OUR VISION
We will g lorif y G od by be i n g i n creasi n g ly tran sfo rmed i nto the l i keness of C hri s t
our life together
welcome
June 1, Saturday Elders Council Meeting, Fellowship Hall B, 8:30 a.m. Adventurer Investiture, Youth Room, 3:00 p.m. The Haven, Office Chapel, 1:00 p.m.
Welcome to Sligo today! One of the largest ministries that Sligo Church has is that of Sligo Adventist School. We believe that the impact of this ministry has on the lives of our students far exceeds the benefits of an academic education, but it provides a conducive environment for each young person to develop a personal relationship with God. Today we congratulate Sligo School, our students as well as their families as they celebrate another graduation weekend. Our pastor for youth and young adults, Pranitha Fielder will be sharing the baccalaureate message for today. May God bless all of our children as they continue to grow in favor with God and man.
June 2, Sunday 55+ Club Brunch Potluck, Fellowship Hall A, 10:00 a.m. June 3, Monday Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:00 p.m. First Monday, Fellowship Hall A, 7:00 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued) 2013 Potomac Conference Camp Meeting will be held from June 18 - 22, in New Market, Virginia. This year’s theme is “Still on Our Journey Home!” Keynote speakers Jan Paulsen, Walter Pearson and James Nix will share lessons on biblical principles, healthier lifestyles, practical living principles, and more. Additional information can be found at www.pcsda.org
June 4, Tuesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. June 5, Wednesday Full Plate Diet Follow-up Meeting, Junior SS Room, 7:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m.
Air-Conditioning Upgrading: The deadline to raise $160,000 for the Air-Conditioning Upgrading is August 3, 2013. So far, we have $119,557 in hand, and still need to raise $40,443. Should you wish to give to this project, please make your contribution via the “Giving Envelope” to Church Building Improvement Fund.
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).
June 6, Thursday SAS Commencement, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. June 7, Friday Underground Vespers, Youth Room, 6:00 p.m.
CHILDREN & YOUTH Sligo Adventist School’s commencement service will be held on June 6, in the Sligo Sanctuary at 7 p.m. All are invited.! Adventurer Investiture will be held this afternoon at 3:00 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.
June 8, Sabbath Homeless Ministry, Discipleship Room, 2:00 p.m. June 9, Sunday Underground Vespers, Youth Room, 6:00 p.m.
Basketball Coaches are needed for the Pee Wee and Pony church leagues. Please contact Pr. Gerry Lopez at glopez@ sligochurch.org for more information.
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Kingdom Rock VBS 2013: July 14 - 19, 2013. Enter the epic adventure that empowers kids to stand strong! Here, God’s victorious power isn’t a fairy tale—it changes kids forever. Kids will enjoy games, Bible dramas, crafts, snacks, skits & great songs each day. They get to collect “Bible Buddies” that will remind them of each lesson and memory verse. PLUS they can download an app and learn more! We guarantee your children will have a blast! To register your children and/or serve as a volunteer, visit us at sligochurch.org/vbs
nurture ministries of the church and the church school, along with necessary expenses such as utilities and maintenance of the church building.
worship schedule 8:45 and 11:15 a.m.
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MAY 25, 2013 CHURCH BUDGET: This offering pays for the outreach and
Last Year: May 26 $ 5,231.71 May 26 YTD $ 180,128.01
May 25 $ 10,369.83 May 25 YTD $ 202,137.84
BUDGET FOR MAY 25 YTD:
$202,317
Air Conditioning: May 25 $ 2,091.00 Total Raised $ 119,557.00 Goal $160,000.00 Needed $ 40,443.00 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
sunset Tonight: June 8:
This Year:
8:27 8:31
at worship THE CHURCH
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Today’s designated offering goes to Local Church Budget. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
worship.nurture.outreach
8:45 & 11:15 A.M.
