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) Air-Conditioning Upgrading: The deadline to raise $160,000 for the Air-Conditioning Upgrading is August 3, 2013. So far, we have $155,588 in hand, and still need to raise $4,412. Should you wish to give to this project, please make your contribution via the “Giving Envelope” to Church Building Improvement Fund. Sligo by the Sea: Speaker for July 20 - Terry Johnsson; Speaker for July 27 - Kermit Netteburg Women’s Ministry is starting a project to promote awareness about help for domestic violence victims 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, August 14 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss “Invitation to Solitude and Silence: Experiencing God’s Transforming Presence” by Ruth Haley Barton. Sanctuary Flowers: *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.
welcome
July 20, Sabbath Hope Amidst Chaos, Youth Room, 11:15 a.m. July 22, Monday Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:00 p.m. Administrative Board Mtg., Fellowship Hall A, 7:00 p.m. July 23, Tuesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. July 24, Wednesday Revelation Seminar, Discipleship Room, 7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m. Youth Game Night, Youth Room, 5:00 p.m. July 26, Friday Hope Amidst Chaos, Youth Room, 7:30 p.m. July 27, Saturday Hope Amidst Chaos, Youth Room, 11:00 a.m. Kid’s Choir Practice, Choir Room, 1:30 p.m. July 29, Monday Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:00 p.m. July 30, Tuesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. July 31, Wednesday Revelation Seminar, Discipleship Room, 7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m. Youth Game Night, Youth Room, 5:00 p.m.
worship schedule 8:45 and 11:15 a.m.
July 27 August 3
Charles A. Tapp Hyveth Williams
sunset Tonight: 8:30 July 27: 8:25
profile of giving
Bulletin Information Deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: bulletin@sligochurch.org
JULY 13, 2013
CHILDREN & YOUTH
nurture ministries of the church and the church school, along with necessary expenses such as utilities and maintenance of the church building.
Basketball Coaches are needed for the Pee Wee and Pony church leagues. Please contact Pr. Gerry Lopez at glopez@ sligochurch.org for more information. Game Night: All high-school aged youth are welcome to join us on Wednesday nights during the month of July from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. for game nights in the Youth Room. Take a mid-week break and play some board games with your Sligo Youth family. Don’t forget to bring a friend! Hope Amidst Chaos: The Youth and Young Adult Department evangelistic series, “From the Ground Up: Hope Amidst Chaos” continues this coming Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 11:15 a.m. in the Youth Room. Friday night our topic is “Living the Life” and Saturday morning “The King Returns!” Join us for this exciting series. All are welcome and bring a friend! Follow us now on Facebook and Twitter
CHURCH BUDGET: This offering pays for the outreach and
Last Year:
at worship THE CHURCH
calendar of events
This Year:
July 14 $ 6,644.27 July 14 YTD $ 266,030.37
July 13 $ 7,183.30 July 13 YTD $278,823.74
BUDGET FOR JULY 13 YTD:
$286,175.00
When I was a child, one of the things that I loved about the summer break was being able to attend Vacation Bible School. To this day, I still remember many of the songs that we sang, as well as the Bible verses that we put to memory. In our worship today we pause to acknowledge the week-long celebration of Growing Great Kids that took place this week. More than 300 young people were brought a little closer to the knowledge of their Savior. Gerry Lopez, our pastor for children and family ministries will be continuing the theme for this week’s VBS with his message titled, Stand Strong!
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).
J U LY 2 0 , 2 013
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
Air Conditioning:
CONGREGATIONAL CARE PASTOR Debbie Eisele, ext. 127
eiseled@sligochurch.org
July 13 $ 16,495.00 Total Raised $155,588.00 Goal $160,000.00 Needed $ 4,412.00 Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference. June 2013 contributions are $ 241,148.62 June 2012 contributions are $ 184,930.56
YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS PASTOR Pranitha Fielder, ext. 119
pfielder@sligochurch.org
MEDIA AND OUTREACH PASTOR Paolo Esposito, ext. 126
pesposito@sligochurch.org
Today’s designated offering goes to Local Church Budget. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
HEAD ELDER Erwin Mack
worship.nurture.outreach
8:45 & 11:15 A.M.
CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRIES PASTOR Gerardo Lopez, ext. 122 glopez@sligochurch.org
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 go to serve
we gather in his name
*Hymn of Reflection SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:15 A.M.
Prelude Come, Let Us Sing / D. Paxton +Song of Gathering Here Is Our King / VBS Praise Team Welcome and Church Life Victor Kindo +Celebration of Ministry Vacation Bible School
Gerry Lopez
*Hymn of Praise
Come, Thou Almighty King / No. 71
Prayer Gerald Thompson +Marina Van Putten
Adult Sabbath School SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Song Service Theme Song Higher Ground / No. 625 Welcome
Scripture & Prayer *Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:15 service only
Theresa Garza
welcome Enoch Thomas Enoch Thomas
Special Music Mission Feature Lesson Study Class Leaders The Word: The Foundation of Revival Benediction & Offering
Class Leaders
Vacation Bible School Praise Team Gabrielle Barrington, director Norman Martin, pianist
Anthem Lead Me to Calvary / arr. Gilbertson Theresa Garza, soprano +How Great Thou Art / arr. Underwood Raissa Labrador, soloist
Blair Peace & Becky Ratana, deacon & deaconess on duty
Footnotes:
we reflect
Scripture Isaiah 26:4 (NIV) Sermon Stand Strong
Benediction Gerry Lopez Postlude Praise The Lord Who Reigns Triumphant! / D. Paxton
Leading our music today are: Victor Phillips, organist Jon Gilbertson, chorister
we honor and praise him
+Children’s Message
‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus / No. 524 +We Fall Down / VBS Praise Team
Gerry Lopez
Monti Katrib +Anisha Vattappara Gerry Lopez
Invitation to Give Gerry Lopez Offertory Take Me to The King / Mann Theresa Garza, soprano +Press On / arr. Selah Raissa Labrador & Christian Dalida, vocalists
Gabrielle Barrington graduated from Washington Adventist University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. In her spare time, she enjoys playing her violin and singing. Monti Katrib recently graduated from Albert Einstein High School. Her hobbies include reading, singing and walking her dog. She will study special education at Towson University in the fall. Victor Kindo is a Junior Theology major at Washington Adventist University. He is a Pathfinder leader and actively serves in children’s ministry. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, exercising, and listening to music. Gerald Thompson, an operations manager for an education technology company has been a member of Sligo Church since he was five years old. He enjoys the fellowship of his church family, listening to music and traveling with his wife, Maybell Laluna and their daughter, Isabella. Marina Van Putten has been a member at Sligo for all of her life. She is an active member working with Pathfinders and Children’s ministry. She loves to read and spend time with friends and family. Anisha Vattappara is a senior attending High Point High School. Her hobbies include singing, baking, and relaxing with friends and family.
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
sabbath devotional
“...It is of the greatest importance that we dig deep, removing all the rubbish, and build on the solid rock, Christ Jesus. He is the sure foundation.” Ellen G. White Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and Students p. 61
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: Ziki Fanai, Scharais Sullivan Thompson, Cacilda Couto, Usha Alexander & Garland Day We grieve the loss of our members, Elba Nieto Fellowship Lunch: Today is designated for small groups, elders and their parish, Sabbath School classes, or ministry teams to hold their own potluck in order to strengthen team spirit and productiveness for ministry. This Sabbath, Ron DeClerck and his Sabbath School Class are participating in this opportunity! One Sabbath per month will be set aside for this purpose. Call our hospitality chair, Louvina Joseph 301-431-2188 to find out which dates are available and make your reservation. 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 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 a professor at Andrews University, Hyveth Williams, will be our Sabbath morning speaker. Renowned singer, Pastor Wintley Phipps, will be in concert in the evening. Plan to be there and share with the pastors the names of friends and acquaintances to whom you would like a personal invitation to be sent. Spread the word about Homecoming 2013! See the insert for information about the International Potluck on August 3. Please sign up to pledge your contribution. A Place for Healing: Join our Women’s Ministry team in partnering with the Beltsville Seventh-day Adventist Church team to equip congregations to address the issues of domestic violence. Speakers include Becky Barker, Sharon Cress, Carla Baker and community leaders. Sabbath, August 17, 2:30 – 7:00 p.m. at the Beltsville Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4200 Ammendale Road, Beltsville, MD. For more information, see www.ifcadv.org