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 Jonathon Duman
Worship Service Sabbath, November 18, 2017
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
Songs of Praise
Dwayne and Lizette Marlow
Announcements and Welcome Call to Reverence
Introit
Invocation and Call to Worship Gifts of Worship
Local Church Budget
Calendar of Events Today:
8:00 am Prayer Group Following Service Fellowship Luncheon 2:00 pm Adventurers 6:00 pm Vespers Following Vespers Family Fun Night (open gym) Sunday: 8:30 am Prayer Group 10:00 am Youth Basketball 10:00 am How We Love Seminar Monday: 7:00 pm Church Finance Committee Meeting Tuesday: 10:00 am “Revelation” Prayer & Praise Group 8:00 pm Bulletin Info Deadline Wednesday: 7:00 pm Prayer Meeting Thursday Happy Thanksgiving! Friday 6:30 pm Acts of the Apostles Next Sabbath: 8:00 am Prayer Group Speaker Dr. Sunia Fukofuka Church Needs Church Budget thru 11/04/17 LCA Financial Aid for 2017-18 School Year CI / Foyer/Hallway/Family Bathroom Phase
Budgeted $ 13,000 $ 15,000 $150,000
The celebration of the Sabbath ends tonight at 5:33 pm And begins again next Friday at 5:30 pm
Samuel Nzoikorera
Greg Williams Yoel Hutahaean and Andrew Tinkham
Offertory
Francisco Family
Children’s Story Scripture Reading Invitation to Prayer
Eleni Martinez Genesis 32:26-28 As We Come to You in Prayer
Worship in Prayer
Hymn of Response
No. 671 John Coulter
Special Music Worship in Word
Jason MacLafferty
Francisco Family The Greatest Battle Hold Fast Till I Come
Pastor Burgess No. 600
Received $ 2,278.00 $ 5,773.00 $ 28,265.00
Benediction Postlude
Pastor Burgess Organ
Pianist: Karla Reel Organist: Jeanie Hair Media Services: Jonathon Duman / Christopher 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, Glen Wintermeyer.
Junior, Teen and Young Adult Christmas Caroling ~ Friday evenings, Dec 1 and 15, at 6 pm. Wear layers. We need church family to help with hot chocolate, cider, cookies and popcorn for after caroling. Contact Beth Scott.
Today ~ Following the service, everyone is invited to our Church Family Fellowship Meal at the gym across the parking lot.
Apison Church Christmas Banquet ~ Dec 10 at 5 pm. There will be a delicious meal, entertainment, and music. Please mark your calendars! Sign up to reserve your seat. There will be a small fee. If you have any questions please call Lizette at 423/667.2921.
Prayer Requests ~ Bereavement / Special Needs / Healing ~ Alana Bruce ~ doing well at home, sitting up, smiling and laughing more. Continue to pray for healing. Kubas family ~ Mozelle Kubas recently passed away; please remember her family in prayer. Long Family ~ Bob Long recently passed away; please remember Shirley and family in prayer. Stephen Springer's granddaughter Maya ~ has passed the 5 lb mark. 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. 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 for more info 423-316-6722.
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 712-775-7031 and use access code 682-097-212#. Family Fun Night: Tonight ~ Nov 18. Vespers at 6 pm followed by open gym. How We Love Series ~ final session tomorrow, Nov 19, 10 am. Make-up session will be Tuesday, Nov 28, at 6:30 pm. Childcare available for a small cost. Contact Pastor Brian
[email protected]. Winter hours ~ Kids in Stitches/Project Shield ~ Mondays & Thursdays, 9-1. CLOSED THANKSGIVING WEEK. Acts of the Apostles Study ~ continues Fridays at 6:30 pm at the church. Please read chapter 23 ahead of time. Everyone is invited. No childcare. Apison Ensemble ~ will be playing Nov 25th during the worship service. Interested in joining, please email/call
[email protected] or 256-457-6464. Invitation ~ You are welcome to come to the 65th Wedding Anniversary Come and Go Party for Art and Margaret Miles on Sunday, Nov 26, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm in the Church Fellowship Room. Baby Shower ~ Anji and Shawn Brailsford would love to cordially invite you to a special baby shower for their daughter, Whitney! On November 25th from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Collier Place at Mulberry Park Club House, 4106 Ooltewah Ringgold Road, Ooltewah, TN 37363. Whitney is having a boy!
