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, June 25, 2016

Children& Adult Sabbath School Classes Potter's Class ~ Library SS Lesson Study ~ Sanctuary Collegiate and Young Adults ~ Bible Study application discussion ~ Upstairs Life Application of the SS lesson quarterly ~ Across the hall from the Sanctuary Discipleship Group ~ Kitchen, across from the Sanctuary st SS Lesson Study ~ Down the hall on left, just past the double doors; 1 classroom nd Cradle Roll (ages B-3) ~ Through double doors, follow hallway to right; 2 door on left rd Kindergarten (ages 4-6/grades K-1) ~ Through double doors, follow hallway; 3 door th Primary (ages 7-9/grades 2-4) ~ Through double doors, follow hallway, 4 door on left st Juniors (ages 10-12/grades 5-7) ~ Through double doors, Downstairs; 1 door on left Earliteen (ages 13-15/grades 8-10) ~ Downstairs,follow hallway then lastdoor on left

Sunday:

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

8:00 am 6:00 pm 8:30 am 10:00 am 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 10:00 am 8:00 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 6:00 pm 3:00 pm 8:00 am Speaker

Apison Behavioral Health

Church Needs Church Budget as of 6/22/16 LCA Financial Aid for 2015-16 School Year Church Renovation Phase 1

“Revelation”

Budgeted

Lizette and Dwayne Marlow

Announcements

Eric Schoonard

Call to Worship

Introit

Prayer of Invocation

Greg Williams

Welcome and Call to Worship

Greg Williams

Ga Cumb Conf – Evangelism

Gifts of Worship

Beth Scott

Offertory / Special Music

Calendar of Events Today:

Songs of Praise

Prayer Group Vespers Prayer Group How We Love Men’s Group Church Board Meeting Prayer & Praise Group Bulletin Info Deadline Pathfinder Meeting Prayer Meeting Vegan Cooking School Church Campout Prayer Group Pastor Burgess

Received

$13,000 $15,000 $33,000

$16,682 $ 2,549 $36,509

Scripture Reading

Ephesians 5:15-21

Matthew Raney

Worship in Prayer

Nancy Patton Pastor Burgess

Worship in Word Ordinance of Humility

Children’s Story

Sue Nielsen

Lord’s Supper Hymn of Response

Blest Be the Tie that Binds

Benediction

Pastor Burgess

Postlude

Organ

Pianist: Coral Miller

Organist: Jeanie Hair

Media Services Tech: Bill Pearson The celebration of the Sabbath ends tonight at 8:58pm And begins again next Friday at 8:58pm

No. 350

HEAVENLY FATHER, HEAR OUR PRAYER Heavenly Father, hear our prayers As we bow before You; Bless us in our worship today, Humbly, we implore You. Be our guide in all endeavors, Be our hope that nothing severs; PLEASE KNEEL Constant source of love divine, Let Your love within us shine.

Here to Serve Pastor ...................................... Brian Burgess ................. [email protected] ...........................................................Or...................................... (423) 637.9412 Head Elder ............................. Eric Schoonard ........................... (423) 504.0661 Head Deacon ............................ Barry Becker ............................. (423) 505.6415 Head Deaconess .......................Shirley Long.............................. (423) 605.1120 Church Clerk ........................... Martha Dutterer ........................... (423) 503.4498 Treasurer .................................... Karla Reel .......... [email protected] 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 ........................... (423) 774.4717 Bulletin Info Deadline Tuesday 8pm ......................... [email protected] Church Website ............................................................... www.apisonchurch.org

Apison Church Notices A SPECIAL WELCOME TO OUR VISITORS! We're happy you are here with us today. If we can help you in any way, please see Head Elder and today’s Resource Elder, Eric Schoonard. Evening Vespers ~ tonight at 6:00 pm enjoy the book of Matthew in story form, word for word from the NIV. Stay by for some light refreshments and fellowship. Prayer Requests ~Special Needs / Healing ~ Prison Ministry ~ addresses on the Bulletin Board for fellow members in prison. Encourage them with cards. Would you share your faith with those who are ready and willing to listen? We are looking for committed men and women with a passion for souls who would be trained and mentored to minister to the forgotten ones who are in our local jails. Interested, contact John Holley,423-316-6722. Apison Hour of Prayer (AHOPe) ~ join us in the Church Library at 8:00 am Sabbath morning and/or 8:30 am Sunday morning as we seek a worldwide and individual revival, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, and God’s protection, blessing and salvation for our church and community through United Prayer. You can also call in 712-775-7031 w/ access code 682-097-212 How We Love Seminar ~ Sundays, 10 am - 12 noon. Contact Pastor Burgess if you are interested in attending. There is a cost for materials. Recreation will be available for children. Wedding Shower ~ Kaitlin Laughlin and Ryan Roberts “Come and Go” Wedding Shower, June 26, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm at 8931 Quail Run Dr., Chattanooga, TN, call 423/413-9320 to RSVP or for more information. Childcare Supervision Needed ~ Volunteer adults and teens greatly needed to provide supervision. Pastor Eric Smith will be one of the Adults, but we could use 2 or 3 more. Thank you for your willingness to serve! Women Inspiring Women Project ~ We still need cards with your personal hand written notes of encouragement to be shared with women at a shelter in the area. Drop them off at the Welcome Desk or give them to Noelle or Janice. Pathfinder Fund Raiser ~ Aluminum Can Collection ~ our Aluminum Can Container is to the right of the front doors of the church. Please bring your cans and help us raise funds to attend the So. Union Camporee this fall. Thank you!

