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 Dalton Athey

Worship Service Sabbath, November 4, 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 8:00 am Prayer Group Following Service Mother’s and Father’s Prayer Group 3:00 pm Sunshine Band (See John MacFarlane) Sunday: 2:00 am Clocks back 1 Hr to Standard Time 8:30 am Prayer Group 10:00 am Youth Basketball 12:00 pm Adventurers Monday: 9:00 am Kids In Stitches Tuesday: 10:00 am “Revelation” Prayer & Praise Group 6:30 pm How We Love Seminar 8:00 pm Bulletin Info Deadline Wednesday: 6:30 pm Pathfinder Meeting 7:00 pm Prayer Meeting Thursday 9:00 am Kids in Stitches Friday 6:30 pm Acts of the Apostles Next Sabbath: 8:00 am Prayer Group Speaker Pastor Burgess 7:00 pm LCA Barn Party Fund-Raiser

Songs of Praise

Jonathon Duman

Announcements and Welcome

Bill Dean

Call to Reverence

Introit

Invocation and Call to Worship

Mark Sargeant

Gifts of Worship

Faith Laughlin

Local Church Budget

Offertory

Eryca Michaud

Children’s Story

Karen Williams

Today:

Church Needs

Budgeted

Church Budget thru 10/21/17 LCA Financial Aid for 2017-18 School Year CI / Foyer/Hallway/Family Bathroom Phase

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

The celebration of the Sabbath ends tonight at 6:44 pm And begins again next Friday at 5:38 pm

Received $ 7,575.00 $ 5,383.00 $ 26,151.00

Scripture Reading Invitation to Prayer

Ezekiel 16:49

Nancy Zima-Gentry

As We Come to You in Prayer

No. 671

Worship in Prayer

Marie Dean

Special Music Worship in Word Hymn of Response Benediction

Eryca Michaud It is Not too Late for You

John Warren

Softly and Tenderly

No. 287 John Warren

Postlude

Organ

Pianist: Nancy Patton

Organist: Jeanie Hair

Media Services: Jonathan Duman / 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, Roger Anderson.

LCA Veterans' Luncheon ~ if you are a Veteran or have friends who are Veterans, LCA School is planning a special Thanksgiving Luncheon Nov 8, 12 noon, in the LCA Gym where we will honor Veterans. RSVP 423/236-4926.

New Church Officer ~ 2nd Reading ~ Eric Smith as elder.

Acts of the Apostles Study ~ continues Fridays at 6:30 pm at the church. Please read chapter 21 ahead of time. Everyone is invited. No childcare.

Membership Transfers ~ 2nd Reading: Incoming: Karst, Howard from Westminster SDA Church, Westminster, MD Karst, Mona from Westminster SDA Church, Westminster, MD MacLafferty, Jason from Clovis SDA Church, Clovis, CA Outgoing: DaRosa, Marcos to Chattanooga First Church, Chattanooga, TN DaRosa, Veronica to Chattanooga First Church, Chattanooga, TN Miller, Coral to Collegedale SDA Church, Collegedale, TN Prayer Requests ~ Bereavement / Special Needs / Healing ~

Alana Bruce ~ doing well at home, sitting up, smiling and laughing more. Continue to pray for healing. Cowan Family ~ Tammy's father Philip recently passed away. J R Purple ~ is home, but is still in need of our prayers as he recovers. Stephen Springer's granddaughter Maya ~ has passed the 5 lb mark. Continue to pray as she grows. Beason Family Mission Trip, Cuba ~ keep in prayer as they share the Gospel and for spiritual protection. 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#. Mother’s & Father’s Prayer Group ~ meets 1st Sabbath of the month, following the Church Service. See Nancy Patton or June Paynter for more info. Juniors, Teens, and Young Adults ~ invited to meet for Christmas Card Crafting Sabbath Afternoons, Nov 4 and 11, 2 pm, Church in Upper Room. These will be shared with our Apison Community in Dec when we go caroling. We need old Christmas cards, any craft supplies you can donate to make these special. Contact Beth Scott.

LCA Barn Party H & S Fundraiser ~ at 6201 Blue Springs Road, Cleveland on Sat., Nov 11, at 7 pm. Call 423/236-4926 to RSVP & receive a discount on tickets. GriefShare's "Surviving the Holidays" seminar ~ will be held Nov 12, from 3-5 pm, at the Apison Adventist Church. The holidays can be especially painful and awkward for those who lost a loved one to death. Professional tips on how to healthfully manage grief, navigate social invitations, and continue or create new family traditions. How to lean on God will be a special focus. For more info or to register contact Laura at 423/504.8706. Youth Vespers ~ Nov 17, 6 pm, at the church in the Upper Rooms (Teen and Young Adult). All Juniors, Teens, and Young Adults are invited to attend. We need musicians (both players of instruments) and singers. Please come and fellowship with praise, prayer, and study of the Word. 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. $7 adults, $5 children. If you have any questions please call Lizette at 423/667.2921. VanFossens To Send Barrels to Guyana in Nov ~ to support the area churches where they worked. A barrel will be on the front porch for donations of clothes and shoes (no holes; no winter coats), toys (none requiring batteries), towels, bedding (light weight), underwear, toiletries, feminine pads, cloth diapers, baby toiletries, school supplies (comp books, pencils, scissors, erasers, paper) (no 3ring binders), Bibles, EGW and children’s books and Sabbath School craft supplies. 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."

