December 2, 2017

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) GLOW Worship Service for Young Adults: Join us today at 11:15 a.m. in the Youth Room to hear a message from Tim Nelson titled, “The Limitation Trap.” This service is held on the first Sabbath of each month.

Save the date for a special concert, “The Reformation and Christmas,” Wednesday, December 6 at 7:30 p.m. in Peters Music Building, Recital Hall (7711 Greenwood Avenue, Takoma Park, MD). Music, tales, and baked goods from the time of Martin Luther. This concert, presented by the WAU Baroque Consort of the Department of Music, is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

Young Adults Social: Mark your calendar and prepare to join us on Saturday, December 16 @ 7:00 p.m. for dinner and fellowship in Silver Spring, MD. Sligo Book Club will meet on Wednesday, December 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss “Secret Daughter” by Shilpi Gowda.

Lost and found: An iPad has been found at Sligo Church. If you lost an iPad, please come to the church office to see if you can identify it with your passcode.

Save the date: Sunday, December 24, 7:00 p.m. in The Memorial Chapel, University of Maryland, College Park, featuring the Lloyd Mallory Jr., Singers, Tre Voce, The Three Tenors, Monique Griffiths and a full orchestra. This live recording will benefit ongoing hurricane relief efforts in the Caribbean. All donations are tax deductible. For ticket information visit: <www.mohiminc.com/events> Attention Federal Employees! The Combined Federal Campaign is under way. Please donate to Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington (ACSGW), using CFC Code 57194.

Thank you for supporting ACSGW! The campaign ends January 12, 2018.

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Welcome to Sligo today. Recently I read an article regarding the need for us as Americans to add supplements as a part of our daily diet regime. The December 2, Saturday title of the article was, “Why Getting Your Nutrition Young Adults GLOW, Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m.

Only from Food Is A Bad Idea.” As was brought out in

the article, we are not receiving the essential nutrients December 3, Sunday from our foods that are necessary for good nutritional health. The article went on to elaborate how nutrient deficiencies Exercise Class, Office Chapel, 9:00 a.m.

can give way to poor performance, cause DNA damage, escalate the December 4, Monday aging process and contribute to chronic diseases. It also listed several reasons for this nutrient deficient age, among which are soil and Recovery Ministry, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m. water depletion, increased environmental exposure to toxins and the December 6, Wednesday fact that our ability to absorb nutrients declines with age. Of course, there is a debate on the amount of supplements that are needed, Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. but one thing is painfully clear, the American diet alone does not Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 8:00 p.m. provide us the nutrients that our bodies require for good health. But

what about when it comes to our spiritual health? Is there a need for supplementation on this front or is Christ alone enough?

- Charles A. Tapp

calendar of events

Summary of our Beliefs

worship schedule SABBATH, December 9 (Communion/Advent II) 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.

profile of giving - November 25 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.

• 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).

This Year: Nov. 25

$ 13,469

Nov. 26 YTD $ 481,125

Nov. 25 YTD

$494,362

SENIOR PASTOR Charles A. Tapp, ext. 126

$517,404

Bulletin information deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: <kdriscoll@sligochurch.org>

PASTOR FOR ADMINISTRATION & ADULT MINISTRIES Don McFarlane, ext. 116

dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org

Nov. 25 YTD $39,818 Balance from 2016 & YTD $76,874

Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference to help expand the Kingdom of God throughout our region and world.

PASTOR FOR DISCIPLESHIP & CONGREGATIONAL CARE Pranitha Fielder, ext. 127

pfielder@sligochurch.org

PASTOR FOR YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS Joseph Khabbaz, ext. 119

jkhabbaz@sligochurch.org

Last Year:

This Year:

PASTOR FOR CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRIES Gerardo Lopez, ext. 122

glopez@sligochurch.org

Nov. 26

Nov. 25

$

Nov. 26 YTD $2,216,516

Nov. 25 YTD

$2,162,631

2017 Goal

Remaining Goal $ 637,369

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47,701

$2,800,000

8:45 & 11:00 A.M.

ctapp@sligochurch.org

Church Building Improvement:

$

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PHONE: 301.270.6777 EMERGENCY: 301.980.1009 FAX: 301.270.3518 WEBSITE: www.sligochurch.org Domestic Violence Hotline: 240.777.4000

MISCELLANEOUS

Sligo Live: If you have a story, a subject or an individual that you would like to see featured on Sligo Live, please contact Pastor McFarlane at <dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org> or 301.270.6777, ext. 116

CHRIST FIRST

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Last Year:

Nov. 26 $ 12,933

BUDGET FOR NOVEMBER 25 YTD:

Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 4:46 p.m. and commences on Friday, December 8 at 4:45 p.m.

at worship THE CHURCH

57,116

Today’s designated offering goes to Local Church Budget.

Loose offering goes to Church Budget.

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PASTOR FOR MEDIA & OUTREACH Richard Castillo, ext. 136

rcastillo@sligochurch.org PASTOR FOR WORSHIP Cheryl Wilson-Bridges, ext. 123

The Washington Adventist University Church

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

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 .

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THE CHURCH AT WORSHIP we gather in his name

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SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.

