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April 27, Sabbath Love and Other Things, Fellowship Hall B, 9:00 a.m. Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 1:30 p.m. Sligo Underground Outreach, Youth Room, 3:00 p.m. Breath of Life Quartet Concert, Sanctuary, 6:30 p.m. Youth Lock-In, Youth Room, 8:00 p.m.
Welcome to Sligo today! Recently the History Channel presented a miniseries on the greatest story ever told, the Bible. Now regardless of your opinion as to how accurate or inaccurate the production may have been, the tremendous interest in the series cannot be disputed. I recently read that the series was so popular that it prompted millions to either reopen God’s Word or simply open it for the first time. In other words, it brought many of Americans “Back to the Bible”. Today as we begin our sermon series tiled, Back to the Bible, my prayer is that as we revisit many of the stories that are familiar to some and not so familiar to others, that we too will be drawn back to this life-changing book, the Bible. And by bringing us back to the Bible I pray that it will inevitably bring our hearts back to God.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued)
April 29, Monday Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:00 p.m. Administrative Board Mtg., Fellowship Hall A, 7:00 p.m.
Sligo Women’s Ministries Book Club will meet on Wednesday, May 8 at 7 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss “Behind the Beautiful Forevers” by Katherine Boo.
April 30, Tuesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m.
The Philippine Madrigal Singers will perform a concert at Sligo Church on May 12 at 6:00 p.m. All seats are General Admission $20 for adults, $15 for students and senior citizens (65 +). For more information, please contact Lloyd at 240-5750050. Bulletin Information Deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: kdriscoll@sligochurch.org
May 1, Wednesday Knit Night, Prayer Room, 7:00 p.m. Full Plate Diet Follow-up Meeting, Junior SS Room, 7:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m. May 3, Friday Underground Vespers, Youth Room, 6:00 p.m. May 4, Sabbath AHE Meeting, Senior Pastor’s Office, 8:30 a.m. Love and Other Things, Fellowship Hall B, 9:00 a.m. Adventurer Investiture, Youth Room, 2:30 p.m. Live & Muddy Event, Sanctuary, 4:00 p.m. Strings for Joy Concert, Atrium, 6:00 p.m.
CHILDREN & YOUTH Adventurer Bike-a-thon will be held at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow, April 28, in DC. For more information, please contact alvinfuentes23@yahoo.com Basketball Coaches are needed for the Pee Wee and Pony church leagues. Please contact Pr. Gerry Lopez at glopez@ sligochurch.org for more information.
profile of giving APRIL 20, 2013
Outreach: Meet us in the Youth Room at 3:00 p.m. to get involved in this month’s Sligo Underground Outreach. We will clean up Sligo Creek. This is one of the many ways that Sligo youth give back to the community.
CHURCH BUDGET: This offering pays for the outreach and
Lock-in: The Youth department’s “lock-in” starts at 8:00 p.m. this evening in the Youth Room. Come and have fun. It’s free!
Last Year: Apr. 7 Apr. 14 Apr. 21 Apr. 21 YTD
nurture ministries of the church and the church school, along with necessary expenses such as utilities and maintenance of the church building.
Join Washington Adventist University in celebrating the baptism of 25 students following the 11:15 a.m. service today. This is the fruitage of a recent revival series at the University. Washington Adventist University Graduation exercises take place next weekend: Consecration: Friday, May 3, Sligo Church, 8:00 p.m. Baccalaureate: Sabbath, May 4, Sligo Church, 11:15 a.m. Commencement: Sunday, May 5, DAR Constitution Hall, 10 a.m.
worship schedule 8:45 and 11:15 a.m.
May 4 May 11 May 18
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$ 9,552.97 $ 7,821.95 $ 5,139.03 $ 130,680.47
BUDGET FOR APRIL 20 YTD:
This Year:
Apr. 6 $ 8,199.33 Apr. 13 $ 6,338.19 Apr. 20 $ 7,388.25 Apr. 20 YTD $152,240.68 $146,505
Total Contributing Families in March 2013: 462 Total Contributing Families in March 2012: 469 Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference. March 2013 contributions are $ 253,129.17 March 2012 contributions are $ 274,524.15 Total Contributing Families in March 2013: 611 Total Contributing Families in March 2012: 655
sunset Tonight: May 4:
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Today’s designated offering goes to Potomac Partners. Loose offering goes to Church Budget. Thank you for your support!
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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).
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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 sc i 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
Benediction
SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:15 A.M.
