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 Songs ~ 9:00-9:30 Sabbath School Superintendent Class Study ~ 9:30-10:45

John MacFarlane Mission SONlight

Worship Service Sabbath, December 9, 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

Calendar of Events Today: Sunday:

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

8:00 am Prayer Group 11:00 am LCA Choir 8:30 am Prayer Group 10:00 am Youth Basketball 5:00 pm Church Christmas Social 9:00 am Kids In Stitches 7:00 pm School Board Meeting 9:30 am “Revelation” Prayer & Praise Group 8:00 pm Bulletin Info Deadline 6:30 pm Pathfinders 7:00 pm Prayer Meeting 9:00 am Kid's In Stitches 7:00 pm LCA Christmas Program 6:00 pm Junior, Teen and Young Adult Christmas Caroling 6:30 pm Acts of the Apostles Study 8:00 am Prayer Group Speaker Pastor Burgess Following Service Fellowship Lunch 2:00 pm Adventurers 6:30 pm Youth Vespers and Game Night

Church Needs

Budgeted

Church Budget as of 11/30/17 LCA Financial Aid for 2017-18 School Year CI / Foyer/Hallway/Family Bathroom Phase

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

Received

The celebration of the Sabbath ends tonight at 5:28 pm And begins again next Friday at 5:30 pm

$10,883.00 $ 6,484.00 $30,818.00

Worship Songs

Songs of Praise

accompanied by Jessie Zollinger Announcements and Welcome Call to Reverence

'Gloria'

Deryl Holland LCA K - 8 Choir

Choirs directed by Mindy Steele and accompanied by Joe Beaumonte

Invocation and Call to Worship

Christopher Beason

Out of the Salt Shaker

Christopher Beason

Gifts of Worship

NAD (Adventist Community Services)

Offertory

'Little Star'

Children’s Story Music

LCA 5 - 8 Choir Yoel Hutahaean

Children's Story

Samuel Nzoikorera

Scripture Reading

Genesis 34: 30

Invitation to Prayer

As We Come to You in Prayer

Victoria Beason No. 671

Worship in Prayer Special Music Worship in Word Hymn of Response

Joseph Bray 'In Bethlehem Town'

LCA K - 4 Choir

Earthly Princes

Pastor Burgess

'O Come, All Ye Faithful'

No. 132

Benediction

Pastor Burgess

Postlude

Matthew Raney

Pianist: Jessie Zollinger

Organist: Jeanie Hair

Media Services: Reggie Thomas / Jocelyn 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, Roger Anderson.

LCA Christmas Program ~ all are invited to the LCA Christmas Program next Thursday, Dec 14, at 7 pm in the LCA Gym. If you are unable to attend, you are welcome to attend the dress rehearsal on Tuesday, Dec 12, 10 am.

Membership Transfers ~ 2nd Reading ~ Incoming ~

Rick and Teresa Breedlove from McDonald Road SDA Church Carla Truitt-Patty, Carla from Collegedale SDA Church

Junior, Teen & Young Adult Christmas Caroling ~ next Friday evening, Dec 15, 6 pm. Wear layers; we will have hot drinks, cookies & popcorn after caroling.

Outgoing ~

Jaime and Jaude Barboza to Ooltewah SDA Church Pamela Lott to Chattanooga First SDA Church

Women's Ministry Needs Your Help ~ we would like to take cookies and other items to the shut-ins and other "invisible" folks of the church. You can help by bringing: bags of apples, small oranges, mixed nuts (in the shell) and/or cookies in zip-lock bags. We need cookies that package and travel well. Please bring them to the church by Dec. 16. Please mark your items "Women's Ministry". Also, volunteers are needed to take the items to various locations. The items will be available for pick-up and distribution on Monday, Dec. 18 from 10 - 12 in the KISM Room. Thank you

Prayer Requests ~ Bereavement / Special Needs / Healing ~

Victor Malcolm ~father of Janice Burgess and Helen Donnelly. He is suffering complications of stroke. Alana Bruce ~ doing well at home, sitting up, smiling and laughing more. Continue to pray for healing. 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.

