September 1 Church Bulltin

T H E C H U RC H AT S T U D Y The ten o’clock hour provides opportunities throughout the complex to study God’s word in small groups, to reflect on the meaning of faith, and to fellowship with one another.

ADULTS

Discipleship for Everyday Believers. Sanctuary.

GATHER AROUND THE COLORED BANNERS: BLUE Front right Ram/Goring Team RED Front left Candelaria Team BROWN Back right Wesley Team FUCHSIA Back left Women & the Word GREEN Center right back Team PURPLE Center left back Vedamuthu Team SILVER Front left center Battle-Brooks Team BLACK Balcony left Young Adults Team Believers and Doubters: Room 44, Balcony Level, currently studying Rick Rice’s, Believing, Behaving, Belonging: Finding a New Love for the Church.

Triple S Class: Fellowship Room A. Conversations on Scripture and current issues.

Mizo Bible Study: Church Office Building. Sabbath School lesson taught in Mizo.

Words To Live By: First Level Conference Room, Church Office Building. Sabbath School lesson study for one hour.

CHILDREN AND YOUTH Beginners (ages 0-2)

Little Friends (ages 3-4) Kindergarten (ages 4-5) Primary I (1st and 2nd graders) Primary II (3rd and 4th graders) Juniors (5th and 6th graders) Earliteens (7th and 8th graders) Youth (High School)

Level 1 Level 1 Level 1 Level 1 Level 3 Level 3 Level 3, Behind Balcony Level 1, Youth Room

CHURCH DIRECTORY Church Office: 301-270-6777 Emergency Line: 301-980-1009 E-Mail: sligo@sligochurch.org

Fax: 301-270-3518 www.sligochurch.org

Senior Pastor Charles A. Tapp Administrative Pastor Don McFarlane Children’s Pastor Gerry Lopez Congregational Care Pastor Debbie Eisele Interim Music Coordinator Jon Gilbertson Media & Outreach Pastor Paolo Esposito Youth & Young Adults Pastor Pranitha

Fielder Treasurer

Charlotte Conway Office Manager Kathleen Driscoll Treasury Assistant Flordeliza Balay Church Clerk Theresa Beltran Senior Ministries Israel Castro Admin. Board Chair Steve Chavez Head Elder Erwin Mack Head Deacon Allan Manuel Head Deaconess Marion Hudson Sligo School Principal Larry Rich WAU President W. Spence ACS Interim Director Gene Milton

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SABBATH C E L E B R AT I O N September 1, 2012

8:45 & 11:15 a.m.

OUR VISION

We will glorify God by being increasingly transformed into the likeness of Christ.

OUR MISSION

We seek to grow passionate disciples of Jesus through worship of God, nurture of one another, and outreach to the world.

Prelude

Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us / Bradbury

+Songs of Gathering

I Will Sing of My Redeemer / No. 343 Lift Him Up / No. 371 (vs. 1, 2 & 4)

Welcome & Church Life

Pastor Debbie Eisele

Baby Dedication

Pastor Don McFarlane

+Celebration of Ministry

Pastor Don McFarlane

Calvin Willem DeClerck

+Children’s Lesson

Pastor Gerry Lopez

*Hymn of Praise Rejoice, the Lord Is King / No. 221

Prayer

Fitzroy Thomas +Peter Nigel Barnwell Anthem Scripture

Meditation / Massenet

2 Chronicles 21:20 (NIV)

Sermon

He Passed Away to No One’s Regret

Invitation to Give

Jennifer Thomas

+Demitris Barnwell Pastor Don McFarlane Stephen Chavez

SLIGO SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH

SABBATH CELEBRATION 8:45 & 11:15 a.m.

Offertory

Christ for the World / No. 370

*Benediction

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Sanctuary - 10:00 a.m.

Song Service Come Thou Fount / Courtney

Hymn of Response

Postlude

ADULT SABBATH SCHOOL

Pastor Don McFarlane Lead Me, Guide Me / Akers

congregation is standing congregation is kneeling on the lower level 11:15 service only

Sylvan Coke & Sandra Brown, deacon & deaconess on duty

Theme Song

Leslie Hardware

Christ Is Coming / No. 201

Scripture & Prayer

Chomba Chocho

Welcome

Jey Vedamuthu

Special Music Lesson Study

Class Leaders

Final Events

Mission Feature

Class Leaders

Offering & Prayer

Class Leaders

Worship Service Musicians

Zelma Edwards, pianist

Fred Weber, organist Jon Gilbertson, chorister & tenor accompanist Myles Gilbertson, violinist Joanna Kimura, soprano Anna Karla Carreno, children’s lesson pianist

Footnotes: Demitris Barnwell is a recent graduate of Takoma Academy and a freshman at Washington Adventist University. His hobbies include boxing & playing basketball.

