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Apison Announcements! - Bulletin, Upcoming Events & Reminders
March 22, 2025
Weekend Update
Dear Church Family,
There is no family that thrives without rituals of connection. A good morning kiss, a bedtime story, a midday phone call, a date night, a dinner time. Do you have rituals of connection with those that you love?
The church family is the same way. We also need rituals of connection. "Happy Sabbath," "Welcome to Sabbath School," a handshake, a hug. And God intended intended it this way.
John 13:34-35:
"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
Hebrews 10:24-25:
"And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near."
Acts 2:42-47
"And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. Now all who believed were together, and had all things in common, and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need. So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved."
I love seeing our church family making connections together. Check out these pictures from our dirty hands party:
There is no family that thrives without rituals of connection. A good morning kiss, a bedtime story, a midday phone call, a date night, a dinner time. Do you have rituals of connection with those that you love?
The church family is the same way. We also need rituals of connection. "Happy Sabbath," "Welcome to Sabbath School," a handshake, a hug. And God intended intended it this way.
John 13:34-35:
"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
Hebrews 10:24-25:
"And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near."
Acts 2:42-47
"And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. Now all who believed were together, and had all things in common, and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need. So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved."
I love seeing our church family making connections together. Check out these pictures from our dirty hands party:
I loved the joy of seeing so many turn out for prayer meeting and soccer Wednesday evening.
Now is the time for us to press together. As we are reminded:
"Love of self, pride and self-sufficiency lie at the foundation of the greatest trials and discords that have ever existed in the religious world. Again and again the angel has said to me, Press together, press together, be of one mind, of one judgment. Christ is the Leader, and you are brethren; follow Him. Walk in the light as He is in the light."
I look forward to seeing you tomorrow morning for our rituals of Sabbath connection.
Happy Preparation Day,
Pastor Jason Vyhmeister
"Love of self, pride and self-sufficiency lie at the foundation of the greatest trials and discords that have ever existed in the religious world. Again and again the angel has said to me, Press together, press together, be of one mind, of one judgment. Christ is the Leader, and you are brethren; follow Him. Walk in the light as He is in the light."
I look forward to seeing you tomorrow morning for our rituals of Sabbath connection.
Happy Preparation Day,
Pastor Jason Vyhmeister
Week At A Glance
| Church Membership Transfers (Second Reading, Incoming): Michael Carnes, from Collegedale Community Church. Andrew Cobb, from Norridgewock, ME. Hannah Hernandez, from Athens, TN. Carolina & Kean Jagitsch, from Oklahoma City, OK. March 22 (Today) Church Fellowship Lunch Potluck in the LCAS Gym March 22 (Today) Vespers 7:00 p.m. Mickey and Esther Sayles will be presenting on sleep. March 23 (Sunday) Men’s Bible Study 7:00 p.m. March 25 (Tuesday) Group Bible Study 10:00 a.m. March 25 (Tuesday) LCAS Board Meeting 7:00 p.m. March 26 (Wednesday) Pathfinder Meeting 6:00 p.m. March 26 (Wednesday) Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m. March 27 (Thursday) Elders Meeting 7:00 p.m. March 28 (Friday) New Members Reception 6:00 p.m. March 28-30 (Weekend) Pathfinder Club Campout |
What's Coming Up & Announcements
| Current and Ex-Church Officers: If your position requires you to have access to the church, please email Barry Becker at BPBecker@southern.edu. If you no longer hold a church office, please turn in your card and key to Barry or Lisa Jennings. March 29 (Sabbath) Guess Who is Coming to Lunch 12:30 p.m. Volunteer ahead to host or to be a guest and enjoy meeting people and getting better acquainted. Sign up in the lobby or at www.surveymonkey.com/r/YJ2BQTN April 3 (Thursday) Church Board Meeting 7:00 p.m. April 4-6 (Weekend) Spring Church Campout RVs and tents welcome. Sabbath lunch provided. Please RSVP with number in attendance and dates of attendance to Vanessa Korter. Text 423-464-0398 or email nessanae@gmail.com April 4 (Friday) Youth Vespers 6:00 p.m. April 8 (Tuesday) Finance Committee Meeting 6:00 p.m. April 8 (Tuesday) Executive Committee Meeting 7:00 p.m. April 10 (Thursday) LCA Spring Concert 6:00 p.m. April 13 (Sunday) Katie Chitwood's Baby Shower 11:00 a.m. April 13 (Sunday) LCAS Constituency 6:00 p.m. |
| Sabbath Evening Vespers will now begin at 7:00 p.m. This week we will hear from Mickey and Esther Sayles about Sleep. |
Who will you be eating with next Sabbath?
One way to find out!
Sign up for the Guess Who is Coming to Lunch event. It's a great way to meet new friends or catch up with old ones. Sing up as a host or guest.
Sabbath, March 29 12:30 p.m.
Sign up at www.surveymonkey.com/r/YJ2BQTN
One way to find out!
Sign up for the Guess Who is Coming to Lunch event. It's a great way to meet new friends or catch up with old ones. Sing up as a host or guest.
Sabbath, March 29 12:30 p.m.
Sign up at www.surveymonkey.com/r/YJ2BQTN
Spring Church Campout is just around the corner!
RVs and Tents welcome. Sabbath Lunch provided. Please RSVP with number in attendance and dates of attendance
to Vanessa Korter. Text 423-464-0398 or email nessanae@gmail.com
RVs and Tents welcome. Sabbath Lunch provided. Please RSVP with number in attendance and dates of attendance
to Vanessa Korter. Text 423-464-0398 or email nessanae@gmail.com
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Prayer Requests
- Please remember these individuals and situations in your prayers this upcoming week!
- The Hagan family in the recent death of Mark's mother.
- Dennis Crane and his family in the recent death of his uncle Bruce Bauer.
- Aimee Fisher, Kaitlyn McKee and their family in the recent death of their father, Malcolm Seheult.
- 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.
- Bill Pearson recovering from hip surgery.
- 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.
- Peggy Hagan, stage 4 cancer (Brenda Hagan's mother-in-law).
- 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.
Spring is here!
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:
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
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