April 1, 2017 by Sligo Church

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)

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Nominating Report (first reading): Deaconesses: Leela Job, Connie Merrill, Kay Rosburg, Sheron Simpson, Keri Tomenko, Carmelita Uzuegbu Homes of Hope Training will be held on Sabbath, April 22, in Fellowship Hall B at 1:30 p.m. Prior to the meeting, there will be a potluck in Fellowship Hall A at 12:30 p.m. Save the date: Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington (ACSGW) is holding a Benefit Concert for our Learning Center at the Northwood High School Auditorium (919 University Blvd W, Silver Spring, MD 20901) on Sunday, May 7, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., Hear music by Esther Haynes, David Olney and Tom Prasada-Rao! For more information, visit www.acsgw.org MISCELLANEOUS Bulletin information deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: <kdriscoll@sligochurch.org> Sligo Live: If you have a story, a subject or an individual that you would like to see featured on Sligo Live, please contact Pastor McFarlane at <dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org> or 301.270.6777, ext. 116 Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 7:31 p.m. and commences on Friday, April 7 at 7:36 p.m. *Consent To Use Photographic Images: Sligo SDA Church films all worship services. Attendance at, or participation in Sligo worship services constitutes an agreement by the participant to Sligo’s use and distribution of the attendee’s image, voice, or likeness in photos, video, electronic reproduction and audio tapes of such activities.

Welcome to Sligo. Welcome to Sligo today. Have you ever wondered what determines the value of an object? I ask this April 1, Saturday because sometimes the value that has been assessed to a Young Adults GLOW, Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. particular item just doesn’t seem to make good sense. For instance, just recently, I heard a news story about the star April 2, Sunday quarterback for the Super Bowl Champions New England 55+ Brunch & Potluck, Fellowship Hall A, 10:00 a.m. Patriots, Tom Brady, who had his jersey stolen following their win at the 51st Super Bowl. Upon receiving an anonymous tip, the jersey was located April 3, Monday somewhere in Mexico. Authorities believed that the stolen jersey had an Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m. estimated value of $500,000. Seriously? I guess the old adage is true, “One man’s “trash” is really another man’s treasure.” Having studied business while April 5, Wednesday in college, I learned that one of the main factors that significantly impacts the value of an item or a service is called, supply and demand. If there is more Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. demand for a product than what the supplier can meet, then that adds more (or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m.) value to that particular item. But what factors does God use in determining the Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 8:00 p.m. value of something? Is it the concept of supply and demand, or is it something a lot more complicated than that? April 6, Thursday - Charles A. Tapp

Exercise Class, Office Chapel, 6:30 p.m.

Prior to 1985, Sligo’s Children and Youth attended Sabbath School classes in Richard’s Hall, Science Building and the Serviceman’s Center? Sligo Church constructed a long-sought addition to provide meeting space for them to worship under the same roof on Sabbath morning. This addition included included the Kitchen, Atrium, Youth Room, Choir Room, Primary Room, Fellowship Rooms and Junior Rooms.

Summary of our Beliefs

worship schedule SABBATH, April 8 Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:00 a.m. Speaker: Ted Wilson Mizo Service, Office Chapel, 11:00 a.m. Kerala Church, WAU Richards Hall, 10:00 a.m.

profile of giving - March 25 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: This Year: Mar. 26 $ 19,598 Mar. 25 $ 13,254 Mar. 26 YTD $ 123,966 Mar. 25 YTD $123,428 BUDGET FOR MARCH 25 YTD: $138,043

• 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). • Our love for God is demonstrated primarily by our love for our fellowmen. (1 John 4:20; Matthew 25:34-40).

Mar. 25 YTD $6,957

PASTOR FOR ADMINISTRATION & ADULT MINISTRIES Don McFarlane, ext. 116 dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org

$149,006

Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference to help expand the Kingdom of God throughout our region and world. Last Year: Mar. 26 $ 39,472 Mar. 26 YTD $ 542,453 2017 Goal $2,800,000

This Year: Mar. 25 $ 55,658 Mar. 25 YTD $ 520,163 Remaining Goal $2,279,837

Today’s designated offering goes Local Church Budget. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.

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A P R I L 1, 2 017 8:45 & 11:00 A.M.

PHONE: 301.270.6777 EMERGENCY: 301.980.1009 FAX: 301.270.3518 WEBSITE: www.sligochurch.org Domestic Violence Hotline: 240.777.4000 SENIOR PASTOR Charles A. Tapp, ext. 126

Balance from 2016 & YTD $47,053

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