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our life together
calendar of events 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.
April 6, 2013 Welcome to Sligo today! I’m sure that most of us are familiar with the idiomatic expression, “a blessing in disguise.” It refers to anything that happens that although on the surface may appear to be bad, eventually turns into something that’s good. In a sense, the blessing is
April 7, Sunday 55+ Club Brunch Potluck, Fellowship Hall A, 10:00 a.m. Isabella Jorden Memorial Service, Sanctuary, 11:00 a.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued) 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 Alumni Concert: Come and join the WAU Concert Winds, for their Annual Alumni Sacred concert in Sligo church on Friday evening, April 12, at 7:00 p.m. This year is the 40th and final year of Bruce Wilson’s career. He will be retiring in June. Any CUC/WAU alumni that played an instrument under Mr. Wilson are encouraged to come back and play for this final concert. To RSVP and receive mailings and music please contact Mr. Wilson directly at brwilson@wau.edu or call his office at 301-891-4561
MARCH 31, 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: Mar. 3 Mar. 10 Mar. 17 Mar. 24 Mar. 31 Mar. Online Mar. 31 YTD
CHILDREN & YOUTH Vespers this Friday night! Come at 5:30 p.m. for some yummy food then we can study and discuss God’s word at 6:00 p.m.
Damon Hendrickson Gerry Lopez Charles A. Tapp
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This Year: Mar. 2 $ 9,172.43 Mar. 9 $ 6,104.43 Mar.16 $ 6,686.91 Mar.23 $ 7,239.52 Mar.30 $ 13,012.17 Mar. Online $ 14,841.12 Mar. 31 YTD $130,009.91
Total Contributing Families in February 2013: 381 Total Contributing Families in February 2012: 414
sunset Tonight: April 13:
$ 8,113.27 $ 7,084.41 $ 7,461.73 $ 6,044.72 $ 9,698.85 $ 7,833.69 $108,166.52
BUDGET FOR MARCH 31 YTD: $118,983
Get involved in this month’s Youth outreach April 12! We will be cleaning up Sligo Creek. This is one of the many ways that Sligo youth give back to the community. If you want to volunteer or sign up to get service hours, please call the Youth Office or come to a youth event.
April 13 April 20 April 27
April 10, Wednesday Sligo Ringers, Sligo School Gym, 7:00 p.m. Sligo Book Club Meeting, Discipleship Room, 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.
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Bulletin Information Deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: kdriscoll@sligochurch.org
8:45 and 11:15 a.m.
April 9, Tuesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m.
April 12, Friday Underground Vespers, Youth Room, 6:00 p.m. WAU Annual Alumni Concert, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m.
WAU Family Fun Festival: Come join the fun. A showcase of music artists sponsored by WGTS 91.9; delicious foods from area restaurants and caterers, a farmers market, and an abundance of activities for big kids and small kids. Sunday, April 14, 2013 – 12:00 Noon -5:00 p.m, on the campus of Washington Adventist University. For more information on the Family Fun Festival, contact us by email: festival@wau.edu, or call 301-576-0105.
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April 8, Monday Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:00 p.m.
7:36 7:43
at worship THE CHURCH
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“disguised” or hidden by the initial impact of the event. But does the same hold true with the blessings that God bestows upon his children? Do his blessings sometimes come camouflaged in tragedies and trials? Or could it be that if we would just look for them in the “right” places, we would begin to see that they’re actually not camouflaged at all.
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).
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 eiseled@sligochurch.org
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
YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS PASTOR Pranitha Fielder, ext. 119
pfielder@sligochurch.org
MEDIA AND OUTREACH PASTOR Paolo Esposito, ext. 126
pesposito@sligochurch.org
Total Contributing Families in February 2013: 517 Total Contributing Families in February 2012: 592
CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRIES PASTOR Gerardo Lopez, ext. 122 glopez@sligochurch.org
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CONGREGATIONAL CARE PASTOR Debbie Eisele, ext. 127
Today’s designated offering goes to Local Church Budget. Loose offering goes to Church Budget. Thank you for your support!
8:45 & 11:15 A.M.
HEAD ELDER Erwin Mack
301.434.1622
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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 WORSHIP
THE CHURCH AT STUDY
we gather in his name
Adult Sabbath School Benediction
SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:15 A.M.
Prelude And Can It Be? /arr. C. Hamlyn Welcome and Church Life Paolo Esposito +Songs of Gathering Because He Lives / No. 526 Showers of Blessing / No. 195 Pr. Willy Benzaquen & Pr. Jose Esposito
*Hymn of Praise
Crown Him With Many Crowns / No. 223 Clarissa Machado
SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Song Service
Emita Rich
Theme Song Marvelous Grace / No. 109
+ 11:15 service only
Pam Arner
we honor and praise him
Prayer
Postlude Allegro Assai Vivace from Sonata No. 1 /F. Mendelsohnn
*Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible
+Baby Dedication Christian Daniel Esposito +Children’s Lesson
Charles A. Tapp
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
Leading our music today are: Patrick Alston, organist Jon Gilbertson, chorister Matt Daley, pianist Audrey Moise, soprano Meti Regaa, children’s lesson vocalist Biftu Regaa, children’s lesson pianist
Welcome Scripture & Prayer
welcome THANK YOU FOR JOINING US IN WORSHIP TODAY
Andre Mikhailenko Andre Mikhailenko
Special Music
Shane Kelley
Special Feature
Soraya Homayouni
Lesson Study Spiritual Adultery (Hosea)
Class Leaders
Benediction & Offering
Class Leaders
Zelma Edwards, pianist
Scripture Matthew 7:7-12 (NIV) Music for Meditation Give Me Jesus / Hall Johnson
Sylvan Coke & Jean Ott, deacon & deaconess on duty Melanie Bramble
Sermon A Blessing in Disguise
Charles A. Tapp
Invitation to Give
Charles A. Tapp
Offertory It is Well / Nancy Muskrat
we go to serve *Hymn of Reflection
It Is Well With My Soul / No. 530
Footnotes: Melanie Bramble is a senior at WAU and majoring in Public Relations. She is also an intern at Sligo Seventh-Day Adventist helping out with the media, website and communication teams. Clarissa Machado is a Sophomore at WAU studying Business management. She sings in the Choir and is also a member of the Sligo Media Team.
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: Juanitta Leigh, Alfredo Castro, Zelma Edwards & Larry Stoll. Have lost loved ones: Enoch Thomas, William Isaac family, Battle & Battle Brooks families, Sandra Carter, Paul Meacham, Linda Tatum & George Smith. Nominating Report (first reading): Communications Taskforce: Jamie Schneider Disabilities Action Team: Denise Hussong Sligo by the Sea co-chairs: Genene Sharp, Stephen Sharp
Anthem He’s Got the Whole World / Margaret Bonds
we reflect
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.
A memorial service for Isabella T. Jorden will be held tomorrow, 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.
sabbath devotional
“The unfathomable intelligence that forged this incredible universe and arranged all the subtle, complex laws that keep it in perfect balance, has also orchestrated the events of our lives to also work in our ultimate favor… Our own wrong choices many times get us into trouble. [However], God can use the results of our bad decisions, the results of tragedy, loss, and disaster, to ultimately work for our greatest good.”
Carmine Pino and the Guys are serving lunch today 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. Sanctuary Flowers are from Cindy & Paolo Esposito in gratitude to God for their precious son, Christian Daniel Esposito! *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 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. The Breath of Life Quartet will be in concert at Sligo Church on April 27 at 6:30 p.m. Information will be posted on the website later. Admission is free, but a free-will offering will be collected.