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)
welcome
Welcome to Sligo Church. One of my favorite pastimes is perusing bookstores whenever I can find the time. Lately, it has been the bookstores that are located August 8, Saturday in airports. Now, I know that a lot of people today no longer read books in a hardcopy format, but I still do. Homeless Ministry, Discipleship Room, 2:00 p.m. There is something about holding the actual book that August 10, Monday I still find quite appealing. One of my favorite places Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m. in any bookstore is the psychology or self-help section. Here you find just about every book known to man where advice is given as to how August 12, Wednesday we can become better spouses, employees, children and just plain Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. better people in general. And yes, you will even find books that will tell (or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m.) Sanctuary you how to become a better Christian. But what do we really mean Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m. when we say “better”? In other words, better than who and what is the standard that we are using to make this determination? In Part III of Sligo Book Club Meeting, Discipleship Room, 7:00 p.m. our series God’s Good Work: Lessons from Philippians, we examine August 13, Thursday the Apostle Paul’s journey with the goal of obtaining what this means, Exercise Class, Memorial Chapel, 6:30 p.m. but not from the shelves of our favorite bookstore, but from the pages of God’s Holy Word. - Pr. Charles A. Tapp
calendar of events
Sligo Women’s Ministries Book Club will meet on Wednesday, August 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss “One Plus One“ by Jojo Moyes. “At the Master’s Feet: A Time for Affirmation, Connection and Education” is a one day retreat for all female pastors and women in high-school, college or other stages of life who feel called to ministry. This NAD, Columbia Union, and Sligo SDA Church sponsored event will be held on August 20 at Sligo Church, 7700 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, from 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. For more information or to RSVP, contact Pr. Pranitha Fielder at pfielder@sligochurch.org. Please RSVP by August 17. Stay in the loop! Sign up for eWeekend, a free weekly newsletter that features special articles, helpful information and the latest news on Sligo Church and its ministries. Use information cards found in the back of each pew and place your completed card in the offering plate. Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 8:11 p.m. and commences on Friday, August 14 at 8:04 p.m.
worship schedule
Summary of our Beliefs
SABBATH, August 15 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 Underground, Youth Room, 11:00 a.m. Sligo by the Sea, St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 10301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 11:00 a.m.
CHILDREN & YOUTH
profile of giving - August 1
Join us for Sligo Underground Youth Service on August 15 at 11:00 a.m. in the Youth Room! Worship, fellowship, go deeper!
CHURCH BUDGET: This offering pays for the outreach and
New Young Adult Sabbath School coming soon! This September Sligo Young Adults will be kicking off a new Sabbath school experience. Stay tuned for more information. Adventurer Club: It’s that time again! We will begin registering children, ages 4-9, in the Church Atrium today (and again on Sabbath, August 15), from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Our first Adventurer Club meeting will be held on Sabbath, August 22 at 1:30 p.m. in the Primary II Sabbath School Room. Please email us directly at adventurers@sligochurch.org for more information. Bulletin information deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: kdriscoll@sligochurch.org
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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. 2 Aug. 2 YTD
$ 11,676 $ 328,867
at worship THE CHURCH
This Year: Aug. 1 $ 12,589 Aug. 1 YTD $ 301,817
BUDGET FOR AUGUST 1 YTD: $ 330,563
Church Building Improvement: Greenwood Avenue Entrance Women’s Bathrooms Aug. 1 YTD $ 34,282 Total Raised $104,899 Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference. June 2015 contributions are $ 174,626 June 2014 contributions are $ 207,468 MTD Contributions are $32,842 less than last year. Today’s designated offering goes to Andrews/Loma Linda/ Oakwood/World Budget. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
worship.nurture.outreach
• 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 8 , 2 015 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
cbridges@sligochurch.org
ADVENTIST COMMUNITY SERVICES Ken Flemmer 301.585.6556
HEAD ELDER Erwin Mack 301.434.1622
7700 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912 I 301.270.6777
The Washington Adventist University Church
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
*Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:00 service only
SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.
