August 26, 2017

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 ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued) Consumed Worship Conference: Register for this innovative event, taking place November 1-4, 2017 here at Sligo church.

Consumed Worship is sponsored by Potomac Conference’s Cultivate initiative, Washington Adventist University and the North American Division. This unique conference sets out to provide Biblical answers to your worship questions through training seminars and enhanced techniques offered by worship leadership experts. It is open to pastors, ministers of music, worship leaders, praise team members, choir directors, singers, musicians and anyone else! College Credit and Continuing Education Units offered. To Register go to our website at consumedworshipconference.com Pathfinder Registration - if you are 10-16 years old, now is your chance to join Sligo Challengers. Registration will be open today in the Atrium. The first meeting will be held tomorrow, 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> Exercise Class on Sundays, 9:00 a.m. in the basement of the Church Office. A fun, invigorating workout with cardio, resistance training, Abs and cool down.

Sligo Book Club will meet on Wednesday, September 20 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss “Underground Railroad” by Coulson Whitehead.

The ABMSA-ASPIRE invites high school, college, university, medical and dental students and doctors in all areas of health care to it’s quarterly meeting on Saturday, August 26, 5:00 p.m. 7:45 p.m. at the Takoma Park SDA Church Center (6810 Eastern Avenue Washington, DC 20012) The Chesapeake Chapter of Adventist Single Adult Ministries invites all singles to their Fall Retreat, October 13-15, 2017 at Hagerstown MD. Come and enjoy spiritual enrichment, fellowship, good food and a hike along the Potomac River. For more information, contact Fred Thomas at 410-992-9731 or fmthomas1950@gmail.com.

MISCELLANEOUS Bulletin information deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: <kdriscoll@sligochurch.org> Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 7:49 p.m. and commences on Friday, September 1 at 7:37 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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Welcome to Sligo! Anyone who has been arraigned before a judge knows the apprehension that holds the August 26, Saturday heart captive as one observes proceedings, listens to Young Adults GLOW, Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. testimonies and, worst of all, awaits the verdict. There

is a particular hymn in the old Seventh-day Adventist August 27, Sunday Church Hymnal that had a similar effect on me Exercise Class, Office Chapel, 9:00 a.m. whenever it was sung in church. It is “The judgment has set, the books have been opened; how shall we stand in that great day…?”

August 28, Monday The words of the hymn suggest that God’s judgment is to be feared Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m. and approached with anxiety and trepidation, not knowing what the outcome will be. Today’s message goes to the very heart of the gospel August 30, Wednesday and assures each one who has accepted the sacrifice of Christ at Prayer Gathering, Office Chapel, 7:00 p.m.

Calvary that there is no reason to be fearful when God judges the

(or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m.) world and when He examines the heart of each human being. In fact, Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 8:00 p.m. those for whom Christ is Lord do not even need to turn up at court.

Another will turn up for them! worship schedule - Don McFarlane SABBATH, September 2 Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:00 a.m.

Speaker: Charles A. Tapp 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: Mark Sigue

profile of giving - August 19 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: This Year:

Aug. 20 $ 7,647 Aug. 19 $ 13,436 Aug. 20 YTD $ 327,363 Aug. 19 YTD $ 342,402 BUDGET FOR AUGUST 19 YTD: $ 353,976 Church Building Improvement: Aug. 19 YTD $ 25,369 Balance from 2016 & YTD $ 66,432 Atrium Roof and Skylight: Total Raised $ 223,393 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.

Last Year: Aug. 20 $ 31,644 Aug. 20 YTD $ 1,541,023 2017 Goal $ 2,800,000

This Year: Aug. 19 $ 34,552 Aug. 19 YTD $1,508,643 Remaining Goal $1,291,357

Today’s designated offering goes to Potomac Partners.

Loose offering goes to Church Budget.

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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).

CHRIST FIRST A U G U S T 2 6 , 2 017 8:45 & 11:00 A.M.

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

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

THE CHURCH AT STUDY

we gather in his name

*Congregation is standing  Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:00 service only

Adult Sabbath School

SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.

Blair Peace & Sarah Renthlei, deacon & deaconess on duty

SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.

Prelude selected

Leading our music today are: Wendell Phipps, organist Judith Pino, chorister Shane Kelley, trumpeteer Naomy Rodrigues, vocalist

Song Service

Footnotes: Annagabriella Colón is an alumnus of Washington Adventist University (Class of 2015), entering her last year in Columbus School of Law at Catholic University of America.