Thank You ~ to the church family & friends for your thoughtfulness of cards, calls, flowers, food and visits since Bob's passing. It has been a blessing. - Shirley Long

Youth Vespers (Date Change) ~ see you on Sabbath, Dec 16 at 6:30 pm at 5210 Beason Brook Trail, Apison. See Pastor Franky for details.

Thanks ~ to all of you for coming to our 65th anniversary party and for those who gave or sent cards. It was a blessing visiting with you. Art & Margaret Miles

Church Family Christmas Caroling ~ Sab, Dec 23 6-9 pm. More info soon!

Go Share Hope Monthly Prayer Walk ~ is Today, Dec 9 following the service,12:30 - 4 pm! Join us and make NEW friends in Apison. Finger foods, sandwiches and fruit for a quick lunch. All are welcome. ?'s, Anita 423-310-7163 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 712775-7031 and use access code 682-097-212#. 50th Wedding Anniversary ~ the children of Steve and Mary Lou Pride invite you to join them in celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary. The come and go reception will be tomorrow, Sunday, Dec 10 from 2 - 4 pm in the fellowship room. Kids in Stitches / Project Shield / Winter hours ~ Mondays & Thursdays, 9-1. Acts of the Apostles Study ~ continues Fridays at 6:30 pm at the church. Everyone is invited. No childcare. Christmas Banquet ~ is tomorrow, Dec 10 at 5 pm in the gym! Please remember to bring your contributions ($7 adults, $5 children 10 and under) and an inexpensive USEFUL gift WRAPPED! For more info, call Lizette (423) 667-2921.

Cuba And Communion ~ on Sab, Jan 6, the Beason family will share testimonies of their recent Cuban travels and present the communion service. Be encouraged in a special way during this first church service of the new year, invite a friend. Walking with Jesus Revival ~ beginning Feb 22nd. Please continue to pray for our church and non-attending members during our 90 days of Prayer as we prepare for the Revival. If you missed the Prayer card to insert in your Bible as you pray daily you may pick one up at the welcome desk. Pathfinder Fund Raiser ~ we will have our Aluminum Can Container to the right of the front door. Please gather your cans and bring them to help us raise funds to plan for expenses for the International Camporee. Thank you! Heaven's Bounty Food Pantry ~ serves 30-40 families each day that it is open. We are in need of helpers to put food away in bins before the clients arrive and picking up food once a week at Food City. Please contact Linda Fore 423/322-7206 to help or for more details.

Area Announcements ~ see the bulletin board in the hall weekly.

Area Announcements Sacred Harp Singing Group ~ will meet this afternoon, Dec 9,3 to 5 pm at the Collegedale Church. New singers are always welcome to come and sing with us. This is not a performance group, but a get together to sing the old hymns a cappella style with shaped notes.

Rudy Micelli Christmas Concert ~ is tomorrow, Sunday, Dec 10 at 1:30pm in the Collegedale University Church hosted by Adventist Retired Workers. Come and be blessed by a sacred concert by Rudy Micelli. Admission is free and all are invited.

SAU School of Music Christmas Program ~ invites you to a musical Christmas wonderland featuring the Symphony Orchestra, Brass Ensemble and choral ensembles. Presented today, Sabbath, December 9, at 4 pm. Both performances will be in the Collegedale SDA Church. Under the direction of Laurie Redmer Minner, Ken Parsons and Gennevieve Brown-Kibble, the group will perform Francis Poulec’s “Gloria," among other works.

Community Messiah Sing-Along ~ Sunday, December 10 at 3 pm for the 8th Annual Handel's Messiah Sing-Along 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.

Sunshine Bands ~ of music, ministry and friendship are welcome at The Lantern of Collegedale 2nd & 4th Sabbaths each month at 3 pm.

Children's Ministries Convention ~ January 12-14 Cohutta Springs Conference Center. This event will provide more than 35 valuable workshops and inspiring messages that are designed specifically for those who work with children. VBS leaders: Don’t miss our weekend long training on a variety of VBS programs! For more information or to register, visit registration.gccsda.com Registration Deadline is Dec 20!

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

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!"

Evening Anthem Vespers ~ presents the Collegedale Brass Quintet at Chattanooga First SDA Church this evening, Sabbath, December 9, at 5 pm. "Christmas" is the theme of their program. We invite you to come and be uplifted by their beautiful brass harmonies.

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