We will g lorif y G od by be i n g i n crea si ng ly tran sfo rmed i n to th e l i keness of C hri s t
OUR VISION
our life together
calendar of events Today Parenting Workshop, Memorial Chapel, 10:00 a.m. Love and Other Things, Fellowship Hall B, 10:00 a.m. Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 1:30 p.m. Sligo Underground, Youth Room, 11:15 a.m.
Sligo Church Needs Receptionists: 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. We are in need of volunteers who can provide the church between two hours and eight hours service in this area of ministry each week. Training will be provided for volunteers. If interested, please contact Kathleen Driscoll at 301-270- 6777 x239 or <kdriscoll@sligochurch.org> Sligo Women’s Ministries Book Club will meet on Wednesday, April 10 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss “Shanghai Girls” by Lisa See. Bulletin Information Deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: <kdriscoll@sligochurch.org> CHILDREN & YOUTH Summer VBS 2013 - Kingdom Rock! Save the Date. July 14 - 19, 2013 Help Needed: The Children’s Ministry Sabbath School is looking for volunteers to help in our Earliteen class. If you are interested please contact Pr. Gerry Lopez at the office. Marriage Getaway-Weekend to Remember, April 5-7, 2013: Life has a way of overwhelming a marriage; jobs, kids, activities, errands... Before you know it, checking your e-mail is more important than carving out a date night. FamilyLife’s Weekend to Remember® Marriage Getaway is a chance to make a change. It’s a time to rediscover each other and find more intimacy in your life together. Visit <www.familylife.com/ weekendtoremember> for more information. To save $120 register under group name SLIGO. Raising the Roof ESOL classes: As part of our Raising the Roof initiative, “English as a Second Language” classes are scheduled to commence here at Sligo on April 1. Please contact Pr. McFarlane at <dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org> if you wish to attend and share the news with others who are likely to benefit from these classes.
worship schedule 8:45 and 11:15 a.m.
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March 23, 2013 Welcome to Sligo! Today we conclude our series Jesus Christ: The Way, the Truth and the Life with the message titled “Fighting for Your Life!” But when you think about it, there’s not much about life these days that we can honestly call simple. Ask just about
March 25, Monday Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:00 p.m. Administrative Board Mtg., Fellowship Hall A, 7:00 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued)
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welcome
March 20, 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.
anyone and they will tell you that for them, life is challenging at best. It seems that with each passing year, one’s ability to simply cope with the day to day issues of life has become increasingly difficult, despite one’s station in life. But in the midst of our difficult and challenging existence, Jesus’ declaration that He is the Life, made some two-thousand years ago, continues to resonate the interest and curiosity of our tired and weary souls.
2013 RESURRECTION WEEKEND SERVICES
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).
Thursday, March 28 Holy Communion: “The Road to Humility” Sanctuary, 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 29 An Easter Experience: “The Journey to the Cross” Sanctuary, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 30 The Church at Worship: “The Road Less Traveled” Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:15 a.m. Speaker: Charles A. Tapp, Senior Pastor Music by Sligo Sanctuary Choir Reception to follow, Atrium Sunday, March 31 Resurrection Celebration: “The Road to Victory” Sanctuary, 11:00 a.m. Speaker: Charles A. Tapp Special Feature Reception to follow, Atrium
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MARCH 16, 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: This Year: Mar. 3 $ 8,113.27 Mar. 2 $ 9,172.43 Mar. 10 $ 7,084.41 Mar. 9 $ 6,104.43 Mar. 17 $ 7,461.73 Mar. 16 $ 6,686.91 Mar. 17 YTD $77,127.53 Mar. 16 YTD $94,962.10 BUDGET FOR MARCH 16 YTD: $93,553 Total Contributing Families in February 2013: 381 Total Contributing Families in February 2012: 414 Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference. February 2013 contributions are $ 167, 664.57 February 2012 contributions are $ 169,223.71 Total Contributing Families in February 2013: 517 Total Contributing Families in February 2012: 592 Today’s designated offering goes to Potomac Partners. Loose offering goes to Church Budget. Thank you for your support!
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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
Sligo
a seventh-day adventist church The Washington Adventist University Church
CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRIES PASTOR Gerardo Lopez, ext. 122 glopez@sligochurch.org HEAD ELDER Erwin Mack
301.434.1622
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 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
Postlude Fanfare / Jacques Lemmens +Toccata / Percy Fletcher
SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:15 A.M.
