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 December 31, Saturday Young Adults GLOW, Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. January 2, Monday Church Office is closed Regeneration Ministries is cancelled
ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued) Sligo Church Needs Receptionists: Wishing to be more involved with your church and have the opportunity to meet new people? Be part of a dynamic office family - consider serving as a receptionist on a voluntary basis each Friday morning (8:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m.) at the Sligo Church office. Training will be provided. If interested, please contact Kathleen Driscoll at 301.270.6777, ext. 239 or kdriscoll@sligochurch.org Winter Haven Emergency Shelter for women and children at Sligo runs through December 31. Contact Donna Robinson at 240.888.6775 if you wish to donate winter items. Financial contributions can be made online at <www.houseofdivineguidance.org> Guest Ministry: A fellowship lunch and meeting is planned for all guest ministry volunteers on January 14, 2017 in the Memorial Chapel after second service. To stay connected with Sligo Community/Guest Ministry, log on to <https://sligochurch.ccbchurch. com/> and make sure your contact information is current. Stop by the Atrium for assistance today. You can send a note to sligogreeter@sligochurch.org for additional information. Thank you. Call for volunteers! The Primary I Sabbath School Class is looking for volunteers to fill two positions: greeter and teacher. If interested, please contact Pr. Gerry Lopez <glopez@sligochurch. org> or Joviah Ndahayo at 301.613.1064
January 4, Wednesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. (or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m.) January 5, Thursday Exercise Class, Office Chapel, 6:30 p.m.
Bulletin information deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: <kdriscoll@sligochurch.org> Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 4:56 p.m. and commences on Friday, January 6, 2017 at 4:56 p.m.
worship schedule SABBATH, January 7, 2017 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 - December 24 nurture ministries of the church and the church school, along with necessary expenses such as utilities and maintenance of the church building. Last Year: Dec. 26 $ 17,039 Dec. 26 YTD $577,695
This Year: Dec. 24 Dec. 24 YTD
$ 21,789 $535,509
BUDGET FOR DECEMBER 24 YTD: $593,771
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
Budget Booster: Dec. 24 YTD $ 28,894 Goal $ 30,000 Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference.
*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.
Last Year: Dec. 26 $ 109,470 Dec. 26 YTD $2,460,058 2016 Goal $2,800,000
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Welcome to Sligo Church on this the last day of a year that will not be easily forgotten. 2016 will be remembered as the year when a number of famous people, such as Mohammed Ali, John Glen, Arnold Palmer, Prince, Fidel Castro, George Michael and Carrie Fisher passed away. It will also be remembered as the year when a number of other influential people, even if they were not famous, also died. Among this group are people like Anthonin Scalia, Vera Rubin and Gwen Ifill. And, of course, 2016 will be remembered as the year when Donald Trump won the USA presidential election. No doubt, a number of us will be taking stock of our own lives in 2016 and weighing up the prospects for 2017. Some of us will be thinking about unfulfilled dreams in 2016 and goals for which we strove that did not materialize. As we reflect on 2016 and our unfulfilled dreams, we might be tempted to conclude that we didn’t try hard enough, or that we did not have enough faith, or did not seize the opportunities when they presented themselves. All, or some, of these reasons may be true, but there is a bigger reality that is at play. It is that reality that we will focus on in our message today, titled, “You Can’t Have It All.” - Don McFarlane
at worship THE CHURCH
Summary of our Beliefs
CHURCH BUDGET: This offering pays for the outreach and
MISCELLANEOUS
welcome
This Year: Dec. 24 $ 120,344 Dec. 24 YTD $2,472,578 Remaining Goal $ 327,422
Today’s designated offering goes to Local Church 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 D E C E M B E R 31, 2 016 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
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 .
THE CHURCH AT WORSHIP *Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:00 service only
we gather in his name SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.