Women's Ministry Alert! ~ Find your favorite Christmas Cookie Recipe for special outreach for December! More details will follow nearing the date!!! Church Treasurer Needed ~ We are accepting resumes. The position involves around 15 hrs per week and pays a modest hourly rate. Preferred candidates will have some experience in bookkeeping or other finance experience but not necessary; training will be provided. Resumes may be submitted to Lisa Jennings, church secretary in person, via mail or email to
[email protected]. Questions may be referred to Pastor Burgess or current Treasurer, Karla Reel. Thank you for your financial support ~ for the mailing of the Signs of the Times Reformation edition! Those who still wish to contribute may mark a tithe envelope "Martin Luther." A Memorial Service for Dr. John Allen Sines, Sr. ~ John Allen Sines, Sr. (Al Sines), husband of Jane Sines and father of John (Linda) Sines, Valerie (Roger) Miller, Nancy (Barry) Donesky, and Jackie Davis, passed away October 30. A private memorial service was held November 1. A community service will be held this afternoon, Nov 18, at 4 pm, in the Collegedale Church sanctuary on campus at SAU. Visitation will be in the atrium at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Gospel Ministries International, 874 McDonald Road, McDonald, TN 37353. UPDATE: Join Network 7 Media Center for a Night of Thanks and Celebration of Mission SONlight's first 10 years! ~ today, Nov 18, 7pm, Please make a note of the change to the TN Aquarium River Journey building and bring a friend, bring a family! Investment Labels ~ What labels can be saved: Cedar Lake - canned and frozen. Worthington - frozen. Heritage - canned and frozen. Kim's Simple Meals - dry boxed. Loma Linda & Worthington - canned. Caroline's and Loma Linda Blue. Bring labels to SS class or leave on the front desk. 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! Area Announcements ~ see the bulletin board in the hall weekly.
Area Announcements ARW (Adventist Retired Workers) Fellowship ~ is planning its annual Arts, Crafts & Hobbies Fair Sunday, Nov 19, in the Collegedale Church Fellowship Hall from 10am to 3pm. One table has been set aside for food by a local Pathfinder Club. If you would like to display items and need a table, please contact Del Licht at 423-790-0880. Everyone is invited to come and support the program. Sunshine Bands ~ of music, ministry and friendship are welcome at The Lantern of Collegedale 2nd and 4th Sabbaths, 3pm. Chattanooga First SDA Church’s Evening Anthem vespers ~ presents Aren Bruce, vocalist/guitarist, on Sabbath, Nov 25, at 5 pm. This will be a special program of thanksgiving for this holiday season. “Come and be blessed!" Benefit Concert by Violinist, Jaime Jorge ~ at Collegedale Community Church, Sabbath, Nov 25, at 6 pm. He will be joined by 3 vocalists, Javier Gonzalez, Alessandra Sorace, & Paulette Jamalon for this concert. Concert benefits families suffering persecution in the middle east. Questions, 423-488-4800 or
[email protected]. Holiday Craft Show and Auction ~ on Sunday, Dec. 3, at the Standifer Gap Seventh-day Adventist Church School. We will be serving spaghetti dinners and hot dogs and chips along with drinks too. The fun starts at 10:00 am. If you are a crafter/vender you can call Karon at 941-720-4181 to reserve your spot. Spots start out at $25 for a 10x10. Our proceeds go to the School Scholarship Fund and to update our play ground.
Community Messiah Sing-Along ~ Save the Date of Sunday, December 10, at 3 pm for the 8th Annual Handel's Messiah Sing-Along free community event held at the Chattanooga First SDA Church. Professional soloists and orchestra make this a wonderful introduction to the Christmas season. For more information, contact 423-605-2468. Heaven's Bounty ~ The Southern Singles Ministry (a division of the Conf Church Ministries) is operating a food pantry in Apison. The pantry serves 30-40 families each day it's open. We are in need of helpers in the following areas: • Putting food away in bins before the clients arrive (3-4 hour blocks) • Pick up/delivery from Food City (2 hrs, 1x a week, Sunday – Friday) Contact Linda Fore 423/322-7206 to help with this important ministry. A Great Resource for Happier Relationships: Hear MARRIAGE and PARENTING experts on “Family Life Today” radio show weekdays at 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. 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 phone app at www.lifetalk.net. Need help finding a professional you can trust? ~ 7th Day Professionals has 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