Prelude “Sinfonia” from Cantata #106 / J.S. Bach Welcome and Church Life
+Children’s Lesson
Gerry Lopez
we honor and praise him My Maker and My King / No. 15
Prayer
Nancy Konjo +Erwin Mack
we reflect Flor Balay +Esmirna Guerrero
Invitation to Give
Charles A. Tapp Charles A. Tapp
Offertory I Want the World To Know / Smith Ben and Swen Solis, duet +People Need The Lord / Nelson & McHugh
we go to serve *Hymn of Reflection
Wonderful Words of Life / No. 286
Benediction
*Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible
+ 11:15 service only
Anthem The Glory of His Presence / Ackley Ben and Swen Solis, duet +Lamb of Glory / Nelson & McHugh
Scripture John 11:17-25 (NIV) Sermon Fighting for Your Life!
Leading our music today are: Edmond Charles, organist Jon Gilbertson, chorister Lyle Follette, IV, children’s lesson vocalist Joya Follette, children’s lesson pianist Sligo Friends Singers Rosella Castro, pianist Ben and Swen Solis, duet
*Hymn of Praise
Charles A. Tapp
Adult Sabbath School SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Song Service
Judith Pino
Theme Song This Is My Father’s World / No. 92
Don McFarlane
+Songs of Gathering Wake the Song / No. 34 Fairest Lord Jesus / No. 240
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
welcome THANK YOU FOR JOINING US IN WORSHIP TODAY
Welcome, Scripture & Prayer Carmine Pino Special Music Judith Pino The Song of a Singing Heart / Peterson
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
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lesson Study Creation and the Gospel
Class Leaders
Benediction & Offering
Class Leaders
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. We hold in prayer those who: Request healing: Alfredo Castro, Zelma Edwards, Larry Stoll, Suseela Drumheller, Aylah Barrett & David Payne.
Fred Weber, organist
Blair Peace & Rose Bara, deacon & deaconess on duty
Mourn the loss of: George Bestpitch & Ray Minniefield.
Footnotes:
Have lost loved ones: Paul Meacham, Linda Tatum, George Smith, Edna Jemieson, Lalduhsanga & Shane Kelley.
Flor Balay is loved and appreciated by the Sligo staff immensely! Her joyful personality and wonderful gift of cooking, among other gifts, never cease to amaze us. Music is a big part of her life. Her husband, Joevel plays the piano and her son, Patrick plays the violin. Esmirna Guerrero is a sophomore Nursing major at Washington Adventist University. In her spare time, she loves to spend time with her family and friends. Nancy Konjo is a student at Washington Adventist University. She is a sophomore major in Music and junior major in Theology. She enjoys ministry and performing arts. Erwin Mack is Sligo’s Head Elder. He is also a former teacher, principal, world purchasing director for the General Conference & former business owner. He is busier than ever in retirement with carpentry, antique cars & making children’s toys. Sligo Friends Singers: In 1987 a group of friends started a singing ministry at Sligo Church. These are young people who used to sing with different choral groups while at college in the Philippines. They have given a number of concerts to different SDA churches on the East Coast. Ben and Swen Solis have been members of Sligo Church for more than 25 years. They have dedicated their talents to singing mostly religious songs and have performed at different venues in Europe and at many churches in the United States.
We sorrow with the family of Walter Tate, a faithful member of Sligo for years until his retirement to Avon Park, Florida. He died after a car accident last week.
sabbath devotional
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Not only [is Jesus] life in the future world, He is the principle and source of life in its temporal development and future consummation, so that whoever has not received Him into himself by faith, has become a prey to spiritual and eternal death” (Meyer). “He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life.”
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Today’s Fellowship Lunch was 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 which dates are available and make your reservation. Membership Report (first reading): Joining Sligo: Angela Cartwright, Sherwine Paul, Meka Schwartz Joining elsewhere: Diana Lugo, Ila McMillen 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. Adult Sabbath School quarterlies for April to June, “Major Lessons from Minor Prophets,” will be available at the reception desks today. 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 giving. Remember, complete SS lessons with commentary are always available online for your convenience: <http://www.ssnet.org>