December 22, 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 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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SABBATH C E L E B R AT I O N December 22, 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.

Advent 4 - Peace on Earth Prelude

Angels We Have Heard On High / Bock

Welcome & Church Life

Debbie Eisele

Call to Worship

Praise to the Lord / Wood

+Children’s Lesson

Douglas Wear

+Baby Dedication

Debbie Eisele

Evan Sawyer Eisele

*Hymn of Praise

It Came Upon a Midnight Clear / No. 130

Call to Prayer

Unto Thee, Oh Lord / Wood

Prayer

Bev Habada

Advent Candle Lighting

Medvee Family +Case 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. Fear not, for there is good news of great joy for all people: To us is born this day in Bethlehem a Savior, the Messiah, the Lord. Prepare the way of the Lord!

Invitation to Give

Paolo Esposito

SLIGO SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH

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

Offertory

Sanctuary - 10:00 a.m.

Selected

Scripture Luke 2:8-14 (NIV )

Homily Peace in the Night

Redentor Dakanay Paolo Esposito

Peace on Earth

Peace, Peace and Silent Night / Powell / Powell / Bock Gesu Bambino / arr. Campbell Congregational Carol : Once in Royal David’s City / No. 149 Carol of the Bells / Leontovych +Le Devin Enfant / arr. Meyers +Jesus the King Has Come to All People / Anonymous +Carribean Christmas/ Joy to the World / Mensah /SullivanMensah Ding Dong Merrily on High / Kimball When You Hear Those Bells / Clary How Great Our Joy / Ramsay Hallelujah Chorus / Handel +The Midnight Cry / arr. Gilbertson

*Benediction

ADULT SABBATH SCHOOL Song Service

Theme Song

Marilyn Dimas

Scripture & Prayer

Sasha Ross

Welcome

Sasha Ross

O Let Me Walk With Thee / No. 554

Special Music

Marilyn Dimas

Mission Feature

Class Leaders

Lesson Study

Class Leaders

Last Things: Jesus and the Saved

Benediction & Offering

Class Leaders

Heather Griffin, pianist

WORSHIP SERVICE

Paolo Esposito

8:45 and 11:15 a.m.

Postlude

Hark The Herald / arr. Alston

December 29

Pranitha Fielder

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January 5 “Those Things”

Charles A. Tapp

January 12

Charles A. Tapp

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

Blair Peace & Becky Ratana, deacon & deaconess on duty

January 19

Worship Service Musicians:

January 26 “Walking on Water”

Patrick Alston, organist Jon Gilbertson, chorister Shane Kelly, trumpet Carole Dorlipo, soprano soloist Erin Stewartson, violinist for children’s lesson Norita Ramos, pianist for children’s lesson Charlene Milam, author & narrator Sligo Sanctuary Choir Sligo Church Strings Jon Gilbertson, director Evonne Baasch, director Sligo Bell Choir Rachel Manuel, piano Ardyce Griswold, director Jeremiah Manuel, piano Sligo Youth Choir Sounds of Steel Matt Daley, director David Campbell, director +Brass Quintet +Sligo Children’s Choir Karl Sweedy, trumpet Charisse Sullivan-Mensah, director Nathan Clark, trumpet Salima Omwenga, soloist Farah Chisham, horn +Sligo Mizo Choir Julian Ayers, trombone Van Vangchhia, director Sean Chisham, tuba

Pathfinder’s Day Charles A. Tapp

Sunset Tonight: 4:50 December 29: 4:54

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.!

Cookies and Apple Cider will be served in the Atrium after 2nd service today!

Potluck Request: Next Sabbath is 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 other dates that are available and make your reservation.

Sanctuary Flowers are presented by the Nowrangi family (Kamal, Swapna, Rajeev, Rakesh & Sharon) to express their deep love to God for blessing them during the past year. *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

Sadanala Joseph, Elizabeth Charles & the families of Ivybelle Roye & Becky Barker who lost loved ones.

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.