Postlude Toccata /E. Gigout
Prelude Wir Glauben All’ an einen Gott BWV 680 /J.S. Bach Welcome and Church Life Debbie Eisele +Songs of Gathering Come, Christians, Join to Sing / No. 10 Redeemed! / No. 338 +Children’s Lesson
Gerry Lopez
we honor and praise him *Hymn of Praise
My Faith Looks Up to Thee / No. 517
Prayer
Carmine Pino
Anthem Arise, My Soul, Arise/ Forrest Sligo Sanctuary Choir
we reflect
Charles A. Tapp
*Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible
+ 11:15 service only Leading our music today are: Patrick Alston, organist Jon Gilbertson, chorister Anna Karla Carreno, children’s lesson pianist
Adult Sabbath School SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Song Service
Heather Griffin
Theme Song Marvelous Grace / No. 109 Prayer & Welcome Poem The Church and the World
welcome THANK YOU FOR JOINING US IN WORSHIP TODAY
Andre Mikhailenko Mary McFarlane
Breath of Life Quartet
Sermon Dead Man Walking
Charles A. Tapp
Invitation to Give
Charles A. Tapp
Offertory Glory, Glory, Hallelujah / Helvey Sligo Sanctuary Choir
we go to serve *Hymn of Reflection
O Master, Let Me Walk With Thee / No. 574
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
Special Music
Sligo Sanctuary Choir Jon Gilbertson, director
Lesson Study Lord of All Nations (Amos)
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.
Breath of Life Quartet Duane Hamilton Ronald Woodfork Loren Mulraine Desmond Pierre-Louis
Benediction & Offering
Class Leaders
We hold in prayer those who: Request healing: Ferdinand Mitchell & Hrangsote Darrikhuma Have lost loved ones: Quortez Abbott
Mission Feature
Zelma Edwards, pianist
Footnotes: Carmine Pino, a long time member of Sligo Church enjoys gourmet cooking and gardening. He has served on Hospitality teams, Health Action Team and as a Deacon. Carmine recently retired from many years of United States Government service. Judith Pino is a long time member of Sligo. She enjoys singing, swimming, baking, sewing and gardening. Breath of Life Quartet (BLQ) is an internationally known group, which has been involved in music ministry for over forty years. The group originated as a part of the Breath of Life Telecast in the early 70’s and has appeared in concerts all over the world. BLQ’s mission is to present the everlasting gospel of Jesus Christ through word and song to all groups of people, so that “He, (Christ) that shall come, will come and set us free from a sin-sick, dying world.”
Today’s Fellowship Lunch will be hosted by the Conway & Rosburg team for first time visitors and Disability Action Team/ Youth Initiative. 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. The Breath of Life Quartet: Come join us this evening in the Sanctuary, for a memorable concert by the internationally known group Breath of Life Quartet. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free, but a free-will offering will be collected.
Blair Peace & Becky Ratana, deacon & deaconess on duty
Scripture Judith Pino Amos 3:1-7 (NIV) Music for Meditation When I Survey the Wondrous Cross / Westney
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
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King David likened God’s Word to a lamp lighting up our path. Getting back to the Bible will give us a clearer sense of direction and purpose- making us more fully alive! “Be at peace again, my soul, because the Lord has been good to you. You saved me from death. You saved my eyes from tears and my feet from stumbling. I will walk in the Lord’s presence in this world of the living.” (Psalm 116:7-9 GWT)
A big thank you to the 105 people who have signed up for the Sligo Prayer Initiative so far! We’re excited about the momentum shown to date in mobilizing prayers and support on behalf of the safety and well being of children and young people in the greater Takoma Park, MD area. If this is the first you’ve heard about the Prayer Initiative, it’s not too late to sign up! E-mail the team to receive a sign-up sheet, prayer packet, and school assignment (sligoprays@gmail.com). Membership Report (first reading): Joining Sligo: Devora Guerrero, Soraya Homayouni, Jennifer Jennett Medina, Norma Nashid, Natalie Stark, Margaryta Suvorova, Shaleni Toussaint, Brooke Williams Joining elsewhere: Michelle Augustin, Janet Brode, Kimberlee Chang, Kidny Nicolas, Gregory Zeigler Attention Administrative Board members! The April 22 meeting has been rescheduled for Monday, April 29 at 7:00 p.m. Strings for Joy! will present “Strings that Go Pop” Saturday, May 4 in the Sligo Church Atrium. Vespers will begin at 7:45 p.m. followed by the pops concert.