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directory 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
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
+Introduction of Speaker
Victoria Hardy
Sligo School Baccalaureate Prelude Voluntary in G /Alcock +Processional Trumpet Volunteer / Alcock +Songs of Gathering Glory, Glory Ascribe to the Lord Welcome and Church Life Gerry Lopez +Larry Rich & Madeleine Ndahayo Charles A. Tapp & Erwin Mack
+Baptism Gerry Lopez Desiree Duncan Keiffer Edwards Piang Piang
we honor and praise him
Song Service
Sermon Growing Pains Invitation to Give
Pranitha Fielder
Pranitha Fielder +Larry Rich & Jasmariee Anderson
Offertory Jesus Paid It All / arr. Gilbertson Charlene Jenkins, contralto +In Christ Alone Kerrian Wanga, soloist
we go to serve *Hymn of Reflection
Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine! / No. 462
Benediction +Recessional Festive Trumpet Tune / German
Adult Sabbath School SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
+Music for Meditation Jacob’s Ladder / arr. Martin Sligo Middle School Choir
SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:15 A.M.
+Celebration of Ministry
Roland Halstead
Theme Song Marvelous Grace / No. 109 Welcome
Scripture & Prayer
welcome THANK YOU FOR JOINING US IN WORSHIP TODAY
Yuri Tomenko Yuri Tomenko
Special Music Patrick Balay & Stephanie Birmingham, violinists Jonathan Birmingham, piano Mission Spotlight Lesson Study The Day of the Lord (Zephaniah) Benediction & Offering
Class Leaders Class Leaders
Pranitha Fielder Fred Weber, organist
Prayer
Vicky Rosette +Melvyn Hayden, IV
Postlude Prelude in C /Bach
Leading our music today are: Wendell Phipps, organist Jon Gilbertson, chorister +Kerrian Wanga, chorister +Pam Arner, chorister
Anthem In the Garden / arr. Gilbertson Charlene Jenkins, contralto +Aria / A. Stoessel Ryan Conway, oboist Charlotte Conway, pianist
+SAS Praise Team
we reflect +Children’s Message Ora Battle, flutist Dawn Reynolds, pianist Scripture Hebrews 5:12-14 (NIV)
*Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible
+ 11:15 service only
Yolande Melbourne
+SAS Middle School Choir Joya Follette, director
sabbath devotional True education means more than the pursual of a certain course of study. It means more than a preparation for the life that now is. It has to do with the whole being, and with the whole period of existence possible to man. It is the harmonious development of the physical, the mental, and the spiritual powers. It prepares the student for the joy of service in this world and for the higher joy of wider service in the world to come. Ellen G. White , Education, p. 13
Manuel Rosette +Naomi Beneyam
Sylvan Coke & Marion Hudson, deacon & deaconess on duty
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: Karen Ott-Worrow & Jessica Amouzou Have lost loved ones: Marion Hudson & Brian Keeler We grieve the loss of our members, A. I. John, Harold Messenger & Dorothy Detwiler. Today’s Sanctuary flowers are in celebration of Charles Davis’ birthday, from his wife, Rosie. The Haven: Today, experience Sligo family in a small fellowship setting! Share your dish at the potluck meal, after 2nd service, in the church office basement. After lunch, lace up your tennis shoes and take a leisure walk on the Woodrow Wilson bridge ($5 donation requested for transportation) & enjoy family-style worship. For more information, call 301-431-2188.
*Hymn of Praise
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing / No. 334
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
The Church Office will be closed on Tuesday, June 4. If you have an urgent matter that cannot wait until the office reopens, please call our emergency number 301-980-1009. 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. Holy Communion will be celebrated on Sabbath, June 15, in both the first and second services. This is a time of reflection on our relationship with our heavenly Father, as well as a time when we celebrate our freedom from sin, made possible by the sacrifice of our Lord. If you know anyone who needs to have communion brought to their home, please call Erwin Mack at 301-434-1622. Deacons and Deaconesses, rehearsal for Communion will take place following the 11:15 a.m. service on June 8. Please meet by the platform at approximately 15 minutes following the close of the worship service. Bulletin Information Deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: bulletin@sligochurch.org