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OUR VISION
our life together
March 2, 2013
Today Holy Communion, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:15 a.m. Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 1:30 p.m. Parenting Workshop, Memorial Chapel, 10 a.m. Love and Other Things, Fellowship Hall B, 10 a.m.
Welcome to Sligo! For as long as I can remember, the celebration of the Holy Communion has always been a special time for me. I was always taught that this day should be viewed as a “high” day in our churches, and that the time leading up to it should be devoted in preparing our hearts for the blessing that can be received by all who participate. Even as a young man preparing for ministry I was told by my instructors that the attendance at the communion service is in a sense a spiritual thermometer for the church. That being said, why is it that whenever it is announced that Communion is going to be served, so many of us avoid it like the plague? In today’s message we will take a look at the origin of this ancient celebration, as we seek to discover why it has lost its significance for so many believers, in my message titled, “Rite or Right?”
March 3, Sunday Pathfinder Meeting, Office Chapel, 9:00 a.m. Adventurer Meeting, Junior Sabbath School Room, 9:30 a.m. 55+ Club Brunch Potluck, Fellowship Hall A, 10:00 a.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued) Sligo Women’s Ministries Book Club will meet on Wednesday, March 13 at 7 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss “36 Arguments for the Existence of God” by Newberger Goldstein. Building Domestic Violence Resistant Faith Communities: The 15th Annual Interfaith Community Against Domestic Violence Conference convenes on March 12th at the Southern Asia Church. Don’t miss the opportunity to register at the early bird rate of $75.00 or $60.00 for groups of two or more by March 4th. Register online at https://co.clickandpledge. com/sp/d2/default.aspx?wid=50319 or call 240-380-8755. Bulletin Information Deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: kdriscoll@sligochurch.org
March 4, Monday Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:00 p.m. Women’s Ministry Meeting, Fellowship Hall A, 7:00 p.m. March 5, Tuesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. March 6, Wednesday Sligo Ringers, Sligo School Gym, 7:00 p.m. Knit Night, Prayer Room, 7:00 p.m. Full Plate Diet, Junior Sabbath School Room, 7:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m. March 8, Friday Reflections, Atrium, 6:00 p.m. Underground Open Forum, Youth Room, 6:00 p.m.
CHILDREN & YOUTH Summer VBS 2013 - Kingdom Rock! Save the Date. July 14 - 19, 2013 SLIGO SDA SCHOOL: Save the date - March 13, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Sligo Middle School Choir will sing the National Anthem at the Verizon Center for the Washington Wizards. Tickets can be purchased at the school for $22. Please call 301-434-1417. YOUNG ADULTS: Join us for our 1st social of the year at the AMF Bowling Center in College Park on March 9 at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $20 per person. Please RSVP at 301-270-6777, ext. 133 if you’d like to attend. TAKOMA ACADEMY: The Parent Association of Takoma Academy (PATA) would like to invite you to their Annual “3 on 3” March Madness Basketball tournament, Sunday, March 17, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. at Takoma Academy Gymnasium. All are welcome! For more information, contact us at patapresident@ta.edu
profile of giving FEBRUARY 23, 2013 CHURCH BUDGET: This offering pays for the outreach and
nurture ministries of the church and the church school, along with necessary expenses such as utilities and maintenance of the church building. Last Year: Feb. 4 $ Feb. 11 $ Feb. 18 $ Feb. 25 $ Feb. 25 YTD $
9,262.39 4,925.59 8,116.82 6,090.02 54,717.74
This Year: Feb. 2 Feb. 9 Feb. 16 Feb. 23 Feb. 23 YTD
$ $ $ $ $
6,924.28 7,388.70 5,563.02 7,287.97 60,903.82
BUDGET YTD: $60,289 WISHING WELL (FOR CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES):
Feb. 23
worship schedule 8:45 and 11:15 a.m.
March 9 March 16 March 23
Gerry Lopez Don McFarlane Charles A. Tapp
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sunset Tonight: Mar. 9:
6:01 6:08
$ 97.20
YTD
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).
8:45 & 11:15 A.M.
M A R C H 2 , 2 013
directory P: 301.270.6777 F: 301.270.3518
EMERGENCY: 301.980.1009 E: info@sligochurch.org
SENIOR PASTOR Charles A. Tapp, ext. 126
ctapp@sligochurch.org
ADMINISTRATIVE & ADULT MINISTRIES PASTOR Don McFarlane, ext. 116 dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org CONGREGATIONAL CARE PASTOR Debbie Eisele, ext. 127
eiseled@sligochurch.org
YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS PASTOR Pranitha Fielder, ext. 119
pfielder@sligochurch.org
MEDIA AND OUTREACH PASTOR Paolo Esposito, ext. 126
pesposito@sligochurch.org
Today’s designated offering goes to Local Church Budget. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRIES PASTOR Gerardo Lopez, ext. 122 glopez@sligochurch.org
Thank you for your support!
