April 21, 2018 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

calendar of events April 21, Saturday Young Adults GLOW, Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. RESET, Memorial Chapel, 5:00 p.m. April 23, Monday Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m. Administrative Board Meeting, Fellowship Hall A, 7:00 p.m.

ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued)

Explore the Potential of Your Mobile Devices: Have you ever wished you could get some personal help with your mobile device? Or perhaps, you’d like some ideas for useful apps. Coming up, on Sunday, April 29, at 2:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall A, there will be a workshop to “Explore the Potential of Your Mobile Devices.” All are welcome. Bring your smart phone or tablets and your passwords. Sponsored by The Heart Lifters. New! Online giving through a mobile app: If you would like to make donations to Sligo Church using your smart phone, download Adventist Giving from the App Store. If you’ve been giving online through eAdventist Giving, you can use the same id and password, otherwise, there is a one-time registration. The Children’s Choir is seeking new members! The choir meets immediately after Sabbath School in the Choir Room until 11:35 a.m. Children, ages 3-12, are encouraged to join this ministry, which is under the direction of Mrs. Joya Follette. Wishing Well: All the coins that are placed in our wishing well in the Atrium will go towards supporting our Vacation Bible School (VBS) program. VBS is attended by 300+ children each year. See your children’s eyes light up when the coins spin around in circles at eye-blurring speeds as they descend the nearly vertical walls of the vortex funnel. Sligo Book Club will meet on Wednesday, May 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss “If the Oceans were Ink” by Carla Power. 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

April 25, Wednesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 8:00 p.m.

worship schedule SABBATH, April 28 Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:00 a.m. Speaker: Pr. Charles A. Tapp Mizo Service, Office Chapel, 11:00 a.m. Kerala Church, WAU Richards Hall, 10:00 a.m. Campus Worship, WAU Student Center, 11:00 a.m.

profile of giving - April 14

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: Apr. 15 $ 8,531 Apr. 15 YTD $ 156,211

This Year: Apr. 14 Apr. 14 YTD

BUDGET FOR APRIL 14 YTD:

$ 8,252 $ 139,789 $ 158,755

CHURCH BUILDING IMPROVEMENT: APR. 14 YTD $ 39,465 TITHE: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference to help expand the Kingdom of God throughout our region and world.

Welcome to Sligo today. Having grown up in the African American culture of the South, my parents were given a front row seat each week to the cuisine that has come to be known as “soul food.” According to the Urban Dictionary, the term Soul Food originated from a dark period in the history of the United States where enslaved blacks were able to take the meager foods that were made available to them at the time and transform them into a cuisine that is now known and loved by people from various cultures around the world. This cuisine is called “soul food” because of the soothing and comforting effect it produces, not just in one’s belly, but because of the feeling it produces in one’s heart as it brings back memories of family, friends and fellowship. Yes, there is “soul food,” but then there is also “food for the soul.” In today’s message we will examine the diet that we, as a community of faith, must have each and everyday of our lives if we are to develop into the kinds of disciples that bring glory and honor to our Creator and support to one another. - Charles A. Tapp

at worship THE CHURCH

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

CHRIST FIRST A P R I L 21, 2 018 8:45 & 11:00 A.M.

directory 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

ctapp@sligochurch.org

PASTOR FOR ADMINISTRATION & ADULT MINISTRIES Don McFarlane, ext. 116 dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org PASTOR FOR DISCIPLESHIP & CONGREGATIONAL CARE Pranitha Fielder, ext. 127 pfielder@sligochurch.org PASTOR FOR YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS Joseph Khabbaz, ext. 119 jkhabbaz@sligochurch.org PASTOR FOR CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRIES Gerardo Lopez, ext. 122 glopez@sligochurch.org

Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 7:51 p.m. and commences on Friday, April 27 at 7:56 p.m.

Last Year: Apr. 15 $ 58,130

This Year: Apr. 14

*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.

Apr. 15 YTD

$ 686,717

Apr. 14 YTD

$ 670,394

2018 Goal

$2,800,000

Remaining Goal $2,129,606

welcome

37,477

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

worship.nurture.outreach

PASTOR FOR MEDIA & OUTREACH Richard Castillo, ext. 136 rcastillo@sligochurch.org PASTOR FOR WORSHIP Cheryl Wilson-Bridges, ext. 123

The Washington Adventist University Church

cbridges@sligochurch.org

ADVENTIST COMMUNITY SERVICES Ken Flemmer 301.585.6556

HEAD ELDER Erwin Mack 301.434.1622

HEAD DEACON Manuel Rosette 301.370.1255

HEAD DEACONESS Marion Hudson 301.980.1862

7700 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912 I 301.270.6777

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 WORSHIP +Music for Meditation Do It Again / S. Furtick, M. Redman Sermon Charles A. Tapp Food for the Soul

we gather in his name SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.

