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

Jonathon Duman Dalton Athey

Worship Service Sabbath, February 3, 2018

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:

Church Budget as of 01/20/18 LCA Financial Aid for 2017-18 School Year CI / Foyer/Hallway/Family Bathroom Phase

Budgeted

Received

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

$ 5,243.00 $ 8,946.00 $ 68,246.00

The celebration of the Sabbath ends tonight at 6:11 pm And begins again next Friday at 6:17 pm

Youth

Announcements and Welcome

Tori Beason and Katie Scott

Call to Reverence

Introit

Invocation and Call to Worship

Pastor Martinez

Gifts of Worship

Tori Beason and Katie Scott

Local Church Budget

Offertory

8:00 am Prayer Group Following Service Mothers’ & Fathers’ Prayer Group Following visitors luncheon SS Council Meeting, Adult Leaders 3:00 pm Sunshine Band 8:30 am Prayer Group 10:00 am Youth Basketball 6:00 pm “Footbowl” Game-Watching Party 7:00 pm Men’s Ministry (see announcement) 9:00 am Kids in Stitches 10:00 am “Ephesians” Prayer & Praise Group 8:00 pm Bulletin Info Deadline 3:30 pm Adventurer Meeting 6:30 pm Pathfinder Meeting 7:00 pm Prayer Meeting 6:30 pm Elders’ Meeting 6:30 pm Acts of the Apostles 8:00 am Prayer Group Worship Service Master Chorale Following Service Day of Prayer 2:00 pm Pathfinders - Share Your Faith 6:30 pm Youth Vespers and Game Night

Church Needs

Songs of Praise

Children’s Story

Joseph Bray

Out of the Salt Shaker Scripture Reading Invitation to Prayer

Sharon and Jason 1 John 1:5-7

Jason MacLafferty

As We Come to You in Prayer

Worship in Prayer Special Music

No. 671 Tyler Segarra

Melinda and Danielle Jubea

Worship in Word Hymn of Response Benediction

Walking With Jesus

Christopher Beason

Give Me Jesus

No. 305 Christopher Beason

Postlude

Organ

Pianist: Karla Reel

Organist: Jeanne Hair

Media Services: Audrey 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 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, Bill Dean. Church Officer Positions 1st Reading ~ Abby Doubleday - Bulletin Editor Christy Beason - Assistant Bulletin Editor Lizette Williams-Marlow - Decorating Committee Chairperson Prayer Requests ~ Bereavement/Special Needs/Healing ~ Alana Bruce ~ can stand and seems to be catching up to age markers. Continue to pray for healing. Sue Bruce ~ Since Thanksgiving, she has been having more and more trouble with her MS. Jan. 4 she began having vision loss in her left eye; multiple physicians see nothing wrong internally. Next step, Neuro-ophthalmologist at Vanderbilt. God is in control. Pray for her to graciously accept His Will. Donnelly Family ~ as Tom's mother passed away on Jan 22. Remember them in prayer during this difficult time. Odell Family ~ Leona fell a few weeks ago and had to have surgery to repair a broken hip/leg. Please pray for her as she recovers. Steve Springer's granddaughter Maya ~ was born preemie and has overcome many hurdles. Please pray as she grows.

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, 8:30 am, join us by calling 712-775-7031 and use access code 682-097-212#. Mothers & Fathers Prayer Group ~ meets today, immediately following the Church Service. See Nancy Patton or June Paynter for more info. Sabbath School Council Meeting ~ for Adult leaders only. There will be a short meeting today, Feb 3rd, following the visitors’ lunch in the fellowship room. Sunshine Band ~ meets today 3 pm. See John MacFarlane for more information. Men's Ministry Steps to Christ Study ~ Sundays at 7 pm, Men's Ministry has begun a small group study of the book Steps to Christ at Greg Williams’ office, 11014 Apison Pike. Join us as we seek a closer walk with Jesus. Kids in Stitches (Women Creating for Children) ~ meets Mondays and Thursdays at the church. Join us! Contact 423-883-4476. Blessings! “Super Big ‘Footbowl’ Game-Watching Party!” ~ this Sunday, Feb 4, at 6 pm. in the Library or Gymnasium at LCA. Contact Pastor Franky for details. Elders Meeting ~ is this Thursday, Feb 8th, at 6:30 pm.

