OUR VISION
We will g lorif y G od by be ing i n crea si ng ly tran sfo rmed i n to th e l i keness o f C hri s t
our life together
February 2, 2013
Today 2013 Youthfest, Takoma Academy, All-day event Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 1:30 p.m.
The other day while doing some pastoral visitation, I decided to use the mapquest app on my iphone to aid me in reaching my destination. But to my surprise upon entering the address, I was given not one, but three possible routes, each of which would get me to where I was going. In the world we live in today, there are many ways to arrive at one’s destination, that is, unless your destination is God. Despite what our culture is saying, not every religious road will lead you to God. In today’s message we will examine some of the most powerful words that Jesus uttered while here on earth. Words that not only serve as a source of comfort and strength, but if followed, will prevent us from ending up on a dead end street.
February 3, Sunday Pathfinder Meeting, Office Chapel, 9:00 a.m. Adventurer’s Club Meeting, Primary II, 9:30 a.m. 55+Club Potluck Brunch, Fellowship Hall A, 10 a.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (contd.) Women’s Ministries presents First Monday on February 4 at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Hear about our new program to Knit for Newborns. See Notice Board for more info. Sligo Federated Music Club invites you to join us for our February 10 concert at 3:00 p.m. in our Sanctuary. The Catholic University of America Symphony Orchestra under the direction of David Searle will be performing. Please come for this unusual performance. Sligo Women’s Ministries Book Club: meets Wednesday, February 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss “When I Was A Child I Read Books” by Marilynne Robinson. Weekend to Remember, February 8-10 and April 5-7, 2013: Life has a way of overwhelming a marriage. Before you know it, checking your e-mail is more important than carving out a date night. Family Life’s Weekend to Remember marriage getaway is a time to rediscover each other and find more intimacy in your life together. Visit www.familylife.com/weekendtoremember for more information.
WASHINGTON ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY WAU invites you to our 2013 Choral Festival. Academy students from across the Columbia Union will perform a sacred concert alongside the Columbia Collegiate Chorale and the New England Youth Ensemble on Friday, February 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Spencerville Adventist Church and again at Sligo Adventist Church on Saturday, February 9 at 11:00 a.m.
8:45 and 11:15 a.m.
February 9 February 16
Charles A. Tapp WAU W.I.S.E.
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February 6, Wednesday Sligo Ringers, Sligo School, 7:00 p.m. Knit Night, Prayer Room, 7:00 p.m. Full Plate Diet, Junior SS Room, 7:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m. February 8, Friday Underground Bible Study, Youth Room, 6:00 p.m. Reflections, Atrium, 6:00 p.m. Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Junior SS Room, 7:00 p.m.
looking ahead February 10, Sunday CUA Orchestra Concert, Sanctuary, 3:00 p.m.
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nurture ministries of the church and the church school along with necessary expenses like utilities and upkeep of the church building.
Last Year: This Year Jan. 7 $ 7,339.95 Jan. 5 Jan. 14 $ 4,486.21 Jan. 12 Jan. 21 $ 4,323.17 Jan. 19 Jan. 28 $ 5,424.36 Jan. 26
$ $ $ $
Jan.21
$ 21,688.13
YTD $21,573.69
WISHING WELL:
Jan. 19
YTD
Jan. 26
YTD
7,762.94 5,461.02 3,773.47 4,690.70
$ 57.72
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Summary of our Beliefs The Bible is the inspired word of God and our only rule of faith and practice. (2 Timothy 3:16, 17). Jesus Christ is the Divine Son of God and our personal Savior from sin by grace through faith. (John 1:1-3; Ephesians 2:8). Having been saved, followers of Jesus live in obedience to Him by observing the Ten Commandments. (Exodus 20: 1-17; John 14:15). The Sabbath – the seventh day of the week- established by God at creation and honored by Jesus in His earthly ministry, is to be observed by the followers of Jesus. (Exodus 20:8-11; 1 Peter 2:21). Jesus is coming back to earth personally and visibly to raise the righteous dead and give His faithful children of all ages immortality in an earth made new. (1 Thessalonians 4:15-17; Revelation 22:12; 21:1-3).
All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference.
P: 301.270.6777 F: 301.270.3518 SENIOR PASTOR
EMERGENCY: 301.980.1009 E: info@sligochurch.org
Charles A. Tapp, ext. 126 ctapp@sligochurch.org ADMINISTRATIVE & ADULT MINISTRIES PASTOR
Thank you for your support!
worship.nurture.outreach
Don McFarlane, ext. 116 dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org Debbie Eisele, ext. 127
eiseled@sligochurch.org
YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS PASTOR
December 2012 contributions are $ 543,443.10 December 2011 contributions are $ 515,742.86
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CONGREGATIONAL CARE PASTOR
TITHE:
Today’s designated offering goes to Local Church Budget. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
sunset Tonight: Feb. 9:
February 5, Tuesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m.
