August 15, 2015

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 August 17, Monday Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m.

August 19, 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.

ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued)

Homes of Hope - Prepare and Engage Fall Training: Please join us Sabbath afternoon, August 29, 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. in the Atrium. Seminars topics include reaching out to neighbors, starting a group in your home, and encouraging people to make decisions for Christ. A new Discussion Guide, Daniel: A story of Hope in the Midst of Crisis will be introduced. For more information, call or text 301.237.3689 Sligo by the Sea: Come and join us for spiritual refreshing and fellowship, led by a great list of guest speakers in a relaxed atmosphere. Sabbath School begins at 10:00 a.m. & worship at 11:00 a.m. in St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 10301 Coastal Highway in Ocean City, MD. Sligo by the Sea runs through September 26. For more information, please call 301.980.2000 Sligo Women’s Ministries Book Club will meet on Wednesday, September 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss “The Power of Habit“ by Charles Duhigg.

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August 20, Thursday Exercise Class, Memorial Chapel, 6:30 p.m.

Women’s Retreat, Youth Room, 10:00 a.m.

August 29, Saturday Prepare & Engage Fall Training, Atrium Suite, 3:30 p.m.

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welcome Welcome to Sligo Church. I recently read that over ten million people in the United States undergo plastic surgery each year, simply for cosmetic reasons. You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to recognize that we live in a culture that is plagued with the disease of discontent, never feeling that enough is truly good enough. From our print advertisements and television commercials to the lyrics in much of the popular music of this age, the gospel of dissatisfaction is preached with great regularity and success.

Although this can largely be attributed to a culture that does a very good job at breeding discontent, whether or not we want to admit it, the truth is that our sinful hearts crave it. We live in an age that is no longer content with being content. In the fourth and final installment of our series, God’s Good Work: Lessons from Philippians, we examine Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi as he reveals the secret of how he was able to endure the toughest conditions as a prisoner in Rome while still maintaining a spirit full of joy and thanksgiving. Today’s message is titled, The Secret of Contentment.

- Pr. Charles A. Tapp

at worship THE CHURCH

Summary of our Beliefs

SABBATH, August 22 Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:00 a.m.

Speaker: Don McFarlane Mizo Service, Office Chapel, 11:00 a.m.

Kerala Church, WAU Richards Hall, 10:00 a.m.

Sligo by the Sea, St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 10301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 11:00 a.m.

Speaker: Mike Speegle

profile of giving - August 8

• 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 U G U S T 15 , 2 015 8:45 & 11:00 A.M.

CHURCH BUDGET: This offering pays for the outreach and

CHILDREN & YOUTH Join us for Sligo Underground Youth Service today at 11:00 a.m. in the Youth Room! Worship, fellowship, go deeper!

New Young Adult Sabbath School coming soon! This September Sligo Young Adults will be kicking off a new Sabbath school experience. Stay tuned for more information.

Adventurer Club: We will begin registering children, ages 4-9, in the Church Atrium today from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Our first Adventurer Club meeting will be held on Sabbath, August 22 at 1:30 p.m. in the Primary II Sabbath School Room. Please email us directly at adventurers@sligochurch.org for more information.

Bulletin information deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: kdriscoll@sligochurch.org

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nurture ministries of the church and the church school, along with necessary expenses such as utilities and maintenance of the church building.

Last Year: Aug. 9 Aug. 9 YTD

$ 8,613 $ 337,638

This Year:

Aug. 8 $ 9,362 Aug. 8 YTD $ 311,257

BUDGET FOR AUGUST 8 YTD: $ 340,315

Church Building Improvement: Greenwood Avenue Entrance Women’s Bathrooms Aug. 8 YTD $ 34,837 Total Raised $105,454

Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference.

July 2015 contributions are $ 171,145 July 2014 contributions are $ 185,549 MTD Contributions are $14,404 less than last year.

Today’s designated offering goes to Local Church Budget.

Loose offering goes to Church Budget.

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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 PASTOR FOR MEDIA & OUTREACH Richard Castillo, ext. 136

rcastillo@sligochurch.org 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

The Washington Adventist University Church

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 STUDY

THE CHURCH AT WORSHIP we gather in his name

we go to serve

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

SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.

