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, October 14, 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 Following Service 6:30 pm 8:30 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 9:00 am 7:00 pm 9:30 am 8:00 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 9:00 am 6:30 pm 6:00 pm 6:30 pm 8:00 am Speaker Following Service 2:00 pm
Church Needs Church Budget as of 9/30/17 LCA Financial Aid for 2017-18 School Year CI / Foyer/Hallway/Family Bathroom Phase
Received
$ 13,000 $ 15,000 $150,000
The celebration of the Sabbath ends tonight at 7:07 pm And begins again next Friday at 7:00 pm
$ 11,681.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 23,435.00
Songs of Praise Accompanied by Jessie Zollinger
Announcements and Welcome
Samuel Nzoikorera
Call to Reverence
Introit
Invocation and Call to Worship Gifts of Worship
Prayer Group Prayer Walk Youth Vespers and Movie Night Prayer Group Youth Basketball How We Love Seminar Kids In Stitches Finance Committee "Revelation” Prayer & Praise Group Bulletin Info Deadline Pathfinders Prayer Meeting Kid's In Stitches Elders Meeting Junior / Youth Vespers / Worship Acts of the Apostles Study Prayer Group Pastor Burgess Fellowship Lunch Adventurers
Budgeted
Worship Songs
Samuel Nzoikorera John MacFarlane
NAD (VOP / La Voz de la Esperanza)
Offertory Children’s Story
Chrystal Van Fossen
Scripture Reading
Genesis 17: 3 - 8
Invitation to Prayer
As We Come to You in Prayer
Worship in Prayer
Edna Bird No. 671 June Paynter
Special Music
Alicia Oliver
Worship in Word Hymn of Response Benediction
Who are Abraham's Heirs?
Pastor Burgess
A Child of the King
No. 468 Pastor Burgess
Postlude
Organ
Pianist: Jessie Zollinger
Organist: Jeanie Hair
Media Services: Reggie Thomas / 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, Roger Anderson. Membership Transfers ~ Incoming ~ 2nd Reading ~
Nathan Erickson, Sharon Erickson from Collegedale SDA Church, Collegedale TN Ron and Mary Green, from Chattanooga First SDA Church, Chattanooga TN William Judson Jeffery, from Ringgold SDA Church, Ringgold GA Eric Smith, from Battlefield Community SDA Church, Ringgold GA Heinz Wiegand III, Rachel Wiegand from Huntsville Central SDA Church, Huntsville AL
Outgoing ~ 2nd Reading ~
Caleb Holland to Lincoln College View SDA Church, Lincoln NE
Prayer Requests ~ Bereavement / Special Needs / Healing ~ Alana Bruce ~the IV is out and she is doing very well at learning to sit up, etc. Continue to pray for healing. Chris Anderson ~ doctors continue tests to find the cause of the chest pain he had last week. J R Purple ~ is home, but still needs our prayers as he recovers.. Peet Family ~ as they mourn the loss of our dear brother and church member, Ray Peet Sr. Sandra Burgess ~ sister-in-law of Pastor Burgess is being treated for lung cancer. 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 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#
Beason Family Mission Trip ~ we will serve in Cuba Oct 26 - Nov 13, sharing the gospel through VBS, health seminars and a reaping series in Palmira. Please keep our family in prayer as we share the Gospel and for spiritual protection, day and night. If you feel led to give, please mail your check to: World Youth Group PO Box 1454 Westminster, SC 29693 or help us purchase VBS supplies by giving cash or items. Major VBS items: Gallon Ziploc Bags, Paper Plates, Construction Paper, Bible/Nature Stickers, Pipe Cleaners, Glue, Wiggly Eyes, Pom-Pom Balls, Inflatable toy balls, Hand Inflator/Needles, Frisbees, Small Coloring Books. Apison Ensemble ~ will be playing Oct 28th during the worship service. Interested in joining, please email/call
[email protected] or 256-457-6464. VanFossens To Send Barrels to Guyana in Nov~ to support the area churches where they worked. A barrel will be outside the front door 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 3 ring binders), Bibles, EGW and children’s books and Sabbath School craft supplies. 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.
Quarterly Prayer Walk ~ is today, Oct 14, after church in the Fellowship Room. Bring fruit & sandwiches for the meal; no sugar please - clear minds.
LCA Barn Party H & S Fundraiser ~ at 6201 Blue Springs Road, Cleveland on Sat, Nov 11at 7 pm. Call 423/236-4926 to RSVP & receive a discount on tickets. Church Treasurer Needed ~ and 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
Youth Vespers ~ tonight, Oct 14, 6:30 pm @ 5210 Beason Brook Trail. Bring your favorite film snack food and wear comfy clothes. See Tori for details. We'll be enjoying Facing the Giants from Sherwood Pictures.
Creative Cooking! ~ Ladies, if you are willing to lead/help with this at the church, please contact Penny White, Women's Ministry Leader at 883-4476. Would like to plan for one nighters, fits busy schedules and fits in the Fellowship Hall schedule.
Acts of the Apostles Study ~ continues Fridays at 6:30 pm at the church. Please read chapter 18 ahead of time if possible. Everyone is invited to this awesome study. Be reminded, there will be no childcare. Kids In Stitches ~ meets Mondays 9-3 / Thursdays, 9-1. You can bring lunch!
How We Love Series ~ continues tomorrow, Oct 15, 10 am. Make-up sessions will be Tuesdays at 6:30 pm the week following the main seminar. Childcare available for a small cost. Contact Pastor Brian
[email protected]. Elders Meeting ~ will be Thursday evening, October 19 at 6:30. Men's Breakfast ~ is Sunday, October 22, 8:30 am, Cracker Barrel, Ooltewah. Lost ~ well marked King James Bible. If found, call Nancy at 423/236-4790.
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.
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. Evening Anthem Vespers ~ presents Martin Young, tenor, this evening, October 14, 6 pm at Chattanooga First Church. He will be assisted by Claudia Ramirez, soprano. The theme is "Heartfelt Praise!" Join together for a special spiritual blessing through music. Flea Market ~ join us for the VFW’s annual fall flea market on Southern's campus. Tomorrow, Oct 15, 8 am – 4 pm. Rain or shine. Loma Linda Alumni & Friends ~ invite you to hear Richard H. Hart, MD, DrPH, president of Loma Linda University Health share updates from Loma Linda on Sabbath, Oct 28, 1:30 pm, Collegedale Comm Church, 9305 Four Corners Place, Collegedale, lunch will be served and on Sunday, Oct 29, 10 am, Gordon Hospital Conference Room E 1035 Red Bud Road, Calhoun, GA 30701, brunch will be served. RSVP by Monday, Oct 23 909-558-5355 or
[email protected]. SAU Hosts Fruition Lab Event ~ young entrepreneurs are invited to a full-day seminar at Southern on November 2, led by Fruition Lab, Inc. The goal of the event is to inspire, connect and educate impactdriven entrepreneurs. Participants will hear inspiring stories from Adventist business owners and learn how to sustain a company as they explore the “why” in business. They will also have an opportunity to pitch their business ideas in the afternoon. Advance registration is encouraged; visit southern.edu/fruitionlab.
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. Secretary Needed ~ Standifer Gap 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 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.
