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March 31, Sunday Resurrection Celebration, Sanctuary, 11:00 a.m. Reception to follow in the Atrium
March 30, 2013 Welcome to Sligo today! Many of you are probably familiar with the poem penned by Robert Frost The Road Less Traveled; although its official title is The Road Not Taken. If you remember in his poem, Frost while on a walk in the woods, is confronted with two paths and has to decide
April 1, Monday Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:00 p.m. First Monday is cancelled this month. April 3, 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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued) 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.
April 5, Friday Reflections, Atrium, 6:00 p.m. Underground Vespers, Youth Room, 6:00 p.m.
Blood Pressure Screening Today in the Atrium from 10:00 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. Stop by and see how your blood pressure is doing. Sponsored by the Health Action Team.
April 6, Saturday 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.
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. Family Life’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.
April 7, Sunday 55+ Club Brunch Potluck, Fellowship Hall A, 10:00 a.m.
Help Needed: The Children’s Ministry team is looking for volunteers to help in our Earliteen Sabbath School class. If you are interested, please contact Pr. Gerry Lopez at the office. WAU Alumni Weekend: Please join Washington Adventist University for Alumni Weekend 2013, April 12th-14th. The theme is “Empowered to Serve”. Pastor Damon Hendrickson (’02) is the featured speaker. Weekend highlights include the reunion band concert Friday evening the 12th, a New England Youth Ensemble Concert and the Alumni Awards Banquet on Saturday the 13th. For more information, visit www.wau.edu/alumni
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and practice. (2 Timothy 3:16, 17).
Commandments. (Exodus 20: 1-17; John 14:15).
MARCH 23, 2013
CHILDREN & YOUTH Summer VBS 2013 - Kingdom Rock! Save the Date. July 14 - 19, 2013
Charles A. Tapp Damon Hendrickson Charles A. Tapp
The Bible is the inspired word of God and our only rule of faith
Having been saved, followers of Jesus live in obedience to Him by observing the Ten
nurture ministries of the church and the church school, along with necessary expenses such as utilities and maintenance of the church building.
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Summary of our Beliefs
through faith. (John 1:1-3; Ephesians 2:8).
profile of giving CHURCH BUDGET: This offering pays for the outreach and
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which one he will ultimately take. After having examined both, he finally chooses to take the path that appears to be the one less traveled; remarking many years later that his decision to take the less trodden path, made a world of difference in his life. In many ways our Christian journey can be likened to a road that is “less traveled.” Why? Because the path that Jesus calls his followers to take is one that has been deemed as being extremely unpopular by many in today’s culture; and that includes some that even bear the name of Christian. But as we shall see in our message today, The Road Less Traveled, the road that will ultimately lead us to life and life more abundantly, has never been a popular one in any age.. .
Jesus Christ is the Divine Son of God and our personal Savior from sin by grace
Bulletin Information Deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: kdriscoll@sligochurch.org
worship schedule
at worship THE CHURCH
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Last Year: Mar. 3 Mar. 10 Mar. 17 Mar. 24 Mar. 24 YTD
$ 8,113.27 $ 7,084.41 $ 7,461.73 $ 6,044.72 $90,633.98
This Year: Mar. 2 Mar. 9 Mar.16 Mar.23 Mar. 23 YTD
$ 9,172.43 $ 6,104.43 $ 6,686.91 $ 7,239.52 $ 102,206.62
BUDGET FOR MARCH 23 YTD: $102,030
Total Contributing Families in February 2013: 381 Total Contributing Families in February 2012: 414
The Sabbath – the seventh day of the week- established by God at creation and (Exodus 20:8-11; 1 Peter 2:21). Jesus is coming back to earth personally and visibly to raise the righteous dead Thessalonians 4:15-17; Revelation 22:12; 21:1-3).
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
Total Contributing Families in February 2013: 517 Total Contributing Families in February 2012: 592
MEDIA AND OUTREACH PASTOR Paolo Esposito, ext. 126
pesposito@sligochurch.org
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and give His faithful children of all ages immortality in an earth made new. (1
Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference. February 2013 contributions are $ 167, 664.57 February 2012 contributions were $ 169,223.71
Today’s designated offering goes to Washington Adventist University. Loose offering goes to Church Budget. Thank you for your support!
