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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
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September 14, Saturday Homeless Ministry Discipleship Room, 2:00 p.m. September 16, Monday Regeneration Ministries, Office Conf. Room, 7:00 p.m. Finance Comm. Mtg., Senior Pastor’s Office, 7:00 p.m. September 17, Tuesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m.
When I was a student in high school, I began to get involved in athletics on a more regular basis, even to the point of trying out for various sports teams that our school offered. One of the things that I would hear as I worked out with the other team members was the adage, “No pain, no gain.” In essence, if I wanted to become a stronger athlete, which would inevitably help me to become a better player regardless of my sport of choice, it was going to be painful. Have you ever wondered what it is about life that makes many of the things that are beneficial to our wellbeing, come accompanied with such a painful price tag? Today as we celebrate the Holy Communion, we are reminded of the gift of salvation that has been purchased for us and the expensive price that our Savior chose to pay, as I share the message titled, “Nevertheless.” 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).
ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued) As we look forward to the overhaul of our Media Ministry this Fall, new positions and ministry opportunities will open. All interested in serving are welcome to an orientation/training meeting on September 22 in the Media Room (Balcony, baptistry side). You can email us at media@sligochurch.org First Monday will resume on Monday, October 7 in Fellowship Hall A at 7:00 p.m.
CHILDREN & YOUTH The Sligo Ringers began their fall season two weeks ago. Rehearsal is at 7:00 p.m. every Wednesday, at Sligo School, Room 114. The 2013-14 Pathfinder year has begun. Club registration will only be open until tomorrow, September 15, in the Office Chapel from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Mark your calendars! Kids Church will be held on Sabbath, November 9, from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the Primary II Room. Our theme is “Hide and Seek.” Kids will have fun learning about a real Jesus in their lives through Bible stories, crafts, Sligo Puppets, and Bible games! Sligo Adventurer Club’s first meeting will be held today in the Primary II Room, immediately following the 11:15 a.m. service. We invite all “Adventurer” parents to join us for a potluck lunch. Basketball church league: Boys younger than 12 years & girls younger than 13 years are invited to join the Pony coed Sligo Church team. For more information, email glopez@ sligochurch.org The Sligo Underground Choir meets every Friday from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. in the Youth Room. For any inquiries, contact our choir director, Matt Daley: modaley13@verizon.net. 2014 Youth Mission Trip: Registration for the 2014 Youth Mission Trip is now open! We will be going to the Dominican Republic from July 20 - 27, 2014, with International Children’s Care, an Adventist organization that helps orphaned and disadvantaged youth. The cost of the trip is $1000 and a $100 deposit is due by September 30. If you are interested, please contact the Youth Department for more information.
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worship schedule Friday, September 20 Reflections, Fellowship Hall A, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, September 21 Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:15 a.m., Speaker: Don McFarlane Sligo Underground, Youth Room, 11:15 a.m., (Youth & Young Adult Service) Speaker: Fred Warfield Crossroads, WAU Activity Center, 11:15 a.m., (WAU Collegiate Service) Mizo Service, Office Chapel, 11:15 a.m. Speaker: John Wilmott Sligo by the Sea in Ocean City, MD, 11:00 a.m., Speaker: Nikolaus Satelmajer
profile of giving SEPTEMBER 7, 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: Sept. 8 $ 8,552.52 Sept. 8 YTD $355,593.78
This Year: Sept. 7 $ 6,369.86 Sept. 7 YTD $ 361,162.75
BUDGET FOR SEPTEMBER 7 YTD:
at worship THE CHURCH
calendar of events
$392,387.00
Media Projects: Sept. 7 $ 808.24 Total Raised $ 8,380.49 Goal $45,000.00 Needed $ 36,619.51 Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference. August 2013 contributions are $ 229,808.94 August 2012 contributions are $ 208,528.56 Today’s designated offering goes to Fall Mission Appeal/WB. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
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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
Adult Sabbath School
+Song of Preparation Jesus Paid It All / No. 184
SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:15 A.M.
Holy Communion
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
The Lord’s Supper
Song Service
Pam Arner
*Litany Don McFarlane (from Colossians 3) Leader: As holy people, whom God has chosen and loved, let us be sympathetic, kind, humble, gentle, patient, thankful and above all - be loving.