Welcome & Prayer

+Song of Gathering And Can It Be? / No. 198

+Sligo Live New WAU Students

Richard Castillo

Welcome & Church Life

Cheryl Kisunzu

we honor and praise him *Hymn of Praise O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing / No. 250

 Prayer Lloyd Yutuc

+Bogdan Scur

Anthem selected

we reflect

+Children’s Message Scripture

1 Peter 1: 17 - 21 (NIV)

Mary McFarlane

Annagabriella Colon +Shareyl Simons

+Music for Meditation

How Deep the Father’s Love For Us / Stuart Townend Sermon Don McFarlane I will see what I can do for you, Mr. McFarlane Invitation to Give

Don McFarlane

Offertory selected

w e g o t o s e r v e *Hymn of Reflection Look Upon Jesus, Sinless is He / No. 412 *Benediction

Don McFarlane

Postlude selected

Shane Kelley has been playing brass instruments since he was 10 years of age. He works for the Department of Transportation & leads out in Young Adult & Homeless ministries at Sligo Bogdan Scur is an Associate Professor of Religion at Washington Adventist University. He enjoys forging friendships with people of different cultures and ethnic backgrounds, and his personal and professional life has been greatly enriched by these experiences. Since coming to Washington Adventist University, he has been teaching courses in biblical languages, biblical studies, theology, and biblical spirituality. He also serves as the coordinator of the Ministerial Field Training Program in the Department of Religion. Bogdan is married to Zori, a registered nurse, and they have two adult children; son, Nick and daughter, Sara.

Shareyl Simons is one of the Executive Assistants to the Provost of Washington Adventist University. She was born in Andhra Pradesh, India and has lived in Maryland for the last 29 years. Shareyl is married to Christopher Simons and they have two children: Illiana and Julian. She enjoys spending time with her family. Shareyl’s passion is serving others, and she feels richly blessed when she can help someone have a better day.

Charlene Milam

Theme Song Presentation Jesus Your Blood and Righteousness / No. 177

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mission Feature Special Music

Charlene Milam

Lesson Study Paul’s Pastoral Appeal

Prayer

Sheila Schlisner-Hendricks

Zelma Edwards, pianist

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: Ronnalee Netteburg & David Olson For healing and comfort: Kermit Netteburg, Juanita Byrd, Karen Olson, Peter Bushell & Nilima Nowrangi, With sadness, we announce the passing of Ronnalee Netteburg on August 19. A memorial service to remember and celebrate her life will be held on Sabbath, September 9, 5:00 p.m. at Beltsville SDA Church, followed by a reception in the Friendship Hall. Ronnalee was a long-time nursing professor at Washington Adventist University and elder here at Sligo Church. Her husband, Kermit, is a former Sligo Church pastor.

sabbath devotional Pastor Charles A. Tapp will will conclude his series on the Lord’s Prayer, Teach Us to Pray with the message titled, “Enemy of the Heart.” Music will be provided by vocalist, Chayah Miranda.

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.

Sheila Schlisner-Hendricks

Lloyd Yutuc is the Washington Adventist University Bookstore Manager since 1988. He has been with WAU for 29.5 years. He has been attending Sligo Church for 30 years. He loves his garden, culinary art and music.

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OUR LIFE TOGETHER

“Only the covering which Christ Himself has provided can make us meet to appear in God’s presence. This covering, the robe of His own righteousness, Christ will put upon every repenting, believing soul. ... All our righteousness are as filthy rags. Everything that we ourselves can do is defiled by sin. But the Son of God was manifest to take away our sin; and in Him is no sin.”

- Christ’s Object Lessons, p. 311

Today’s Sanctuary flowers are in celebration of Milton and Merrillie Morris’ 54th wedding anniversary!

There will be no GLOW Study Sabbath School today, instead, you are invited to join us at Sligo by the Sea in Ocean City, MD. Sabbath School begins at 10 a.m. Worship Service starts at 11 a.m. The message will be given by Pastor Joseph Khabbaz, Pastor for Youth and Young Adults. Carpool with others, come dressed semi-casual, and bring a picnic lunch! We’ll resume GLOW Study on September 2.

Free Film Screening: Eating You Alive: Tuesday, September 19, 7:00 p.m. This feature-length documentary takes a scientific look at the reasons we’re so sick, who is responsible for feeding us the wrong information and how we can use whole-food, plant-based nutrition to take control of our health—one bite at a time. Q&A to follow with Dr. Jim Loomis of Barnard Medical Center.

Join us at Prayer Gathering on Wednesday, August 16, at 7:00 p.m. in the Office Chapel. Pr. Charles Tapp will conclude the discussion on his sermon series, “Teach Us to Pray.” Come and be blessed.