Sligo Church Bulletin

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 4, Saturday Young Adults GLOW, Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m.

Church Social, Takoma Academy Gym, 8:00-10:30 p.m.

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, please email Pastor Fielder at pfielder@ sligochurch.org.

Sligo Book Club will meet on Wednesday, August 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss “World and Town” by Gish Jen. Pathfinder registration: If you are 10-16 years old, now is your chance to join Sligo Challengers. Registration will be opened Sabbath August 18 & August 25. The first meeting will be held on Sunday, August 26 in the church Office Chapel from 9:30 a.m. until 12:00 Noon. Don’t miss out on a great year. For more information, contact Darrell Milam at 301.538.6445 or <dmilam@ 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 <kujawac@gc.adventist.org>

MISCELLANEOUS Bulletin information deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: <kdriscoll@sligochurch.org> Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 8:16 p.m. and commences on Friday, August 10 at 8:09 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 5, Sunday 55+ Club Brunch/Potluck, Fellowship Hall A, 10:00 a.m.

August 6, Monday

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

August 8, Wednesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m.

Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 8:00 p.m.

worship schedule SABBATH, August 11 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: Morgan Kochenower

profile of giving - July 28 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:

July 29 $ 10,747 July 29 YTD $ 312,072

This Year: July 28 July 28 YTD

BUDGET FOR JULY 28 YTD:

$ 10,980 $279,381 $324,753

BUDGET BOOSTER: JULY 28 YTD $ 2,521 Remaining Goal $ 7,479

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:

July 29 July 29 YTD

$ 53,645 $ 1,429,973

July 28 July 28 YTD

2018 Goal

$2,800,000

Remaining Goal $1,432,386

$ 42,393 $1,367,614

Today’s designated offering goes to Local Church Budget.

Loose offering goes to Church Budget.

worship.nurture.outreach

welcome Welcome to Sligo today. During the entire first quarter of this year, the Sligo Church family took on the very meaningful task of learning what it meant to exist as an authentic biblical community. We studied a curriculum that was created by Sligo for Sligo that we named, The Promise of Community: How the People of God Live Together. We felt that the idea of what it means to be a biblical community is so vital to our existence and mission as a church, that not only did we present it in our Adult Sabbath School classes each week, it was also preached from the desk.

This process has been a game changer for Sligo. Not only have we come to a better understanding of what it means to be a biblical community, we have learned very practical insights on how to live it out as well. We welcome family and friends of our Sligo community from near and far as we celebrate our 9th Annual Homecoming. We are pleased to have as our speaker today Potomac Conference President, Dr.William Miller, as he shares from God’s word under the theme of community, with his message titled, “Picking a Fight.”

- Charles A. Tapp

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.

A U G U S T 4 , 2 018

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

THE CHURCH AT STUDY

we gather in his name

we go to serve

SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.

*Hymn of Reflection I’ll Go Where You Want me to Go / No. 573

Homecoming Sabbath

*Benediction

+Sligo Live

A Conversation with Bill Miller

Postlude Toccata on “O Filli et Filiae” / Lynnwood Farnam

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

Don McFarlane

Welcome & Church Life

Christina Khabbaz

Sylvan Coke, deacon on duty Sarah Renthlei, deaconess on duty Leading our music today are: Patrick Alston, organist Judith Pino, chorister Mark DiPinto, pianist

we honor and praise him

Sligo Singers: Naomy Rodrigues, Treasure John, Sara Devaraj, Brianna Stewart & Maleek Mitchell

*Hymn of Praise Christ for the World / No. 370 +Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart / No. 27

+Parade of Nations

 Prayer Nancy Lamoreaux

Anthem The Majesty and Glory of Your Name / Tom Fettke

we reflect

Sligo Strings/Band: Paul Byssainthe, Jr., pianist; Jon Mark, bass guitarist; Leroy Perumal, guitarist; William Brew, drummer; Keri Tomenko, violinist; Renee Battle-Brooks, violinist; Joy Nugent, violinist; Hannah Pelote, violinist; Evonne Baasch, violist; Maritta Puyul, violist; Katie Chambers, cellist; Katia DiPinto, cellist; Lazo Momchilovich, oboist

Footnotes:

Kevin Chhangte is a graduate of Takoma Academy. A member of the Mizo congregation, he recently completed his first year at WAU. He was born in Pune, India, where his parents worked for Spicer College. Kevin is one of four siblings.

