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Apison Announcements! - Bulletin, Upcoming Events & Reminders
July 25, 2025
Weekly Reflection
"And I tell you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you." Luke 11:9-13
Jesus gives us a powerful picture of God's generosity and care: “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.” These aren't just passive suggestions—they are invitations to engage in an active, ongoing relationship with our Heavenly Father.
Too often, we hesitate to bring our needs before God, thinking they're too small or that we should be able to handle them on our own. But Jesus assures us that God delights in giving good gifts to His children—especially the gift of the Holy Spirit, who brings wisdom, peace, and strength.
This passage reminds us that God is not distant or reluctant, but generous and present. Like a loving parent, He responds to our persistence with grace and care.
Reflection Questions:
1. What is something you need to ask, seek, or knock for today?
2. How might God be inviting you to trust Him more fully with your needs?
Jesus gives us a powerful picture of God's generosity and care: “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.” These aren't just passive suggestions—they are invitations to engage in an active, ongoing relationship with our Heavenly Father.
Too often, we hesitate to bring our needs before God, thinking they're too small or that we should be able to handle them on our own. But Jesus assures us that God delights in giving good gifts to His children—especially the gift of the Holy Spirit, who brings wisdom, peace, and strength.
This passage reminds us that God is not distant or reluctant, but generous and present. Like a loving parent, He responds to our persistence with grace and care.
Reflection Questions:
1. What is something you need to ask, seek, or knock for today?
2. How might God be inviting you to trust Him more fully with your needs?
Week At A Glance
July 26 (Today) Church Potluck in the LCA gym after the service.
July 26 (Today) Church Family Hiwassee River Float Trip: Meet at the Highway 411 Bridge Boat Launch at 3:00 and be on the river by 3:30 to 6:30 pm. Each person is responsible for their transportation and floating device. For details & map, see flyer in the lobby or contact Mickey or Esther Sayles.
July 26 (Today) Vespers Come out to hear James Bowen present on the Dragon’s Attack, the story of Rome’s rejection of Scripture and the Sunday-Law Update. 7:00 p.m.
July 27 (Sunday) LCA Pancake Breakfast and Work Bee 8:00 a.m.
July 27 (Sunday) Men’s Bible Study 7:00 p.m. at Apison Behavioral Health.
July 29 (Tuesday) Group Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
July 30 (Wednesday) Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m. We’ll study Zechariah 3.
August 1 (Friday) Youth Vespers meet at the church at 6:00 p.m.
July 26 (Today) Church Family Hiwassee River Float Trip: Meet at the Highway 411 Bridge Boat Launch at 3:00 and be on the river by 3:30 to 6:30 pm. Each person is responsible for their transportation and floating device. For details & map, see flyer in the lobby or contact Mickey or Esther Sayles.
July 26 (Today) Vespers Come out to hear James Bowen present on the Dragon’s Attack, the story of Rome’s rejection of Scripture and the Sunday-Law Update. 7:00 p.m.
July 27 (Sunday) LCA Pancake Breakfast and Work Bee 8:00 a.m.
July 27 (Sunday) Men’s Bible Study 7:00 p.m. at Apison Behavioral Health.
July 29 (Tuesday) Group Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
July 30 (Wednesday) Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m. We’ll study Zechariah 3.
August 1 (Friday) Youth Vespers meet at the church at 6:00 p.m.
What's Coming Up & Announcements
| The new weekly bulletin information deadline is Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. Please submit all bulletin information to apisonbulletin@gmail.com. All announcements need to be submitted through the Announcement Submission form on the church website or app. Website: apisonchurch.org/announcement-submission. App name: Apison SDA in Android Play Store or Apple App Store. A greeter is needed for every first Sabbath of the month, from 9:30 - 10:50. It's a great opportunity to get to know your fellow members. Call Teresa @ 505-7129 if you are interested. August 2 (Sabbath) Walking with Jesus Vespers: A Journey in Song We will enjoy several special musics, and end with a Bible game. Bring your Bible. August 3 (Sunday) Church Picnic at Chilhowee Lake Join us for a fun day of swimming, fellowship, a group dinner, and worship at 4:30 p.m. Bring a picnic for your family, swimsuits, towels, hammocks, floats, kayaks, etc. Chips and drinks provided. Come early, stay late, or even camp for the weekend! August 11 (Monday) LCAS - First Day of School August 12 (Tuesday) Finance Committee Meeting 6:00 p.m. August 12 (Tuesday) Executive Committee Meeting 7:00 p.m. |
Tomorrow is our church potluck. Bring a dish to share.
