combination of days. Please contact Mrs. Karen Williams, 423715-1516.

LCA Work Bee Repair Day ~ tomorrow, July 16, 8 am to noon, we would appreciate those of you who have experience as: plumbers, carpenters, carpet installers, etc. to come out to help with some updates at the school.

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.

Kids in Stitches ~ meets Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, 9 - 1 at the church. Acts of the Apostles Study ~ ongoing study continues on Fridays at 6:30 pm at the church. Please read chapter 5 ahead of time if possible. Everyone is invited to this awesome study. Be reminded, there will be no childcare. Apison Ensemble ~ will be playing for church next Sabbath, July 22. If you have not signed up and would be interested in joining our group, please contact [email protected] or call 256-457-6464. Men's Breakfast ~ is next Sunday, July 23rd. Location TBA.

Pathfinder Fund Raiser ~ will have our Aluminum Can Container to the right of the front steps of the church. So, please bring your cans to help us raise funds to cover expenses for the next International Camporee. Thank you! 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, Church Secretary, at 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 WELLkids at Southern ~ keep your kids moving and exploring this summer by sending them to "WELLkids in the Wild," summer day camp for kids at SAU. Each week-long session offer outdoor activities like rock climbing, hiking, canoeing, ropes course, caving, rafting and more, facilitated by graduate students in the Outdoor Leadership program. Dates are July 17-21 or July 24-28 for ages 10-16. Info / registration, www.southern.edu/wellkids. Loving Life on a Gluten-Free Diet Seminar ~ starts on Monday, July 10 at 6:30 pm at the Standifer Gap Church School Fellowship Hall and continues on July 17 and July 24 at the same time. Learn how to cook healthy & delicious meals using a number of gluten-free recipes and also gain a better understanding of the gluten-free world. Various presentations will be made by people who understand how to live a gluten-free lifestyle. To register, go to vibrantu.org or call (423) 402-0211. Be one of the first 40 to register to guarantee a spot. Door prizes given away nightly. Healing Music Festival hosted by Jaime Jorge-Violinist ~ July 28 - 29 at Collegedale Comm. Buy your tickets now to hear Fernando Ortega, The Martins and Selah. Call 423-4884800 or visit jaimejorge.com/healingmusicfestival. Sunshine Bands ~ of music, ministry and friendship are welcome at The Lantern of Collegedale on the 2nd & 4th Sabbaths at 3pm.

Letting It Go, Grief Recovery Weekend ~ join David and Beverly Sedlacek for a weekend for anyone processing grief or loss at Cohutta Springs Conf. Center. Friday, Aug. 25, 7 pm - Sunday, Aug. 27, noon. Discount of $15 if postmarked by Early Bird Date of July 27. Final Deadline is Aug. 7th. 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]. 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 God and plastic bags to us!" Resource For Happier Relationships ~ Hear uplifting programs and music 24 / 7. Can't listen to your radio? Listen online or get the FREE app at www.lifetalk.net.