Worship Service

Welcome & Announcements                                                                    Rick Breedlove
Ministry Focus                                                                                                Pastor Andrew
      Reformation Day
Songs of Praise                                            Jesse R., Liesl R., & Brooke B./Congregation
Worship in Giving                                                                                          Rick Breedlove
      Local Church Budget
Offertory                                                                                                          Reggie Thomas
Baby Dedication                                                                                       Dr. Philip Samaan
      Maya Triplett
Children’s Feature                                                                                          Tyler Cordwell
      Lamb’s offering is for student financial aid
Scripture Reading (Please stand)                                                        Seren Rademacher
      Romans 5:7,8
Call to Prayer                                                Jesse R., Liesl R., & Brooke B./Congregation
      I Will Come and Bow Down                                                                                              
Worship in Prayer                                                                                          Rick Breedlove
Special Music                                                                                               Sherilyn Samaan
Sermon                                                                                                         Dr. Philip Samaan
      His Best for My Worst                                                                                                          
Benediction                                                                                                Dr. Philip Samaan
Postlude   
Pianist: Aaron Brude                                                                         Organist: Jeanie Hair
 
Resource Elder: Charles Byrd                                              Lead Deacon: Bruce Jacobs
The celebration of the Sabbath ends today at 7:02 p.m.
and begins again next Friday at 6:55 p.m.
 

WEEK AT A GLANCE

October 17 (Today) Special Sanctuary SS with Dr. Samaan, 10 a.m. All adults and youth are invited to the Sanctuary SS class for Part 1 of a 3-part seminar today. SS seminar title: The Uniqueness of Jesus: Significance.
October 17 (Today) Church Fellowship Luncheon in the gym.
October 17 (Today) Christ’s “Hard” Sayings Made Easy, Seminar with Dr. Samaan at 2 p.m., opening with a harp mini-concert by Sherilyn Samaan.
October 18 (Sun.) Home Alone No More event. (Carla Albrecht)
October 18 (Sun.) Men’s Bible Study, 7 p.m., at Apison Behavioral Health.
October 20 (Tue.) Group Study, 10 a.m., The Desire of Ages, chapter 60.
October 20 (Tue.) LCA School Board Meeting, 7 p.m.
October 21 (Wed.) Pathfinder Club Meeting, 6 p.m.
October 21 (Wed.) Prayer Meeting, 6:30  p.m., studying The Man of Peace (a paraphrase of The Desire of Ages).
October 21 (Wed.) Choir Practice, 7:15 p.m.
October 22 (Thu.) Elders’ Meeting, 7 p.m.
October 23 (Fri.) Collegiate Bible Study, 6 p.m., upstairs.

Upcoming Events/Announcements

October is Pastor Appreciation Month: Cards of encouragement, thank-yous, or stories of how they have helped you spiritually are sure to be appreciated! Church directory has email or mailing addresses to share personally. Thanks for helping show our appreciation! ~ Admin. Assistants
MealTrain for the Hagan Family: Brenda has just had surgery, and the family will appreciate meal help: mealtrain.com/6m6k0y. All information needed is in the link (dates, allergies, etc.).
October 24 (Sabbath) A New Sabbath School Class, “Serve,” is starting, hosted by Pastor Andrew. Read about its focus and content in the newsletter.
October 24 (Sabbath) Vespers, with John Warren, 7 p.m., “Preparation for the Outpouring of the Holy Spirit.”
October 25 (Sun.) Reformation Day large-item setup, 8 a.m. Will need men to set up the large items that can endure the weather.
October 30 (Fri.) Reformation Day Setup for smaller things. This will be an all-day job, and any time you are able to come help with decorating and putting up smaller items that aren’t as weather-resistant is much appreciated!
October 31 (Sabbath) Reformation Day Event, 1–4 & 5–8. Many opportunities to help: apisonreformationday.com/blank-15. 

Prison Ministry Update

“I am so pleased to once again be able to receive your Bible studies. All things are possible through God!” Tim.

Finance update

Thank you for your faithful giving! With 10% of income set aside for tithe, please remember to contribute
offerings toward our local church budget. We've had an amazing year of ministry growth.
Every gift moves us closer to fully funding God's big plans for our church and school! 
Adventistgiving.org/donate/ANTFBQ
Monthly Church Budget: $21,721         Year-to-Date Budgeted: $217,210
Received through Oct. 15: $9,347     YTD Received: $162,788

Contact 

Administrative Assistants: Abby Doubleday (423) 457-0789
& Carolina Jagitsch (405) 406-5327
Church Office Hours:  Tuesdays 11-2, Wednesdays 4:30–7:30, & Fridays 10:00–12:30
Pastor Jason's Day Off: Monday. (Pastor away through the 18th)
To receive church text messages: text “OK” to 24251 or call (877) 304-5857,
which will automatically opt you into text messages to that phone.