Church Family Hiwassee River Float Trip: Meet at the Highway 411 Bridge Boat Launch at 3:00 and
be on the river by 3:30 to 6:30 pm. Each person is responsible for their transportation and floating device.
For details & map, see flyer in the lobby or contact Mickey or Esther Sayles
be on the river by 3:30 to 6:30 pm. Each person is responsible for their transportation and floating device.
For details & map, see flyer in the lobby or contact Mickey or Esther Sayles
Come out to hear James Bowen present on The Dragon’s Attack, the story of Rome’s rejection of Scripture
and the Sunday-Law Update. 7:00 p.m.
and the Sunday-Law Update. 7:00 p.m.
Come on Sunday morning for pancakes at 8:00 a.m. before we start the school work bee.
Calling all youth! Friday, August 1, for Youth Vespers at the church at 6 PM for food, games, and worship.
Join us for a fun day of swimming, fellowship, a group dinner, and worship at 4:30 p.m. Bring a picnic for your family, swimsuits, towels, hammocks, floats, kayaks, etc. Chips and drinks provided. Come early, stay late, or even camp for the weekend!
Join us August 30th for a Family Home Improvement Sabbath. Invite friends. It’s sure to be a blessing!
Do you have yard games like croquet, badminton, cornhole, or large checkers we could borrow for the
Fall Festival on Sunday, October 5, from 2:00–5:00 PM? We also need volunteers to help with set-up,
clean-up, food service, ticketing, and more during the event. Invite your friends, neighbors, and family!
To help or lend games, contact Lisa at 423-303-8049.
Fall Festival on Sunday, October 5, from 2:00–5:00 PM? We also need volunteers to help with set-up,
clean-up, food service, ticketing, and more during the event. Invite your friends, neighbors, and family!
To help or lend games, contact Lisa at 423-303-8049.
Mark your Calendars! Reformation Day is October 31. Stay tuned for more details and opportunities to get involved.
Prayer Requests
But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted! John 15:7
Members’ Prayer Requests:
Members’ Prayer Requests:
- Midge Phibbs as she recovers from shoulder rotator cuff surgery, and Lynn as he helps her.
- Glen Wintermeyer at home on Hospice.
- Tonita Stickney and her family as they grieve the loss of her mother.
- Abby Doubleday's brother-in-law, Ted, passed away July 13. Please remember her and her family in prayer during this time.
- Larry Robbins is in his recovery.
- Pray for Jim Breedlove. Occasional visits would be appreciated. Please check with Linda before visiting.
- Gary Paynter (Bill and June's son) for healing and wellbeing.
- Dan Seebeck's health.
- Sharon Erickson is recovering at home from an ankle injury.
- Mona Karst, for the continued healing of nerves in the arm and shoulder.
- The Teachers and students at LCA.
- Our church's Pathfinder and Adventurer clubs.
- For Norbert's fiancée to be able to get the right paperwork to come to the US.
Gallery
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LCA Work Bee
Reminders
Photos & Videos
If you are leading out or attending an event with Apison Church please take photos/videos and send them to Carolina (contact info at the end of this email) so we can add them to social media and weekly newsletters.
Thank you to those who have sent in photos! We greatly appreciate it!
Church Directory Updates
If you have updated information or a photo you would like to share for the directory, please login to our online directory send your updated information or photo.
If you are leading out or attending an event with Apison Church please take photos/videos and send them to Carolina (contact info at the end of this email) so we can add them to social media and weekly newsletters.
Thank you to those who have sent in photos! We greatly appreciate it!
Church Directory Updates
If you have updated information or a photo you would like to share for the directory, please login to our online directory send your updated information or photo.
2025 Apison Church Officers
As we begin the new year and a change in our leadership here at Apison, we want to keep you updated. Click the button to view and/or download the 2025-2026 church officers (updated 01.03.2025).
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Church Office Hours:
Tuesday 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Thursday 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Contact
Carolina Jagitsch & Abby Doubleday
Administrative Assistants
Please call (423) 236-4214 or email apisonsdachurch@gmail.com if you need anything.
apisonsdachurch@gmail.com
Tuesday 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Thursday 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Contact
Carolina Jagitsch & Abby Doubleday
Administrative Assistants
Please call (423) 236-4214 or email apisonsdachurch@gmail.com if you need anything.
apisonsdachurch@gmail.com