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 Mission SONlight

Worship Service Sabbath, September 9, 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 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:

8:00 am Following Service 2:00 pm 7:30 pm 8:30 am 10:00 am 9:00 am 7:00 pm 9:00 am 9:30 am “Revelation” 8:00 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 9:00 am 6:00 pm 6:30 pm 8:00 am Speaker

Prayer Group Fellowship Lunch Disaster Preparedness Seminar Youth Vespers and Game Night Prayer Group Disaster Preparedness Seminar Kids In Stitches School Board Meeting Kids In Stitches Prayer & Praise Group Bulletin Info Deadline Pathfinders Prayer Meeting Kid's In Stitches Youth Vespers Acts of the Apostles Study Prayer Group Pastor Burgess

Church Needs

Budgeted

Church Budget as of 8/26/17 LCA Financial Aid for 2016-17 School Year CI / Foyer/Hallway/Family Bathroom Phase

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

Received $ 9,617.00 $ 3,090.00 $ 19,798.00

The celebration of the Sabbath ends tonight at 7:57 pm And begins again next Friday at 7:48 pm

Worship Songs

Songs of Praise

accompanied by Jessie Zollinger Announcements and Welcome

Eric Schoonard

Call to Reverence

LCA K - 4 Choir

'Surely He Will Care for Me'

Choirs directed by Mindy Steele and accompanied by Joe Beaumonte

Invocation and Call to Worship

Eric Schoonard

Out of the Saltshaker Gifts of Worship Offertory

Craig and Nancy Meissner

'Someone Song'

Children’s Story Luke 15: 10

Invitation to Prayer

As We Come to You in Prayer

Worship in Prayer

Hymn of Response

Matthew Raney No. 671 Barry Becker

'I Am His Child'

Worship in Word

LCA K - 4 Choir Greg Williams

Scripture Reading

Special Music

Len Raney

NAD (Special for Hurricane Harvey)

LCA 5 - 8 Choir

In Search for the Lost

Scottie Deal

Seeking the Lost

No.

Benediction

Scottie Deal

Postlude

Organ

Pianist: Jessie Zollinger

Organist: Jeanie Hair

Media Services: Reggie Thomas / Thaddeus Lozensky

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, Dan Seebeck. Today ~ Everyone is invited to our Church Family Fellowship Meal following the service across the parking lot, at the gym. Membership Transfer Requests ~ 2nd Reading ~ Incoming:

Outgoing:

Ashley Erickson, from Collegedale SDA Church Sunia Fulofuka, from Nuku’alofa SDA Church, Tonga Eleni Martinez, from Hialeah Spanish SDA Church, Hialeah, FL Amy and Robert Williams from Mon Valley SDA Church, Belle Vernon, PA Edgar, Javiera, Matthew, and Pamela Alquinta to Atlanta North SDA Church, Dunwoody, GA

New Church Officers ~ 2nd Reading ~

Alternate Elders: Paul Eirich, Angel Segarra, Glen Wintermeyer Elders: Greg VanFossen, John Warren Deacon: Jonathan Duman Decorating Committee Member: Mona Kurst Building Committee Member: Thaddeus Lozensky Pathfinder Directors: Angel and Tina Segarra Pathfinder Treasurer: Bill Wilson Pathfinder Counselors: Dennis Crane, Deryl Holland, and Eleni Martinez Pathfinder Pastor: Franky Martinez Pathfinder Assistants: Ted and Betsy Burgdorff and Angelica Salazar Pathfinder Cook: Tom Donnelly

Prayer Requests ~ Bereavement / Special Needs / Healing ~

Erling Odell ~ health issues. Pastor Burgess ~ we are thankful he is recovering and doing well.. Keep him in your prayers as he heals. Sargeant Family ~ as they mourn the loss of sweet Myra. Share your Christian love during this difficult time. Chrystal Clark Family ~ who live in Houston, TX. Family has been unable to contact them and are concerned. Alana Bruce ~ is still on IV antibiotics at home with a checkup on Sept 12. Please continue to pray for healing. James Patterson ~ recovering in LifeCare of Collegedale from bladder surgery recently. J R Purple ~ Jim's son has been moved to Siskin. Sandra Burgess ~ sister-in-law of Pastor Burgess is being treated for lung cancer. Stephen Springer's granddaughter ~ born at 2 lb. 14 oz. Much prayer is needed for this little girl. 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.

Burgess Family ~ thanks everyone for their love and prayers during his recovery. Many Thanks ~ The Sargeant Family thanks you for your kindness and support during the days / weeks leading up to Myra's death. If you took food to their home, call Mark 423/762-6900 to arrange a time to pick up your dishes. A Big, Big, Thank You ~ to all those that helped with food and cleanup for Myra's memorial service -- Thank You, Jeanie Women's Ministries ~ says thank you to the Williams - Marlow family for hosting our Brunch! It was a memorable event with precious sisters in Christ!

