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 Beth Scott
Worship (Special Service) “In Thankfulness and Reconsecration”
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 8:00 am Prayer Group Following Service Fellowship Lunch 7:00 pm Youth Vespers & Game Night Sunday: 8:30 am Prayer Group Monday: 6:30 pm Grief Share 7:00 pm School Board Meeting Tuesday: 10:00 am Grief Share 10:00 am “Revelation” Prayer & Praise Group 8:00 pm Bulletin Info Deadline Wednesday: 6:30 pm Pathfinders 7:00 pm Prayer Meeting Friday: 4:00 pm Pathfinder Campout (Red Clay) Next Sabbath: 8:00 am Prayer Group Speaker Pastor Burgess 2:30 pm Adventurers 3:00 pm Family Afternoon 6:30 pm Footsteps of the Pioneers Vespers Church Budget as of 8/31/16 LCA Financial Aid for 2016-17 School Year Capital Improvement Phase II
Budgeted
Call to Worship
Introit
Worship Song
Congregation
Announcements
Dalton Athey
Welcome and Prayer of Invocation
Received
$13,000 $12,000 $20,400
(Sanctuary carpet, pew repair and minor decorating)
The celebration of the Sabbath ends tonight at 7:55pm And begins again next Friday at 7:46pm
$ 8,550 $ 3,042 $ 24,875
Mark Sargeant
Worship Song
Congregation
Gifts of Worship
Today:
Church Needs
Sabbath, September 10, 2016
World Budget
Jonathan Liriano
Worship Songs
Congregation
Children’s Story
Barry Becker
Worship Songs
Congregation
Worship in Prayer Heavenly Father, Hear Our Prayer No. 658
Tom Donnelly
Ephesians 1: 19 - 22
Scripture Reading Special Music
Joshua Liriano
Howard Karst and Noelle Holland accompanied by Jerry Karst
Thankfulness Feature Worship in Word
Pastor Burgess Paul’s Identity and Yours
Hymn of Response
Pastor Burgess
A Child of the King
No. 468
Prayer of Consecration
Pastor Burgess
Postlude
Organ
Pianist: Jessie Zollinger
Organist: Jeanie Hair
Media Services Tech: Bill Pearson
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 ........................................................................................................ 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 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. Fellowship Meal Today ~ Everyone is invited to our Church Family Fellowship Meal following the service in the gym. Prayer Requests ~Bereavement / Special Needs / Healing ~ Raney Family ~ as they mourn the loss of Pam’s sister Kathy. Please remember Pam, Scott, Rachel and all of the Raney family during this difficult time. Prison Ministry ~ addresses are 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 to be trained and mentored in ministering to the forgotten ones who are in our local jails. Contact John Holley, 423-316-6722. Please donate your extra Bibles to the inmates our church supports. Youth Vespers and Game Night ~ tonight, Sept 10, 7 pm in the gym. Call Julianna or Jocelyn Beason for more info. Hope to see you there! Apison Hour of Prayer (AHOPe) ~ join us in the Church Library at 8:00 am Sabbath morning and 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. Can’t make it in person? You can also call in 712-775-7031w / access code 682-097-212 How We Love our Kids Seminar ~ begins this Sunday at 10 am. Discover the unseen forces that influence every interaction you have with your kids. Seminar reveals the underlying reasons behind your children’s behavior and equips you with the tools to teach them how to build healthy and stable relationships for the rest of their lives. Topics include "What Determines How We Parent?" "The Early Years: Building the Brain for Relationships"; "The Avoider, Pleaser, Vacillator, and the Controller/ Victim Parent"; "Discovering your buttons and why you react to certain traits in your kids" and more. Contact the Pastor if interested. Kids in Stitches ~ meets at the church Monday's, 9 to Noon. Come help create sewed, knitted and crocheted items for missions. Current project is for SAU mission students to distribute our gifts to Brazilian children. Fabric and yarn donations welcome!
Grief Share ~ Monday’s at 6:30 pm thru Nov 14 and Tuesday’s at 10 am thru Nov 15 in the church library. Call Laura Becker for info 423.504.8706. Apison Acorn Adventurer Club ~ is still accepting registrations from parents with children ages 4 - 9 (or 4th Grade). We meet every 3rd Sabbath afternoon from 2:30 - 5:30 pm and every other month we include a Sunday activity or Outreach Program. Consider joining our club that promotes family togetherness while drawing close to the Lord. Contact Atina Tinkham 423-504-6044 for more info. Women's Care and Share Prayer Breakfast ~coming upon Sunday, Sept 18 at 9am in the young adult room upstairs. Teen girls are also welcome. Breakfast will be provided! Have a favorite or special dish you would like to share, bring it along. Come fellowship and learn about opportunities to serve. We will begin Secret Sisters for those interested. Call Janice or Noelle for more info. 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. Homemade Pies / Bread ~ our LCA Students will be sharing homemade pies/bread and "Steps to Christ" near the school on Wednesday, Sept 21, and we need your help. Please bring homemade items to the school Tuesday, Sept 20, between 8 - 3! Help us reach our goal of 15 items to share. Call 423/236-4926 to let us know how you can help. Church Family Campout ~ Sept 30 – Oct 2 at Gee Creek in Delano, TN. This will be a great time for family fellowship and fun while out in nature, all are invited. Sign up sheet will be at the Welcome Desk soon. Contact Janice for more info 931.787.8108. Volunteer Pianist Needed ~ at our LCA school for the youth choir. If available, please contact Nancy Zima-Gentry at the school, 423.236.4926. Pathfinder Fund Raiser ~ we will have our Aluminum Can Container near the front steps of the church. So, please gather and bring your cans to help us raise funds to cover expenses for the Union Camporee next fall. Thank you! Church Directory ~ We are happy to have the new Church Directory available. Want a hard copy? Place $10 in a tithe envelope, mark it Directory, include your name and phone number. Special thanks to Noelle Holland for her hard work.