This week a dear member, Mozelle Kubas, died at the age of “103 minus 15 days” ~ Visitation hours will be held in our church tomorrow from 11 am - 1 pm. A celebration of her life will take place at 1 pm followed by the internment at the Collegedale Cemetery. Please remember her family in prayer at this time.

Join Network 7 Media Center for a Night of Thanks and Celebration of Mission SONlight's first 10 years! Sat, Nov 18, 7pm, TN IMAX Theater, downtown Chattanooga with inSpirit, Collegedale Tomorrow Foundation, International Silent Auction and much more! Please note, your mission donation will be appreciated and accepted. Bring a friend, bring a family!

Help is needed ~ on Sun, Nov 5, from 10-2 to clean up the barn and prepare it for the barn party. If you have pitch forks, shovels or wheelbarrows please bring them. Lunch will be provided. Winter hours ~ Kids in Stitches/Project Shield ~ Mondays & Thursdays, 9-1.

Community Thanksgiving Meal ~ Apison Baptist Church invited us to join their annual Community Thanksgiving meal again this year, Sun, Nov, 19, at 5 pm. They will provide turkey, dressing and beverages provided. Attendees are requested to bring a covered dish and desserts and a nonperishable food item for Heaven's Bounty. RSVP by November 12 by calling Kathy 423-650-8855.

How We Love Series ~ NOTE: No meeting tomorrow. Continues this Tuesday at 6:30 pm. Contact Pastor Brian [email protected].

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

Area Announcements Music for Reformation Sacred Concert ~ Southern Adventist University’s Bel Canto, Die Meistersinger, and I Contori choirs, together with the Symphony Orchestra, will celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation today at 4 p.m. in the Collegedale Church. Gennevieve Brown-Kibble and Laurie Redmer Minner will conduct this Music for Reformation concert, which is free and open to the public. Sandy Erickson Race for Christian Education ~ join us for the Greater Collegedale School System’s Sandy Erickson Race for Christian Education on Nov 5. This community building fun run/walk, 5K race and carnival supports the GCSS Worthy Student Fund (WSF). The WSF is a part of the GCSS student aid program that gives many students the opportunity, who otherwise might not have the chance, to attend A.W. Spalding, CAMS and CA; including over 160 students this school year! We invite your support by donating to the cause and registering to run/walk in the 5K race: www. sandyericksonfunrun.com or call Race Coordinator, Marilee Silverstein: 423-396-2124 x 5426. An Evening with C.S. Lewis ~ Southern Adventist University presents “An Evening with C.S. Lewis” featuring British actor, David Payne. Step back to the year 1963 as Lewis, portrayed by Payne, invites you into his home for a fireside chat. Nov 9 at 7 pm in Ackerman Auditorium on Southern’s campus. Tickets are $5 per person and can be purchased at the door or by calling 423.236.2814 during normal business hours. “The Great Worship and Music Controversy: Are the Foundations Crumbling?” ~ A Seminar presenting Biblical Principles of Music and Worship by Pastor Karl Tsatalbasidis at the South Bay SDA Church, 6314 East Brainerd Rd, Chattanooga, TN., Friday, Nov 10th at 7:00 pm and all day Sabbath, Nov. 11th. Call 706-313-2200 for further details. Sunshine Bands ~ of music, ministry and friendship are welcome at The Lantern of Collegedale on the 2nd and 4th Sabbaths at 3pm. Paco Rodriguez, tenor, is the featured soloist ~ for Evening Anthem vespers Sabbath, Nov 11, at 5 pm, at Chattanooga First SDA Church. His program theme is "God Is My Refuge." Come and be blessed by song and testimony.

The 55+ Club of Collegedale ~ will meet Sunday, Nov 12, at noon in the fellowship hall of the Collegedale Church. The program will feature Dr. Daniel Reynaud, Visiting Professor in the History and Political Studies Department at Southern Adventist University. He will soon be returning to Avondale College of Higher Education in NSW Australia. Dr. Reynaud will be speaking about the history of Adventism in Australia. As interested, attendees will have the opportunity to query him about his special expertise in the World Wars, and his impressions of his year in the U.S. Food assignments for the vegetarian dinner are: A: Cranberry Relish; B-C: Holiday Roast; D-F: Sweet or White Mashed Potatoes; G-K: Apple or Pumpkin Pie; L-R: Vegetables; S-T: Tossed Salad; V-W: Rolls. Food should arrive by 11:30. Symphony Orchestra Concert ~ The Southern Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Laurie Redmer Minner, will feature works by Beethoven on Nov 12 at 7:30 pm at the Collegedale Church. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information: southern.edu/music or call 423.236. 2880. 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. 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]. 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.