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 Barbara McCasland

Worship Service Sabbath, June 17, 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: Next Sabbath:

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

Songs of Praise Announcements and Welcome

Church Budget thru 6/10/17

$13,000

Introit

Invocation and Call to Worship Gifts of Worship

Christopher Beason

Local Church Budget

Edna Bird

Offertory Children’s Story

Prayer Group Fellowship Lunch Prayer Group Youth Basketball Kid’s In Stitches Kid's In Stitches Prayer & Praise Group Bulletin Info Deadline Prayer Meeting Kid's In Stitches Prayer Group Pastor Burgess

Budgeted

Christopher Beason

Call to Reverence

Received $3,351.00

Genesis 12: 7

Invitation to Prayer

As We Come to You in Prayer

Worship in Prayer

June Paynter No. 671 Larry Cowan

Special Music Worship in Word Hymn of Response

The Problem Solving God

Pastor Burgess

Be Thou My Vision

No. 547 Pastor Burgess

Postlude

Organ

Pianist: Nancy Patton

The celebration of the Sabbath ends tonight at 8:56 pm And begins again next Friday at 8:58 pm

Beth Scott

Scripture Reading

Benediction

Church Needs

Jonathan Duman

Organist: Jeanie Hair

Media Services: Jonathan Duman / 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 so happy you have chosen to worship with us today. If we can be of help, please see Head Elder and today’s Resource Elder, Dan Seebeck.

Kids in Stitches ~ meets Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, 9 - 1 at the church. Current need is for ~ needs 100% polyester threads in darker colors for creating Feminine Kits. Leave donations of thread at front desk.

Happy Father's Day ~ to all the fathers and to those who have been father figures. Thank you for being there, may God richly bless you!

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.

Welcome ~ A very special welcome to our new Youth Pastor Franky Martinez, his wife Eleni, son Francis and Father-in law Ralph. We have been praying for a long time for a Youth Pastor and our petitions have been answered! Please pray for them as Pastor Martinez begins this new work! Today ~ Everyone is invited to our Church Family Fellowship Meal following the service across the parking lot, at the gym. Hike Planned ~ after Fellowship Lunch. Membership Transfers ~ 1st Reading ~

Incoming ~ Helen Berlin from Wildwood SDA Church Tyree Jason Berlin from Wildwood SDA Church Outgoing ~ Cindy Cummings

Prayer Requests ~ Bereavement / Special Needs / Healing ~

Myra Sargeant ~ ongoing health challenges Ellen Purple ~ we wish to thank our entire church family for the many expressions of loving concern in the form of cards, phone calls, visits and prayers for Ellen during her surgery and recovery, they have really helped us during this stressful period. (Jim is especially grateful to those who sent food!) Your prayers for Ellen are being answered daily by our Heavenly Father. Please continue to prayer for His healing blessings as she moves toward full recovery. Jim and Ellen

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 423-316-6722. Parents In Discipleship Meeting ~ immediately following today's worship service. 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# Men's Breakfast ~ tomorrow, June 18 at 9 am at Cracker Barrel. Please let Pastor know today, so he can have an accurate count for tables.

Adventurer Pre-Registration ~ is July 2nd, 2 - 4 pm in the Church Fellowship Room. While the parents do the paperwork, the kids will get a taste of what it's is all about. Contact Atina for more info 423-504-6044 or [email protected] Partnering for Eternity ~ is a mentoring program that our LCA students enjoy during the school year. We are in need of a volunteer to help us by being our senior mentor liaison. Please call Lisa at the school at 423.236.4926 for more info. Acts of the Apostles Study ~ began last evening at 6:30 pm but is an ongoing study. Please read chapter 2 ahead of time if possible. Everyone is invited to this awesome study. Be reminded, there will be no childcare. Youth Vespers ~ this month will be included in the Junior/Teen Sabbath School picnic outing next Sabbath, June 24th, 10 - 3. Look for an insert or see Beth Scott. Get Acquainted w/ New Members ~ July 15th's Fellowship Meal will be dedicated to all of our New members. We invite all to make plans now to attend and get better acquainted with them at this special meal in their honor. This includes all who have become members of our church since January of this year. Pathfinder Fund Raiser ~ will have our Aluminum Can Container to the right of the front steps of the church. So, please bring your cans to help us raise funds to cover expenses for the next International Camporee. Thank you! Library for Inmates ~ the chaplain has asked our prison ministry team to set up a library at the Hamilton County Jail. If you have paper back or soft cover books to share with the inmates, please place them in the first Sabbath School room to the right of the front door. We are especially in need of true stories, biographies and books on nature, science and health. Thank you! Info, call John 423-316-6722. 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 Robertson 423/322-7206 to help with this important ministry.

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

Area Announcements Memorial Service ~ Guy Scoggins passed away at his home in Monterey, Tn this past Wednesday. Visitation will be from 12 n - 2 pm on Monday, June 19 at the Collegedale Community Church followed by a memorial service. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested tax deductible donations be made to a new, small mountain church that Guy has been instrumental in getting started. Celina SDA Church 197 Thompson Flats Lane, Monterey, Tn. 38574 Covenant of Praise Men's Chorus ~ begins its 17th season in September. We currently have immediate 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]. Sunshine Bands ~ of music, ministry and friendship are welcome at The Lantern of Collegedale the 2nd and 4th Sabbaths at 3pm. Summer SALT Evangelism Training July 12-16 ~ five-day evangelism intensive is built for the busy person. Attend the evening and weekend meetings only or join the day-tracks. Experienced instructors will teach you how to awaken spiritual interest, prepare and give Bible studies, help people make decisions for Jesus, implement a vibrant evangelism cycle in your church and much more. Day tracks include health evangelism, advanced Bible worker training, biblical counseling and how to relate to Hollywood and the media. Register before June 30 for only $99! Classes held on SAU's campus. Call 423.236.2034 or visit www.southern.edu/salt.

WELLkids at Southern ~ want to keep your kids moving and exploring this summer? Send them to "WELLkids in the Wild," a summer day camp program for kids at SAU. Each week-long session offer outdoor activities like rock climbing, hiking, canoeing, ropes course, caving, rafting and more, facilitated by graduate students in the Outdoor Leadership program. Session dates: July 17-21 and July 24-28 for ages 10-16. Info / registration www.southern.edu/wellkids. Healing Music Festival hosted by Jaime Jorge-Violinist ~ July 28 - 29 at Collegedale Comm. Buy your tickets now to hear Fernando Ortega, The Martins and Selah. Call 423-488-4800 or visit jaimejorge.com/healingmusicfestival. 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 plastic bags to us!" Enjoy Gardening? ~ the Samaritan Center is seeking volunteers to help develop our spring planting in our Harmony Garden. The harvest will go to feed our neighbors in need. Call Bethany 2387777, x22.