November 24, 2012

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

SABBATH C E L E B R AT I O N November 24, 2012 OUR VISION

We will glorify God by being increasingly transformed into the likeness of Christ.

OUR MISSION

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 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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8:45 & 11:15 a.m.

We seek to grow passionate disciples of Jesus through worship of God, nurture of one another, and outreach to the world.

Prelude

Prelude on Hyfrydol / Willan

Welcome & Church Life

Don McFarlane

+Songs of Gathering

For the Beauty of the Earth / No. 565

The Lord in Zion Reigneth / No. 7 +Children’s Lesson

Mary McFarlane

*Hymn of Praise

All Creatures of Our God and King / No. 2

Prayer

Anthem

Jean Arthur

You Are My Hiding Place / Groves

Scripture

Karen Kautz

2 Corinthians 4:8 - 15 (NIV)

Sermon

Charles A. Tapp

Invitation to Give

Offertory

Charles A. Tapp

Heavy Metal

As Water to the Thirsty / arr. Gilbertson

Hymn of Response

Great Is Thy Faithfulness / No. 100

SLIGO SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH

SABBATH CELEBRATION 8:45 & 11:15 a.m.

*Benediction Postlude

Charles A. Tapp

Grand Cheour / T. Dubois

ADULT SABBATH SCHOOL Sanctuary - 10:00 a.m.

Song Service

Theme Song

Roland Halstead

O Let Me Walk With Thee / No. 554

Scripture & Prayer * ď –

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congregation is standing congregation is kneeling where possible 11:15 service only

Blair Peace & Sandra Brown, deacon & deaconess on duty

Vincent Ganta

Welcome

Special Music Marilyn Dimas

I Wonder as I Wander / arr. Gilbertson Mission Feature Lesson Study

Worship Service Musicians: Patrick Alston, organist Jon Gilbertson, accompanist & chorister Oksana Skrypkar, violinist

Enoch Thomas

Class Leaders

The Church: In Service to Humanity

Benediction & Offering

Class Leaders

Zelma Edwards, pianist Marilyn Dimas, soprano

Footnotes: Jean Arthur, an attorney who works for the Montgomery County Council, is a Sabbath School teacher and chair of Sligo Church’s finance committee. She lists biking, gardening, reading, running and travelling among her hobbies.

Karen Kautz has been a member of Sligo Church since 1977.

She is a keen Bible student and at present belongs to two Bible Study groups. Running is one of her favorite hobbies.

Oksana Skrypkar is currently working on her Master of Public Administration at Washington Adventist University.

Her hobbies include decorating, playing the violin, running & travelling.

WORSHIP SERVICE 8:45 and 11:15 a.m.

December 1 Holy Communion

Charles A. Tapp

December 8

Don McFarlane

December 15

Debbie Eisele

December 22

Paolo Esposito

December 29

Pranitha Fielder

Sunset Tonight: 4:49 December 1: 4:47

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Let us hear from you! To write the pastors a note, make a

Adult Sabbath School Brunch: The next Adult Sabbath

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 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.!

School Training Session is scheduled for Sunday, December 9 in Fellowship Halls A & B, commencing at 10:15 a.m.

After a scrumptious brunch, Dr. James Gibson, a professor at Loma Linda University, will lead a discussion from his home in California on Origins, which is the subject of the Sabbath School lessons for the first quarter of 2013. Dr. Gibson is the principal contributor to the lessons.

Potluck Request: Today was designated for your small

Testimony and Prayer Service December 29. Sharing

Sanctuary Flowers: If you would like to enhance the

Treasurer’s Note: Many of you will be giving your year-

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. 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 Joseph Sadanala,

Stacey Cazarez, Robin Lee & Vada Gentry. Prayers of comfort for the families of Glenn Larsen, Doug Nanson, Arne Wasli, Sujatha Kalapala, and Robert Bond and for the Wendell Phipps, Devie Phipps and Tony Futcher families 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.

Membership Report (second reading):

what God has done for us strengthens our faith and uplifts others. If you are willing to share a testimony of God’s activity in your life with the church family please contact Pastor Pranitha Fielder before December 17 at <pfielder@ sligochurch.org> We look forward to hearing about what God has done in your life.

end offerings in the month of December. You may contribute through our on-line giving, or if you prefer, by mail, but it must be post-marked by December 31. You can also put your giving envelope in the church office Mail Slot.

Thank you for your faithfulness in giving your tithe and for supporting your local church by giving liberally and systematically to the Church Budget.

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. More yarn is needed. Bring yarn or donation to the information desk in the Atrium.

For further information you can contact Wendy Trim at <wendytrim@gmail.com> or on 240-460-4409.

Joining Sligo: John Ehrlich and Donald Thrower Joining elsewhere: Arturo Albino, Ethel Dell Evans, Bobbie Hudson, and James Pino

Bulletin Information Deadline is Monday evening!

