December 15, 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 December 15, 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

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

Advent 3 - Peace on Earth Prelude

“Infant Holy, Infant Lowly” / Wold

Welcome & Church Life

O Little Town of Bethlehem / No. 135 Joy to the World! / No. 125

+Baby Dedication

Debbie Eisele

+Children’s Lesson

Gerry Lopez

Milena Christiansen

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

*Hymn of Praise

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Pranitha Fielder

+Songs of Gathering

Fax: 301-270-3518 www.sligochurch.org

Church Office: 301-270-6777 Emergency Line: 301-980-1009 E-Mail: sligo@sligochurch.org

8:45 & 11:15 a.m.

God Himself Is With Us / No. 3

Prayer

Anthem

Othniel Joseph

’Twas in the Moon of Winter Time / arr. Gilbertson

+O Come, O Come Emmanuel / arr. Sullivan-Mensah *Advent Candle Lighting

Chamkaga/Mtolela Family +Christiansen Family

We light this candle as a sign of the coming light of Christ, coming again to reign in glory. Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice! Keep awake, therefore, and be ready. The Lord is coming at an unexpected hour. The kingdom of heaven has come near. Go and tell what you have seen and heard: The virgin will conceive and bear a son, And they shall name him Emmanuel, God with us. Prepare the way of the Lord!

SLIGO SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH

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

Scripture Psalm 27:4 (GWT)

Sermon Inner Space

Sanctuary - 10:00 a.m.

Michael Edwards Debbie Eisele

Invitation to Give Debbie Eisele

Offertory

What Child Is This? / arr. Gilbertson

+O Holy Night / arr. Sullivan-Mensah Hymn of Response

I Cannot Tell Why / No. 255

*Benediction

Debbie Eisele

Postlude

“Now Thank We All Our God” / Manz * 

+

ADULT SABBATH SCHOOL Song Service

Theme Song

Roland Halstead

O Let Me Walk With Thee / No. 554

Scripture & Prayer

Andre Mikhailenko

Welcome

Andre Mikhailenko

Special Music

Elizabeth Rossette Go Tell it on the Mountain

Mission Feature

Class Leaders

Lesson Study

Class Leaders

The Christian Life

Benediction & Offering

Class Leaders

Fred Weber, organist

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

Barry Rowe & Marion Hudson, deacon & deaconess on duty

Worship Service Musicians: Matt Daley, organist Soraya Homayouni, soloist Jon Gilbertson, chorister Sam Stone, baritone horn Mischa Nowrangi, Jacqueline Pandiagnan & Raissa Labrador, children’s lesson vocalists

+Sligo Children’s Choir Charisse Sullivan-Mensah, director & soloist Salima Omwenga, soloist

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

“Peace on Earth” Fourth Week of Advent

December 22

Paolo Esposito

December 29

Pranitha Fielder

Footnotes: Debora Chamkaga and her husband Jason Mtolela have a 27-month old girl, Aimee who loves the children’s Sabbath School, so they make sure they come to the early service. They have enjoyed the worship and warmth of Sligo for the past three years. Debora enjoys singing and loves children, so their household is joyful. Jason likes to read and do volunteer service. Gardening and family togetherness are important to them and Jason’s sister, Debora Mwijarubi, is part of their extended family.

The Christiansen family has been attending Sligo faithfully since their baptism three years ago. On that same day, August 15, 2009, Ayden was dedicated.

Today his baby sister Milena will be dedicated. Vic, an x-ray technician, and Cynthia, an ultrasound technician, both desire that God will be in the picture as they raise their children. May this church family provide them with the encouragement they need to keep God the main focus of their lives.

Othneil Joseph is a Washington Adventist University student and leader in the Sligo Pathfinder Club.

Michael Edwards and his wife, Charlene have two sons, six-year old Sean and two-month old Jaxon. Michael coaches the Sligo Church Varsity Team.

Sunset Tonight: 4:47 December 22: 4:50

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

Testimony and Prayer Service December 29. Sharing

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 will be served by the Scur

& Hussong team for the Prayer Ministry Team & visitors.

Members who attend are to call Louvina Joseph, Hospitality Chair at (301) 431-2188 and ask how you can support this ministry and/or become a team leader!

Sanctuary Flowers: If you would like to enhance the

beauty of our worship by providing flowers, please contact Flor Balay at the Church Office, 301-270-6777, ext. 114.

Prayer Support: Prayers of comfort for the families of

Joseph Sadanala, Elizabeth Charles & the family of Ivybelle Roye who lost a loved one.