*Hymn of Reflection Live Out Thy Life Within Me / No. 316

Prelude Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus / Franklin Ritter +Prayer of St. Gregory / Alan Hovhaness +Video Feature

+Song of Gathering Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart! / No. 27

(stanzas 1, 2, 3 & 5) +Sligo Live Advent

Welcome & Church Life

Richard Castillo Cheryl Kisunzu

we honor and praise him *Hymn of Praise O Come, All Ye Faithful / No. 132

 Prayer Fitzroy Thomas

+Sam Perez

Anthem O Holy Night / Adolphe Adam +Festival Gloria / arr. Craig Courtney *Advent Candle Lighting DeClerck family

we reflect

+Children’s Message

Gerry Lopez Scripture

Evelyn Khandagle Colossians 1:24-27 (NKJV) +Violeta Donovan

+Music for Meditation The Birds, “The Dove” / Ottorno Respighi

Video Feature

Sermon Charles A. Tapp The Hope of Glory: The Mystery from Within Invitation to Give

Charles A. Tapp

Offertory A Cradle in the Shadow of a Cross / Dorothy L. Smith +Glory Hallelujah To the Newborn King / arr. Mark Butler

OUR LIFE TOGETHER

THE CHURCH AT STUDY

*Benediction

Adult Sabbath School SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.

Charles A. Tapp

Postlude Fantasie in Eb Major / Camille Saint-Saëns +Ukranian Bell Carol / arr. Andrew Wainwright

Song Service

Judith Pino

Welcome & Prayer *Congregation is standing  Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:00 service only Sylvan Coke, deacon on duty Heidi Copiz, deaconess on duty

Leading our music today are: Matt Daley, organist William Ellerbe, chorister

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 A Mighty Fortress / No. 506 Sheila Schlisner-Hendricks

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Special Music Each One, Reach One / Mason Lesson No Condemnation Prayer

Sheila Schlisner-Hendricks

Prayer Requests For healing and comfort: Patrick Alston & Ed Davis

Columbia Collegiate Chorale of WAU Anwar Ottley, director New England Youth Ensemble Strings of WAU Preston Hawes, director Shannon Smith, harp Sonny Moreta, trumpet Footnotes: Dr. Violeta Donnovan is a full time faculty member in the Washington Adventist University language program. Dr. Donovan joined WAU during the 2016-2017 academic year. She began her WAU service Fall 2016. She is proficient in both Spanish and French. Furthermore, Dr. Donovan coordinates the university’s Adventist Colleges Abroad Program (ACA) Evenlyn Khandagle is a graduate from the Washington Adventist University Nursing Program. In recent years she has served as one of the program’s adjunct faculty members. In August 2017 she joined the program’s full time team as its Clinical Coordinator.

Cheryl Harris Kisunzu has been the provost of Washington Adventist University since 2013. She is the former executive dean and director of nursing at Mountain View College in Dallas. Cheryl holds a Ph.D. in educational leadership from Andrews University and an M.S. in Nursing from Rush University, As an educator, her special area of interest is that of leading change for progressive excellence in higher education as defined by Kotter’s 8-Step Model. Dr. Kisunzu is a Sligo member and considers it a joy to lead in a manner which ensures that learning prepares students for Daniel 1:20 distinctiveness, such that their life service responds to the needs of our global society in a manner that is both relevant and progressively enriching.

Dr. Sam Perez is a full time faculty member in the Washington Adventist University STEM program. Dr. Perez joined WAU during the 2016-2017 academic year. His doctoral studies were completed at Loma Linda University and focused on Human Physiology with a specialization in Neruoanatomy/Neuroimmunology.

Fitzroy Thomas is a Professor at Washington Adventist University and serves as the Associate Dean for the Betty Howard Student Success Center. He also serves as the university’s Access and Disability Coordinator. Student internships as well as the Federal Government Career Fair are additional areas for which Dean Thomas assumes primary responsibility. n e x t w e e k , h e r e a t S l i g o . . .

Join the Sligo family as we continue the season of Advent. Our senior pastor, Charles Tapp will lead us in the celebration of the Lord’s Supper. Music will be provided by Sligo Men’s Chorale and Washington Concert Winds. Come and experience the joy of the Lord’s Advent and the power of His resurrection.

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

Pamela Pinder, vocal Zelma Edwards, pianist

Today’s Sanctuary flowers are in celebration of Sylvia & Erwin Mack’s 63rd wedding anniversary!

Nominating Report (second reading): Elders: Amram Ewoo, Kenneth Flemmer, Terri Jo Hayes, Bogdan Scur, David Trim Eat Chocolate. Pathfinder Candy is back for the holidays - it tastes great and makes a wonderful gift. Stop in the Atrium today to place your order to help out the kids. Orders must be placed by December 16 and will be available for pick up on December 23. For more information email <pathfinder@sligochurch.org> Communion rehearsal takes place today, following the 11:00 a.m. service. Members of the diaconate are invited to be present.

Please meet by the platform at approximately 15 minutes following the close of the worship service.

1st 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!

Prepare the way of the Lord!

Holy Communion will be celebrated next Sabbath, December 9, 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 contact Erwin Mack at 301.434.1622 or Marion Hudson 301.980.1862 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.