Worship Service

Welcome & Announcements                                                                         Aaron Brude
Ministry Focus                                                                                                     Pastor Jason
      Reformation Day
Songs of Praise                                                                         Apison Choir/Congregation
Worship in Giving                                                                                               Aaron Brude
      Christian Education
Offertory                                                                                                                John Sowers
 
Baby Dedication                                                                                                    Lindi Brude
Children’s Feature                                                                                           Mark Sargeant
      Lamb’s offering is for student financial aid
Scripture Reading (Please stand)                                                                Yosiah Jackson
      Romans 10:17
Call to Prayer                                                                                                       Apison Choir
      I Will Come and Bow Down                                                                                              
Worship in Prayer                                                                                              Aaron Brude
Special Music                                                                                                       Apison Choir
Sermon                                                                                                                   Pastor Jason
      Reformation Restored: The Pulpit Restored                                                                  
Closing Hymn                                                                             Apison Choir/Congregation
      On Screen: Before the Throne of God Above                                                                
Benediction                                                                                                           Pastor Jason
Postlude   
Pianist: Amy Medina                                                                      Organist: John Sowers
 
Resource Elder: Gary Wagner                                               Lead Deacon: Barry Becker
The celebration of the Sabbath ends today at 7:11 p.m.
and begins again next Friday at 7:03 p.m.
 

WEEK AT A GLANCE

October 10 (Today) Vespers, 7 p.m., with Home & School Leader, Tonita.
October 11 (Sun.) Men’s Bible Study, 7 p.m., at Apison Behavioral Health.
October 13(Tue.) Group Study, 10 a.m., The Desire of Ages, chapter 59.
October 13 (Tue.) Finance Committee Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
October 13 (Tue.) Executive Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
October 14 (Wed.) No Pathfinder Club Meeting.
October 14 (Wed.) Prayer Meeting, 6:30  p.m., studying The Man of Peace (a paraphrase of The Desire of Ages).
October 14 (Wed.) Choir Practice, 7:15 p.m.
October 16 (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 17 (Sabbath): (A free signed book, The Mideast Messiah–Cultural Insights into His Life & Ministry, will be offered to each family.)
  • Sabbath School with Dr. Samaan, 10 a.m. All adults and youth are invited to the Sanctuary SS class for Part 1 of Dr. Samaan’s 3-part seminar today. SS seminar title: The Uniqueness of Jesus: Significance. 
  • Church Fellowship Potluck in the gym (instead of a fourth-Sabbath potluck). Bring a dish to share and stay for the 2 p.m. seminar!
  • A Harp Mini-Concert and Seminar, part 3, at 2 p.m. Seminar title: Christ’s “Hard” Sayings Made Easy. Please join Sherilyn Samaan for her mini-concert and Dr. Samaan for his seminar.
October 18 (Sun.) Home Alone No More at Donald Schlender’s home for a bonfire/cookout. RSVP by Oct. 11 to Carla Albrecht. (Bring your camp chair.)
October 20 (Tue.) LCA School Board Meeting, 7 p.m.
October 22 (Thu.) Elders’ Meeting, 7 p.m.
October 24 (Sabbath) A New Sabbath School Class is starting, hosted by Pastor Andrew. Read about its focus and content in the newsletter.
October 24 (Sabbath) Adventurer Club Meeting, 3 p.m. (No meeting Nov. 7.)
October 25 (Sun.) Reformation Day Setup, 8 a.m. Will need men to set up the large items that can endure the weather.
October 31 (Sabbath) Reformation Day Event, 1–4 & 5–8. Many opportunities to help: apisonreformationday.com/blank-15. 

Prison Ministry Update

“Please pray that when I get out of prison, the life I have left will be better than the life I've lived so far,” Joe.

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. 3: $2,356     YTD Received: $155,797

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 Oct. 14-18.)
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.