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

Jonathan Duman Dalton Athey

Worship Service Sabbath, August 5, 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 SS Lesson Study ~ Down the hall on left, just past the double doors; 1st classroom Cradle Roll (ages B-3) ~ Through double doors, follow the hallway; last door on left Kindergarten (ages 4-6/grades K-1) ~ Through double doors, follow hallway; 3rddoor 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:

8:00 am Prayer Group Following Service Mother’s and Father’s Prayer Group 3:00 pm Sunshine Band Sunday: 8:30 am Prayer Group 10:00 am Youth Basketball Monday: 9:00 am Kids In Stitches Ministry 5:30 pm LCA Welcome Back Picnic Tuesday: 9:00 am Kids In Stitches Ministry 9:30 am “Revelation” Prayer & Praise Group 8:00 pm Bulletin Info Deadline Wednesday: 7:00 pm Prayer Meeting Thursday: 9:00 am Kids In Stitches Ministry Next Sabbath: 8:00 am Prayer Group Speaker Pastor Burgess

Songs of Praise

Lizette and Dwayne Marlow

Announcements and Welcome Call to Reverence

Introit

Invocation and Call to Worship Gifts of Worship

Church Budget thru: 07/22/17

Budgeted $13,000

Received

Glen Wintermeyer Isabella Williams Marlow

Local Church Budget

Offertory Children’s Story

Eleni Martinez

Scripture Reading

Ezekiel 3: 17 - 19

Invitation to Prayer

Lizette Williams Marlow

As We Come to You in Prayer

No. 671

Worship in Prayer

Deryl Holland

Special Music

Josh Burgess and Ronan Byrd

Worship in Word

Warning from God

Hymn of Response Benediction

Church Needs

Glen Wintermeyer

Samuel Nzoikorera

Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior

No. 569 Samuel Nzoikorera

Postlude

Organ

$ 12,962.00

The celebration of the Sabbath ends tonight at 8:40 pm And begins again next Friday at 8:34 pm

Pianist: Nancy Patton

Organist: Jeanie Hair

Media Services: Thad Lozensky / Lonny Byrd

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. Today ~ Members, please invite guests to your home to enjoy lunch and fellowship with you and your family. Membership Transfer Requests ~ 2nd Reading ~ Incoming: Heidi Davis from Weimar Campus SDA Company Joseph Dessin from Temple Salem SDA Church Rosie E. Pertil from Collegedale Spanish-American SDA Church Stephen Springer from Ooltewah SDA Church Ian Will from Weimar Campus SDA Company Outgoing: Joy Brown to Collegedale SDA Church Shaila Meharry to Middletown SDA Church Juanita, Carissa and Catherina Schoonard to New Market SDA Church

Prayer Requests ~ Bereavement / Special Needs / Healing ~ Alana Bruce ~ is back in Vanderbilt Children's in serious condition with an abscess her incision site James Patterson ~ as he recovers from bladder surgery last week Myra Sargeant ~ ongoing health challenges Ellen Purple ~ as she continues to recover 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 H 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 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# Kids in Stitches ~ meets Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, 9 - 1, at the church. Mother’s & Father’s Prayer Group ~ meets today, August 5 following the Church Service. See Nancy Patton or June Paynter for more info. Sunshine Band ~ meets this afternoon, August 5 at 3 pm at LifeCare in Collegedale. See John MacFarlane for more information. LCA Welcome Back Picnic ~ Monday at 5:30 pm. You are invited to bring food for a picnic fellowship meal to share and meet new families and get reacquainted with friends. School begins this Monday. We appreciate your prayers and support for Christian Education.

Prayer Walk ~ no walk in the community for the month of August. Next prayer walk will be September 9 ... See you then! Youth Vespers ~ No Vespers for August, see you Sept 9. Acts of the Apostles Study ~ continues Fridays at 6:30 pm at the church. Please read chapter 7 ahead of time if possible. Everyone is invited to this awesome study. Be reminded, there will be no childcare. Addiction Support Recovery Training ~ next Sabbath, Aug. 12 in Coalmont, TN, see the bulletin insert for more info. If you would like to attend and carpool, please let Pastor Burgess know, he hopes to attend this event. Juniors and Teens Picnic Lula Lake reschedule date ~ Aug 26, 10am-3pm. Ladies and Teen Girls Brunch ~ Sunday Aug 27 at 9am to a special outdoor breakfast at Lizette Williams-Marlow's home 5438 Whisper Pond Lane, Apison. Breakfast will be provided. Patty Dirkson will share an Experiment like no other. Come and be blessed. RSVP Janice Burgess 931-787-8108. Volunteer Nature Lover Needed ~ to be outside 2 hours each morning with Mrs. Williams & LCA Primary (K - 2) Forest students. All kinds of weather, 5 days a week or combination of days. Please contact Mrs. Karen Williams, 423-715-1516. Fall Church Campout ~ Sept 22-24 at Fall Creek Falls State Park, Campsite C. We have reserved ten campsites. Add your name to the sign up sheet, we want to make sure we have enough campsites for everyone. Contact Lizette for more info. Heaven's Bounty ~ The Southern Singles Ministry (a division of the Conf Church Ministries) is operating a food pantry in Apison and is 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. Project Shield ~ is sending feminine kits with ten teams to Cuba this fall. Donations are needed more than before. Donate to KISM via tithe envelopes or bring in kit supply items. Leave at front desk. Contact Penny White 883-4476. Christmas in Kenya! ~ Donations of 4 ply yarn in bright colors are needed. "Kids in Stitches" own crocheted brim hat maker, Audrey Schanke, is preparing these to send to Advent Hope in Nov in time for Christmas! Your gifts are welcomed! Contact 423-883-4476. 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 on the 2nd and 4th Sabbaths of each month at 3pm. Adventist Retired Workers ~ will enjoy "Some of My Favorite Things" on Sunday, August 13 at Collegedale Church Fellowship Hall. There'll be a saxophone solo, saw solos, a string quartet, bagpipes and more. Come at 11:30am for fellowship, potluck lunch ( bring your favorite potluck dish) and a blessed time together. See you there. Letting It Go, Grief Recovery Weekend ~ join David and Beverly Sedlacek for a weekend for anyone processing grief or loss at Cohutta Springs Conf. Center. Friday, Aug. 25, 7 pm - Sunday, Aug. 27, noon. Discount of $15 if postmarked by Early Bird Date of July 27. Final Deadline is Aug. 7th. Chainsaws and Butter Knives Men’s Rally ~ Aug 26 from 6:30-10:00 pm @ Collegedale Community Church Join with us for a full evening of celebration, inspiration and perspiration at the second annual Chainsaws and Butter Knives Men's Rally. Whether you feel as sharp and powerful as a chainsaw or as weak and dull as a butter knife we need each other to get sharper... just as "Iron Sharpens Iron" Proverbs 27:17. This evening will be an out-of-the-box experience to say the least as you hear compelling testimonies, eat a hearty pancake supper, and join in lumberjack contest if you choose! For more info, go to: www.blueprintformen.org . Registration required to participate in the lumberjack contest.

Covenant of Praise Men's Chorus ~ begins its 17th season in September. We currently have needs for a piano accompanist and singers in all parts. If you would like to participate in this dynamic music ministry, please contact Director Herb Poulson, at [email protected]. Enjoy Gardening? ~ the Samaritan Center is seeking volunteers to help develop the vegetable garden in our Harmony Garden space, with the harvest going to feed our neighbors in need. Call Bethany at 238-7777, x22, to help. 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 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! Resource For Happier Relationships ~ Hear Marriage and Parenting experts on the “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.