T H E C H U RC H AT S T U D Y The ten o’clock hour provides opportunities throughout the complex to study God’s word in small groups, to reflect on the meaning of faith, and to fellowship with one another.
ADULTS
Discipleship for Everyday Believers. Sanctuary. GATHER AROUND THE COLORED BANNERS: BLUE Front right Ram/Goring Team RED Front left Candelaria Team BROWN Back right Wesley Team FUCHSIA Back left Women & the Word GREEN Center right back Wanderers Team PURPLE Center left back Vedamuthu Team SILVER Front left center Battle-Brooks Team BLACK Balcony left Young Adults Team Believers and Doubters: Room 44, Balcony Level, currently studying Parker Palmer’s The Promise of Paradox. Triple S Class: Fellowship Room A. Conversations on Scripture and current issues. Mizo Bible Study: Church Office Building. Sabbath School lesson taught in Mizo. Words To Live By: First Level Conference Room, Church Office Building. Sabbath School lesson study for one hour.
C E L E B R AT I O N January 19, 2013
Level 1 Level 1 Level 1 Level 1 Level 3 Level 3 Level 3, Behind Balcony Level 1, Youth Room
8:45 & 11:15 a.m.
OUR VISION
We will glorify God by being increasingly transformed into the likeness of Christ. OUR MISSION
We seek to grow passionate disciples of Jesus through worship of God, nurture of one another, and outreach to the world.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH Beginners (ages 0-2) Little Friends (ages 3-4) Kindergarten (ages 4-5) Primary I (1st and 2nd graders) Primary II (3rd and 4th graders) Juniors (5th and 6th graders) Earliteens (7th and 8th graders) Youth (High School)
SABBATH
Pathfinder Sabbath
Prelude
Side by Side / Wood +Pastorale / Hudson
Welcome & Church Life
Darrell Milam
+Songs of Gathering
Sweet, Sweet Spirit / No. 262 The Church Has One Foundation / No. 348
CHURCH DIRECTORY Church Office: 301-270-6777 Emergency Line: 301-980-1009 E-Mail: sligo@sligochurch.org
Fax: 301-270-3518 www.sligochurch.org
Senior Pastor Charles A. Tapp ext. 126 Administrative Pastor Don McFarlane ext. 116 Children’s Pastor Gerry Lopez ext. 122 Congregational Care Pastor Debbie Eisele ext. 127 Interim Music Coordinator Jon Gilbertson ext. 124 Media & Outreach Pastor Paolo Esposito ext. 136 Youth & Young Adults Pastor Pranitha Fielder ext. 119 Treasurer Charlotte Conway ext. 112 Office Manager Kathleen Driscoll ext. 239 Treasury Assistant Flordeliza Balay ext. 114 Church Clerk Theresa Beltran ext. 115 Senior Ministries Israel Castro 301-270-6777 Admin. Board Chair Steve Chavez 301-989-1331 Head Elder Erwin Mack 301-434-1622 Head Deacon Allan Manuel 301-237-8220 Head Deaconess Marion Hudson 301-335-6043 Sligo School Principal Larry Rich 301-434-1417 WAU President W. Spence 301-891-4128 ACS Interim Director Gene Milton 301-585-6556
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+Children’s Lesson +Baby Dedication
Michael Robert Elias Hutchins
Gerry Lopez Gerry Lopez & Darrell Milam
*Hymn of Praise
Rise Up, O Church of God / No. 615
Prayer Anthem
Andrew Bethea +Malik George
By Our Love / Nockels
Scripture
Curtis Johnson
+Jahadi Kolawole
2 Corinthians 3:18 (NIV)
Music for Meditation
Piece V pour Hautbois et Piano / Franck
Sermon
B-Transformed 2-day
Jose A. Barrientos
SLIGO SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
SABBATH CELEBRATION 8:45 & 11:15 a.m.
Invitation to Give
Offertory
Sanctuary - 10:00 a.m.
