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) The Women’s Ministries “Knit Night” will resume on Wednesday, September 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room. We will meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, from 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m., and on the 1st Sunday of each month, from 11.00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. For further information you can contact Wendy Trim at 240.460.4409 or wendytrim@gmail.com School Supplies Needed: Many Sligo Adventist School students and ACSGW (Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington) clients need a helping hand in “Back to School Supplies.” Please bring pens, backpacks, markers, notebooks, binders, pencils, glue, scissors, etc. Drop items in the bin in the Atrium now through Labor Day weekend. We need you! The Sligo Sanctuary Choir would like to grow its ranks by adding new members. If you are skilled and committed to singing for the Lord, come join us! Give of your time and talents while learning music, enjoying good fellowship and fostering meaningful spiritual relationships. For more information, contact our choir director, Jon Gilbertson at 240.350.5699 or jgilbertson@sligochurch.org. Sligo Women’s Ministries Book Club will meet on Wednesday, September 10 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss “Equal to the Task – Men & Women in Partnership” by Ruth Haley Burton. CHILDREN & YOUTH Sligo Adventist School began last week with a great group of enthusiastic learners. The teachers and staff have dedicated themselves to provide “Angel Care” for God’s heritage as we help them grow “in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and man.” There is room for a few more students in selected grades. Don’t delay, enroll your child today!
Welcome to Sligo today. When we lived in Papua New Guinea, people used to ask about where to buy Seventh-day Adventist cosmetics. They said they could spot us Adventists from a distance August 30, Saturday by these wonder products that make our faces Homes of Hope Training, Atrium Suite, 4:30 p.m. shine. We were baffled until we realized they were referring to the radiant faces of people with hope September 1, Monday, Labor Day Holiday in God, compassion, confidence and a healthy life-style. This Regeneration Ministries is cancelled Sabbath, I want to talk about what it means to have the face of Church Office is closed faith. Can people tell from a distance, whose side you’re on? September 2, Tuesday Is there something about your face that radiates God’s glory? “I will thank the Lord at all times. My mouth will always praise him. Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. My soul will boast about the Lord. Those who are oppressed will Or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m. hear it and rejoice. Praise the Lord ’s greatness with me. Let us highly honor his name together. I went to the Lord for help. He September 3, Wednesday answered me and rescued me from all my fears. All who look Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m. to him will be radiant. Their faces will never be covered with shame.” (Psalms 34:1-5 GW) Knitting Ministry, Prayer Room, 7:00 p.m.
calendar of events
at worship THE CHURCH
- Debbie Eisele
Summary of our Beliefs
worship schedule
• The Bible is the inspired word of God and our only rule of
SABBATH, SEPTEMBER 6 Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:00 a.m. Speaker: Charles A. Tapp Mizo Service, Office Chapel, 11:00 a.m. Sligo by the Sea, St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 10301 Coastal Highway in Ocean City, MD, 11:00 a.m. Speaker: Al Reece
profile of giving AUGUST 23, 2014
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. 24 $ 8,035.74 Aug. 24 YTD $337,140.86
This Year: Aug. 23 $ 9,565.51 Aug. 23 YTD $358,246.58
BUDGET FOR AUGUST 23 YTD:
$ 342,550.00
Aug. 23 Goal
$ 571.00 $150,000.00
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)
Total Raised $ 78,714.40 Needed $ 71,285.60
Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference. July 2014 contributions are $ 185,548.98 July 2013 contributions are $ 256,050.99
Bulletin Information Deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: kdriscoll@sligochurch.org
Today’s designated offering goes to Potomac Evangelism. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
worship.nurture.outreach
8:45 & 11:00 A.M.
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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
Church Building Improvement:
It’s that time again! All children are invited to join us on September 13, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in the Memorial Chapel for Children’s Church. The theme is “Superheroes of the Bible.” There will be puppets, crafts, activities and a kid preacher!
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PASTOR FOR ADMINISTRATIVE & ADULT MINISTRIES Don McFarlane, ext. 116 dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org
Sligo
a seventh-day adventist church
PASTOR FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS Pranitha Fielder, ext. 119 pfielder@sligochurch.org PASTOR FOR CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRIES Gerardo Lopez, ext. 122 glopez@sligochurch.org PASTOR FOR WORSHIP Cheryl Wilson-Bridges, ext. 123
The Washington Adventist University Church
cbridges@sligochurch.org
ADVENTIST COMMUNITY SERVICES HEAD ELDER Ken Flemmer 301.585.6556 Erwin Mack 301.434.1622
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 STUDY
THE CHURCH AT WORSHIP we gather in his name
we go to serve
SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.
