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 18, Saturday Young Adults GLOW, Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. August 20, Monday Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m.
Summer Budget Booster: If you’ve been watching our Profile of Giving section in the bulletin, you’ve probably noticed that the offerings for our Church Budget are falling well short of the budgeted goal. Normally, we wait until the end of the year to give the extra boost to our budget. This year, we’ve set a goal of $10,000 by the end of August for a mid-summer Budget Booster. As you plan your giving, remember our Church Budget and the Budget Booster during these summer months. (Church Treasurer) Let’s connect! Come visit the brand new Connection Central in the Atrium. Wherever you may be in your journey, here you can take your next step, connect to a ministry, a small group, an outreach opportunity, a Bible study or simply get to know your church a little better. Sligo Cares is a ministry that seeks to ensure that every member of our church family is taken care of, especially those who are sometimes forgotten. Sligo Cares supports our home-bound members through regular visitations, meals, and friendship. We also seek to reach out to our other members whose presence is missed. If you would like to join this ministry or are in need of support, email Pr. Fielder at <pfielder@sligochurch. org> Save the Date! Sunday, September 30. Join us for OpportuniTEA, an elegant tea here in the Sligo Atrium. Enjoy a delightful afternoon with delicious treats and a silent auction. Proceeds help our sisters around the world attend college. Buy tickets at <sostea2018@eventbrite.com> To help with the tea or to donate for the silent auction, email Carolyn at <kujawac@ gc.adventist.org>
MISCELLANEOUS Bulletin information deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: <kdriscoll@sligochurch.org> Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 7:58 p.m. and commences on Friday, August 24 at 7:50 p.m. *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.
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August 22, Wednesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 8:00 p.m.
worship schedule SABBATH, August 25 Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:00 a.m. Speaker: Richard Castillo 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
p r o f i l e o f g i v i n g - A u g u s t 11 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: Aug. 12 $ 9,548 Aug. 12 YTD $ 332,463
This Year: Aug. 11 Aug. 11 YTD
BUDGET FOR AUGUST 11 YTD:
$ 11,592 $304,583 $349,627
BUDGET BOOSTER: AUG. 11 YTD $ 7,817 Remaining Goal $ 2,183 TITHE: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference to help expand the Kingdom of God throughout our region and world. Last Year:
This Year:
Aug. 12 $ 41,296 Aug. 12 YTD $ 1,521,450
Aug. 11 Aug. 11 YTD
2018 Goal
Remaining Goal $1,317,833
$2,800,000
$ 48,394 $1,482,167
Today’s designated offering goes to Local Church Budget. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
worship.nurture.outreach
welcome Welcome to Sligo. It appears that immigration has become one of the major geo-political issues of the 21st century. While some countries appear to be grateful for new immigrants arriving on their shores, others seem unsure of how to handle this social phenomenon. The United Kingdom’s vote to leave the European Union happened largely as a result of hostility toward immigrants in provincial Britain. The particular challenges we are seeing today with respect to immigration are not new; they have been around for millennia. Over 3000 years ago a vast throng of immigrants arrived at the borders of Canaan. They didn’t have much, but they were excited about the prospects of living in the land of plenty, the land of opportunity. After 40 years of hardship and setbacks they finally reached the place that God had promised them. But there is a big problem. The land that they wish to enter has a high wall and is heavily fortified. The Canaanites living there do not want to share their land with them. In my sermon today, titled, Immigrants in a Quandary, I will endeavor to share three lessons that these new immigrants to Canaan learned about life and about God. - Don McFarlane
at worship THE CHURCH
what we believe
We believe the Bible is the inspired word of God and our only rule of faith and practice. As Scripture teaches, we believe God became man in the person of Jesus Christ, saving us from sin by grace through faith. We believe the seventh-day Sabbath was established by God at Creation and honored by Jesus in His earthly ministry as a gift of rest and rejuvenation for all. We celebrate the church as the diverse “new community” forged through the death and resurrection of Jesus, in which all are called, all are gifted, and all are valued. We anticipate Jesus’ personal and visible return to earth to raise the righteous dead, make the earth new, and dwell with His faithful children throughout eternity . We live out our love for Jesus by growing in His likeness and by serving our fellowmen.
