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What do you do when what God has promised
August 19, Saturday you looks nothing like what you’re going through? Young Adults GLOW, Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. In today’s message, we will be looking at the miracle of Jesus restoring the paralytic man August 20, Sunday through the power of His promise. The Scribes Exercise Class is canceled accused Jesus of blasphemy when they questioned His
August 21, Monday authority to forgive sin. In order to prove His authority to forgive, Jesus displayed His power to heal by commanding the paralytic Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued) Volunteer Opportunity: Do you wish to be more involved with your church and have the opportunity to meet new people? If so, why not consider volunteering four hours each week at the church office? If interested, please contact Kathleen Driscoll at <kdriscoll@ sligochurch.org> or 301.270.6777, ext. 239 Pathfinder Registration - if you are 10-16 years old, now is your chance to join Sligo Challengers. Registration will be open today and next Sabbath, August 26. The first meeting will be held on Sunday, August 27 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 Adventurers: If you have or know a child age 4-9, you don’t want them to miss out on registering for Adventurers! The first meeting will be held today, following the church service. Fees are $70 for the entire year. For more information about online registration and payment plans, please email Gabby at <Adventurers@SligoChurch.org> Save the Date for the 39th annual G. Arthur Keough Lectureship, September 22-23. Aleksander Santrac, WAU’s Professor of Religion and Ethics, Chair of Religion Department will be the keynote speaker. The event is free and open to the public.
August 23, Wednesday Prayer Gathering, Office Chapel, 7:00 p.m. (or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m.) Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 8:00 p.m.
worship schedule SABBATH, August 26 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: Joseph Khabbaz
profile of giving - August 12 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. 13 $ 7,926 Aug. 13 YTD $ 321,409 BUDGET FOR AUGUST 12 YTD:
This Year: Aug. 12 Aug. 12 YTD
$344,957
Bulletin information deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: <kdriscoll@sligochurch.org>
Aug. 12 YTD $ 24,684 Balance from 2016 & YTD $ 65,747
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Atrium Roof and Skylight: Total Raised $ 223,383 Outstanding Pledges $ 12,722
Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference to help expand the Kingdom of God throughout our region and world.
2017 Goal
$ 2,800,000
• 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).
This Year: Aug. 12 Aug. 12 YTD
CHRIST FIRST A U G U S T 19 , 2 017 8:45 & 11:00 A.M.
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
Church Building Improvement:
Last Year: Aug. 13 $ 35,643 Aug. 13 YTD $ 1,508,765
Summary of our Beliefs
directory $ 9,548 $328,966
MISCELLANEOUS
Sligo Live: If you have a story, a subject or an individual that you would like to see featured on Sligo Live, please contact Pastor McFarlane at <dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org> or 301.270.6777, ext. 116 Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 7:58 p.m. and commences on Friday, August 25 at 7:47 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.
man to arise. Could it be that when we trust in God’s promise of forgiveness, we will experience the power to arise in our difficult circumstance? It is my prayer that today’s message will strengthen your confidence in knowing that no power can prevent what God has promised. The power is in the promise! - Joseph Khabbaz
$ 40,518 $ 1,474,091
Remaining Goal $ 1,325,909
Today’s designated offering goes to Local Church Budget. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
worship.nurture.outreach
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
The Washington Adventist University Church
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
7700 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912 I 301.270.6777
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 *Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:00 service only
we gather in his name SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.
Prelude Andante tranquillo / Felix Mendelssohn Barry Rowe, deacon on duty Sandra Brown, deaconess on duty
+Sligo Live Sligo Adventurers
Welcome & Church Life +Baptism Hallie Aliya Brown
Gerry Lopez Richard Castillo
Gerry Lopez
we honor and praise him *Hymn of Praise It Took a Miracle / No. 111 Prayer Richard Castillo +Theresa Garza Anthem The Cause of Christ / Kari Jobe we reflect +Children’s Message Scripture Matthew 9:1-8 (NKJV)
Gerry Lopez
Helen Espenida
+Music for Meditation You Are My All in All / Dennis Jernigan Sermon The Power Is In The Promise
SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Leading our music today are: Paul Byssainthe, Jr., organist James Williams, chorister Sara Devaraj, vocalist
Footnotes: Helen Espenida, a graduate of Loma Linda University, is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator. She has been a member of Sligo Church for more than 20 years and serves in Media Ministries. Theresa Garza is a graduate of Duke Ellington School of the Arts. She holds a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from Trinity University in Washington DC. Theresa Garza is the founder and Director of Gifted Academy. Sara Devaraj is a sophomore at Washington Adventist University pursuing a major in BioChemistry with a PreMed emphasis. She has enjoyed singing since she was a young child and always loves having the opportunity to praise God through song.
Judith Pino 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 Presentation Jesus Your Blood and Righteousness / No. 177 Welcome & Prayer
James Gulley ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mission Feature Special Music Peace Like a River Lesson Study From Slaves to Heirs Prayer
KG & Little Friends
Zelma Edwards, pianist Dana West, pianist
w e g o t o s e r v e *Hymn of Reflection Jesus Paid It All / No. 184 Joseph Khabbaz
Postlude Fugue in G Minor / J. S. Bach
n e x t w e e k , h e r e a t S l i g o . . . Next Sabbath here at Sligo Pastor McFarlane will be going to the very heart of the gospel with a message titled, “I will see what I can do for you, Mr. McFarlane” and with the use of Old Testament typology. His objective will be to provide a basis for utmost confidence in Christ in the final judgement. Music will be provided by Shane Kelley.
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 For families of these deceased: David Olson For healing and comfort: Karen Olson, Peter Bushell, Nilima Nowrangi, Kara Castillo, Ed Davis & Troy Campbell 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 23. Join us at Prayer Gathering on Wednesday, August 23, at 7:00 p.m. in the Office Chapel. Pr. Charles Tapp will continue a discussion on his sermon series, “Teach Us to Pray.” Come and be blessed.
sabbath devotional
Joseph Khabbaz
Invitation to Give Joseph Khabbaz Offertory Trust in You / Lauren Daigle
*Benediction
Adult Sabbath School
Song Service
+Song of Gathering ‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus / No. 524
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
THE CHURCH AT STUDY
“This word imparts power; it begets life. Every command is a promise; accepted by the will, received into the soul, it brings with it the life of the Infinite One. It transforms the nature and re-creates the soul in the image of God. - E.G. White
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 available on various health topics. Personal listening devices are available for worshipers here at Sligo. Users can check out and return a device at the welcome desk located in the Atrium. For additional information please contact Kathy Johnson at <kathyroyjohnson@verizon.net> or Chris Daley at <digitaltogrow@gmail.com> WAU’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies classes are currently accepting applications for their accelerated evening programs, which begin the week of August 27-31. Programs include MBA, Counseling Psychology (MA, BS), Health Care Administration (MA, BS), and more! Call the School of Graduate and Professional Studies at 301.891.4092 for more information. Sligo Book Club will meet on Wednesday, September 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss “Underground Railroad” by Coulson Whitehead.