Peter Nigel Barnwell is a spiritual leader in small group ministries such as prayer gathering and Bible study. The joy he experiences through Christ is contagious in his family and in ever widening circles.

Stephen Chavez is a person whose energy seems to be limitless.

Chairing our Sligo church board and teaching Earliteen Sabbath School are among his many adventures in life, in addition to riding motorcycles and bicycles. He recently rode his bicycle from Cumberland, Maryland to Washington, D.C. on the Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Canal towpath.

Myles Gilbertson, son of Jon and Gem, has been a member of Sligo and a violinist since age 4. He enjoys sports and eating.

His favorite team is, who else, the Redskins.

Joanna Kimura, a long-time member of Sligo, has also been in the Sligo Sanctuary Choir for nearly 20 years. She and her husband Ted will celebrate 40 years of marriage on September 15, 2012. She survives work as a health professional and enjoys being a mother of 4 and grandmother of 3.

Fitzroy & Jennifer Thomas are a dynamic duo, dedicated to serving others with their gifts of welcoming and connecting visitors and members. They lead a Sabbath School class especially for new believers. Fitzroy is looking forward to the new year at Washington Adventist University, where he plays a key role in welcoming new students.

WORSHIP SERVICE 8:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m September 8 Pastor Pranitha Fielder (WAU Dedication Sabbath) September 15

Pastor Charles A. Tapp

Sunset Tonight: 7:39 September 8: 7:28

ANNOUNCEMENTS 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 the Note Card from the hymnal rack.

“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.!

Just Desserts! – a new face on after church fellowship and

food. Mingle, eat fresh fruit, and enjoy “Food for Thought.”

This week’s fruit is courtesy of the Mizo team. If you would like to get involved, call Louvina Joseph at 301-431-2188.

Potluck Request: Consider using the Fellowship Hall for

your small group, parish, Sabbath School class, or ministry team to hold its own potluck in order to strengthen your team spirit and productiveness for ministry. 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.

Today’s Sanctuary Flowers are in celebration of Bob

Conway’s 80th birthday - given by his loving wife and family! *If you would like to enhance the beauty of our worship by providing flowers, contact the Flor Balay at the Church Office, 301-270-6777, ext. 114.

Prayer Support: Prayers of recovery for Laila Stowell

and Ruth Dunbebin. Prayers of comfort for the families of Darell Milam and Harold Baasch who lost loved ones.

Prayer Gathering: Strength for the Journey through

Prayer! Join us for Prayer Gathering Tuesdays 7 – 8 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

The Believers and Doubters class is studying Rick Rice’s book, Believing, Behaving, Belonging: Finding a New Love for the Church. The class meets every Sabbath in Room 44, behind the balcony. All are welcome for fellowship and discussion.

Do you love reading the Bible? Do you love game

shows like “It’s Academic” & “Jeopardy”? If so, then the pathfinders need your help this year. The Pathfinder Bible Experience is a Bible competition held across the North American Division and we want to enter a team. Teams will study specific books of the Bible and then compete to correctly answer questions. If you can help coach our team please contact Darrell Milam at <dmilam@sligochurch.org>

Budget Booster: Please help us meet our financial needs

for ministry by giving an extra offering this Sabbath. Our goal is to raise an additional $27,000 in offering by the end of the summer.

ANNOUNCEMENTS The Church Office will be closed for the Labor Day

Holiday on Monday, September 3, 2012. If you have an urgent matter that cannot wait until the office reopens, please call our emergency number 301-980-1009.

Wednesday Night Out: Two opportunities- “In the

Footsteps of Paul” A fascinating video series with Tony Moore- filmed on location, traces the life and journeys of the Apostle Paul, presenting an opportunity for insight and discussion. Wednesday nights from September 5 - November 21 at 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the Discipleship Room.

Find hope, meaning and purpose in the book of Revelation- a video series with Jon Paulien and Graeme Bradford, hosted by Pastor Debbie Eisele. Wednesday nights from September 5 - November 21 at 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. in Fellowship A.

Starting on September 7, the youth department will

restart Friday evening activities. Vespers will be from 6 7:30 p.m., followed by choir rehearsal from 7:30 - 9 p.m.

We invite all of our high-school aged youth to join us and bring a friend!

The John Nevins Andrews 8th grade class in partner-

ship with the Tender Eyed Foundation is sponsoring a Back to School, Grades 1-8, Sister School, Late Skate. Come out and skate with your friends from G. E Peters, Sligo, John Nevins Andrews, Spencerville, Beltsville, Crossroads, Atholton, Olney and Dupont Park Schools on Saturday, September 8th from 10:30 pm – 12:30 am at the Laurel Skating Rink, 9900 Brewers Court, Laurel, MD 20723.