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how you connect -
CHRIST FIRST
Take your next step at “Connection Central” in the Atrium Do life together: Join a Journey Group Fill out a pew menu card and place it in the offering plate Visit sligochurch.org/connect2ministry
8:45 & 11:00 A.M.
who can help PHONE: 301.270.6777 EMERGENCY: 301.980.1009 FAX: 301.270.3518 www.sligochurch.org Domestic Violence Hotline: 240.777.4000 National Suicide Hotline: 1.800.273.2855 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
The Washington Adventist University Church
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
HEAD DEACON Manuel Rosette 301.370.1255
HEAD DEACONESS Marion Hudson 301.980.1862
7 7 0 0 C a r r o l l A v e n u e , Ta k o m a P a r k , M D 2 0 9 1 2
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 we gather in his name
*Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:00 service only
SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.
Prelude Amazing Grace / arr. Diane Bish
Welcome & Church Life
Alex Lamarre
Leading our music today are: Patrick Alston, organist Kay Rosburg, chorister Karla Rivera, vocalist
we honor and praise him *Hymn of Praise Before Jehovah’s Awful Throne / No. 82 Prayer Vivin Viswanathan Anthem Be Thou Faithful / Felix Mendelssohn we reflect +Children’s Message
Barry Rowe, Deacon on duty Sharon Simpson, Deaconess on duty
n e x t w e e k , h e r e a t S l i g o . . . Join us next week, here at Sligo, when Pr. Richard Castillo shares a message. Music will be provided by Sounds of Steel.
SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Charlene Milam 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.
Theme Song Go, Preach My Gospel / No. 378 Welcome & Scripture
Archie Marshall
Special Music Lesson Study Paul’s First Missionary Journey Prayer
Charlene Milam
Archie Marshall
Zelma Edwards, pianist
Alex Lamarre +Stephanie Lamarre
+Music for Meditation Incline Thine Ear / Ernest Charles
Don McFarlane
Don McFarlane
Offertory My Soul’s Been Anchored in the Lord / arr. F. B. Price
we go to serve *Hymn of Reflection Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah / No. 538 *Benediction Don McFarlane Postlude Toccata / W. Ralph Driffill
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: Daryl Colbert, Eunice Alexander & Aurora Constantino For healing and comfort: Bartholomew Philpotts-Kerr, Tammie Conway & Kevin Carreno Join us for Prayer Gathering on Wednesday, August 22 when Pr. Cheryl Wilson-Bridges will share a message. Prayer Gathering meets each Wednesday from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Sligo Sanctuary. Come and experience the blessing!
Mary McFarlane
Responsive Scripture Reading Joshua 6:1-6 (NIV)
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
Adult Sabbath School
Song Service
+Song of Gathering The Lord Is My Light / No. 515 (stanzas 1, 2 & 4) +Sligo Live Joseph Khabbaz Mission Trip
Sermon Immigrants in a Quandary Invitation to Give
THE CHURCH AT STUDY
“Whenever you do not understand what’s happening in your life, just close your eyes, take a deep breath and say, “God, I know this is your plan just help me.”
sabbath devotional
“Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty… I have never in my life envied a human being who led an easy life. I have envied a great many people who led difficult lives and led them well.” - Theodore Roosevelt
The Sligo Music Ministry invites all those with a heart for worship and a passion for singing to join the Sanctuary Choir! Our Sanctuary Choir begins its new season on Wednesday, August 29 @ 8:00 p.m. with a welcome meeting and rehearsal in the Choir Room. It rehearses weekly on Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. and sings for worship once a month. For more information, please contact our Choral Director, Paul Byssainthe, Jr. at 301.270.6777, ext. 124 or <pbyssainthe@sligochurch.org> Pathfinder registration: If you are 10-15 years old, now is your chance to join Sligo Challengers. Registration will be open today & August 25 in the Atrium. The first meeting will be held on Sunday, August 26 in the church Office Chapel from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Don’t miss out on a great year. For more information, contact Darrell Milam at 301.538.6445 or <dmilam@sligochurch.org> Sligo Explorers Adventurer Club Registration: Enroll your children, ages 3.5 - 9, online at <sligochurch.org/adventurers> Annual fee is $70 per child. Our first meeting will be held on Saturday, August 18, from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. in the Junior Room. Meetings, beginning with a potluck, will be held on the 3rd Sabbath of each month. For more information, contact Gabby Barrington at <adventurers@sligochurch.org>