April 5, 2014 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

April 7, Monday Regeneration Ministries, Office Conf. Room, 7:00 p.m. *Please note that 1st Monday will be held on Sunday, April 13 SAS Open House, 8300 Carroll Ave., Takoma Park, 6:00 p.m.

Welcome to Sligo. Have you noticed that whenever the name of Jesus is mentioned it usually sparks one of two responses? It creates either thoughts of joy and peace or it creates feelings of anger and contempt. It makes you wonder why someone that has been credited with doing so much good in the lives of so many could be the recipient of so much disdain. The answer is simple. It’s not because they are angry about the things that He did as much as with the claims that He made. And what were those claims made by this young carpenter from Nazareth that have caused and continue to cause such a ruckus? It’s that He had the audacity to claim that He was God in human flesh; that’s all. Today as we present the fourth part of our series, “The Heart of Christianity,” we will examine the claims of the Christ and as we shall soon see, they are “More than Words.”

April 8, Tuesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m.

Summary of our Beliefs

our life together

calendar of events

ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued)

April 5, Sabbath Deaconess Prayer Breakfast, Fellowship Hall B, 8:30 a.m. WAU Revival/Crossroads, White tent in front of Wilkinson Hall, 11:15 a.m. Adventurer Investiture, Primary II Room, 2:30 p.m. Homes of Hope Training, Atrium Suite, 3:00 p.m.

Congratulations to Sligo member Celeste Ryan Blyden who recently became the union’s first woman vice president. Her role as VP for strategic communication and public relations will help to put a new face on the ministries and mission of the Columbia Union Conference. Prayer Gathering meets Tuesdays from 7-8 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Between 7:30 and 7:55 p.m. you can join us by Internet or telephone. To connect, visit: http://ez.com/ sligoprays or call 949.229.4400, pin is 4997774# At the Sligoprays webpage you can register and receive a reminder. Spring Social: Following our Barn Party in November 2013 and the Tennis Social on March 1, a decision has been made to have a general Sligo Church social event each quarter. Our next social is planned for April 26 at Takoma Academy Gym. This will be a volley ball, badminton and board games social - something for everyone! We plan to have vespers in the gym between 7:45 and 8:00 p.m. with the games starting immediately after vespers. Come along and bring a friend. “Crowns” Tea & Silent Auction: April’s First Monday is on Sunday, April 13. Join us for the “Crowns” Tea and Silent Auction on Sunday, April 13, at 4:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Wear your fanciest hat (optional). Enjoy delicious goodies and bid on marvelous auction items. All proceeds and donations benefit Scholarshipping Our Sisters to help SDA women around the world attend college. To donate auction items and services or to let us know you will attend, please RSVP to kujawacar@ verizon.net CHILDREN & YOUTH Sligo Adventist School: It’s enrollment time! Sligo Adventist School is excited to partner with you in “growing” your child to becoming the person God has called them to be. We seek to do so through a Christ-centered learning environment, rigorous curriculum, engaging teachers, and needs based financial aid. Join us for our next Open House on Monday, April 7, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. You may also come by and meet the Principal every Monday from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. To learn more, call 301.434.1417 We invite all juniors and seniors who are in public school, home schooled or other Christian schools to join us on May 4, 2014 for Promenade at 6:30 p.m. Tickets cost $60. For more information and to register visit www.sligochurch.org/ promenade. Bulletin Information Deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: bulletin@sligochurch.org sunset Tonight: April 12:

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April 6, Sunday 55+ Club Brunch & Potluck, Fellowship Hall A, 10:00 a.m. Used Book Sale,General Conference, 1:30 p.m.

April 9, Wednesday Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m. Adventist History Series, Fellowship Hall A, 7:00 p.m. Sligo Book Club Meeting, Discipleship Room, 7:00 p.m.

worship schedule SABBATH, APRIL 12 Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:15 a.m., Speaker: Kendra Haloviak Sligo Underground, Youth Room, 11:15 a.m., (Youth & Young Adult Service) Mizo Service, Office Chapel, 11:15 a.m.

• 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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