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
ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued) The Church Office will be closed for the 4th of July Holiday on Thursday, July 4. If you have an urgent matter that cannot wait until the office reopens, please call our emergency number 301.980.1009. 2013 Sligo By the Sea commences today, June 29. For more information, please visit us at http://sligochurch.org/ sligobythesea/ Homecoming 2013: Join the church family and Sligo friends on August 2 & 3 for Homecoming, the theme of which is “We’ve Only Just Begun.” Former Associate pastor and now professor at Andrews University, Hyveth Williams, will be our Sabbath morning speaker. Renowned singer, Pastor Wintley Phipps, will lead a concert in the evening. Plan to attend and share with the pastors the names of friends and acquaintances to whom you would like a personal invitation to be sent. Women’s Ministry is starting a project to promote awareness about domestic violence in our community. If you are interested in this project please contact, Women’s Ministries Coordinator Joan Francis at jfrancis@wau.edu or Pastor Debbie Eisele at eiseled@sligochurch.org Sligo Women’s Ministries Book Club will meet on Wednesday, July 10 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss “The World We Found” by Thrity Umrigar. CHILDREN & YOUTH
Kingdom Rock VBS 2013: July 14 - 19, 2013. 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. To register children and/or serve as a volunteer, visit us at sligochurch.org/vbs Be a part of our VBS Praise Team! Practice is on Saturdays from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. in the Junior Sabbath School Room. For more information, please contact Gabrielle Barrington at 240.401.4224 or gabarrington@gmail.com Potomac Conferences’ “Youth Fun Day at Kings Dominion” Sunday, July 7. It’s open to all ages and families. Discounted ticket price is $35 for all over 2 years of age. To order your tickets, and additional information please email sligoyouth@sligochurch.org or call 301.270.6777, ext. 244. The deadline for purchasing tickets is June 30. Follow us now on Facebook and Twitter
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June 29, Sabbath Sligo Underground, Youth Room, 11:15 a.m. Hope for Today Training, Atrium Suite, 3:00 p.m. June 30, Sunday Youth Yard Sale, Sligo SDA School Yard, 3:00 p.m. July 1, Monday Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:00 p.m. First Monday, Fellowship Hall A, 7:00 p.m. July 2, Tuesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. July 3, Wednesday Revelation Seminar, Discipleship Room, 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m. July 5, Friday Hope Amidst Chaos, Youth Room, 7:30 p.m. July 6, Sabbath Hope Amidst Chaos, Youth Room, 11:00 a.m. July 7, Sunday Youth Fun Day at King’s Dominion! July 8, Monday Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:00 p.m.
Welcome to Sligo today! Sabbath for me is an oasis in time, an opportunity to slow down and reflect, especially on those aspects of life that can bring us immense fulfillment. I trust that our services today will provide each worshipper with an opportunity for such reflection and an elevated view of the One we worship. Today’s message, entitled, “David’s Five Stones Identified,” focuses on a well-known Bible story with the intent of establishing why David succeeded where much more powerful and influential men, such as King Saul failed. I trust that the qualities that David possessed will be important traits in our own characters as we to respond each day to God’s leading and seek to conquer the giants that confront us.
worship schedule 8:45 and 11:15 a.m.
July 6 July 13
Charles A. Tapp Charles A. Tapp
sunset Tonight: 8:37 July 6: 8:37
profile of giving JUNE 22, 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: June 23 $ 6,412.68 June 23 YTD $ 220,943.66 BUDGET FOR JUNE 22 YTD:
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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). 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
$240,324.00
ADMINISTRATIVE & ADULT MINISTRIES PASTOR Don McFarlane, ext. 116 dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org
Today’s designated offering goes to NAD Evangelism. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
worship.nurture.outreach
J U N E 2 9 , 2 013
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This Year: June 22 $ 8,338.76 June 22 YTD $247,405.03
Air Conditioning: June 22 $ 1,948.00 Total Raised $ 129,472.00 Goal $160,000.00 Needed $ 30,528.00 Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference. May 2013 contributions are $ 194,421.67 May 2012 contributions are $ 189,548.60
8:45 & 11:15 A.M.
ctapp@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
Adult Sabbath School
we gather in his name
Benediction
SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:15 A.M.
Prelude Prelude and Fugue in E Minor BWV 533 / J. S. Bach
Don McFarlane
Postlude Toccata on Festal Song / R. Hebble
*Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible
*Hymn of Praise
Sligo Sanctuary Choir Jon Gilbertson, director
Holy, Holy, Holy / No. 73 Othniel Joseph +Viahnca Lopez
SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Song Service
Theresa Garza
Theme Song Marvelous Grace / No. 109
+Songs of Gathering We Are Living, We Are Dwelling / No. 617 (stanzas 1, 2 & 3) Welcome and Church Life Gerry Lopez +Celebration of Ministry Ismael Gama we honor and praise him
Prayer
Welcome
welcome
Norman Martin
+ 11:15 service only
Scripture & Prayer
Norman Martin Children’s Sabbath School
Leading our music today are: Patrick Alston, organist Jon Gilbertson, chorister
Special Music Mission Feature Lesson Study Lest We Forget! (Malachi)
Benediction & Offering
Class Leaders Class Leaders
Sylvan Coke & Jean Ott, deacon & deaconess on duty
Anthem Prayer for Healing / James Sligo Sanctuary Choir
Scripture 1 Samuel 17:32 - 37 & 40 (KJV) Sermon David’s Five Stones Identified
*Hymn of Reflection
Stand Like the Brave / No. 610
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: Cacilda Couto, Usha Alexander, Garland Day, Pat Habada, Javen Lunsford, Jack Wright & Karen Ott-Worrow Have lost loved ones: Jonathan Mowry & Karnik Doukmetzian We grieve the loss of our members, Excelie Cruickshank & Henrietta Faakye
Air-Conditioning Upgrading: The deadline to raise $160,000 for the Air-Conditioning Upgrading is August 3, 2013. So far, we have $129,472 in hand, and still need to raise $30,528. Should you wish to give to this project, please make your contribution via the “Giving Envelope” to Church Building Improvement Fund.
Eunice Lopez Gabrielle Barrington +Anna Karla Carreno Don McFarlane
Invitation to Give Don McFarlane Offertory Jesus, My All, to Heaven Is Gone / Helvey Sligo Sanctuary Choir Ryan Conway, oboist
we go to serve
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.
Today’s Sanctuary Flowers are from Dawn Brule in thanksgiving to God for His healing mercy!
we reflect +Children’s Message
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
sabbath devotional
“When we look through the eyes of the flesh, our obstacles appear overwhelming and they make us cower in fear. However, when we look through the eyes of faith, our obstacles appear minute compared to the greatness of the God we serve.” Ula Gillion
Nominating Report (second reading): Elders: Israel Castro, Louvina Joseph, Victor Kindo, Jonathan Mowry, Sasha Ross Revelation Seminar: We invite you to join us on Wednesday nights (June 26 - September 11) at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room as we study the book of Revelation. Discover this book’s message of hope, meaning and purpose in our everyday lives. For further information, contact Victor Kindo at 301.270.6777, ext. 229 Sligo Church Needs Receptionists: Wishing to be more involved with your church and having the opportunity to meet new people and be a part of a dynamic office family? Why not consider serving as a receptionist on a voluntary basis for a few hours each week at the Sligo Church office. We are in need of volunteers who can provide the church between two hours and eight hours service in this area of ministry each week. Training will be provided for volunteers. If interested, please contact Kathleen Driscoll at 301.270.6777, ext. 239 or kdriscoll@sligochurch.org