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 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 Rick Rice’s, Believing, Behaving, Belonging: Finding a New Love for the Church. 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.
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)
Level 1 Level 1 Level 1 Level 1 Level 3 Level 3 Level 3, Behind Balcony Level 1, Youth Room
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 Administrative Pastor Don McFarlane Children’s Pastor Gerry Lopez Congregational Care Pastor Debbie Eisele Interim Music Coordinator Jon Gilbertson Media & Outreach Pastor Paolo Esposito Youth & Young Adults Pastor Pranitha Fielder Treasurer Charlotte Conway Office Manager Kathleen Driscoll Treasury Assistant Flordeliza Balay Church Clerk Theresa Beltran Senior Ministries Israel Castro Admin. Board Chair Steve Chavez Head Elder Erwin Mack Head Deacon Allan Manuel Head Deaconess Marion Hudson Sligo School Principal Larry Rich WAU President W. Spence ACS Interim Director Gene Milton
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SABBATH C E L E B R AT I O N October 20, 2012
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.
Adventist Heritage Prelude
We Are Many Parts / Haugen
Welcome & Church Life
Gerry Lopez
+Debbie Eisele
+Songs of Gathering Face to Face / No. 206 (stanzas 1, 2 & 4) My Faith Looks Up to Thee / No. 517 (all stanzas)
+Children’s Lesson
Gerry Lopez
*Hymn of Praise
O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing / No. 250
Prayer
Adrienne Matthews +Lydee Battle
Anthem
He’s Got the Whole World in His Hand / arr. Bonds
Scripture
Sermon
Charles A. Tapp
Acts 1:6 - 11 (NIV)
Lord of the Beasts
Invitation to Give
Reva Correia +Ora Battle
Charles A. Tapp
Offertory Amazing Grace / arr. Gilbertson SLIGO SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
SABBATH CELEBRATION 8:45 & 11:15 a.m.
*Hymn of Response
Postlude
Sanctuary - 10:00 a.m.
Song Service
Lift Him Up / No. 371
*Benediction
ADULT SABBATH SCHOOL
Charles A. Tapp
Lead Me, Guide Me / Akers
Roland Halstead
Theme Song
O Let Me Walk With Thee / No. 554
Prayer & Welcome
Andre Mikhailenko
Special Music *
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congregation is standing congregation is kneeling where possible 11:15 service only
Barry Rowe & Jean Ott, deacon & deaconess on duty
Mission Feature Lesson Study
Class Leaders
Mankind: God’s Handiwork
Benediction & Offering
Class Leaders
Worship Service Musicians: Fred Weber, organist Jon Gilbertson, chorister Jasmine Chavez, children’s lesson pianist Amika Anderson, soprano soloist
WORSHIP SERVICE
Footnotes:
Reva Correia is a very active woman who loves to make quilts and share her talents in service for others. If you can catch up with her on one of her walks, ask her about her history of service along the Amazon River, where she spent 14 years with her husband Robert and five years on the Luzerio III as a practical nurse. Adrienne Matthews has three daughters of her own and cares for over 200 women as if they were her daughters in Halcyon Hall - Washington Adventist University’s women’s residence hall. She attends and occasionally teaches the Women in the Word Sabbath School class and is involved with our Women’s Ministry here at Sligo. Mother and daughter team, Lydee and Ora Battle, moved here recently from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Coming to Sligo is like coming home for them- as they are reunited with family members who are part of the fabric of our church family. Lydee loves to decorate, cook and spend time gardening. Ora is an eighth grader at Sligo Adventist School. She plays the flute in their band and sings in their choir. In her spare time, she likes to draw and write.
8:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m
October 27 Radio Day November 3
Charles A. Tapp Jan Paulsen
November 10
Charles A. Tapp
November 17 Festival of Praise
Don McFarlane
November 24
Charles A. Tapp
Sunset Tonight: 6:23 October 27: 6:14
ANNOUNCEMENTS Let us hear from you! To write the pastors a note, make a 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.!
Potluck Request: Today 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. Call our hospitality chair, Louvina Joseph 301-431-2188 to find out which dates are available and make your reservation.
Sanctuary Flowers today commemorate Rosie and Charlie Davis’ 26th anniversary. They thank God for blessing them throughout their marriage. *If you would like to enhance the beauty of our worship by providing flowers, contact Flor Balay at the Church Office, 301-270-6777, ext. 114.
Prayer Support: Prayers of recovery for Sujatha Kalapala,
Dorothy Green, Heidi Copiz, Donald Hutchins, Juanitta Byrd, David Payne, & Darrill Stowell. Prayers of comfort for the family of Bob Conway & for Lysle Follette, Valencia Nicholls & Jean Ott who lost loved ones.
Prayer Gathering: Let all the faithful pray to you while
you may be found; ... You surround [us] with songs of deliverance. (Psalm 32:6,7) Gather with us for a special time of prayer on Tuesdays, from 7 – 8 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Nominating Report (second reading): Finance Committee Chair: Jean Arthur Stewardship Committee: Yuri Tomenko
Membership Report (first reading):
Joining Sligo: Akifa Mall, Milton Nebblett, Dana Poole, Carla Thrower, Samy Watson Joining elsewhere: Cristiane Torres, Joseph Darrikhuma, Warren Johns, John Lauterbach, Kirsten Mattos, Myra Nerona-Benerayan, Jonathan Notice, Nicole Notice, Bobby Ravenell, Christopher Reynolds, Patrick Reynolds, Richard Ridley, Shirley Westberg
A Special Immigration Seminar led by Marilyn Dimas,
Esq., will be held tomorrow, October 21 in Fellowship Hall A, commencing at 2 p.m. All who have an interest in the Obama Dream Act (Lite), Family Waivers for Visa Overstays and Final Orders of Removal are invited.