His hobbies include basketball and making friends.

+Children’s Message

Gerry Lopez

Responsive Scripture Reading Matthew 10:1-4; 16 (NLT)

Kevin Chhangte

Introduction of Speaker

Charles A. Tapp

+Music for Meditation Come Home / Craig Courtney Sermon Picking a Fight

Invitation to Give

Bill Miller

Charlotte Conway

Offertory O Praise the Name / arr. David T. Clydesdale

SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.

Song Service

Heather Griffin 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 Mission Report Lesson Study The Conversion of Paul

Offering Prayer

Patrick Alston, organist

Jeanette Bryson

Pranitha Fielder Youth & Young Adults

Jeanette Bryson Jeanette Bryson

Nancy Lamoreaux has faithfully served the Adventist Church at the Conference, Union, Division and General Conference levels for over 40 years. She is recently retired from serving as Chief Information Officer at the General Conference. Most of her career was spent in strengthening and growing Technology Ministry globally as well as at the local church. Her husband, David, still enjoys his career of 45 years as a piano engineer. They love traveling together to explore and learn about the cultures of the world.

Bill Miller has worked in several conferences and in various departments of the church. His passion is to challenge employees and members in their journey with Jesus and developing leaders to meet the diversity of our communities. His wife, Sally, works at the University of Virginia. Their sons, Dwight and Calvin, are in the medical profession, and their daughter, Brianna, works at Loma Linda University Medical Center. Bill and Sally have been blessed with two grandchildren.

Christina Zaiback-Khabbaz is a native of Silver Spring and grew up attending Sligo Church. As a young adult, she served in various ministries at Sligo before moving to Australia after getting married. She considers it a blessing to participate in ministry alongside her husband, Joseph, at Sligo. During their free time, Joseph and Christina enjoy going on hikes, learning about new cuisines and hosting friends at their home. n e x t w e e k , h e r e a t S l i g o . . .

Adult Sabbath School

Bill Miller

Prelude Holy God, We Praise Your Name / arr. Diane Bish +Song of Gathering Come, Christians, Join to Sing / No. 10 Agnus Dei / Michael W. Smith

OUR LIFE TOGETHER

Join us next week, here at Sligo as our Senior Pastor, Charles Tapp,​​ concludes his series titled, “The Standards of Jesus: Reflections from the Sermon on the Mount.” He will share insights about this ancient message and how it is significant for modern day disciples of Christ.

Music will be provided by Carolyn Lima and friends.

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

9th ANNUAL SLIGO HOMECOMING! Join us for a delicious International Potluck luncheon this afternoon at Takoma Academy.

Relax and play with fellow Sligonians, during our Homecoming Social, in the same venue from 8:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

The Church Office will be closed on Monday, August 6. If you have an urgent matter that cannot wait until the office reopens, please call our emergency number 301.980.1009

sabbath devotional

“The manual for picking a fight: Since you are a sheep in the midst of wolves, be wise as serpents, innocent as doves.”

“The more genuine and the deeper our community becomes, the more will everything else between us recede, the more clearly and purely will Jesus Christ and his work become the one and only thing that is vital between us.”

- Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian Community

Join us for Prayer Gathering on Wednesday, August 8, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., as Pastor Tapp continues his presentations on The Standards of Jesus: Reflections on the Sermon on the Mount. Come and receive a deeper understanding of Christ’s greatest discourse and what it means for us as believers today.

Membership Report (second reading): Joining Sligo: William Ellerbe, Ellen Ewoo, Theresa Garza, Jocelyn Mascall, Helen Mwansa, Yonnette Semple-Dormer, Aleksandra Velgosha, LaJuan Wideman Joining elsewhere: Warren Brown, Dorothy Campbell, Mevelle Earlington, Jessie Gopala Rao, Daphanie Nisbeth, DeWhyte Nisbeth, Grace Nisbeth 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)