Cost is $10/person and includes admission and skate rental.

Parents and chaperones enter for free.

Sligo Women’s Ministries Book Club will meet on

Monday, September 10 at 7 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss The Dovekeepers by Alice Hoffman.

Maryland Dream Act Workshop: Action in Mont-

gomery (AIM) will hold a workshop about this crucial legislation on Sunday, September 16th, at 10 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Come learn more about the bill, how it will impact our community, and how you can get involved.

Please RSVP to <nayaramowry@gmail.com>

Open Youth Room: Take a study break on Wednesday

evenings at 7 p.m. in the Youth Room for games, snacks, and a chance to make new friends. All high-school aged youth are welcome.

Bulletin Information Deadline is Monday evening!

E-mail information to <kdriscoll@sligochurch.org> Thank you!

PROFILE OF GIVING August 25, 2012

September 3, Monday/Labor Day

Church Budget: This offering pays for outreach and nurture

ministries of the church and the church school along with necessary expenses like utilities and upkeep of the church building.

Last Year This Year Aug. 6 $ 11,001.47 Aug. 4 $ 9,160.60 Aug. 13 $ 8,247.89 Aug. 11 $ 9,309.02 Aug. 20 $ 7,309.93 Aug. 18 $ 5,464.60 Aug. 27 $ 7,112.20 Aug. 25 $ 6,158.13 Aug. 27 YTD $373,729.99 Aug. 25 YTD $327,114.31 Total Contributing Families on Aug. 25, 2012 : 125 Total Contributing Families on Aug. 27, 2011 : 121

Budget for August 25 YTD :

$353,620

Organ / Sanctuary Renovation (OSR) Monthly Mortgage Payment:

Monthly payment- $16,500- Approx. $2,500 is for interest OSR DEBT

Received

OSR

Aug. 4 $1,278.00 Aug. 11 $ 2,955.35 Aug. 18 $ 345.00 Aug. 25 $ 565.00 Balance owed July, 2012: Balance owed July, 2011:

REDUCTION Month to Date $ 1,150.00 $ 599.95 $ 2,638.64 $ 630.00

Budget Booster:

Goal Raised by Aug. 18 YTD Needed

Wishing Well:

$ 2,428.00 $ 5,983.30 $ 8,966.94 $ 10,161.94 $ 629,487.26 $ 880,374.13

Church office is closed!

Regeneration Ministries is cancelled!

September 4, Tuesday

Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7 p.m.

September 5, Wednesday

In the Footsteps of Paul, Discipleship Room, 6:30 p.m.

Revelation Seminar, Fellowship Hall A, 7:30 p.m.

Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m.

September 7, Friday

Young Adult Bible Study, Fellowship Hall B, 7:15 p.m.

September 8, Saturday

Membership Team Meeting, Discipleship Room, 9 a.m.

Mission Orientation, Fellowship Hall B, 9:30 a.m.

Sligo Underground, Youth Room, 10 a.m.

Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 1:30 p.m.

Homeless Ministry, Discipleship Room, 2 p.m.

September 9, Sunday

55+ Club Brunch & Potluck, Fellowship Hall A, 10 a.m.

September 10, Monday

Regeneration Ministries, Office Conf. Room, 7 p.m.

Sligo Book Club Meeting, Discipleship Room, 7 p.m.

September 11, Tuesday $27,000.00 $ 6,528.26 $ 20,471.74

Aug. 25 YTD (incl. in OSR Debt Reduction)

$ 609.96

Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference.

July 2012 contributions are $ 207,709.06 July 2011 contributions are $ 210,105.65 Contributing Families in July 2012 : Contributing Families in July 2011 :

CALENDAR

544 586

Today’s designated offering goes to Local Church Budget.

Loose offering goes to Church Budget.

Thank you for your support!

TREASURER’S NOTE: Download a QR app to any smart-

phone, use your phone to scan the QR code above, and support your church with your tithe & offerings through online giving.

Thank you!

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Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7 p.m.

September 12, Wednesday

In the Footsteps of Paul, Discipleship Room, 6:30 p.m.

Revelation Seminar, Fellowship Hall A, 7:30 p.m.

Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m.

September 14, Friday

Young Adult Bible Study, Fellowship Hall B, 7:15 p.m.

September 15, Saturday

Adult SS Leadership Training, Fellowship B, 8:30 a.m.

Crossroads Worship Service, Sanctuary, 3 p.m.

Sligo by the Sea - 2012 Schedule

Services will be held at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church 10301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD (410) 524-7474 10 a.m. Sabbath School, 11 a.m. Worship September 1 September 8 September 15 September 22 September 29

Charles Tapp Robert Quintana Dunbar Henri Steve Chavez Vladimir Corea

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