*Hymn of Response All the Way / No. 516

Prelude Prelude / William Harris +Songs of Gathering To God Be the Glory / No. 341 Praise Him! Praise Him! / No. 249 Welcome and Church Life Don McFarlane

+Baptism

Pranitha Fielder Anisha Mina Vattappara

we honor and praise him *Hymn of Praise There’s Sunshine in My Soul Today / No. 470 (stanzas 1, 2 & 4)  Prayer

John Victor

+Vicki Rosette

Anthem There / Duawne Starling

we reflect

+Baby Dedication Hashmika Sujatha Lamu

G. Lopez & G. Lamu

+Children’s Message

Gerry Lopez

Scripture

Philippians 4:10-13 (NIV)

Karen Kautz +Dolly Wasli

+Music for Meditation If This Is Faith / Duawne Starling Sermon Charles A. Tapp God’s Good Work, Part IV: The Secret of Contentment Invitation to Give

Charles A. Tapp

Offertory Falling In Love With Jesus / Jonathan Butler

*Congregation is standing  Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:00 service only Barry Rowe & Brenda Peace, deacon & deaconess on duty

Leading our music today are: Edmond Charles, organist Charlene Milam, chorister Duawne Starling, vocalist

Song Service

Theresa Garza

welcome

Theme Song O Zion, Haste! / No. 365 Scripture & Prayer

Welcome

Mission Feature

Enoch Thomas

Footnotes: Karen Kautz has been a member of Sligo Church since 1977.

She is a keen Bible student and at present belongs to a Bible Study group. She enjoys the outdoors and is an avid runner.

Vicki Rosette has been a member of Sligo since 1976. She and her husband, Manuel, have raised three children of their own and have helped to raise others. Vicki is the Chair and Program DIrector for Respiratory Care at Washington Adventist University. She is also an active participant in the Homes-ofHope, Little Friends SS, Pathfinders, Hospitality and Greeters ministries. Her passions in life are family and knowledge.

Lesson Study Jesus: The Master of Missions

Prayer

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Enoch Thomas

Norman Martin, pianist

Evelyn Wasli (Dolly) has been a member of Sligo since the early sixties. She has been a strong supporter of Christian education and her children all went to Sligo School. Her career has been in psychiatric care. In addition to working at Washington Adventist Hospital, Dr. Wasli also served as a supervisor at the St. Elizabeth Hospital for several years. She is retired and helps out each week as one of Sligo Church’s volunteer receptionists. next week, here at Sligo...

Have you ever wondered how Leah coped with being in a loveless marriage? Next week here at Sligo you don’t want to miss this enlightening sermon preached by Pastor Don McFarlane.

He will share his message titled, “Jacob chose Rachel, but God Chose Leah.” Our special worship music will be offered by the female vocal group, Heaven’s Song.

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: Murchison, Jessop, Goddard, Scur & Fankhauser families Request healing/comfort: Wendell Osborne Sanctuary flowers: *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.

Nominating Report (first reading): Adult Sabbath School Superintendent: Christina Khabbaz

Duawne Starling’s artistic conviction to depict God’s love for us, and his love for God, is woven throughout this inspired musical tapestry of ardent praise & worship. He describes himself as a simple man and says, “I just want to be all that I am intended to be - a man of honor, a faithful husband, and a loving father. I want my life to bring light to the world around me.”

John Victor and his wife, Lillie, have been members of Sligo Church since 1971. He has served in a variety of ministries in the church but identifies most closely with the work of a deacon.

John retired from Washington Adventist Hospital recently, after serving in the lab department for several years. He and Lillie produced four children, one of whom passed away earlier this year. John’s hobbies include walking, soccer and volleyball.

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.

Enoch Thomas

+Sligo Live New Members Orientation

*Benediction Charles A. Tapp

Postlude

Fanfare / Jacques Lemmens +Toccata in B minor / Eugene Gigout

OUR LIFE TOGETHER

Membership Report (second reading): Joining Sligo: Allen Celand, Lawrence Griffin, Wanda Griffin, Clitandre Jean, Joseph Khabbaz, Jonathan Olarte, Mirna Valencia, Dayananda Weerakkody, Nelum Weerakkody Joining elsewhere: Karen Duvall, Gloria Eaker

sabbath devotional

“Christian contentment is that sweet, inward quiet and gracious frame of spirit, which freely submits to and delights in God’s wise and fatherly disposal in every condition.”

– Jeremiah Burrougs

Blood Pressure Screening, sponsored by the Health Action Team, is being held in the Atrium between 10:00 a.m. and 11:10 a.m. today. Information is also available on various health topics.

“At the Master’s Feet: A Time for Affirmation, Connection and Education” is a one day retreat for all female pastors and women in high-school, college or other stages of life who feel called to ministry. This NAD, Columbia Union, and Sligo SDA Church sponsored event will be held on August 20 at Sligo Church, 7700 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. For more information or to RSVP, contact Pr. Pranitha Fielder at pfielder@sligochurch.org. Please RSVP by August 17.

Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 8:02 p.m. and commences on Friday, August 21 at 7:54 p.m.