Deacons and Deaconesses, rehearsal for Communion

CHILDREN/YOUTH/YOUNG ADULTS

Holy Communion will be celebrated on Sabbath,

December 9, 2012, Sligo Adventist School will hold our 2nd Annual Craft Fair and Small Business Showcase from 11- 3 p.m. Table rentals are $35 with that money going towards the SAS Worthy Student Fund. Applications are available in the school office or online at <www.sligoadventistschool.org> under “Parent Resources” All shoppers welcome - $1 entrance fee/raffle ticket.

will take place following the 11:15 a.m. service today. Please meet by the platform at approximately 15 minutes following the close of the worship service.

December 1, in both the first and second services. This is a time of reflection on our relationship with our heavenly Father, as well as a time when we celebrate our freedom from sin, made possible by the sacrifice of our Lord. If you know anyone who needs to have communion brought to their home, please call Erwin Mack at 301-434-1622.

Sligo Women’s Ministries Book Club will meet on Wednesday, December 12 at 7 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss The Tiger’s Wife by Tea Obreht.

E-mail information to <kdriscoll@sligochurch.org> Thank you!

Attention Crafters and Small Business Owners!!!

Takoma Academy: Our next School Prayer Day is

December 5. TA is looking for families to house exchange students, contact Principal Thrower at <cthrower@ta.edu> or call 301-434-4700.

PROFILE OF GIVING

CALENDAR

November 17, 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 Nov. 5 $ 12,317.38 Nov. 12 $ 6,556.42 Nov. 19 $ 10,180.99 Nov. 19 YTD $512,825.41

This Year Nov. 3 $ 8,778.02 Nov. 10 $ 6,930.39 Nov. 17 $ 7,047.87 Nov. 17 YTD $460,164.45

Total Contributing Families on Nov. 17, 2012 : Total Contributing Families on Nov. 19, 2011 :

Budget for Nov. 17 YTD :

Budget Booster:

Goal Raised by Nov. 17 YTD Needed

115 134

$459,823

$27,000.00 $11,335.59 $15,664.41

OSR LOAN It is with profound gratitude that we announce today that the Organ Sanctuary Renovation (OSR) Mortgage is no longer a focus of Sligo Church. There are many that should be thanked: the many members who have been making regular monthly payments, those who made one-time payments, and those who challenged us to get this debt paid with large gifts and matching funds. In addition, there were significant bequests that were specified for OSR. The total cost for Organ/Sanctuary Restoration project was $4,482,455. To pay for this, a significant amount was raised before the project began and then we borrowed $2,300,000 from the Columbia Union Revolving Fund with a monthly payment of $16,500, beginning in June 2005, for 20 years. Because of the generosity of our members, we are now able to focus more fully on the ministries of the church and on new initiatives. It is surely appropriate to say, “Praise God from whom all blessings flow!”

Wishing Well: Nov. 17 YTD

$ 828.15

Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference.

October 2012 contributions are $ 191,290.01 October 2011 contributions are $ 223,167.71 Contributing Families in October 2012 : 580 Contributing Families in October 2011 : 581 Today’s designated offering goes to Potomac Partners.

Loose offering goes to Church Budget.

Thank you for your support!

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November 24, Saturday

Communion Rehearsal for Diaconate, Sanctuary, following 11:15 a.m. service

November 26, Monday

Regeneration Ministries, Office Conf. Room, 7 p.m.

Administrative Board Mtg., Fellowship Hall A, 7 p.m.

November 27, Tuesday

Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7 p.m.

November 28, Wednesday

Warmth for the Homeless, Prayer Room, 7 p.m.

Sligo Ringers, Sligo School, 7 p.m.

Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m.

November 29, Thursday

Disability Action Team Mtg., Discipleship Room, 7 p.m.

November 30, Friday

WAU Christmas Concert, Sanctuary, 7 p.m.

Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Junior SS Room, 7 p.m.

Young Adult Bible Study, Fellowship Room B, 7:15 p.m.

December 1, Saturday

Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary, 1:30 p.m.

December 2, Sunday

Deacons Meeting, Sanctuary, 9 a.m.

Pathfinder Meeting, Office Chapel, 9 a.m.

55+Club Brunch Potluck, Fellowship Hall A, 10 a.m.

December 3, Monday

Regeneration Ministries, Office Conf. Room, 7 p.m.

First Monday, Fellowship Hall A, 7 p.m.

December 4, Tuesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7 p.m.

December 5, Wednesday

Warmth for the Homeless, Prayer Room, 7 p.m.

Sligo Ringers, Sligo School, 7 p.m.

Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m.

December 7, Friday

Underground Vespers, Youth Room, 6 p.m.

Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary, 7 p.m.

Young Adult Bible Study, Fellowship Room B, 7:15 p.m.

December 8, Saturday

Mission Orientation, Fellowship Hall B, 9 a.m.

Membership Team Meeting, Discipleship Room, 9 a.m.

Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary, 1:30 p.m.

Homeless Ministry, Discipleship Room, 2 p.m.

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