Adult Sabbath School quarterlies for January to

March, Origins, are now available at the reception desks.

A small supply of quarterlies will also be available at the Church Office. Large print quarterlies are a special order item. If you signed up for one last quarter, there will be a copy waiting for you at the desk on the organ side. Please remember the extra expense for this material in your holiday giving. Remember, complete SS lessons with commentary are always available online for your convenience: <http:// www. ssnet.org>

“To Serve with Love”- A new season for Women’s Ministry. It is our desire that every woman has a place at

Sligo Church and an opportunity to grow in her walk with Christ. We invite you to join us for faith, fellowship and fun at our next First Monday event, on Monday, January 7, 2013 in the Fellowship Room. Find a place to get connected: Women & the Word – Sabbath School Class meets every Sabbath in the Sanctuary; Book Club – meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month in the Discipleship Room.

Knit Night meets in the Prayer Room Wednesday nights, beginning in January.

ANNOUNCEMENTS 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.

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

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

Needed: Part-time driver (3-4 months) for a person who is temporarily disabled. Please call 301-460-6373.

Bulletin Information Deadline is Monday evening!

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

CHILDREN/YOUTH/YOUNG ADULTS

Children’s Thirteenth Sabbath: The children’s divisions have prepared a treat for adult Sabbath School, December 29, starting promptly at 10 a.m. Parents please try to have your children in their division rooms on time or preferably a little early. Thank you.

Sligo Underground: All high school students are invited

to join us for Sligo Underground today, 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

Homeless Ministry: Join Sligo Underground as the

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 underwear, 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.

The Church Office will be closed for the Christmas

Holiday on Monday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 25. If you have an urgent matter that cannot wait until the office reopens, please call our emergency number 301-9801009.

PROFILE OF GIVING

CALENDAR

December 15, 2012

Church Budget: This offering pays for outreach and nurture

December 22, Saturday

ministries of the church and the church school along with necessary expenses like utilities and upkeep of the church building.

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

Homeless Ministry, Memorial Chapel,1 p.m.

Sligo Underground, Youth Room, 6 p.m.

Last Year

This Year

December 24, Monday

Dec. 03 $ 12,769.31 Dec. 10 $ 9,363.87 Dec. 17 $ 20,489.23 Dec. 17 YTD $569,048.90

Dec. 01 $ 9,749.93 Dec. 08 $ 7,280.59 Dec. 15 $ 21,247.76 Dec. 15 YTD $513,355.36

Total Contributing Families on Dec. 15, 2012 : Total Contributing Families on Dec. 17, 2011 :

Budget for Dec. 15 YTD :

Budget Booster:

Goal Raised by Dec. 15 YTD Needed

Wishing Well: Dec. 15 YTD

100 143

$529,995

Regeneration Ministries is cancelled!

December 25, Tuesday

Prayer Gathering is cancelled!

December 26, Wednesday

Sligo Ringers, Sligo School, 7 p.m.

Warmth for the Homeless is cancelled!

Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal is cancelled!

December 28, Friday $27,000.00 $18,692.59 $ 8,307.41 $ 919.39

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

December 31, Monday

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

January 1, Tuesday

Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7 p.m.

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

January 2, Wednesday

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

January 4, Friday

November 2012 contributions are November 2011 contributions are

$193,549.89 $207,674.86 564 594

Today’s designated offering goes to Potomac Partners.

Loose offering goes to Church Budget.

Thank you for your support!

Sligo Ringers is cancelled!

Knit Night, Prayer Room, 7 p.m.

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

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

January 5, Saturday

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

January 6, Sunday

Pathfinder Meeting, Office Chapel, 9 a.m.

January 7, Monday

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

Women’s Ministry Mtg., Fellowship Hall A, 7 p.m.

January 8, Tuesday

Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7 p.m.

January 9, Wednesday

Sligo Ringers is cancelled!

Knit Night, Prayer Room, 7 p.m.

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

January 11, Friday 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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Young Adult Bible Study, Fellowship Room B, 7:15 p.m.

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