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honored by Jesus in His earthly ministry, is to be observed by the followers of Jesus.
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
we go to serve
Adult Sabbath School
SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:15 A.M.
SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Resurrection Sabbath Prelude Brass and Organ +Praise The Lord With Drums and Cymbals / Karg-Elert Welcome and Church Life Pranitha Fielder +Celebration of Ministry Regina Johnson
+Children’s Lesson
Song Service
The Strife Is O’er / arr. Courtney (Congregation sing from Verse 2 onward)
Benediction
Charles A. Tapp
Postlude Brass and Organ +Lift High The Cross / arr. S. Tucker
Paolo Esposito
*Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible
+ 11:15 service only
Gerry Lopez
*Hymn of Praise
Alleluia, Sing to Jesus / No. 167 + Christ the Lord Is Risen Today / arr. Courtney (Congregation sing from Verse 2 onward)
Prayer
Elaine LaBastide +Regina Johnson
Anthem Christ the Lord Is Risen Today / arr. Courtney (Congregation sing from Verse 2 onward) +Agnus Dei / Michael W. Smith
we reflect Nicholas LaBastide +Ana Velazquez
Leading our music today are: Patrick Alston, organist Jon Gilbertson, chorister Yvonne Kocur, flutist Matt Daley, pianist Erin Stewartson, children’s lesson violinist Brass Quintet
Welcome Special Music The Lord is Great
Charles A. Tapp
Invitation to Give
Charles A. Tapp
welcome THANK YOU FOR JOINING US IN WORSHIP TODAY
Gerry Lopez Kindergarten & Little Friends
Earliteens
Special Music A Little Light
Primary I
Choral Verses
Primary II
Reciting The Lord’s Prayer
Juniors
Benediction & Offering
Gerry Lopez
Zelma Edwards, pianist
Curt Chirstensen, Samantha Glazier & Kris Westrich, trumpet
Sarah Younker, horn Colby Fahrenbacher, tuba Chris DiChhiara, timpani
Sligo Children’s Choir Charisse Sullivan-Mensah, director Sligo Sanctuary Choir Jon Gilbertson, director
sabbath devotional
of fate. It was God’s intention that He die. In fact, it was the main reason Jesus became a human being and lived on the earth: ‘…But
Offertory I Know That My Redeemer Lives / arr. Courtney (Congregation sing from Verse 2 onward)
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 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. Have lost loved ones: Battle & Battle Brooks families, Sandra Carter, Paul Meacham, Linda Tatum & George Smith. Gloria Walters (95) mother of Mary McFarlane, was laid to rest on Wednesday, March 27. Pastor Don McFarlane and Mary are in our thoughts and prayers. A memorial service will take place at the Takoma Park SDA Church on Sabbath, April 13 at 4:00 p.m. A memorial service for Isabella T. Jorden will be held on Sunday, April 7 here at Sligo. Please come to remember the life of a remarkable woman. The service will be from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. If you plan to attend, please contact Karen Ott-Worrow at 301-588-5138.
“Jesus’ death was not an accident or twist Sylvan Coke & Carol Hooker, deacon & deaconess on duty
Sermon The Road Less Traveled
Heather Griffin
Theme Song This Is My Father’s World / No. 92
Scripture & Prayer
we honor and praise him
Scripture Mark 8:27-35 (NIV) Music for Meditation The Lamb / arr. Courtney
*Hymn of Reflection
Charles A. Tapp
+Baptism Lloyd Simpson
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
for this cause came I unto this hour’.” JOHN 12:27
Carmine Pino and the Guys are serving lunch next week, April 6, to visitors and deaconesses. We are blessed to have such a caring ministry group- people who give so much of their time, treasure and talents to serve others in times of bereavement, communion and baptism. We also thank each hospitality team for sharing their gifts so selflessly. Membership Report (second 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. Adventist Regeneration Ministry Day: Sabbath April 6, at Westminster SDA Church, 320 Crest Lane Westminster, MD 21157. Speaker – Katia Reinert, Director, Adventist Health Services.