Worship Service
Welcome & Announcements Zane Williams
Ministry Focus Alex Bowen
Health Ministries
Songs of Praise Michelle B. & Lisa J./Congregation
Worship in Giving Zane Williams
Georgia-Cumberland Conf.: GA-Cumberland Academy
Offertory Merrie Beth Eubanks & Sherilyn Samaan
Children’s Feature Rachael Seth
Lamb’s offering is for student financial aid
Scripture Reading Charles Byrd
Romans 5:7-8
Call to Prayer Michelle B. & Lisa J./Congregation
I Will Come and Bow Down
Worship in Prayer Zane Williams
Special Music Merrie Beth Eubanks
Sermon Dr. Philip Samaan
His Best for My Worst
Benediction Dr. Philip Samaan
Postlude Merrie Beth Eubanks & Sherilyn Samaan
Pianist: Jeanie Hair Resource Elder: Vonn Williams
The celebration of the Sabbath ends today at 6:01 p.m.
and begins again next Friday at 6:08 p.m.
Dr. Samaan served for more than 20 years as a professor at Southern Adventist University’s School of Religion. Prior to SAU, he served as the chief editor of the Adult SS Lesson Quarterly at the General Conference. His history of service is extensive, and he remains active in his “Christ’s Way” ministry as an accomplished author, engaging teacher, and inspiring public speaker. Welcome, Dr. & Mrs. Samaan!
Ministry Focus Alex Bowen
Health Ministries
Songs of Praise Michelle B. & Lisa J./Congregation
Worship in Giving Zane Williams
Georgia-Cumberland Conf.: GA-Cumberland Academy
Offertory Merrie Beth Eubanks & Sherilyn Samaan
Children’s Feature Rachael Seth
Lamb’s offering is for student financial aid
Scripture Reading Charles Byrd
Romans 5:7-8
Call to Prayer Michelle B. & Lisa J./Congregation
I Will Come and Bow Down
Worship in Prayer Zane Williams
Special Music Merrie Beth Eubanks
Sermon Dr. Philip Samaan
His Best for My Worst
Benediction Dr. Philip Samaan
Postlude Merrie Beth Eubanks & Sherilyn Samaan
Pianist: Jeanie Hair Resource Elder: Vonn Williams
The celebration of the Sabbath ends today at 6:01 p.m.
and begins again next Friday at 6:08 p.m.
Dr. Samaan served for more than 20 years as a professor at Southern Adventist University’s School of Religion. Prior to SAU, he served as the chief editor of the Adult SS Lesson Quarterly at the General Conference. His history of service is extensive, and he remains active in his “Christ’s Way” ministry as an accomplished author, engaging teacher, and inspiring public speaker. Welcome, Dr. & Mrs. Samaan!
WEEK AT A GLANCE
January 24 (Today) Sanctuary Sabbath School, 10 a.m., Christ’s Uniqueness, part 1 of Dr. Samaan’s 3-part seminar today on The Mideast Messiah–Cultural Insights into His Life & Ministry. All adult and youth SS classes are invited to attend.
January 24 (Today) Literature Distribution Team Forming: Meet briefly after church near the organ with John Warren, or contact him if interested.
January 24 (Today) Church Luncheon in the gym after Worship Service.
January 24 (Today) Seminar, Part 3, at 2 p.m., Christ’s “Hard” Sayings Made Easy, including a harp/piano mini-concert with Sherilyn Samaan.
January 24 (Today): Adventurer Club Meeting, 4 p.m.
January 25 (Sunday) Baby Shower for Ashley Santos, 1-3 p.m. See newsletter, website, or app for further information.
January 25 (Sunday) Men’s Bible Study, 7 p.m., at Apison Behavioral Hlth.
January 27 (Tuesday) Group Bible Study, 10 a.m., The Desire of Ages, ch 24.
January 28 (Wednesday) Pathfinder Meeting, 6 p.m.