Slavik Tomenko +Lauryn Gray
Pachabel’s Canon / arr. Carreno
*Hymn of Response
Take My Life and Let It Be / No. 330
Benediction Postlude
ADULT SABBATH SCHOOL
Jose A. Barrientos
Song Service Theme Song
Judith Pino
This Is My Father’s World / No. 92
Scripture & Prayer
Carmine Pino
Welcome
Carmine Pino
Special Music
Judith Pino
To Be With Him / Peterson Shine, Jesus, Shine / Kendrick +Prelude in C / Hopson
Mission Feature Lesson Study
Class Leaders
Benediction & Offering
Class Leaders
The Creation Completed
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congregation is standing congregation is kneeling where possible 11:15 service only
Fred Weber, organist
WORSHIP SERVICE 8:45 and 11:15 a.m.
Barry Rowe & Joan Silver, deacon & deaconess on duty
January 26 “Walking on Water”
Charles A. Tapp
February 2 Charles A. Tapp Part 1: Jesus Christ: The Way, The Truth, The Life & The Hope February 9 Charles A. Tapp Part 2: Jesus Christ: The Way, The Truth, The Life & The Hope
Worship Service Musicians: Fred Weber, organist for 1st Service Deborah Hess, organist for 2nd Service Christina Rosette, chorister Valerie Ganta, children’s lesson vocalist
February 16 Charles A. Tapp Part 3:Jesus Christ: The Way, The Truth, The Life & The Hope
Pathfinder Chorale
February 23 Charles A. Tapp Part 4: Jesus Christ: The Way, The Truth, The Life & The Hope
Aaron Wilson, director Jessica Jamieson, pianist
Footnotes:
Jose A. Barrientos Jr. is the Children’s Ministries pastor at the Community Praise Center SDA Church. He has a BA in Theology from Columbia Union College (now WAU) with an emphasis on Metropolitan Ministry. Pastor Josant has a variety of interests in the church, among which is his strong connection with Pathfindering.
Sunset Tonight: 5:14 January 26: 5:22
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Let us hear from you! To write the pastors a note, make a
Sligo Media Ministries is growing and have great plans
prayer request or inquire about becoming a member of Sligo Church, please use the Note Card from the hymnal rack.
“Simple Truths for Life:” Sligo’s Radio Ministry, can
be heard each Sabbath morning from 8:30 - 9.00 a.m. on WGTS 91.9 FM. Listen with a friend, then invite them to come to church in person at 11:15 a.m.!
Today’s Fellowship Lunch was designated for your small group, parish, Sabbath School class, or ministry team to hold its own potluck in order to strengthen your team spirit and productiveness for ministry. One Sabbath per month will be set aside for this purpose. Call our hospitality chair, Louvina Joseph 301-431-2188 to find out which dates are available and make your reservation.*On January 26 we will celebrate being debt free (and Pr. Tapp’s birthday!) with refreshments in the Atrium.
for 2013! Whether you want to be in front of a camera or behind it, whether you prefer to work in a live production or a film shoot, there is still room for you to serve. If you would like be part of this ministry, please send an email to <media@sligochurch.org> and we’ll get in touch with you.
Raising the Roof Opportunity in ESOL - Enjoy
teaching and have a knack for the English Language? The ESOL Team is meeting today in the Discipleship Room to discuss how it can “raise the roof ” by helping non-English speakers learn English. Come join us immediately following the 11:15 service as we develop plans for this program.
Sligo Women’s Ministries Book Club will meet on
Wednesday, February 13 at 7 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss When I Was a Child I Read Books by Marilynne Robinson.
Sanctuary flowers: *If you would like to enhance the
Bulletin Information Deadline is Monday evening!
beauty of our worship by providing flowers, please contact Flor Balay at the Church Office, (301)270-6777, ext. 114.
E-mail information to <kdriscoll@sligochurch.org> Thank you!
Prayer Support: Prayers of recovery for Jack Wright &
CHILDREN/YOUTH/YOUNG ADULTS
Prayer Gathering: “Come and pray to me, and I will hear you. When you look for me, you will find me. Jeremiah 29: 13 (GWT). Gather with us for a special time of prayer on Tuesdays, from 7 – 8 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Youth Room from 7:30 - 9 p.m. If you are between the ages of 13 and 35, come out and fellowship with us as we glorify our Lord and Savior through music. No prior musical background is required, only a positive attitude! For further information on choir rehearsals or booking inquiries, please contact the choir director, Matthew Daley <modaley13@ verizon.net>
The Church Office will be closed for the Martin Luther
Sligo Underground: Join us on January 26 for our Sligo
Samuel Poddar and prayers of comfort for the families of John Konrad, Everette Robinson & the family of Ian Douglas, whose father died.