Theme Song Higher Ground / No. 625 Welcome
Charlotte Conway
Prelude Amazing Grace / arr. Mark Hayes
Congregation: May we forgive as the Lord forgave us.
Scripture & Prayer
Charlotte Conway
+Song of Gathering
Leader: As Christ became the Word incarnate, let Christ’s Word with all its wisdom and richness live in us.
We Gather
The Old Rugged Cross / No. 159
All: God has called us into His peace by bringing us into one body. Welcome & Church Life
Don McFarlane
+Celebration of Ministry Charles A. Tapp & Gerry Lopez
*Hymn of Praise
Anthem When I Survey the Wondrous Cross / Martin Sligo Sanctuary Choir Charles A. Tapp
Scripture Luke 22:39 - 42 (ASV)
Paul Copiz
Homily Nevertheless
Charles A. Tapp
Fellowship Rooms A & B Memorial Chapel Youth Room
Leading our music today are: Patrick Alston, organist Jon Gilbertson, chorister Garrett Jackson, baritone
Anton Dormer
Class Leaders Class Leaders
Zelma Edwards, pianist
sabbath devotional
“We magnify the strength that could surrender strength, the power that could abandon power, the might that could relinquish might, the will that could resign will...He is most glorious to us in the shadows of Gethsemane.” Brad Whitt
sunset Tonight: 7:19 Sept. 21: 7:08
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: Poleta Hutchinson, Dharam Thamby & David Lazarus We grieve the loss of our members, Taylor Clapp The Women’s Ministries “Knit Night” will resume on Wednesday night September 18 at 7:00 p.m. in the Prayer Room. For further information you can contact Wendy Trim at 240.460.4409 or on wendytrim@gmail. com Family 2 Family, a 12-week series for caregivers of persons with brain disorders will be held from 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. in the Washington Adventist University Music Building – Room #008, every Thursday evening, starting September 12, except November 7 and November 28. Call the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill at 301.949.5852 to register for the series. Flyers will also be available at the Information Desk.
Sylvan Coke & Joan Silver, deacon & deaconess on duty
Children, accompanied by an adult, may stay in the Sanctuary for a special lesson during the Ordinance of Humility.
+Children’s Lesson
*Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:15 service only
Sligo Sanctuary Choir Jon Gilbertson, director
We Prepare
Mission Feature Lesson Study Reformation: Thinking New Thoughts
Charles A. Tapp
An Emergency Aid Offering will be received by the deacons as you leave.
We Reflect
Women Men Families, Couples & Singles
*Benediction
Special Music Vivienne Martinelli This Is My Father’s World / arr. Olstad
Benediction & Offering
Postlude Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee / arr. Diane Bish
Offertory Let Us Break Bread Together / arr. Alston Garrett Jackson, baritone
+Ordinance of Humility
We Go To Serve When We All Get to Heaven / No. 633
Miriam Surappa
Invitation to Give
Charles A. Tapp
*Hymn of Response
Crown Him With Many Crowns / No. 223 Prayer
Sharing at the Table
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Blood Pressure Screening, sponsored by the Health Action Team, will be held in the Atrium today from 10:00 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. Information will also be available on various health topics. Membership Report (first reading): Joining Sligo: Brendon Albury, Grace Bacud, Celeste Ryan Blyden, Christopher Daley, Christopher Eckford, Margaret Grant, Sylvie Johnson, Kaingu Milunga, Walya Milunga, Nerlyne Noisette, Jason Rhodes, Eugene Simonov, Ariadna Stamp, Grace Vidal, Shirley Zork, Warren Zork Joining elsewhere: Barry Bloomer, Jacqueline Carson, Walter Carson, Sr., Shireen Mall, Sonia Perkins, Larry Rich, Molly Rich, Nora Sarkar, Nripen Sarkar All attorneys, Law and pre-law students alike are invited to the Annual Attorney/Pre-Law Student Dinner at Washington Adventist University on Sunday, September 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the Wilkinson Hall Lobby. Please RSVP at prelaw@wau.edu or call 301.891.4572