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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) Media Project: As we seek to modernize and add to the equipment in our media department, our goal is to raise $45,000 before the end of 2013. Should you wish to make a special contribution, please use the giving envelope, indicating your gift in the “Media” line. Sligo by the Sea: Speaker for August 24 - Gerry Lopez; Speaker for August 31 - Robert Quintana. Bulletin Information Deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: bulletin@sligochurch.org CHILDREN & YOUTH The 2013-14 Pathfinder Club registration will only be open until September 15. No new members will be accepted after September 15 for the 2013-14 year.
calendar of events August 24, Saturday Youth Dept. Parent Lunch, Youth Room, 1:00 p.m. August 26, Monday Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:00 p.m. August 27, Tuesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. August 28, Wednesday Revelation Seminar, Fellowship Hall A, 7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m. Youth Game Night, Youth Room, 5:00 p.m. August 31, Sabbath Homeless Ministry, Discipleship Room, 2:00 p.m. September 2, Monday Regeneration Ministries is cancelled. September 3, Tuesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. September 4, Wednesday Revelation Seminar, Fellowship Hall A, 7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m. Youth Game Night, Youth Room, 5:00 p.m.
CHURCH BUDGET: This offering pays for the outreach and
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Pony Sligo basketball church league team: Do you play basketball? Are you in 5th, 6th, or 7th grade? Then sign up and be part of our Sligo basketball church league team. Practices will begin soon to prepare for the upcoming season. For more information please contact Pr. Gerry at 301.270.6777 or glopez@sligochurch.org.
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The Sligo Underground Youth and Young Adult Program would like to invite you to join the Sligo Underground Choir! This choir sings a variety of Christian Contemporary music and meets every Friday from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. in the youth room, commencing September 6. No musical experience is required. For any inquiries, contact our choir director, Matt Daley: modaley13@verizon.net.
nurture ministries of the church and the church school, along with necessary expenses such as utilities and maintenance of the church building. Last Year: Aug. 18 $ 5,404.60 Aug. 18 YTD $320,886.18 BUDGET FOR AUGUST 17 YTD:
This Year: Aug. 17 $ 4,327.32 Aug. 17 YTD $ 331,378.71 $356,622.00
Media Projects: Aug. 17 $ 773.00 Total Raised $ 3,228.00 Goal $ 45,000.00 Needed $ 41,772.00 Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference. July 2013 contributions are $ 256,550.99 July 2012 contributions are $ 207,709.06 Today’s designated offering goes to Potomac Partners. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
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warm welcome to our regular worshippers and our guests. A very special welcome is given to our Washington Adventist University freshmen, who as part of their orientation are worshipping with us today. We invite our freshmen to consider making Sligo Church their spiritual home while on campus and by so doing experience the warmth of the fellowship that is Sligo’s. Our sermon today, entitled ‘Liberty, Unity and Diversity,’ by Pastor Esposito, captures the essence of what Sligo Church is about. We stand in the liberty of Christ’s salvation, celebrate our diversity and strive for the oneness that comes from being part of the body of Christ and citizens of His kingdom.
AUGUST 17, 2013
8:45 and 11:15 a.m.
Adventurer Club: Yes, it’s that exciting time again! Adventurer’s Club ready to begin it’s new year! Pre-registration will be held in the Atrium today. Our first meeting is scheduled for Sabbath, September 14, from 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact Pr. Lopez at 301.270.6777 or Alvin Fuentes at 301.455.6799
Sligo Underground: Sligo Undergroud Worship is now every Sabbath! Join us at 11:15 a.m. in the Youth Room for a worship service for youth and young adults. Worship, fellowship, go deeper!
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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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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
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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 Benediction
we gather in his name
Paolo Esposito
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
Adult Sabbath School SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Postlude Praise the Lord, Who Reigns Triumphant / David Paxton
SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:15 A.M.