Prelude Psalm 19 / Benedetto Marcello +Songs of Gathering How Great Thou Art / No. 86 (stanzas 1, 2, & 4) Our God / M. Redman, J. Myrin, C. Tomlin +Sligo Live Don McFarlane AIM (Listening Sessions) Welcome & Church Life Joseph Khabbaz we honor and praise him *Hymn of Praise Rejoice, the Lord Is King / No. 221  Prayer Heidi Reyes Anthem Do It Again / S. Furtick, M. Redman +selected we reflect +Baby Dedication Isabella Lily Lamarre +Children’s Message

Gerry Lopez

THE CHURCH AT STUDY

Gerry Lopez

Responsive Scripture Reading Matthew Spielman John 17: 13-19 (NKJV) Leader: But now I come to You, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have My joy fulfilled in themselves. Congregation: I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. Leader: I do not pray that You should take them out of the world, but that You should keep them from the evil one. Congregation: They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. Leader: Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth. Congregation: As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world. All: And for their sakes I sanctify Myself, that they also may be sanctified by the truth.

Invitation to Give Charles A. Tapp Offertory Jesus At The Center / I. Houghton, M. Massey, A.Ranney

we go to serve *Hymn of Reflection Break Thou the Bread of Life / No. 271 *Benediction

Charles A. Tapp

Postlude Trumpet Tune On Holy, Holy, Holy / Jan Mulder *Congregation is standing  Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:00 service only

Adult Sabbath School SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.

Song Service Theme Song We Are Living, We Are Dwelling / No. 617

Vernon Rogers

Welcome & Prayer

Sheila Schlisner Hendricks

Scripture

Sheila Schlisner Hendricks

Lesson Study Jesus and the Book of Revelation Prayer Sheila Schlisner Hendricks

Heather Griffin, organist

Barry Rowe, deacon on duty Ivybelle Roye, deaconess on duty Leading our music today are: Patrick Alston, organist Paul Byssainthe, Jr., chorister Lydia Audain, vocalist

Footnotes: Heidi Reyes is a 9th grade student at Blair High School. She is actively involved in Sligo’s Pathfinder Club and is a vital part of Underground’s youth singing group. Heidi also enjoys attending M.I.N.D.S. (Mentored, Inspired, Noble, Determined Students) and Mid-week Momentum, Sligo Youth Department’s weekly after-school program. Matthew Spielman grew up in Maryland and currently lives in Virginia. He started attending Sligo at the end of last year because he wanted to be part of a church that had an active young adults program. He attended GLOW Study his first week and then started getting involved in the other activities and events soon after. Matthew currently works as a Chemical Engineer. n e x t w e e k , h e r e a t S l i g o . . . Join us next Sabbath as our Senior Pastor, Charles Tapp, concludes his series on the Promise of Community. He will provide us with insights into the role that we as a community of faith play in reaching beyond the walls of the church to share the gospel with our community. Music will be provided by the Sligo Sanctuary Choir.

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 friends, then invite them to come to church in person at 11:00 a.m. Download past episodes or subscribe to future episodes for free from Simple Truths for Life by Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church from the iTunes Store. You can also go to simpletruthsforlife. org/podcast Prayer Requests: Families of these deceased: Roger B. Mack & Obadiah John For healing and comfort: Daryl Colbert & Jordan Vanryan We regret to announce that Roger Booth Mack, longtime Sligo member, passed away on April 13 at the age of 76. He is survived by his wife, Gay, and daughters, Jessica and Sylvia. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 28, at 4:00 p.m. in the Sligo Church Atrium.

Sligo Children’s Choir Joya Follette, director Sligo Singers Treasure John, Alex Giesbrecht, Sara Devaraj, Naomy Rodrigues & Brianna Stewart, vocalists Paul Byssainthe, Jr., pianist Jon Mark, bass guitarist William Brew, drummer

OUR LIFE TOGETHER

sabbath devotional

“If we do not love the Bible, we certainly do not love the God who gave it to us; but if we do love God, then no other book in the entire world will be comparable in our minds.” – Charles Spurgeon

A memorial service will be held for former Sligo member, Joseph Ruben Spicer on Sunday, May 6 at 10 a.m. here at Sligo Church. All are welcome. Joe passed away in North Carolina on January 22 at the age of 88. Joe taught communications at Columbia Union College (now Washington Adventist University) and Howard University in the late sixties. He also managed thenclassical Christian music station, WGTS 91.9 FM for many years. Today’s Sanctuary flowers are in celebration of Don and Mary McFarlane’s wedding anniversary! Sligo Church has had a tradition of periodically having a yearbook done. The last one was done in 2012/2013. In years to come these will prove to be important keepsakes for our present and future members. LifeTouch has undertaken the task of creating a yearbook for us for 2018 and has scheduled the following dates for photographs to be taken: April 22 - April 25; April 29 May 2. (Sundays, 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. & Mon. - Wed., 2:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.) Pick up a LifeTouch brochure at a Welcome Desk in the Atrium or Foyer for more information and to schedule your appointment as instructed. You can also sign up for an appointment in the Atrium. Prayer Gathering 2018! Join us in the Sanctuary at 7:00 p.m. each Wednesday evening for engaging study and transformative times of prayer.