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)
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Welcome to Sligo Church. One of the things that really makes this time of year so special is the giving and receiving of gifts. I don’t think I have ever met anyone December 12, Saturday who didn’t like the idea of receiving gifts. There is just Young Adults GLOW (God Lighting Our World), something about human nature which enjoys receiving Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. things from others, especially if it’s something that we Homeless Ministry, Discipleship Room, 2:00 p.m. didn’t have to earn. Now this is not to say that there aren’t times when we are given a gift because of heartfelt gratitude. December 14, Monday But what about those times when the arrival of a gift is a complete Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m. shock! And not just the gift, but the nature of it as well. For as long as I can remember I have never liked being surprised. Never! I love to December 16, Wednesday surprise others, but to have it reciprocated is just not my cup of tea. Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. I say this because there are gifts that we truly appreciate and would (or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m.) Sanctuary even get for ourselves and then there are those gifts that make us Sligo Book Club Meeting, Discipleship Room, 7:00 p.m. wonder what in the world was the person thinking when they bought Sligo Adult Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 8:00 p.m. the gift for us.
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Budget Booster: Please give extra to our budget through the Budget Booster. Our goal this year is $40,000. In faith, we allocated more for our ministries at Sligo. Thank you in advance for your generosity and for your continued support of the needs here at your local church. Sligo Women’s Ministries Book Club will meet on Wednesday, December 16 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss “A Train in Winter“ by Caroline Moorhead. The Sligo music department invites you to join the choir! Rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 8:00 - 9:30 p.m. in the Choir Room. For more information, contact Choral Conductor, Paul Byssainthe Jr., at 301.270.6777, ext. 124 or <pbyssainthe@ sligochurch.org> Sweet Treats: Today is the final day to place orders for Pathfinder Candy in the Atrium. Help support the Pathfinder Club by purchasing our home made Belgian chocolate truffles, turtles, bark and caramels. Orders will be available for pick up, from 1:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on December 19. For more information, contact Darrell Milam at dmilam@sligochurch.org Attention Young Adults! Join us tonight at 7:00 p.m. in Silver Spring Outdoor Ice Rink (8423 Fenton Street, Silver Spring, MD 20910) for ice-skating and socializing. Feel free to invite a friend. More information is provided on Sligo Young Adult Facebook page. CHILDREN & YOUTH Sligo Underground Youth Service will be held today! Worship, fellowship, go deeper! Bulletin information deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: kdriscoll@sligochurch.org Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 4:46 p.m. and commences on Friday, December 18 at 4:48 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.
December 17, Sunday - Charles A. Tapp Exercise Class, Office Chapel, 6:30 p.m.
Summary of our Beliefs
worship schedule SABBATH, December 19 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. Crossroads, WAU Student Activity Center, 11:15 a.m.
p r o f i l e o f g i v i n g - N o v e m b e r 21 CHURCH BUDGET: This offering pays for the outreach and
• 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).
nurture ministries of the church and the church school, along with necessary expenses such as utilities and maintenance of the church building.
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Last Year: Dec. 6 $ 11,524 Dec. 6 YTD $517,261
PHONE: 301.270.6777 EMERGENCY: 301.980.1009 FAX: 301.270.3518 WEBSITE: www.sligochurch.org Domestic Violence Hotline: 240.777.4000
This Year: Dec. 5 $ 24,367 Dec. 5 $531,659
BUDGET FOR DECEMBER 5 YTD: $ 535,981 BUDGET BOOSTER:
Dec. 5 Goal
$ 1,609 $40,000
Total Raised $13,077 Needed $26,923
Church Building Improvement: Greenwood Avenue Entrance Women’s Bathrooms Dec. 5 YTD $ 51,994 Total Raised $122,596 Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference. November 2015 contributions are $ 224,731 November 2014 contributions are $ 251,322 MTD Contributions are $26,591 less than last year. Today’s designated offering goes to Adventist Community Services/World Budget. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
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SENIOR PASTOR Charles A. Tapp, ext. 126
CHRIST FIRST D E C E M B E R 12 , 2 015 8:45 & 11:00 A.M.
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 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
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 SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.