Prepare Now! A Sustainable Living Seminar ~ presented by Craig and Nancy Meissner this afternoon, Sabbath, Sept. 9, 2 - 4 pm and tomorrow, Sunday, Sept 10, 10 am 3:30 pm (please bring a sack lunch). Economic crises, Natural disasters, Pandemics, Extended power grid failures...How would you fare? Would you be able to provide water, food, heat for your family and others in need? Info, www.EndTimePreparedness.com. 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# Acts of the Apostles Study ~ continues Fridays at 6:30 pm at the church. Please read chapter 13 ahead of time if possible. Everyone is invited to this awesome study. Be reminded, there will be no childcare. Kids In Stitches ~ new hours Mondays 9 - 3 & Thursday, 9 - 1 at the church. Feel free to bring your lunch! Prayer Walk ~ has been canceled for September, look for info for October 14. Youth Vespers and Game Night ~ tonight, Sept 9, 7:30 pm @ 5210 Beason Brook Trail. Bring bug spray, camp chair and wear comfy clothes. See Tori for details. How We Love Series ~ to begin Sunday, Sept 17 @ 10 am. Make-up sessions will take place on Tuesdays at 6:30 pm the week following the main presentation. For more info on dates and the materials covered, check the How We Love website. Childcare available for a nominal cost. Interested in attending, please let Pastor Brian know ASAP via email [email protected] Youth Basketball in the Gym~ is canceled tomorrow, Sept 10 due to the Seminar. Church Campout ~ Sept 22-24 at Fall Creek Falls State Park, Loop B. Please sign up today to reserve your spot! Cost will be $15/adult and $5/child, max of $40/family. This includes the campsite, all meals except Friday night and Sabbath lunch which will be the haystack potluck. If you have a financial challenge preventing you from going on the campout, please contact Lizette for info (423) 667-2921. 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. Investment Labels ~ update of what labels can be saved: Cedar Lake - canned and frozen. Worthington - frozen. Heritage - canned and frozen. Kim's Simple Meals - dry boxed. The next ones are a different company. Loma Linda & Worthington - canned. Caroline's and Loma Linda Blue. Bring labels to SS class or leave on the front desk.

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, 3pm. Sacred Harp Group ~ will meet today in the Seminar Room upstairs in the Collegedale Church, 3 to 5 pm. If you enjoy singing a capella music in the old shape note tradition, or just listening, come join us. Andrew Peterson in Concert (Free) ~ tonight, Sept 9, 6:30 pm at the Collegedale SDA Church; presented by the Southern Union Youth/Young Adult Ministries Dept. A love offering will be collected. For more info, Ken Rogers at [email protected] Evening Anthem Vespers ~ presents Laura Williams, vocalist, tonight, Sept 9 @ 7 pm at Chattanooga First Church. Her program "More Than We Could Ask" provides encouragement through God's promises concerning His faithfulness in providing His children with even more than we could ask or think. Come, be blessed. Homeschool Co-Op Classes ~ continue on Wednesday's, 2 - 5 pm at the Ladd Springs Church in Cleveland. Classes offered: Baking/Cooking; Hands-on Astronomy; Sewing; Gardening. Call Mary Fish for info 423-331-2489 or [email protected] Secretary Needed ~ the school is looking for a part-time (job sharing) secretary. If you have any interest or you know of someone who might be interested, please email our School Principal, Joel McQuistan, at [email protected] This is a paid position which serves the needs of the school and the church. 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

Benefit Flea Market for Youth Mission Trip ~ tomorrow, Sunday, Sept 10 from 8 to 4 at McDonald Road Church. Every year, our youth group makes a trip to Belize to do mission work. Last year, we laid 1250 blocks for the entire top level of a school, formed and poured 186 feet of sidewalk and worked in a hospital putting in 90 feet of ceiling tiles. We also ran a VBS for the elementary age kids at the school and a week of prayer for the high school kids. This year we will be putting a roof on that school 94 ft by 36 ft and framing up a mission house along with a VBS and Week of Prayer. Please come to our flea market and support our mission work. All proceeds go to doing God's work in Belize! If you feel called to donate, please call 423-396-3462. 55+ Club ~ will meet tomorrow, Sept 10 @ noon in the fellowship hall of the Collegedale Church. This month's feature is John Brown of Richards Fowkes and Company, Organ manufacturer, speaking about Tracker Organs and their construction. Food assignments for a vegetarian meal: A-C: Potato, Macaroni or Tossed Salads; D-G: Dessert; H-L: Entrees; M-O: Sandwiches, Rolls / Bread; P-R: Vegetables; S-Z: Potatoes, Pasta or Rice. Food should arrive by 11:30. Cameron Sanders & Family in Concert at Collegedale Comm Church ~ next Sabbath, Sept 16 at 6:30pm. They will be joined by Princess Brooks, Lynn Mears and others. Don’t miss this worship experience. The concert is free; a love offering will be taken. Adventist Theological Society ~ Commemorating the Reformation after 500 Years: Just a Misunderstanding? Dennis Pettibone, PhD, P; Gerard Damsteegt, ThD; Giselle Hasel, MFA; Daniel Reynaud, PhD and Michael Hasel PhD. Friday Sept 29, 7-8 pm and Sabbath, Sept 30, 9:30 am-6 pm in Lynn Wood Hall Chapel @ SAU 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!