Prelude All Now Sing Forth in Praise / Edward Broughton +Song of Gathering We Gather Together / No. 8 Welcome and Church Life Ross Patterson +Celebration of Ministry Pranitha Fielder WAU Freshmen +Baptism Paolo Esposito Isabelle Tandoy we honor and praise him *Hymn of Praise
The Church Has One Foundation / No. 348
Prayer
Adam Prasad
Anthem ‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus / arr. Gilbertson Christina Rosette, soprano
we reflect +Children’s Message
Heather Lunsford
Scripture John 13:31-35 (NIV) Sermon Liberty, Unity and Diversity!
Nancy Guevara
Invitation to Give
Paolo Esposito
Offertory How Great Thou Art / arr. Gilbertson Christina Rosette, soprano
we go to serve *Hymn of Reflection
Christ for the World / No. 370
Paolo Esposito
*Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:15 service only Leading our music today are: Victor Phillips Jr., organist Jon Gilbertson, chorister Christina Rosette, soprano
Barry Rowe & Carol Hooker, deacon & deaconess on duty
Footnotes:
Nancy Guevara has been working at Sligo’s Child Development Center for 12 years and has been a member of Sligo for over 10 years. She has 3 children, Brandon, Grace & Isaac. Her hobbies include beachcombing, camping & fellowshipping with family & friends
Song Service Theresa Garza Theme Song Higher Ground / No. 625 Welcome
Scripture & Prayer
welcome Andre Mikhailenko Andre Mikhailenko
Special Music A Quiet Place / Ralph Carmichael
Theresa Garza
Mission Feature Lesson Study Discernment: The Safeguard of Revival
Benediction & Offering
Class Leaders Class Leaders
Norman Martin, pianist
Heather Lunsford is the K-2 teacher’s assistant, as well as ‘Home and School Director’ at Sligo Adventist School. She is also an Adventurer Club staff member. She and her husband, Chris have have been Sligo members for 18 years and have two lovely children, Taylor and Javen. Heather loves to scrapbook, crochet and write during her spare time. Adam Prasad is a long a time member of Sligo Church. He worked at Review and Herald Publishing Association for nearly 30 years. He is certified in Risk and Information Security Control (CRISC) and performs Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) Assessments for Federal Governrment Agencies. Adam and his wife, Mary, have two grown up children and two grandchildren. He enjoys tennis, ping pong, reading and travel. Christina Rosette is a junior at Washington Adventist University, majoring in Biology. She’s been a member of the Sligo church community since birth. Her hobbies include pathfinders, music and swimming.
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: Evan Elwin, David Lazarus, Marion Hudson, Sharmila Thapa, Jerry Hess, Larry Shobe, Helen West, Ziki Fanai, Scharais Sullivan Thompson, Cacilda Couto, Usha Alexander & Garland Day Have lost loved ones: Alicia Robertson, Jasper Cox, Sandra & Chandel Brown We grieve the loss of our members, Sally Cooley, Dorothy Apple & Elba Nieto 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. Deacons and Deaconesses, rehearsal for Communion will take place following the 11:15 a.m. service on August 31. Please meet by the platform at approximately 15 minutes following the close of the worship service.
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“The Spirit of God, working in and through the diverse elements, will produce harmony of action.... There is to be only one master spirit— the Spirit of Him who is infinite in wisdom, and in whom all the diverse elements meet in beautiful, matchless unity….” Ellen G. White
Holy Communion will be celebrated on Sabbath, September 14, 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 his or her home, please call Erwin Mack at 301-434-1622. Washington Adventist University’s Department of Religion invites you to the 33rd Keough Lectureship, September 20 - 21. This year, theologian and scholar, Walter Brueggemann will be our keynote lecturer. Brueggemann will speak on the topic, “Reperforming our Best Narrative.” Lectures will be on Friday, September 20 at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, September 21 at 10:00 a.m. in the Morrison Hall Chapel on the campus of Washington Adventist University. For more information, call the Department of Religion at 301.891.4033.