Area Announcements 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. Sacred Harp ~ shape note group will meet this afternoon, Sept 10, 3 – 5 pm for its monthly singing. Join us in the Seminar Room (upstairs) of the Collegedale Church to enjoy singing old style hymns acapella. Come to sing or just listen. No prior singing experience is required. Sabbath Trail Dedication ~ Southern Adventist University’s invites you to the Sabbath Trail dedication and opening of Fenton Forest today, Sept 10 at 5:30 pm. After a short ceremony, guests may enjoy a 1.5-mile walk through the Sabbath Trail, where you will see permanent plaques and stones containing biblical and historical insights. Parking and shuttles are available at 4883 Sunkist Terr. Evening Anthem Vespers ~ at Chattanooga 1st Church, this evening, Sept 10 at 7 pm. Martin Young, local musical artist, will be presenting the program. Come and close the Sabbath with Martin's original music from the heart." Flea Market ~ tomorrow, Sun, Sept 11th 9 - 4 at the McDonald Rd Church. Come out and support the Youth Mission Trip to Belize. Booths available for rent. (No Clothing please). Contact Daryl Ford for more info 423-504-8116. 55+ Club Monthly Meeting ~ tomorrow, Sept 11, 12 noon at the Collegedale Church. The meeting will feature a discussion of this year’s presidential campaign, led by Dr. Ben McArthur, history professor at SAU. The vegetarian lunch starts at noon followed by the program at 1:00. Food should arrive by11:30. Vegetarian food assignments: A-C: Entrees; D-F: Potatoes/Rice/Pasta; G-K: Desserts; L-N-: Vegetables; O-S: Tossed/Macaroni/Potato Salads; T-W: Sandwiches/Bread/Rolls. Amateur Radio Class ~ McDonald Rd Church will be offering an amateur radio class for the General class license, beginning Wed evening, Sept 14, 7 pm, for five Wednesdays. RSVP by email if interested to help with a head count. Already have the Technician license, take this opportunity to upgrade for even more operating frequencies and privileges. Textbook link for Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Pass-Amateur-Radio-GeneralClass/dp/151873944X/ref=sr_1_2_twi_pap_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1471442447&sr=82&keywords=General+Ham+class
Your Healthy Helper ~ join us for a free health seminar with 3ABN Guest Speaker Melody Prettyman, Sept 17 at 5 pm and 18 at 3 pm at the Ooltewah Church, 9209 Amos Rd. Come learn about home remedies that work and foods with healing properties. Feel energized, lose weight, boost your immune system and live a longer and happier life! Family Fitness Fun ~ Sunday, Sept 25, 2-5 pm, Greenway Park, 775 Raider Drive (across from Cleveland High School), Cleveland, TN.Activities include bounce obstacle course, pedal-powered smoothie making, gymnastics, martial arts, volleyball and many more. Fresh produce at the Farmer's Market. Come and help to fight childhood obesity and related diseases in Bradley County. Register by 3 pm to enter the drawing for prizes. Bring your friends, free admission, all are welcome. Hoping to see you on Sept 25! Dr. Jorge Flechas ~ to lecture at the McDonald Rd SDA Church, October 8th and 9th. Lectures times: Sabbath, Oct 8th2:30 -5:15 PM and Sunday, Oct 9th 9:30 -11 am. For more info, call the church office 423.396.3462 Lecture topics scheduled: Sabbath: 2:30 – 3:45 - Boron Benefits & Treatment Protocols, Calcium; Q & A 3:45 – 4:00 - Break 4:00 – 5:00 - Zinc Deficiency and Prostate Cancer; Q & A Sunday: 9:30 – 10:30 - Iodine Insufficiency and Treatment Protocols; Q & A Dr. Jorge D. Flechas, M.D., M.P.H. is the Medical Director of Flechas Family Practice in Hendersonville, N.C. He sub specializes in Iodine therapy for thyroid and breast disorders, bio-identical hormone replacement for both men and women, and diagnosis and treatment of cardiac-related issues such as coronary artery disease, arthrosclerosis, and hypertension. Dr. Flechas was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico and is a graduate of Southern Missionary College; achieved both his Doctorate in Medicine (1977) and his Master’s Degree in Public Health (1979) from Loma Linda. Dr. Flechas has been in medical practice for 35 years. VFW Annual Flea Market ~ is Sunday, October 16th. 6 am - 4 pm on Southern’s campus. Come, rain or shine. For reservations, call 423.838.1059.
Area Announcements Continued Heaven's Bounty ~ The Southern Singles Ministry is operating Heaven’s Bounty, a food pantry in Apison, right in our back yard. The pantry serves 30-40 families each day that it is open. We are in need of volunteers in the following areas: • Putting food away in bins before the clients arrive. (3-4 hour blocks of time, weekly, monthly or whatever works for you) • Picking up food once a week at Food City. (About 2 hours once a week for loading and unloading at the center, any day Sunday –Friday) Southern Singles falls under the Church Ministries Department of the Conference. Please contact Linda Robertson 423/322-7206 to volunteer and help with this important ministry. Home School Co-Op ~ at the Ladd Springs SDA Church began meeting August 31, on Wednesdays 1-4 pm. 5860 Bates Pike SE, in Cleveland. Classes offered: Baking, Spanish, Anatomy & Physiology, Sewing, and Gardening. Call or text Mary Fish 423-331-2489or email
[email protected] for more information. 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 at adelphosbrothers.org/auditions. Several staff positions are also available. For more information go to adelphosbrothers.org or call 423-443-1233. 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 423-3153737 or
[email protected]. 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 at www.lifetalk.net 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!"