CHURCH BUDGET: This offering pays for outreach and
YOUNG ADULTS Sligo Youth Choir rehearses every Friday night in the Youth Room from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. If you are between the ages of 13 and 35, come and glorify our Lord and Savior through music. No prior musical background is required, only a positive attitude! For information please contact the choir director, Matthew Daley at: modaley13@verizon.net
worship schedule
February 4, Monday Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:00 p.m. Women’s Ministries First Monday, Fellowship Hall, 7:00 p.m.
JANUARY 26, 2013
CHILDREN & YOUTH Save the Date for Summer VBS 2013. The dates are July 14 - 19, 2013 & the theme is Kingdom Rock!
at worship THE CHURCH
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a seventh-day adventist church
Pranitha Fielder, ext. 119 pfielder@sligochurch.org MEDIA AND OUTREACH PASTOR
Sligo
The Washington Adventist University Church
Paolo Esposito, ext. 126 pesposito@sligochurch.org CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRIES PASTOR
Gerardo Lopez, ext. 122 glopez@sligochurch.org For additional information on support staff and church officers visit www.sligochurch.org 7700 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912 I 301.270.6777
OUR MISSION We s eek to g row p ass i o nate d i sci p l e s of Jes us through wo r shi p o f Go d , nur ture of one a nothe r, and o utre ach to the worl d .
THE CHURCH AT STUDY
THE CHURCH AT WORSHIP
we gather in his name
we go to serve
SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:15 A.M.
*Hymn of Reflection
Prelude I Want Jesus To Walk With Me/ arr. Alston +The Seal Lullaby/ Eric Whitacre Michael Patterson, pianist +Variations on “A Mighty Fortress”/ Ryan Main Welcome and Church Life +Children’s Lesson
Gerry Lopez Mary McFarlane
we honor and praise him *Hymn of Praise
Adult Sabbath School SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Song Service
Have Thine Own Way, Lord / No. 567
Benediction
Charles A. Tapp
Postlude Celebration on “Lasst uns erfreuen”/ Todd Kendall +Toward the Sunrising / James Curnow
Roland Halstead
Theme Song This Is My Father’s World / No. 92 Special Music Shane Kelley Creation Medley / arr. Kelley
We welcome to our service today our choirs and musicians: Patrick Alston, organist Jon Gilbertson, chorister Myrben Benerayan, pianist
Mission Feature
WASHINGTON CONCERT WINDS Bruce Wilson, Director
Fred Weber, organist Shane Kelley, flugelhorn
Lesson Study Creation and Morality
Class Leaders
Benediction & Offering
Class Leaders
Maddy Ndahayo +Alexi Parra
Anthem I Want Jesus To Walk With Me / Traditional David Byass, Saxophonist Wendell Phipps, accompanist +Exuberance / Brant Karrick
Sylvan Coke & Becky Ratana, deacon & deaconess on duty
Crissia Funez +Victoria Hardy
Sermon The Way
Charles A. Tapp
Invitation to Give
Charles A. Tapp
Offertory My Tribute / Crouch David Byass, saxophonist Wendell Phipps, accompanist +Fantasy on “How Brightly Shines the Morning Star” / Bach/Custer
MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU AS YOU WORSHIP TODAY
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 a card from the hymnal rack.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Message from Pr. Charles Tapp: My deepest gratitude to all who assisted in making the Mortgage Burning Ceremony a tremendous success! Sincere and heartfelt thanks to each member of my Sligo family for making my birthday celebration memorable. Prayer Support: Prayers of recovery for S. Rao Kalapala, Ora Battle & Jack Wright and prayers of comfort for the families of Eunice Alexander, Linda Hatt Tatum & Ian Douglas who lost loved ones. Prayers of unspoken request for Edwina and Gawin Flynn.
we reflect Scripture John 17:1-5 (NIV)
welcome
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.
When Morning Gilds the Skies / No. 43 (vs. 1, 2, 3 & 6)
Prayer
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
*congregation is standing congregation is kneeling on the lower level + 11:15 service only
We are saddened to report the deaths of: Samuel David, brother of Eunice Alexander passed away on Saturday, January 26. A private memorial service will be held by the family at the funeral home. Joan Hatt, long time member of Sligo, passed away on Monday, January 28 in California. If you wish to honor her memory with a gift, please donate to the Takoma Academy Worthy Student Fund.
sabbath devotional Salvation
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Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the
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Father, but by me. JOHN 14: 6, KJV
Today’s Fellowship Lunch will be served for the Washington Concert Winds and visitors, hosted by the Joseph & Griffin team. *Members who attend are to call Louvina Joseph, Hospitality Chair at (301) 431-2188 and ask how they can support this ministry and/ or become a team leader! Sanctuary Flowers: Today’s Sanctuary flowers are given with prayers of thanksgiving and praise for the birth of Christian Daniel, by his parents Paolo & Cindy Esposito! “Behold children are a gift from the Lord.” Psalm 127:3 Involve yourself in Sligo’s mission! Visit the Information & Membership Desk to learn how your gifts can bless Sligo and our community. Bulletin Information Deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: kdriscoll@sligochurch.org.