Rajan Charles and his family thank everyone for their prayers and support following the loss of their loved one.

Prayer Gathering: “We are confident that God listens to

us if we ask for anything that has His approval.We know that He listens to our requests. So we know that we already have what we ask Him for.” 1 John 5:14-15 (GWT) Gather with us for a special time of prayer on Tuesdays, from 7 – 8 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

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.

Attention Administrative Board, Finance Committee & Stewardship Committee members! December

2012 meetings are cancelled and will resume again in January 2013!

Bulletin Information Deadline is Monday evening!

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

CHILDREN/YOUTH/YOUNG ADULTS

Program for 13th Sabbath: The Children’s Sabbath

School divisions will be participating in a special program December 29, 2012 during the Adult Sabbath School time.

We want to encourage all parents to bring your children on time that Sabbath because they will participating in the program.

Sligo Church Varsity Basketball Team: Your 3-0 Sligo Church Lions next basketball game is tonight, December 15, 9 p.m. at Takoma Academy, where they will face the Takoma Park Church team. Please come out and support your team as we push for a 4-0 record.

Sligo Underground: All high school students are invited

anyone who would like to join the A/V team next year is invited to a very important year-end meeting tomorrow, December 16, at 11 a.m. in the Media Room (on the left side of the Balcony).

to join us for Sligo Underground on December 22, the topic is “Reverence”. Prepare for a full day of events, fellowship, and fun.

1 p.m. - Homeless Ministry, Memorial Chapel/DC 6 p.m. - Underground Worship, Youth Room 8 p.m. - Social, Youth Room

Come Raise the Roof! Sligo’s knitters and crocheters are

Homeless Ministry: Join Sligo Underground as the

Year-end A/V Team Meeting: All current members and

producing hats, scarves and mittens for the homeless to be distributed December 22. We will take a one week break and continue Wednesday nights in the new year to create homemade warmth for infants and children. 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.

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

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.

youth “Raise the Roof ” by serving food and providing clothing for the homeless of DC on Sabbath, December 22 (NOTE THE DATE CHANGE). Meet in the Memorial Chapel for a light lunch and food preparation at 1 p.m. *Please join the Homeless Ministry in service this month through your contribution of new or gently used adult sized gloves, hats, scarves, coats, blankets, thermal underware, socks, ear muffs, or hand and feet warmers. Place donated items in the collection box near the welcome desk in the Atrium through December 22.

PROFILE OF GIVING

CALENDAR

December 8, 2012

December 15, Saturday 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.

This Year

Dec. 03 $ 12,769.31 Dec. 10 $ 9,363.87 Dec. 10 YTD $548,559.67

Dec. 01 $ 9,749.93 Dec. 08 $ 7,280.59 Dec. 08 YTD $492,107.60

Total Contributing Families on Dec. 8, 2012 : Total Contributing Families on Dec. 10, 2011 :

Budget Booster:

Goal Raised by Dec. 8 YTD Needed

Wishing Well: Dec. 08 YTD

105 127

$511,662

Contributing Families in November 2012 : Contributing Families in November 2011 :

December 17, Monday

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

December 18, Tuesday

Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7 p.m.

December 19, 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 21, Friday $27,000.00 $18,592.59 $ 8,407.41

$ 906.65

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

November 2012 contributions are November 2011 contributions are

December 16, Sunday

A/V Meeting, Media Room, 11 a.m.

Last Year

Budget for Dec. 8 YTD :

55+ Club Christmas Party, Atrium Suite, 6 p.m.

Sligo Lions B-ball Game, Takoma Academy, 9 p.m.

$193,549.89 $207,674.86 564 594

Today’s designated offering goes to Local Church Budget.

Loose offering goes to Church Budget.

Thank you for your support!

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

Underground Bible Study, Youth Room, 6 p.m.

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

December 22, Saturday

Celebration of Christmas Concert, Sanctuary, 11:15 a.m.

Homeless Ministry, Memorial Chapel,1 p.m.

Sligo Underground, Youth Room, 6 p.m.

December 24, Monday

Regeneration Ministries is cancelled!

December 25, Tuesday

Prayer Gathering is cancelled!

December 26, Wednesday

Warmth for the Homeless is cancelled!

Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal is cancelled!

December 28, Friday

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

TREASURER’S NOTE: Download a QR app to any smart-

phone, use your phone to scan the QR code above, and support your church with your tithe & offerings through online giving.

Thank you!

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