January 28 (Wednesday) Prayer Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Gospel of John, ch 15.
January 28 (Wednesday) Choir Practice, 7:15 p.m. New members welcome.
January 24 (Today) Literature Distribution Team Forming: Meet briefly after church near the organ with John Warren, or contact him if interested.
January 24 (Today) Church Luncheon in the gym after Worship Service.
January 24 (Today) Seminar, Part 3, at 2 p.m., Christ’s “Hard” Sayings Made Easy, including a harp/piano mini-concert with Sherilyn Samaan.
January 24 (Today): Adventurer Club Meeting, 4 p.m.
January 25 (Sunday) Baby Shower for Ashley Santos, 1-3 p.m. See newsletter, website, or app for further information.
January 25 (Sunday) Men’s Bible Study, 7 p.m., at Apison Behavioral Hlth.
January 27 (Tuesday) Group Bible Study, 10 a.m., The Desire of Ages, ch 24.
January 28 (Wednesday) Pathfinder Meeting, 6 p.m.
January 28 (Wednesday) Prayer Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Gospel of John, ch 15.
January 28 (Wednesday) Choir Practice, 7:15 p.m. New members welcome.
Upcoming Events/Announcements
January 31 (Sabbath): Directory Photo Shoot in the lobby for any member without their photo in the directory or for those who want an updated one. Is your photo in the Apison Church Directory? Go to members.instantchurchdirectory.com to check.
January 31 (Sabbath) Vespers, 5 p.m., with Charles Byrd.
February 1 (Sunday) LCA School Constituency Meeting, 4 p.m. All Apison Church members are encouraged to attend this important meeting.
February 6 (Friday) Youth Vespers, 6 p.m.
February 7 (Sabbath) Adventurer Club Meeting, 2 p.m.
February 10 (Tuesday) Finance Committee Meeting, 5:30 p.m., and Executive Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m. NOTE: New start times.
February 14 (Sabbath) Painting God’s Wonders, a painting class, 1:30 p.m., with Sheryl LaLone. Sign-up sheet in lobby with deadline of February 7.
February 21 (Sabbath) Larry Williams Celebration of Life Service, 3:30 p.m. at the Collegedale (University) Church. Greg Williams and family are asking that, in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to the Samaritan Center.
Want to try the digital Sabbath School quarterly? Download the Sabbath School App: Digital SS lessons & more. Search “Sabbath School & PM” in the iPhone App Store or Play Store on Android.
January 31 (Sabbath) Vespers, 5 p.m., with Charles Byrd.
February 1 (Sunday) LCA School Constituency Meeting, 4 p.m. All Apison Church members are encouraged to attend this important meeting.
February 6 (Friday) Youth Vespers, 6 p.m.
February 7 (Sabbath) Adventurer Club Meeting, 2 p.m.
February 10 (Tuesday) Finance Committee Meeting, 5:30 p.m., and Executive Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m. NOTE: New start times.
February 14 (Sabbath) Painting God’s Wonders, a painting class, 1:30 p.m., with Sheryl LaLone. Sign-up sheet in lobby with deadline of February 7.
February 21 (Sabbath) Larry Williams Celebration of Life Service, 3:30 p.m. at the Collegedale (University) Church. Greg Williams and family are asking that, in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to the Samaritan Center.
Want to try the digital Sabbath School quarterly? Download the Sabbath School App: Digital SS lessons & more. Search “Sabbath School & PM” in the iPhone App Store or Play Store on Android.
Prison Ministry Update
“It took me almost 47 years and being incarcerated to really know who my Jesus is, and I am not ashamed to tell everyone what I know or what I am learning.” Patricia R.
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!
Monthly Church Budget: $21,721 Year-to-Date Budgeted: $21,721
Received through January 17: $7,220 YTD Received: $7,220
Monthly Church Budget: $21,721 Year-to-Date Budgeted: $21,721
Received through January 17: $7,220 YTD Received: $7,220