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Apison Announcements! - Bulletin, Upcoming Events & Reminders

May 3, 2025

Weekend Update

Dear Church Family,
  Sometimes life doesn't turn out how we expect! I was supposed to make it back to town this week 
to celebrate communion with you all, but a storm in Dallas cancelled my flight and had so many other 
flights full that I couldn't return in time.
  Yet in every circumstance, we may rejoice because our Father in heaven knows what we need!
Jesus taught us, "
Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father's care. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows."
(Matthew 10:29-31)

Similarly,
“Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." (Matthew 6:32-33)

Romans 8:28 - "And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose."

Psalm 34:10 - "The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing."

Psalm 23:1 "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want."

1 Peter 5:7 "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."

At any given time, in a church family of our size, there are so many needs and crises of various kinds.
But I do sense that right now, there are so many in our congregation under attack right now.
Would you please take a few moments to look through our prayer request list below and pray for one another? 
I know of several other important prayer requests unspoken in our congregation as well. Please pray for those too!
Our God is able. He is stronger than the devil's attacks. The devil is a defeated foe. And when there is a church on fire
for Jesus, you better believe he will seek every avenue to attack it. Let's only let his darts press us together. Like a flock
of animals who press together so that the predator cannot pick them off.
Tomorrow, Pastor Ryan will continue our sermon series on Apison's mission with a communion
service taking a look at what it means to be a family of believers who "know Jesus." Knowing people changes you.
And nothing could be more important than knowing Jesus. Knowing Jesus changes everything.
Did you hear?! Do you know?!
Official countdown: 182 Days until Reformation Day!
Apison is slowing, quietly gearing up for the greatest Reformation Day celebration yet!
Please mark your calendars and plan to attend and bring a friend.
Have a blessed Sabbath,
Pastor Jason Vyhmeister

Week At A Glance

May 3 (Sabbath) Church Lunch In the fellowship hall following the service.
May 3 (Sabbath) Pathfinder and Adventurer Investiture 4:30 p.m.
May 3 (Sabbath) Vespers 7:00 p.m. Weather permitting, we will meet at the pavilion for an outside fireside vesper. Leader, Jenna Sarmiento.
May 4 (Sunday) Men’s Bible Study 7:00 p.m. at Apison Behavioral Health.
May 4 (Sunday) Baby Shower for Brianna & Daniel Geoffrion 4:00 p.m.
May 5 (Monday) Widow’s Mite 12:00 p.m.
May 6 (Tuesday) Group Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
May 7 (Wednesday) Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m. We will study Nahum 1.
May 9 (Friday) LCAS Music Recital 8:15 p.m.

What's Coming Up & Announcements

RAIN Week of Prayer Greeters Needed: We are looking for greetings for the upcoming RAIN Week of Prayer. It will be held at Iles Gymnasium SAU, May 18-23 at 7:00 p.m. This is a wonderful opportunity to serve and be blessed. If you are interested in helping out please visit https://doodle.com/group-poll/participate/bkXBpxXd or contact Carolina Jagitsch (405) 406-5327.
Apison Food Pantry: Volunteer drivers needed on Sunday mornings. If you are interested in helping, contact Imogene Green (423) 464-9090.
May 10 (Sabbath) Worship and Game Night for All Ages 7:30 p.m.
May 10 (Sabbath) Vespers 7:00 p.m. Come close the Sabbath with a variety of musician from our area and inspirational worship thoughts.
May 13 (Tuesday) Finance Committee Meeting 6:00 p.m.
May 15 (Thursday) Elders’ Meeting 7:00 p.m.
May 17 (Sabbath) Family Hike 2:00 p.m. Bauxite Trails.
May 18 (Sunday) Women’s Ministry Brunch 10:00 a.m. RSVP Required.
Please contact Cheryl Eberhart (707) 489-3993.
May 20 (Tuesday) School Board Meeting 7:00 p.m.
May 22 (Thursday) 8th Grade Graduation 6:30 p.m.
May 24 (Sabbath) Afternoon Prayer Vigil 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
May 13 (Tuesday) Executive Committee Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Sabbath Evening Vespers
Weather permitting, we will meet at the pavilion for an outside fireside vesper. Leader, Jenna Sarmiento.
Celebrate Baby Annabelle with Brianna & Daniel Geoffrion. 
Baby Registry

Worship and Game Night
Come enjoy worship, fellowship, refreshments, and games for all ages.
Sponsored by the Social Committee
Ladies! Don't miss the Women's Ministry Brunch! 
Have you heard about the upcoming Week of Prayer? RAIN is an opportunity for local churches in the area to come together and seek the Holy Spirit through prayer. It will be held in the Iles Gymnasium SAU, May 18-23.Our Apison Church has been asked to provide greeters for each night. We are looking for 4-6 volunteers each night who are willing to be there from 6:30 PM - 7:10 PM (possibly later depending on the flow of people). Greeters will welcome and help direct those attending. If you are interested, please click the link below to sign up. Feel free to sign up for as many nights as your schedule allows. If you have any questions, please contact Carolina Jagitsch (405) 406-5327. CLICK HERE
Let's celebrate our 8th graders!
Let's get more photos in our church directory.
Photos can be sent submitted at:
members.instantchurchdirectory.com  or Apisonchurchclerk@gmail.com
Join us this July for a life-changing mission trip to Bethel, Alaska! We’ll be serving the local community through a meaningful construction repair project, sharing God’s love in both word and action. It’s more than a trip—it’s an adventure filled with purpose, connection, and spiritual growth. Step out in faith, experience the beauty of Alaska, and let God use you in powerful ways. We’d love for you to be part of this journey!
If you won't to be able to go yourself, but still want to make a difference, consider making a financial donation to the Mission Trip Fund, and please keep the trip and those going in your prayers.

Learn More HERE

Prayer Requests

Please remember these individuals and situations in your prayers this upcoming week!

  • Pray for Barry Becker as he recovers from a heart attack.
  • Denise Klug in her recovery form surgery.
  • Sheryl LaLone as she recovers from a heart episode. 
  • Larry Robbins in his recovery.
  • Debbie Becker recovering from from surgery. No MealTrain, but occasional meals would be appreciated. 
  • Pray for Jim Breedlove. Occasional visits would be appreciated. Please check with Linda before visiting. 
  • Tonita Stickney's father, Doyce Worthy, on hospice.
  • Gary Paynter (Bill and June's son) for healing and wellbeing.
  • Dan Seebeck's health.
  • Clint Long recovering from ankle surgery.
  • Shirley Long recovering at home from a stroke.
  • Sharon Erickson recovering at home from ankle injury.
  • Linda Durham's serious heart problems.
  • Colleen Long after total shoulder replacement surgery.
  • Mona Karst, for continued healing of nerves in arm and shoulder.
  • The Teachers and students at LCA. 
  • Our church's Pathfinder and Adventurer clubs. 

Gallery

Snap photos at church events and send them them to apisonsdachurch@gmail.com.
Healthy Cooking School

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.
Click here for directory

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: 
Tues. 9 am – 6 pm 
Wed. 1 pm – 5 pm
Thurs. 1:30 pm – 6 pm 
Fri. 8 am – 4 pm

Contact
Carolina Jagitsch
Administrative Assistant
Please text/call (423) 236-4214 or email apisonsdachurch@gmail.com if you need anything.
(423) 236-4214
apisonsdachurch@gmail.com