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 5, Sunday Resurrection “The Victorious Life”, Sanctuary, 11:00 a.m. (Reception to follow, Atrium, 12:00 p.m.) Pathfinder Meeting, Office Chapel, 9:00 a.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued) Join Washington Adventist University on April 10-11 for their 36th G. Arthur Keough Lectureship, featuring keynote speaker Dr. Zdravko Plantak April 10: “Radical Liminality: Re-Imagining and Re-Performing our Faith on the Thresholds of Life” (WAU Richards Hall, 6:00 p.m.) April 11: “Liminal Radicality: The Mission of the Church through the Embodied Proclamation” (WAU Richards Hall, 4:00 p.m.) Members of Women’s Ministry Committee are asked to meet for one hour today in the Discipleship Room, following second service. Prospective members are also invited to attend. First Monday, April 6: You are invited to join the Women’s Ministry Team to view “Entertaining Angels: The Dorothy Day Story” in Washington Adventist University’s Halcyon Hall at 7:00 p.m. Please bring snacks or light refreshments to share. Sligo Women’s Ministries Book Club will meet on Wednesday, April 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss “Mom and Me and Mom” by Maya Angelou. Please bring snacks and light refreshments to share. Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 7:34 p.m. and commences on Friday, April 10 at 7:40 p.m. Family Fun Festival will be held on Sunday, April 12, from Noon to 5:00 p.m., on the campus of Washington Adventist University (WAU). The annual event is free to the public and features live music, food and family entertainment. The event has been an annual tradition on campus for more than a decade, and it is the highlight of the university’s Alumni Weekend, which is April 9-12. CHILDREN & YOUTH The Youth Department is requesting donations for the El Salvador Mission trip. The goal is $15,000 by the end of July! Please make donations by visiting www.sligochurch.org and clicking on GIVE. Youth Paintball Trip on April 19: Sign up in the Youth Room today to ensure your spot! Bulletin information deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: kdriscoll@sligochurch.org
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April 6, Monday Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m. First Monday, Halcyon Hall (WAU), 7:00 p.m. April 7, Tuesday Sligo Bell Choir Practice, SAS Room #114, 7:00 p.m. April 8, Wednesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. (or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m.) Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m. Sligo Women’s Book Club, Discipleship Room, 7:00 p.m.
worship schedule SABBATH, April 11, WAU Alumni Weekend Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:00 a.m. Speaker: Dr. Daniel Honore Mizo Service, Office Chapel, 11:00 a.m. Kerala Church, WAU Richards Hall, 10:00 a.m. Crossroads, WAU Student Activity Center, 11:00 a.m.
profile of giving - March 28 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: Mar. 29 $ 12,463 Mar. 29 YTD $ 118,073
This Year: Mar. 28 $ 10,512 Mar. 28 YTD $ 111,009
BUDGET FOR MARCH 28 YTD: $118,628
Church Building Improvement: 2014 $ 118,817 Mar. 28 YTD $ 9,785 Total Raised $ 128,602 Goal $150,000 Needed $ 21,398 Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference. February 2015 contributions are $ 164,683 February 2014 contributions are $ 178,818 MTD Contributions are $14,135 less than last year. Today’s designated offering goes to Local Church Budget. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
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welcome Welcome to Sligo Church. Several weeks ago while shopping in the grocery store I noticed that the theme in this particular store had quickly changed from one of a valentine’s motif with paper hearts, flowers and candy to one of bunny rabbits and chocolate covered eggs. This was just the store’s way of reminding its customers that the Easter season is fast approaching. That was the middle of February and now here we are just one day away from the actual celebration. But what is just as interesting as the manner in which many choose to acknowledge this monumental event is the time of the event itself. It has been called a moveable feast because it doesn’t fall on a set day every year. Instead, Christian churches in the West celebrate Easter on the first Sunday following the full moon after the vernal equinox on March 21. Therefore it is observed anywhere between March 22 and April 25 every year. But what is of paramount importance for us today is that because Christ is risen and has experienced victory over death, hell and the grave, we now have the opportunity to experience his resurrection power in our lives each and every day. - 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)