Prelude Lo’ How A Rose Er Blooming / arr. J. Brahms
Sylvan Coke & Jamie Trefz, deacon & deaconess on duty
+Songs of Gathering ‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus / No. 524 Because He Lives / No. 526 Welcome & Church Life Erwin Mack we honor and praise him *Hymn of Praise A Mighty Fortress / No. 506 Prayer
Beth Wear
Anthem All I Need / Tom Prasada-Rao +That’s What Love Can Do / Tom Prasada-Rao we reflect
+Children’s Message
Mary McFarlane
Scripture Genesis 3: 1-6 (NIV) +Music for Meditation All I Need / Tom Prasada-Rao
Heidi Copiz
Sermon You Can’t Have It All Invitation to Give
Don McFarlane
Don McFarlane
Offertory That’s What Love Can Do / Tom Prasada-Rao +Thank You / Tom Prasada-Rao
Leading our music today are: William Patrick Alston, organist Judith Pino, chorister Tom Prasada-Rao, vocalist
Footnotes: Heidi Copiz has been a member of Sligo Church since 1961. She retired from Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) after a 37-year career as a language teacher (French & German). Heidi and her husband of 50 years, Paul, have three adult children. Her hobbies include hiking, reading, painting and playing scrabble. Mary Mcfarlane is a retired social worker and teacher who holds a masters in social work policy and research. She is one of the teachers in the women of the word sabbath school here at sligo. Mary helps to beautify the sanctuary with her floral designs.
*Benediction
Don McFarlane
Postlude Hark The Herald / Don Hustad
Adult Sabbath School SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Song Service
Judith Pino 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 I Know Whom I Have Believed / No. 511 Welcome & Prayer
Joviah Ndahayo
Special Music I Asked the Lord / Lange & Duncan 13th Sabbath Program Lesson Study Some Lessons From Job Prayer
Judith Pino Juniors, Primary I & II
Joviah Ndahayo
Zelma Edwards, pianist
Tom Prasada-Rao is a singer-songwriter who grew up in Takoma Park and performed his first solo at age six here in Sligo Church. He writes, teaches, produces records, and performs across the country, from house concerts to The Kennedy Center. He has received 12 Wammies (Washington Area Musicians Association) for best male vocalist, instrumentalist, and songwriter of the year. Beth Wear is a retired college professor from (then) Columbia Union College where she chaired the Department of Education and directed the Adult Evening Program. Currently she and her husband, Douglas, coordinate the Homes of Hope ministry for Sligo church. They are the parents of two children and four grandchildren.
n e x t w e e k , h e r e a t S l i g o . . . Pr. Charles A. Tapp will usher in the New Year with his inaugural message, “The One Thing”.. With so many things occupying our lives and placing demands on our time, what is the “One Thing” that can help to put everything in its rightful place? Karla Rivera-Bucklew will provide the music.
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 Prayer Requests Families of these deceased: Dorothy Dorsey, Mercedes Singleton Mitchell & Jess Cooley For healing and comfort: Ellis Rich & Cornelius Stone, Jr. The Church Office will be closed in observance of New Year’s Day Holiday on Monday, January 2. If you have an urgent matter that cannot wait until the office reopens, please call our emergency number 301.980.1009 Budget Booster: Please give extra to our budget through the Budget Booster. Our goal this year is $30,000. 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.
sabbath devotional
“Life isn’t Burger King. You can’t always have it your own way.”
we go to serve *Hymn of Reflection Now Thank We All Our God / No. 559
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
THE CHURCH AT STUDY
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.
- Author Unknown
Sligo Book Club will meet on Wednesday, January 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss “What’s so Amazing About Grace?” by Philip Yancey.
JESUS PROJECT:
Women’s Ministries Needs You! If you are interested in being on the Women’s Ministries Planning Committee, please contact Joan Francis at < jfrancis@wau.edu> or June Germain at 301.346.7802
Desire of Ages, Chapter 58, Jan. 1 - Jan. 7