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 8, 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.
We seek to grow passionate disciples of Jesus through worship of God, nurture of one another, and outreach to the world.
Advent 2 - Peace on Earth
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.
Prelude
I Wonder as I Wander / arr. Bock
+Away In A Manger / arr. Tom Wallace +I Saw Three Ships / arr. Kerchner +Carol of the Drum / arr. Higgins Welcome & Church Life +Baby Dedication Elena Tomenko
+Children’s Lesson
Gerry Lopez Don McFarlane Gerry Lopez
*Hymn of Praise
Angels From the Realms of Glory / No. 119
Prayer Anthem
Swapna Nowrangi
He Shall Feed His Flock/Come Unto Him / Handel +Do You Hear What I Hear / arr. Custer
*Advent Candle Lighting
Costello Family
+Tomenko 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. Prepare the way of the Lord! Scripture Carla Conway Luke 2:8-14 (KJV) SLIGO SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
SABBATH CELEBRATION 8:45 & 11:15 a.m.
Sermon What Peace?!
Don McFarlane
Invitation to Give Don McFarlane Offertory “Go Tell It” Medley / arr. Gilbertson +Carol of the Bells / Leontovich Hymn of Response
Wonderful Peace / No. 466
*Benediction
Don McFarlane
Postlude O Come, O Come Emmanuel / arr. Caudill +A Celebration of Christmas / Floyd Werle
ADULT SABBATH SCHOOL Sanctuary - 10:00 a.m.
Song Service Theme Song
Judith Pino
O Let Me Walk With Thee / No. 554
Scripture & Prayer
Carmine Pino
Welcome
Carmine Pino
Special Music Gesu Bambino / Pietro Yon Lesson Study
Judith Pino Class Leaders
The Law and the Gospel
Benediction & Offering
Class Leaders
Fred Weber, organist *
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congregation is standing congregation is kneeling where possible 11:15 service only
Allan Manuel & Joan Silver, deacon & deaconess on duty
Worship Service Musicians: Patrick Alston, organist Jon Gilbertson, accompanist & chorister Carole Dorlipo, soloist
+Washington Concert Winds Bruce Wilson, director
Footnotes: Carla Conway is a graphic designer and owner of Uncommon Design. She and her husband John are blessed with a daughter Megan and son Ryan. She has been a member of Sligo for 24 years.
WORSHIP SERVICE 8:45 and 11:15 a.m.
“Peace on Earth” Third Week of Advent
December 15 “Inner Space”
Debbie Eisele
Fourth Week of Advent
December 22
Paolo Esposito
December 29
Pranitha Fielder
The Costellos drive almost an hour to get here for the early service. After visiting many churches between here and Baltimore, they chose Sligo for their church family based on the warmth they experience here. Jason is an occupational therapist, Christy is a nurse, Adam is in second grade and Julia is in pre- kindergarten. Swapna Nowrangi?????? The Tomenkos live just a few minutes walk away from Sligo. Nikolai (3) and Elena (8 months) are blessed to grow up surrounded by music. Deric plays the viola and Keri teaches violin.
Sunset Tonight: 4:46 December 15: 4:47
ANNOUNCEMENTS Let us hear from you! To write the pastors a note, make a
ANNOUNCEMENTS Treasurer’s Note: Many of you will be giving your
“Simple Truths for Life:” Sligo’s Radio Ministry, can
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.
Today’s Fellowship Lunch will be served for visitors and
Attention Administrative Board, Finance Committee & Stewardship Committee members! December
prayer request or inquire about becoming a member of Sligo Church, please use the Note Card from the hymnal rack. 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.! all university students in attendance today, hosted by the Filipino-American team. *Next week’s lunch will be hosted 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 today are given by Paul & Mauricia
to commemorate one year of their blessed 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 Joseph Sadanala. Prayers of comfort for the family of Elizabeth Charles and the family of Ivybelle Roye who lost a loved one.
Prayer Gathering: “We are confident that God listens to
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
Attention Crafters and Small Business Owners!!!
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.
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.
Sligo Church Varsity Basketball Team: Your 3-0 Sligo
Blood Pressure Screening in the atrium from 10:00 am
Homeless Ministry: “Suppose you see a brother or sister
to 11:10 am. Come learn about the Full Plate Diet—coming in January.
The next Adult Sabbath School Training Session for
Teachers & Leaders is scheduled for tomorrow, December 9 in Fellowship Hall A, 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.
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.
Testimony and Prayer Service December 29. Sharing
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.
Church Lions next basketball game is December 15, 9 p.m. at Takoma Academy, where they will face Takoma Park Church. Please come out and support your team as we push for a 4-0 record. who needs food or clothing and you say, “Well, good-bye and God bless you, stay warm and eat well” - but then you don’t give that person any food or clothing. What good does that do? James 2: 15, 16. Join Sligo Underground as the youth “Raise the Roof ” and serve food and provide clothing for the homeless of DC on Sabbath, December 22nd (NOTE THE DATE CHANGE). Meet in the Memorial Chapel for a light lunch and food preparation at 1 p.m.
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. As we seek warmth during this winter season, let us not forget those who are less fortunate. “Do for others what you would like them to do for you.” Matthew 7:12 (NLV)
PROFILE OF GIVING
CALENDAR
December 1, 2012
Church Budget: This offering pays for outreach and nurture
December 8, Saturday
ministries of the church and the church school along with necessary expenses like utilities and upkeep of the church building.
Membership Team Meeting, Discipleship Room, 9 a.m. Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary, 1:30 p.m.
Last Year
This Year
December 9, Sunday
Nov. Online $ 7,269.35 Dec. 03 $ 12,769.31 Dec. 03 YTD $539,170.80
Nov. Online $ 8,019.54 Dec. 01 $ 9,749.93 Dec. 01 YTD $485,009.01
December 10, Monday
Total Contributing Families on Dec. 01, 2012 : Total Contributing Families on Dec. 03, 2011 :
Budget for Dec. 01 YTD :
100 158
$493,328
Budget Booster:
Goal Raised by Nov. 24 YTD Needed
$27,000.00 $18,582.59 $ 8,417.41
Adult SS Teachers & Leaders Brunch, Fellowship Hall B, 10:15 a.m. Regeneration Ministries, Office Conf. Room, 7 p.m.
December 11, Tuesday
Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7 p.m.
December 12, Wednesday
Warmth for the Homeless, Prayer Room, 7 p.m. Sligo Ringers, Sligo School, 7 p.m. Sligo Book Club Mtg., Discipleship Room, 7 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m.
OSR LOAN It is with profound gratitude that we can now say that the Organ Sanctuary Renovation (OSR) Mortgage has been paid in full! There are so 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.
December 13, Thursday
The total cost for this 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 have been able to pay this off in 7.5 years and 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!”
December 16, Sunday
Wishing Well: Dec. 01 YTD
$ 891.66
SAS Christmas Concert, Sanctuary, 7 p.m.
December 14, Friday
Takoma Academy 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 15, Saturday
December 17, Monday December 18, Tuesday December 19, Wednesday December 20, Thursday December 21, Friday December 22, Saturday
Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference. October 2012 contributions are October 2011 contributions are
$ 191,290.01 $ 223,167.71
Contributing Families in October 2012 : Contributing Families in October 2011 :
580 581
Today’s designated offering goes to Adventist Community Services/WB. Loose offering goes to Church Budget. Thank you for your support! 7700 CARROLL AVENUE, TAKOMA PARK, MD 20912
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