Summer Work ~ Do you have lawn jobs or summer tasks that a teen could perform for hire? Are you a teen looking for odd jobs? Let Pastor Burgess know and he will try to connect the two. LCA Box Tops ~ please continue to gather all Box Tops for Education for LCA. This program will continue to provide extra fundraising for our school. We do not want any more Labels for Education as that program has ended. Thank you for your help. Mother’s & Father’s Prayer Group ~ meets next Sabbath, the 1st Sabbath of the month after the service. See Nancy Patton or June Paynter for info. Sunshine Band ~ meets next Sabbath, the 1st Sabbath of the month at 3 pm at the Collegedale Life Care Center. See John MacFarlane if you have questions. Contact Information ~ have you had changes to your name, address, phone number, email or have an addition to your family? Please contact church clerk, Martha Dutterer, at 423-503-4498 to update your information for our directory :-) Leaders Needed ~ to help with the following seminars: Griefshare, Financial Peace University, War Room small group study for women, Depression Recovery, Kids and Discipleship and Christian Conflict Resolution/Peacemaking. Please contact Pastor Burgess if you might be able to help lead or assist. On the Battlefield for a Day of Prayer ~ ATTENTION: Calling ALL Fellow Soldiers in the Apison Church to Enlist for Active Duty for the Lord to Pray and Reclaim ground taken by the enemy. Prayer stations include: Prison Inmates, Missing Members, Children of Members, Door to Door for Neighbors. Where: Apison SDA Church – Fellowship Room When: July 9 – 1 - 4 pm Sabbath afternoon: • • • •

1:00 - Lunch – (families attending bring sandwiches& veggies) 1:45 – Basic Training 2:00 – Marching orders – dismiss to stations 3:30 – Report on battle victories that God has done

Area Announcements WELLkids Summer Camp ~ Keep your kids moving and exploring this summer with "WELLkids in the Wild," a summer camp for kids at Southern. This week-long session offers adventures facilitated by graduate students in the university's Outdoor Leadership program. Activities include rock climbing, hiking, canoeing, ropes course, caving, rafting and more. Camp will be held June 27- July 1. Spots are limited, so don't wait! Info and registration atsouthern.edu/wellkids.

Adelphos ~ a community-based non-denominational Christian vocal group of young men originally founded in Staunton, Virginia, is re-establishing in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Adelphos will consist of 8 to 16 singers and an accompanist. Vocalist positions are open to young men post high school through 20’s. The accompanist position is open to any age, male or female. Apply online atadelphosbrothers.org/auditions. Several staff positions are also available. For more information go to adelphosbrothers.org or call 423-443-1233.

True Education Symposium ~ June 28 – July 2. For parents, teachers, and homeschoolers. Topics are: God-centered parenting, surrendering the heart to the Lord, and the practical implementation of God-centered principles for educating children. This event is free and will be held at SAU in Brock Hall Room 3205. Info, contact Kari at 423 987-9180 orhttp://www.educationbyexample.org..

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 on your radio? Listen online or get the FREE app atwww.lifetalk.net

Network 7 Media Center, producers of Mission SONlight and The Jack Blanco Story, a documentary, invites you to its annual Premiere Night on the evening of July 7 at theTennessee Aquarium IMAX Center at 7pm. This program will include music, refreshments, an annual report and a complimentary showing of America Wild: National Parks Adventure. We hope to see you there! Sunshine Bands ~ of music, ministry and friendship are welcome at The Lantern of Collegedale on the 2nd and 4th Sabbaths of each month at 3pm. Missions Conference ~ Do you desire greater impacts from your short-term mission and/or community outreach efforts? The Global Community Development graduate program at SAU is hosting a missions conference July 14 - 16. Come be part of the conversation! Email [email protected], registration online or for additional information: facebook.com/mgcdsouthern. 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 plastic bags to us!" Wildwood Lifestyle Center ~ is looking for missionary minded physicians, nurse practitioners or physician assistants who have a passion for lifestyle medicine. Medical practitioners need to have a valid USA license. Stipend provided. If you sense the Lord may be calling you to full-time or part-time service, please contact the Administrator on 423-315-3737 or [email protected].

Part-time Secretary Needed ~ for the Standifer Gap SDA Church and School. If you would like to apply, please submit your resume’ to Pastor Schu at [email protected] or call 423/344-9486 or to Sheri McQuistan at [email protected] or 423/618-6061. Covenant of Praise men's chorus ~ is looking for a few good men who love singing traditional songs and hymns of praise to our Lord Jesus Christ. We begin our 16th season in September. If you would enjoy this type of music ministry and fellowship, call Herb Poulson, director, for more information (423-595-8399). We look forward to hearing from you! Chamber Music Weekend ~ co-sponsored by SAU, provides an opportunity for string players to spend half a week making music together recreationally. They will present a Vespers Concert this evening at 7:00 in Ackerman Auditorium. All are cordially invited to attend. Free Basketball Camp ~ is returning to the Chattanooga area for ages 9-13 only! Starts on Monday, June 27, and rund thru Thursday, June 30. Located at OAKS. - registration begins @ 7:45 am for ages 9-11; camp will be from 8AM-10AM - registration begins @ 9:45 am for ages 12-13; camp will be from 10AM-12PM