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) Sligo Women’s Ministries Book Club will meet on Wednesday, August 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss “Wench” by Dolen Perkins-Valdez. Sligo’s Homeless Ministry needs new volunteers! Every second Sabbath of the month we provide lunches to needy brothers and sisters in Washington, D.C. Meet at 2:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room and return by 5:00 p.m. Contact Shane Kelley at 301.512.0227 for more details. 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. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 10301 Coastal Highway in Ocean City, MD. The 2014-15 Pathfinder year begins on August 24. There is a table in the Atrium for early registration. Club registration will only be open until September 14. No new members will be accepted after September 14 for the 2014-15 year. CHILDREN & YOUTH Sligo Adventurers: If you have children aged 4 - 9, we invite you to join our Adventurer Club. We will have a table in the Atrium for pre-registration. The first meeting will be held in the Primary II Room on August 9, starting with a potluck lunch at 1:45 p.m. The meeting, registration and parents meeting will begin at 2:30 p.m. Sligo School: Apply today! Registration is underway for the 2014-15 school year, which starts August 19. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Admissions Office at 301.434.1417. Families may register online through our website www.sligoadventistschool.org
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Welcome to Sligo today. I recently read that one of the most common sleep complaints that we as Americans have is the loss of sleep, caused by anxiety and worry. August 10, Sunday If you are like most people, then many of your nights 55+Club Brunch & Potluck, Fellowship Hall A, 10:00 a.m. in bed are spent, not getting the 6-8 hours of sleep that is suggested, instead it is spent replaying all of August 11, Monday the stressful parts of your day, which includes, not just Regeneration Ministries, Office Conf. Room, 7:00 p.m. the present day, but tomorrow as well. Recent studies have revealed that much of this sleep loss is experienced by those aged 35-55. August 12, Tuesday These studies have also shown that those who experience sleep loss Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. brought on by worry and stress are at a greater risk to suffer from (or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m.) cardiovascular problems. With all this being said, what role, if any, should worry and anxiety play in the life of a Christian? Should we August 13, Wednesday as believers be exempt from worry altogether, or has God provided a means for us to deal with stress in a way that protects our health and Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m. brings glory and honor to Him? Today we will answer these and other Full Plate Living, Fellowship Hall B, 7:00 p.m. questions in our message, “An Enemy at the Gate.”
worship schedule
Summary of our Beliefs
SABBATH, AUGUST 16 Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:00 a.m. Speaker: Jonathan Duffy, President of ADRA Mizo Service, Office Chapel, 11:00 a.m. Sligo by the Sea, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 10301 Coastal Highway in Ocean City, MD, 11:00 a.m. Speaker: Terry Johnsson
profile of giving AUGUST 2, 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. 3 $ 10,554.34 aug. 3 YTD $319,563.76
Join us on August 16 for a “lock-in” in the Youth Room at 8:00 p.m. We’ll have snacks, games, and other activities to participate in. Bring a friend!
Church Building Improvement:
Bulletin Information Deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: kdriscoll@sligochurch.org
This Year: Aug. 2 $ 11,675.74 Aug. 2 YTD $328,866.75
BUDGET FOR AUGUST 2 YTD:
$ 315,325.00
Aug. 2 $ 555.00 Total Raised $ 75,068.90 Goal $150,000.00 Needed $ 74,931.10 Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference. June 2014 contributions are $ 207,468.10 June 2013 contributions are $ 241,008.62 Today’s designated offering goes to Andrews, Loma Linda & Oakwood Universities. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
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at worship THE CHURCH
- Pr. Charles A. Tapp
On August 15, Youth summer family vespers will be held at the Bas home from 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. This is a great opportunity to meet new people and build your relationship with God. For more information, please call Pr. Fielder at 301.270.6777 ext. 119
Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 8:10 p.m. and commences on Friday, August 15 at 8:02 p.m.