Misplaced: After packing up Sligo’s 105th birthday dis-
play- we noticed a directory was misplaced. Please call the office at 301-270-6777 if you have found it.
ANNOUNCEMENTS The Haven: “Friendship, Fellowship & Faith” -
November 3. You’re invited to bring a dish (labeled “The Haven”), wear comfortable shoes, and come share your faith! We will eat lunch in the church office basement, fellowship as we walk along Sligo Creek Parkway, then have devotion by Pr. McFarlane. Please RSVP by November 2. Call 301-431-2188.
Sligo Church needs knitters and crocheters! As
part of the Raising the Roof initiative, Sligo’s knitters and crocheters are being challenged to produce hats, scarves and mittens for the homeless. Free, basic crochet and knitting patterns are being provided and finished items will be collected in the Atrium until December 15th, when they will be collected and distributed to those in need in time for Christmas. If you are unable to actually produce items, but you have yarn you could donate for other knitters/crocheters please leave it in the donation box. For further information you can contact Wendy Trim at <wendytrim@gmail. com> or on 240-460-4409.
Action in Montgomery (AIM) is holding a Dream
Assembly on Tuesday, October 23, at the Southern Asian Seventh-day Adventist Church, at 7:00 pm. Come and learn more about the Maryland Dream Act and AIM’s work. Confirm your presence or request more information by contacting <nayaramowry@gmail.com>
Bulletin Information Deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to <kdriscoll@sligochurch.org> Thank you!
CHILDREN/YOUTH/YOUNG ADULTS
Children’s Ministry: We are urgently seeking volunteers to assist in various departments of Children’s Ministry. If you are interested in helping with Primary I, Juniors and Earliteen Sabbath School classes or help with “Our Hands” Puppet Ministry, please contact Pastor Gerry Lopez at 301270-6777 ext. 122
Underground Sabbath: Underground Sabbath: Join us
today for our Sligo Underground (Youth Church) service at 11 a.m. in the Youth Room! Stick around after service for lunch and an afternoon full of activities: 2 p.m. Outreach with Church family 6 p.m. Vespers 6:30 p.m. departure for Corn Maze; Return at 11 p.m. (Bring change of clothes) All high-school aged youth are invited! Please bring a friend!
The Sligo youth department is partnering with Young
Life, an international teen Christian mentoring program. Sligo church will become a site for Young Life in this area starting in the spring. We are currently seeking people of any age who are willing to be mentors. A free 8-week training will be provided. Please email Pastor Pranitha Fielder at <pfielder@sligochurch.org> if you are interested in Young Life.
PROFILE OF GIVING
CALENDAR
October 13, 2012
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. Last Year Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 15 YTD
$ 8,933.33 $ 8,682.95 $ 6,665.97 $461,475.52
This Year Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 13 YTD
$ 8,743.57 $ 8,315.83 $ 6,858.76 $407,969.02
Budget for Oct. 13 YTD :
94 124
$414,307
Organ / Sanctuary Renovation (OSR) Monthly Mortgage Payment:
Monthly payment- $16,500- Approx. $1,800 is for interest OSR DEBT
Oct. 6 Oct. 13
OSR $ 956.37 $ 947.00
REDUCTION Month to Date $ 758.00 $ 50,626.33
Balance as of Oct. 13, 2012:
Budget Booster:
Goal Raised by Oct. 13 YTD Needed
October 21, Sunday
October 22, Monday
Regeneration Ministries, Office Conf. Room, 7 p.m. Administrative Board Mtg., Fellowship Hall A, 7 p.m.
October 23, Tuesday
Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7 p.m.
October 24, Wednesday
In the Footsteps of Paul, Discipleship Room, 6:30 p.m. Revelation Seminar, Discipleship Room, 7:30 p.m. Sligo Ringers, Sligo School, 7 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m.
October 26, Friday
Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7 p.m. Young Adult Bible Study, Fellowship Room B, 7:15 p.m.
$ 1,714.37 $ 53,287.70
October 27, Saturday
$ 243,171.18
October 29, Monday
$27,000.00 $10,526.59 $16,473.41
October 30, Tuesday
Wishing Well:
Oct. 13 YTD (incl. in OSR Debt Reduction)
$ 774.84
Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference. September 2012 contributions are $ 285,556.12 September 2011 contributions are $ 214,758.32 Contributing Families in September 2012 : Contributing Families in September 2011 :
Elder’s Council, Fellowship Hall B, 8:30 a.m. Immigration Seminar, Fellowship Hall A, 2 p.m.
Total Contributing Families on Oct. 13, 2012 : Total Contributing Families on Oct. 15, 2011 :
Received
October 20, Saturday
Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 1:30 p.m. Regeneration Ministries, Office Conf. Room, 7 p.m. Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7 p.m.
October 31, Wednesday
In the Footsteps of Paul, Discipleship Room, 6:30 p.m. Revelation Seminar, Discipleship Room, 7:30 p.m. Sligo Ringers, Sligo School, 7 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m.
November 2, Friday 642 579
Today’s designated offering goes to Local Church Budget. Loose offering goes to Church Budget. Thank you for your support!
Underground Vespers, Youth Room, 6 p.m. Young Adult Bible Study, Fellowship Room B, 7:15 p.m.
November 3, Saturday
Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 1:30 p.m.
WASHINGTON ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY October 24, Wednesday
Chapel, Sligo Church, 11:15am
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October 26, Friday
Reflections, Fellowship Hall A, 7:30 p.m. Singspiration, Morrison Hall Chapel, 8:45 p.m. The Washington Adventist University Church 3 0 1 . 2 7 0 . 6 7 7 7 • W W W. S L I G O C H U RC H . O RG