Michael Dulcich & Shyamala Ram, deacon & deaconess on duty
+Songs of Gathering What a Wonderful Savior / No. 335 Blest Be the Tie that Binds / No. 350 Welcome and Church Life Erwin Mack we honor and praise him *Hymn of Praise Safely Through Another Week / No. 384 Gerson Roeske +Joan Francis
Anthem He’s Got the Whole Word In His Hands / arr. M. Bond +Blessings / Laura Story
we reflect
+Children’s Message
Gladys Guerrero
Scripture Philippians 3: 12-16 (KJV)
Paul Copiz +James Gulley
Sermon Charles A. Tapp God’s Good Work, Part III: Perfect Perfection Invitation to Give
SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Charles A. Tapp
Offertory O Lord Most Holy / Cesar Franck +He Is With You / Mandisa
we go to serve *Hymn of Response Higher Ground / No. 625 *Benediction Charles A. Tapp Postlude God of Grace / Paul Manz
Leading our music today are: Matt Daley, organist Judith Pino, chorister Javonna Matthews, vocalist April Henline, vocalist
Roland Halstead
welcome
Theme Song O Zion, Haste! / No. 365 Scripture & Prayer Sheila Schlisner Hendricks Welcome Sheila Schlisner Hendricks Mission Feature
Prelude Largo from the “New World” Symphony / Anton Dvorak
Prayer
Adult Sabbath School
Song Service
+Sligo Live El Salvador Mission Trip
Footnotes: Paul Copiz is a well loved former teacher of Sligo School, where he taught for 27 years. He & his wife Heidi are known for their gourmet cooking. He is enjoying retirement by gardening hiking, traveling and volunteering. April Henline has been singing since she was just a child sitting at the knee of her grandfather, an award-winning fiddler. April studied music with an emphasis in vocal performance at Washington Adventist University and Southern Adventist University. She works at Marriott International. April feels fortunate to be able to share her ministry with Sligo. Javonna Matthews is a student at Washington Adventist University majoring in General Studies with a concentration in Music and Psychology. She is a Mezzo-Soprano and sings in the Washington Adventist Collegiate Chorale and Pro Musica. Javonna enjoys cooking, baking, listening to music, and spending time with her family. Gerson Roeske has been a Sligo member for over 30 years and greatly enjoys church life and fellowship. He works in the finance field and balances this with music, reading and the many opportunities that the DC area offers including volunteering for an Adventist children’s ministry Reach.org next week, here at Sligo...
Join us as Pr. Tapp concludes Part IV of his series God’s Good Work: Lessons from Philippians. Our special music guest will be recording artist, Duawne Starling.
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
Lesson Study Esther and Mordecai Prayer
Sheila Schlisner Hendricks
Fred Weber, organist
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 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 We hold in prayer those who: Have lost loved ones: Jessop, Goddard, Scur, Fankhauser, Bond, Isaac, Ponraj, Vedamuthu, Monickam, Fender, Spence, Branson, Habada & Hooker families Request healing/comfort: Wendell Osborne, Ross Patterson, Poleta Hutchinson & Johnson Ram Sanctuary flowers: *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
“Having the reality of God’s presence is not dependent on our being in a particular circumstance or place, but it is only dependant on our determination to keep the Lord before us continually. Our problems arise when we refuse to place our trust in the reality of His presence.” – Oswald Chambers
Homes of Hope - Prepare and Engage Fall Training: Please join us Sabbath afternoon August 29, 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. in the Atrium. Join with members of our church as well as other area churches to learn more about how to lead people to Christ. Different seminars will cover the basics of sharing Jesus with others and leading people to make decisions for Christ. For more information, call or text 301.237.3689 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 26. For more information, please call 301.980.2000 Do you know someone who could benefit from a 2015-2016 scholarship award to a K-12 school in the Columbia Union conference? Join Sligo by the Sea, August 15, 9:45 a.m. for a special summer presentation featuring award-winning PBS filmmaker, Martin Doblmeier and Adventist education’s leading researcher, Dr. Elissa Kido. Opportunities will be given for the audience to participate and one lucky person will take home the gift scholarship!