welcome
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)
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
ctapp@sligochurch.org
PASTOR FOR ADMINISTRATIVE & ADULT MINISTRIES Don McFarlane, ext. 116 dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org PASTOR FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS Pranitha Fielder, ext. 119 pfielder@sligochurch.org
Sligo
a seventh-day adventist church The Washington Adventist University Church
PASTOR FOR CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRIES Gerardo Lopez, ext. 122 glopez@sligochurch.org PASTOR FOR WORSHIP Cheryl Wilson-Bridges, ext. 123 ADVENTIST COMMUNITY SERVICES Ken Flemmer 301.585.6556
cbridges@sligochurch.org HEAD ELDER 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
*Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:00 service only
SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.
SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
+Songs of Gathering Sweet, Sweet Spirit / No. 262 Showers of Blessing / No. 195 (stanzas 1, 2 & 4) Welcome and Church Life
Manuel Rosette & Jean Ott, deacon & deaconess on duty
Leading our music today are: Victor Phillips, Jr., organist Desmond Pierre-Louis, chorister Randy Preston, vocalist & guitarist
we honor and praise him
Allan Manuel
Anthem selected
we reflect +Children’s Message
Gerry Lopez
Scripture 1 Peter 5:6-9 (NKJV)
Jasper Cox
Sermon The Enemy at the Gate
Charles A. Tapp
Invitation to Give Offertory Down on My Knees / arr. Preston
Charles A. Tapp
we go to serve *Hymn of Reflection My Faith Looks Up to Thee / No. 517 *Benediction Charles A. Tapp Postlude Toccata on “The Strife Is ‘O’er” / G. Palestrina/V. Phillips
Scripture & Prayer
welcome Jey Vedamuthu
Jey Vedamuthu
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.
Special Music Mission Feature Lesson Study Growing in Christ
Zelma Edwards
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Welcome
Gerry Lopez
*Hymn of Praise O Worship the Lord / No. 6
Leslie Hardware
Theme Song Wonderful Words of Life / No. 286
Prelude Variations on “Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus” / W. Kirkpatrick/V. Phillips
Prayer
Adult Sabbath School
Song Service
Sligo Live
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
Class Leaders
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.
Jey Vedamuthu
We hold in prayer those who: Have lost loved ones: Fitzgerald Birmingham, Sr., Alex Lamarre, Kay Rosburg, Mariane Olibrun & Wani Wilkinson families Request healing: Ralph Mensah, Ken Worrow, Sheldon Metcalfe & Beverly Dickerson
Offering Footnotes: Jasper Cox has been a member of Sligo SDA Church since 2004. He currently serves as an Elder and Chair of the Finance Committee at Sligo Adventist School. He is married to Gail Cox and together they have two adult children, Jalisa and Jeremy.
Prayer
Zelma Edwards, pianist
Homes of Hope Fall Training will be held on Sabbath, October 30, from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., in the Atrium Suite. We need Home Coordinators, Discussion Leaders, Assistants and Supporters. For more information call Beth Wear at 301.434.1963
Allan Manuel is a graduate of Sligo Adventist School and was baptized in Antietam Creek at Sligo’s Camp Boonsboro. You will cross paths with Allan in the hallways and corridors of Sligo, which he regularly traverses. Randy Preston is a teacher, writer and musician. He graduated from Columbia Union College (now Washington Adventist University). He loves to praise God through song, and writing.
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
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.
“Some men storm imaginary Alps all their lives, and die in the foothills cursing difficulties, which do not exist.”
We are happy to announce that Children’s Choir rehearsals resume in September under the leadership of Mrs. Joya Follette. Registration will be held in the Atrium on August 9 and 16. If your child was previously a choir member, please come and greet Mrs. Follette and let her know your child will continue with the choir. We also welcome new choir members, who must be signed up by their parents/guardians. Come and be a part of a vibrant music ministry! For more information you can contact Mrs. Follette at jkf530@aol. com.
– Edgar Watson Howe
First Monday will resume in the Fall. Many thanks to all those who have supported it and attended.