King Holiday on Monday, January 21. If you have an urgent matter that cannot wait until the office reopens, please call our emergency number (301)980-1009.
Mortgage Settlement Celebration: We invite everyone
to our Reception on January 26 to celebrate the settlement of our Church mortgage. To those who have not been contacted, please bring your favorite finger foods: sandwiches, fruit or vegetable trays, samosas, cheese or crackers and mixed nuts. You may get in touch with Becky Ratana, chief organizer, at (301)593-6917.
Full Plate Diet: Registration will be held in the Atrium
today from 9:45 a.m. until 11:10 a.m. The Full Plate Diet, sponsored by the Health Action Team, is a simple weight loss program incorporating ways to “power up” your diet with high fiber nutritous foods while using widely recognized tools to lose weight. Program starts on Wednesday, January 30 at 7:30 p.m. and lasts for 8 weeks. For more information call Sharon Ford at (301)806-5207.
Sligo Youth Choir rehearses every Friday night in the
Underground outreach and social. Starting with lunch after church in the Youth Room, followed by our outreach hospice visit at 3 p.m. Afterwards we will have our underground social game night at Pastor Fielder’s house. Transportation will be provided, leaving the church at 5:30 p.m. Don’t miss this opportunity for fellowship, food and fun.
Attention all youth: We encourage you to join us and all
our neighboring churches on Friday, February 1and Saturday, February 2 for the 2013 Youthfest at Takoma Academy. This is a free program, so it’s a great opportunity to bring a friend that doesn’t know the Lord. Registration begins on Friday, February 1 at 6 p.m. Come and experience a great variety of speakers and music.
CALENDAR
PROFILE OF GIVING
January 19, Saturday
January 12, 2013
Church Budget: This offering pays for outreach and nurture
ministries of the church and the church school, along with necessary expenses like utilities and upkeep of the church building.
January 21, Monday
Church Office will be closed! Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7 p.m.
Last Year:
This Year:
Jan. 7 $ 7,339.95 Jan. 14 $ 4,486.21 Jan. 14 YTD $ 11,826.16
Jan. 5 $ 7,762.94 Jan. 12 $ 1,474.52 Jan. 12 YTD $ 9,237.46
Wishing Well: Jan. 12 YTD
ESOL Team Meeting, Discipleship Room, 1 p.m. Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 1:30 p.m. Homeless Ministry, Discipleship Room, 2 p.m.
$
27.13
Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference. December 2012 contributions were $ 543,443.10 December 2011 contributions were $ 515,742.86
Today’s designated offering goes to Local Church Budget. Loose offering goes to Church Budget. Thank you for your support!
January 22, Tuesday
Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7 p.m.
January 23, Wednesday
Finance Committee Mtg., Sr. Pastor’s Office, 7 p.m. Sligo Ringers, Sligo School, 7 p.m. Knit Night, Prayer Room, 7 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7 p.m.
January 25, Friday
Underground Bible Study, Youth Room, 6 p.m. Reflections, Atrium, 6 p.m.
January 26, Saturday
Mortgage Settlement Celebration Sabbath Service AHE Meeting, Sr. Pastor’s Office, 8:30 a.m. Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 1:30 p.m. Choir Competition, Sanctuary, 5 p.m.
January 28, Monday
Administrative Board Mtg., Fellowship Hall A, 7 p.m. Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7 p.m.
January 29, Tuesday
Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7 p.m.
January 30, Wednesday
Sligo Ringers, Sligo School, 7 p.m. Knit Night, Prayer Room, 7 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7 p.m.
February 1, Friday
Underground Bible Study, Youth Room, 6 p.m. Reflections, Atrium, 6 p.m. 2013 Youthfest, Takoma Academy, 6 p.m. Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7 p.m.
February 2, Saturday
2013 Youthfest, Takoma Academy, 9:30 a.m. Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 1:30 p.m.
February 3, Sunday
Pathfinder Meeting, Office Chapel, 9 a.m. 55+ Club Brunch Potluck, Fellowship Hall A, 10 a.m.
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