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May 25, Sabbath Remembering in Hope (Memorial Day Sabbath), 8:45 a.m. Takoma Academy Baccalaureate, Sanctuary, 11:15 a.m.
Today at our 8:45 service, Pastor Debbie Eisele will lead the congregation in a time of reflection and remembrance this Memorial Day Weekend Sabbath, as we honor those who have given the ultimate sacrifice while serving their country. During our 11:45 service, we are pleased to welcome our Takoma Academy family as we join them in celebrating their graduation weekend. We are honored to have Pastor Maurice Battle, Jr. Associate for Pastoral Ministries of Potomac Conference, as well as father of one of the graduates, who will be giving the baccalaureate address. May God bless us richly as we worhsip him today in spirit and in truth.
May 26, Sunday Takoma Academy Commencement, TA Gym, 10:00 a.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued)
May 27, Monday Regeneration Ministries is cancelled. Administrative Board Meeting is cancelled.
Knit Night is on hiatus: Our weekly Knit Night - Wednesdays, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. will be taking a break for the summer, look out for our return in the fall.
May 29, Wednesday Knit Night is on hiatus for the summer.
The Haven: June 1-Experience Sligo family in a small fellowship setting! Share your dish at the potluck meal, bring tennis shoes for a leisure walk on the Woodrow Wilson bridge ($5 donation requested for transportation) & enjoy family-style worship. Potluck after 2nd service in church office basement. To RSVP call 301.431.2188.
June 1, Sabbath Sligo Adventist School Baccalaureate, Sligo Sanctuary, 11:15 a.m. Adventurer Investiture Service, Youth Room, 3:00 p.m.
The Church Office will be closed for the Memorial Day Holiday on Monday, May 27.
June 3, Monday Women’s Ministry Meeting, Fellowship Hall A, 7:00 p.m.
Attention Administrative Board Members! Our May 27 meeting has been cancelled. We will meet again on June 24.
June 6, Thursday SAS Commencement, Sligo Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m.
Bulletin Information Deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: kdriscoll@sligochurch.org
June 8, Sabbath Homeless Ministry, Discipleship Room, 2:00 p.m.
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June 10, Monday Stewardship Committee, Office Building, 7:00 p.m.
Children’s Divisions Promotion Sabbath: Children’s divisions promotion Sabbath will be June 1 this year. Parents please bring your children early so they will have a chance to say goodbye to their teachers before being introduced to their new division. Promotions are for children now in 2nd, 4th, 6th and 8th grades. Adventurer Investiture: Sabbath June 1st at 2:30 p.m. in the Youth Room. We will have a potluck lunch prior to the ceremony. Please make sure your children are in full uniform. Contact Pr. Gerry Lopez or Alvein Fuentes for more details.
worship schedule 8:45 and 11:15 a.m.
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Pranitha Fielder Charles A. Tapp
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June 2, Sunday 55+ Club Brunch Potluck, Fellowship Hall A, 10:00 a.m.
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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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May 18, 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: May 19 $ 7,835.16 May 19 YTD $ 174,896.30
This Year:
May 18 $ 7,164.56 May 18 YTD $191,759.01
Budget for May 18 YTD:
$192,951
Air Conditioning: May 18 $4,196.00 YTD $ 23,630.16 Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference. April 2013 contributions are $ 186,721.20 April 2012 contributions are $ 200,133.80 Today’s designated offering goes to Potomac Partners. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
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P: 301.270.6777 EMERGENCY: 301.980.1009 F: 301.270.3518 E: info@sligochurch.org DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE: 240.777.4000 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
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
Sligo a seventh-day adventist church The Washington Adventist University Church
O u r M ission 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 .
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we gather in his name
Adult Sabbath School
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*Hymn of Response
Song Service
We’re Marching to Zion / No. 422
Prelude My Jesus I Love Thee / arr. Alston
Benediction
Processional War March of the Priests / arr. Mendelssohn Welcome and Church Life Pranitha Fielder Kayla Hall Invocation
Krishna McKay
Imani Williams Ivan Williams
Recessional Trumpet Tune / arr. German Postlude Now Thank We All Our God /arr. V. Fox
*Hymn of Praise
Lead On, O King Eternal / No. 619
Baptism Kara-Kristen Theresa Wood Dunbar Henri Grace Guevara Mario Broussard Briana Nichelle Boyd (Briana Boyd plans to join the Community Praise Center Church family.)
Musical Selection
Prayer
Valerie Westney Irving Westney
Invitation to Give
Scripture Matthew 11:4-6 (NIV) Introduction of Speaker Musical Selection Baccalaureate Address You Have Something To Say
THANK YOU FOR JOINING US IN WORSHIP TODAY
Andre Mikhailenko
Footnotes: Dunbar Henri is currently a Bible Teacher of Takoma Academy where he has served in various capacities for 27 years.
Scripture
Myrna Candelaria
Special Music
Marissa James
Leslie Hardware
Mission Emphasis Tim Soper & Graduates Lesson Study Myrna Candelaria, Timothy Soper Plenary Sabbath School & Dunbar Henri Offering
Andre Mikhailenko
Closing Prayer
Imani Parker
Norman Martin, pianist Theresa Garza, chorister
Pranitha Fielder Takoma Academy Chorale
Diana Vasquez Esther Battle Takoma Academy Chorale Maurice T. Battle, Jr.
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: Jessica Amouzou, Aylah Barrett, Donna Jackson, Joy Fuller & Hrangsote Darrikhuma Have lost loved ones: Brian Keeler, Debi Lunsford, Dacia Barnwell & Claire Mitchell We grieve the loss of our members, Harold Messenger, Dorothy Detwiler & A. I. John. Today’s Sanctuary flowers are in honor of Joyce and Norman Martin’s 38th wedding anniversary today and in anticipation of their first granddaughter’s blessing here at Sligo on Father’s Day Sabbath. TO GOD BE THE GLORY!!! Today’s Fellowship Lunch is cancelled.
Mario Broussard is the chaplain at Takoma Academy and an Associate Pastor at Restoration Praise Center.
we reflect
Offertory
Leading our music today are: Patrick Alston, organist Jon Gilbertson, chorister Lulu Mupfumbu, director of TA Chorale Marcia McIntyre, director of TA String Ensemble Blair Peace & Joan Silver, deacon & deaconess on duty
Takoma Academy String Ensemble
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Opening Prayer
*Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible
we honor and praise him
Theresa Garza Norman Martin
Theme Song Marvelous Grace / No. 109 Welcome
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Membership Report (second reading): Joining Sligo: Norma Arora, John Swan, III, Mariya Tomenko, Yuriy Tomenko Joining elsewhere: Dina Alberto, Darren Joseph, Stella Sathya
Irving Westney is an emergency room care physician at Jefferson Memorial and a graduate of Takoma Academy. Maurice T. Battle, Jr. serves as the Associate for pastoral ministries for the northern region of Potomac Conference and is a graduate of Takaoma Academy.
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Ivan Williams is the Ministerial Director for the North American Division.
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Sligo Women’s Ministries Book Club will meet on Wednesday, June 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss “The Case for God” by Karen Armstrong. Appreciation: Thank you for lending your presence in affirmation and for your support in time and resources as we presented our children, Maeling and Anthony, in dedication to the Lord on May 18. Speical thanks to the hospitality teams, who exceeded our expectations in providing for all in attendance, and to everyone whose combined effort helped to create what has already become a cherished memory. We solicit your continued prayers for the young couple as they journey through life together. We appreciate you, our Sligo family.
Lovingly, Tapp and Murphy families.