April 4, 2015 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 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

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)