+Song of Gathering O Come, All Ye Faithful / No. 132 Welcome and Church Life
Allan Manuel Charles A. Tapp
we honor and praise him *Hymn of Praise Rejoice the Lord is King / No. 221 Charles Hess +Henry Marpaung
Anthem Mary Did You Know / M. Lowry and B. Greene +O Come, All Ye Faithful “A Joyous Welcome” / arr. J. Swearingen *Advent Candle Lighting
we reflect
Balay family +Mulonda family
+Children’s Message Scripture Luke 1:26-33 (NIV)
Primary II
Kirstie Cancelado +Sue Vedamony
+Music for Meditation The Coventry Carol / arr. Mark Hayes Sermon Charles A. Tapp The Gift of Favor Invitation to Give
we go to serve
Song Service
*Benediction
Prelude Wachet Auf / J. S. Bach +Christmas Pipes / Brendan Graham
Prayer
Adult Sabbath School
*Hymn of Response Joy to the World / No. 125
+Sligo Live Washington Adventist Hospital President
+Celebration of Ministry WAH President, Eric Wangsness
Offertory The Coventry Carol /arr. Mark Hayes +All is Calm / Robert Smith
Charles A. Tapp
SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Theresa Garza
welcome
Theme Song Trust and Obey
Charles A. Tapp
Postlude Fugue in G Minor / J. S. Bach +All About Christmas / arr. Gary P. Gilroy *Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:00 service only Michael Dulcich & Margie Lovelace, deacon & deaconess on duty
Leading our music today are: Paul Byssainthe, Jr., organist & pianist Carole Dorlipo, chorister Karla Rivera Bucklew, vocalist Washington Concert Winds Jose Luis Oviedo, director Atecia Edwards, flutist
Scripture & Prayer Welcome
Sheila Schlisner-Hendricks
next week, here at Sligo...
Next week here at Sligo promises to be inspiring as we prepare our hearts for Christmas with Pastor Tapp’s homily and celebrate the season with joyous music and songs from our Sanctuary Choir; trumpeter, Shane Kelly; guitarist, Aren Bruce; celebrated duo Pierre van der Westhuizen and Anina Wasserman.
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 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mission Feature Special Music The First Noel Lesson Study The Covenant Prayer
Theresa Garza Sheila Schlisner-Hendricks
Norman Martin, pianist
Footnotes:
The Balay family has been members of Sligo Church for over 20 years. Flor is a member of staff in the church office. A family who loves music, Joevel and Patrick share a passion for playing various musical instruments, while Flor sings. Flor is also an exceptional cook, who uses her culinary skills to entertain her friends, family, and colleagues. Kirstie Cancelado grew up in the front rows of Sligo Church. An SVA graduate, she majored in Economics and French in college. She is an analyst of market regulation for the financial sector. She recently completed her first full marathon and has kayaked around the Greek isles. Charles (Chuck) Hess, is a CPA specializing in tax accounting. He is a 5th generation Adventist. He spent several years abroad in mission service, which includes business manager of the Maluti SDA Hospital. He is the Area Coordinator for Potomac Conference Pathfinders. Allan Manuel, an attorney, is active in domestic and international philanthropy. He is sought out as a preacher, teacher, and mentor, and dispenses pro bono legal advice to the needy. He has canoed the Everglades and visited the Himalayas. At Sligo since 1968, he has served the church in many capacities, including head elder and board chair. Henry Marpaung is a retired national security/political science analyst to the Defense Attaché of the Indonesian Embassy. The SDA church and school in Sumatra were built on land given by his grandfather. He is an aficionado of American folk music, jazz, and romantic era classical, along with Javanese and Balinese music. Sue Vedamony was raised in the Mar Thoma church, where she learned to serve others, and joined Sligo in 1974. A retired HR professional, for 10 years she has participated in the Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Montgomery County. She assists the 55+ community with chores and healthy activities.
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
3rd Advent Candle Lighting: We light this candle as a sign of the coming light of Christ, coming again to reign in glory. Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice! Keep awake, therefore, and be ready. The Lord is coming at an unexpected hour. The kingdom of heaven has come near. Go and tell what you have seen and heard: The virgin will conceive and bear a son, And they shall name him Emmanuel, God with us. Prepare the way of the Lord!
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: Djordjevic, Gurubatham, Scott, Peace, Dos Santos & Ebbess families Request healing/comfort: Zenith Ram, Rosita Davies, Kyle Alexander, William Miongo, Aurora Constantino & Pushpawati Borge We regret to announce that long-time member of Sligo Church, Paul Djordjevic passed peacefully to rest on Tuesday, December 8, in his home in Banning, California. Services will be held at LaSierra SDA Church on December 18 at 4:00 p.m. His wife, Barbara can be reached at spdjordjevic@verizon.net. A memorial service will be held for Richard Peters on Saturday, December 19 at 4:00 p.m. in the Sligo Church Atrium. The Peters family invites the community to join in this celebration of life, hope, and the Christmas spirit by participating in an old -fashioned Christmas carol sing-a-long, accompanied by organ, piano, and the Beltsville Church Choir. For more information contact PetersR@gc.adventist.org Treasurer’s Note: Many of you will be giving your year-end offerings in the month of December. There are several ways in which you can give in addition to your giving at church. You may contribute through our on-line giving (Go to www.sligochurch. org and click on GIVE and choose one of the options). Or if you prefer, by mail, but it must be post-marked by December 31. You can also put your giving envelope in the church office Mail Slot during the week. Thank you for your faithfulness in giving your tithe and for supporting your local church by giving liberally and systematically to the Church Budget. Blood Pressure Screening, sponsored by the Health Action Team, is being held in the Atrium between 10:00 a.m. and 11:10 a.m. today. Information is also available on various health topics.