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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 ADMINISTRATIVE & 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 PASTOR FOR CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRIES Gerardo Lopez, ext. 122 glopez@sligochurch.org
Sligo
a seventh-day adventist church The Washington Adventist University Church
PASTOR FOR MEDIA & OUTREACH Richard Castillo, ext. 136 rcastillo@sligochurch.org
OUR MISSION
PASTOR FOR WORSHIP Cheryl Wilson-Bridges, ext. 123
cbridges@sligochurch.org
ADVENTIST COMMUNITY SERVICES Ken Flemmer 301.585.6556
HEAD ELDER Erwin Mack 301.434.1622
7700 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912 I 301.270.6777
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 Offertory We Shall Walk Through the Valley in Peace
we gather in his name
Resurrection Sabbath Prelude Easter Song / Keith Green
*Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:00 service only
+Songs of Gathering I Will Sing of Jesus’ Love / No. 183 Worthy, Worthy Is the Lamb / No. 246 Welcome and Church Life Don McFarlane +Baptism Don McFarlane Mary Elizabeth Fields-Jones Emily Saavedra
we honor and praise him *Hymn of Praise Christ is Alive! Prayer
Bruce Peifer
Anthem Risen Today! / Dan Forrest
Scripture Luke 23:33-43 (NIV)
Gerry Lopez Terri Jo Hayes
+Music for Meditation O Sacred Head, Now Wounded Sermon Beneath the Cross
Charles A. Tapp
Leading our music today are: Patrick Alston, organist Kay Rosburg, chorister Wendell Phipps, pianist
Judy Pino
Theme Song I Love to Tell the Story / No. 457 Scripture & Prayer
Welcome Mission Feature
Enoch Thomas Enoch Thomas
Lesson Study The Coming of Jesus
Class Leaders
Prayer
Enoch Thomas
Sounds of Steel Pan Orchestra David Campbell, director
Zelma Edwards, pianist
Sligo Bell Choir Ardyce Griswold, director OviBrass Quintet Jose Oviedo, director & trumpeter Randy Flash, tympanist Neil Brown, trumpeter Peter Morris, hornist Stephen Omelsky, trombonist Landres Bryant, tubist
Footnotes: Bruce Peifer is Chairman of the Health, Wellness and Physical Education department at Washington Adventist University. Terri Jo Hayes has been a member of Sligo for eight years. She has a passion for helping others. She leads Sligo’s AIM ministry and is a member of Sligo’s greeting ministry. Terri Jo works as a General Management Consultant in the field of Cyber. next week, here at Sligo... Washington Adventist University commemorates Alumni Weekend on Sabbath. Music will be provided by the Columbia Collegiate Chorale of WAU and the New England Youth Ensemble
welcome 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 We hold in prayer those who: Have lost loved ones: Alexander family Request healing/comfort: Mauro Ramos, CJ Milton, Purificacion Curameng, Jean Loney, Shaun Loney & Frank Agard
Sligo Sanctuary Choir Jon Gilbertson, director
sabbath devotional
“The glory of God and the pride of man will collide at one of two crash sites: hell or the cross.”
Charles A. Tapp
Sylvan Coke, deacon on duty Ria Marpaung, deaconess on duty
Song Service
+Children’s Message
Invitation to Give
Charles A. Tapp
Postlude All Glory Laud and Honor / Teschner
Sligo Live Resurrection Sunday: The Victorious Life
we reflect
*Hymn of Reflection Redeemed! / No. 337 *Benediction
Adult Sabbath School SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
we go to serve
SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
– Jason Meyer
Two families have contributed today’s sanctuary flowers: Pastor and Mrs Sigfredo Rada celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary this week. Their children and grandchildren offer flowers to the Lord in celebration of this remarkable milestone and in gratitude for Christ’s unfailing love that has bound together the hearts of this wonderful couple. Terri Jo Hayes offers flowers in celebration of her mother, Almeda Newman Carroll’s 95th birthday today and in gratitude for God’s unfailing care. (Floral design by Mary McFarlane)*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. VANUATU NEEDS YOU! A category 5 cyclone hit the island nation of Vanuatu, located near Australia in the South Pacific last week killing and wounding many, destroying crops and livelihoods, and collapsing communities. A crisis this severe will take years to recover. ADRA is on the ground, but we need your financial support now. To make an urgent donation, visit ADRA.org and click on the Vanuatu cyclone link, call 1-800-424-ADRA (2372) or text ADRA to 41444. Membership Report (first reading): Joining Sligo: Ashley Butler, Sara Deveraj, Iria Hauffen, Lloyd Martin, III, Arnaldo Rodrigues, Naony Rodrigues, Yolanda Rodrigues Joining elsewhere: Rodney Callahan, Raquel DePaula, William Johnsson, Jared Kannanaikkel, Rose Mensah, Jane Ogora, Della Robertson, William Robertson, Elma Spencer, Sheldon Spencer, Janette Vines