Acts of the Apostles Study ~ continues Fridays at 6:30 pm at the church. Everyone is invited. No childcare. Women’s Breakfast ~ You are Special!! A delightful Tea is being planned for all ladies Sunday, Feb 11, at 10 am in the church fellowship room. Bring your favorite teacup and saucer ready to use to the fellowship room Sabbath, Feb 10. You may wish to label with your name. Bring your teen daughter too!! RSVP Janice by text or message at 931 787-8108 Revival ~ nightly February 22nd - March 3 at 6:30 pm. Are you in a spiritual rut? Join us for “WALKING WITH JESUS”…A PERSONAL REVIVAL to reignite your relationship with Jesus. Childcare for 10 years 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 February 22. Brailsford Baby Birth Announcement ~ Whitney Brailsford and family would like to announce the birth of her baby boy Josiah Maurice Moten. Josiah Maurice made his debut on Jan 4th at 1:33 am, weighing 7 lbs 12 oz. The Brailsford family would also like to share their much appreciated gratitude and thanks to all who gave baby gifts, extended heartfelt prayers and well wishes during this special time. 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 for info 423-316-6722. 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!) 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 12-15. 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.

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, 3 pm. Evening Anthem Vespers ~ is presenting a special "Hymn Sing" on Sabbath, Feb 10, at 6 pm. Pegi Flynt and Mary King will lead out as we sing great hymns of our faith to close the Sabbath. Come to Chattanooga First SDA Church for this special time of celebration!" Fisk Jubilee Singers in Concert, Feb 10 ~ Southern Adventist University welcomes the Fisk Jubilee Singers for a concert beginning at 6 pm in the Collegedale Church of Seventh-day Adventists. This group began touring in 1871, representing the first American university to offer a liberal arts education to students regardless of color. The two-time GRAMMY-nominated Fisk Jubilee Singers have won a Dove Award and have been inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame as well as the Music City Walk of Fame. ARW (Adventist Retired Workers) ~ will host Jennifer LaMountain at its upcoming function on Sun, Feb 11, at the Collegedale Church Fellowship Hall. The day's theme is "Love." A generous offering will help defray expenses for our guest musician. Come at 11:30 am for great fellowship, inspiration and a potluck lunch (bring your favorite potluck dish). See you there. Archaeology Lecture, Feb 12 ~ Agnete Lassen, PhD, from Yale University, will give a talk titled “Seals Hidden and Seals Revealed: Seals in Ancient and Modern Display” at 7 pm in Lynn Wood Hall Chapel on the campus of Southern Adventist University. For more information, visit southern.edu/archaeology. Collegedale Academy Citrus Sale for Missions ~ Order now for CA’s last fruit & nut order for the season. Orders are due Feb 12, with the fruit arriving between February 22-25. Items available include Ruby Red Grapefruit, Valencia Oranges, Mandarins, and this season’s pecans and walnuts. For more details and to order, go to www.collegedaleacademy.com/fruit. Orders may also be placed by calling 423.396.2124 ext. 5555. In either case list your name, address, phone number, and your order. 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. Last day to register is Feb 6th, 1 pm. Questions, call Virginia 423-478-3911.

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 18, 5 pm, in room 3145 at Hulsey Wellness Center. If you would like to coach or have questions, call Renita Moore 423-304-5754. Academy Day at CA ~ Friday, Feb 23, 9:45 am – 2 pm. CA 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 info, 423.396.2124 or [email protected]. Mark Twain on the Southern Belle ~ on Sunday, Feb 25, 2 to 5 pm. For tickets, contact Becky Daugherty (423) 580 1541 or Chattanoogariverboat.com. SWAU Alumni Reunion / Dinner ~ join us for dinner on us and an opportunity to reconnect with friends, classmates and Southwestern's president, Dr. Ken Shaw on Sunday, Feb 25, at 6 pm at Provino’s Italian Restaurant, 5084 South Terrace, Chattanooga. RSVP today to Vonda Seals, Dir of Alumni Relations. 817-202-6232 or [email protected] and don’t miss this great opportunity. Hope to see you there! Standifer Gap SDA School ~ is celebrating its 70th anniversary on Sabbath, September 29, 2018. We need alumni information. Please provide all your information to Becky Daugherty or email to: [email protected]. (EDITED*)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 Feb. If you are a female between 25 – 54 years old, call or email about how to get involved. *423-236-2591 or [email protected] CA New Student Parent Night (a follow up to Academy Day) Wednesday, March 28, 6:00 pm ~ Collegedale Academy will be hosting a parent night for families that are new to CA on March 28, at 6:00 pm 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.