HEAD ELDER Erwin Mack
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Sligo
a seventh-day adventist church The Washington Adventist University Church
OUR MISSION We s eek to g row passi onate d i sci pl es of J es us th ro ugh wor shi p of God , nur ture of o ne a noth er,and outreach to the worl d .
THE CHURCH AT STUDY
THE CHURCH AT WORSHIP we gather in his name
+Children’s Lesson
SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:15 A.M.
Holy Communion We Gather
Prelude Prelude in G / Felix Mendelssohn
SAS Drama Team
The Lord’s Supper *Litany
Pranitha Fielder
+Celebration of Ministry
Charles A. Tapp
WAU Ministerial Interns
*Hymn of Praise
Beneath the Forms of Outward Rite / No. 399 (sung to the tune of No. 250)
Pranitha Fielder
(from Colossians 3) Leader: As holy people, whom God has chosen and loved, let us be sympathetic, kind, humble, gentle, patient, thankful and above all - be loving.
Leader: As Christ became the Word incarnate, let Christ’s Word with all its wisdom and richness live in us.
Danielle Barnard
+Slavik Tomenko
Scripture, Prayer & Welcome Special Music
welcome THANK YOU FOR JOINING US IN WORSHIP TODAY
Andre Mikhailenko Nathan Day
Class Leaders
Sharing at the Table
Benediction & Offering
Class Leaders
Charles A. Tapp
Zelma Edwards, pianist
Invitation to Give
An Emergency Aid Offering will be received by the deacons as you leave.
Stephen Chavez
Offertory My Tribute / Crouch +I Wanna Be Ready (Traditional Spirtual) / arr. James Miller Denique Isaac, soprano
Christina Rosette +Merlique Blackwood
Leading our music today are: Patrick Alston, organist Charlene Milam, chorister Theresa Garza, soprano Mischa Nowrangi, vocalist for children’s lesson Jonathan Chavez & Jonathan Dalida, guitarists for children’s lesson
+Columbia Collegiate Chorale James Bingham, director Mark Di Pinto, pianist
Homily Rite or Right?
We Prepare Fellowship Rooms A & B Memorial Chapel Youth Room
Children, accompanied by an adult, may stay in the Sanctuary for a special lesson during the Ordinance of Humility.
*Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:15 service only
ANNOUNCEMENTS 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. Prayer Support: Prayers of recovery for Esther Shobe, Aylah Barrett, David Payne, Robert Driscoll and Mildred Carter, prayers of comfort for the families of Edna Jemieson, Lalduhsanga and Shane Kelley who lost loved ones. Message from Joy Fuller: Dear Sligo family, thank you so much for your prayers of healing on my behalf. They were answered. Thank you also for the beautiful cards & flowers. You’re a wonderful Christian family that I appreciate so much. God bless each one of you!
*Benediction Response +God Be In My Head / John Rutter Postlude Holy, Holy, Holy / Jan Mulder
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.
Mission Feature Lesson Study Marriage: A Gift From Eden
Anthem Give Us This Day / Butler +Grace (Early American Melody) / arr. Mark Hayes
Women Men Families, Couples & Singles
Theme Song This Is My Father’s World / No. 92
When We All Get to Heaven / No. 633
Prayer
+Ordinance of Humility
Leslie Hardware
All: God has called us into His peace by bringing us into one body.
*Hymn of Response
Hear Our Prayer, O Lord / John Ness Beck
We Reflect
Song Service
We Go To Serve
+Call to Prayer
Scripture Luke 22:7-16 (NIV)
Adult Sabbath School SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Congregation: May we forgive as the Lord forgave us.
Welcome & Church Life
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
sabbath devotional
“With hearts cleansed by Christ’s most precious blood, in full consciousness of His presence, although unseen, they are to hear His words, “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you.””
Sylvan Coke & Joan Silver, deacon & deaconess on duty
~ Ellen G. White
Fellowship Lunch will not be served today due to the Communion service. *Next week’s lunch will be hosted for the Children’s Sabbath School Teachers and Visitors by the Peace team. 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: Dear Matt, we wish you a Happy Birthday and we do this with lots of love and appreciation for all you do, and for making us so proud to have you in our family. - Much love, Mom, Dad, Jon, and Gramps! *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. Sligo Church Needs Volunteers: Wishing to be more involved with your church and having the opportunity to meet new people and be a part of a dynamic office family? Why not consider serving as a receptionist on a voluntary basis for a few hours each week at the Sligo Church office. Training will be provided for volunteers. If interested, please contact Kathleen Driscoll at 301270- 6777 x239 or <kdriscoll@sligochurch.org> Sligo Federated Music Club invites you to come hear the “Brass of the Potomac,” Stephen Bulla, director, on Sunday, March 10, at 4:00 p.m. This promises to be an outstanding program!