*Hymn of Reflection Take My Life and Let it Be / No. 330 *Benediction Don McFarlane Postlude Toccata on “Ode to Joy” / Thallander
Sligo Live Prelude Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring / J. S. Bach +Song of Gathering Blessed Jesus, at Thy Word / No. 60 Welcome and Church Life +Baptism Arthur Jonathan Mubiru Mugerwa Slavic Tomenko Jonelle Duke Ola Alexander-Samuels
Don McFarlane
*Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:00 service only Allan Manuel & Becky Ratana, deacon & deaconess on duty
Gerry Lopez Debbie Eisele
we honor and praise him *Hymn of Praise O Love of God Most Full / No. 77
Leading our music today are: Patrick Alston, organist Charlene Milam, chorister Anjali Christian, vocalist
Adult Sabbath School SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Song Service
Judith Pino
Theme Song Wonderful Words of Life / No. 286 Scripture & Prayer Welcome
welcome Yuri Tomenko
Yuri Tomenko
Special Music Judith Pino Calvary Conquered My Heart / John W. Peterson Mission Feature Lesson Study Class Leaders Our Mission Benediction & Offering Prayer
Class Leaders
Yuri Tomenko
Zelma Edwards, pianist
Prayer
Herbert Eisele Anthem Come to Jesus / Point of Grace
we reflect +Baby Dedication Sharis Anthony Laraque
Pranitha Fielder
+Children’s Message
Gerry Lopez
Scripture Revelation 14:6, 7 (NKJV) Sermon The First Angel’s Message
Kathleen Driscoll
Debbie Eisele
Invitation to Give Don McFarlane Offertory Glory / Selah
Footnotes: Anjali Christian first started singing in church when she was 2 1/2 years old. Anjali loves singing praises to God, using the gift He has given her to enlarge His kingdom. She is currently a freshman at University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Kathleen Driscoll is the Executive Assistant to our Senior Pastor, Charles Tapp and Office Manager. In her spare time, she loves to bake, cook, read and travel. Most of all, she loves to spend time with her beautiful daughter, Alexis. Herbert Eisele works for ADRA (Adventist Development and Relief Agency) as the director for human resources development. His work involves the coordination of training for ADRA leaders around the world which compliments passion for travel, cultural diversity and faithbased, international development.
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. ANNOUNCEMENTS 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 a friend, then invite them to come to church in person at 11:00 a.m. We hold in prayer those who: Have lost loved ones: Fitzgerald Birmingham, Sr. & Alex Lamarre families Request healing: Naim Owais, Mike Womack & Esther Mallos Charlie and Rosie Davis thank each of you for your prayers, visits, flowers and food during Charlie’s several major operations and many weeks in a nursing home. He is still recovering at home after being away for 112 days. They hope to be back at Sligo Church soon. Sanctuary flowers today are given by the children and grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. William Muller Isaac, in celebration of their 70th wedding anniversary today! • 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.
sabbath devotional
“God desires to manifest through you the holiness, the benevolence, the compassion, of His own character.” “The light that shines upon [you reflects] upon others in works that are luminous with the love of Christ.” – Ellen White
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
TODAY-- HOMES OF HOPE: Training for the 2014 Fall Sligo Church Homes of Hope teams will be held this afternoon, August 30, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Atrium Suite. Host a discussion group in your home, lead a discussion group in another home, support a group through prayer -- find out your options for doing Sligo Church Home Evangelism. The Church Office will be closed for the Labor Day Holiday on Monday, September 1. If you have an urgent matter that cannot wait until the office reopens, please call our emergency number 301980-1009. Holy Communion will be celebrated on Sabbath, September 6, in both the first and second services. The Communion service, a celebration of our freedom from sin, is one of the highlights of our church life. If you know anyone who needs to have communion brought to his or her home, please call Erwin Mack at 301-4341622. Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 7:41 p.m. and commences on Friday, September 5 at 7:32 p.m.