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) Knitting for the homeless: Please bring all completed winter scarves and other warm knitted items to the Discipleship Room on Sunday, December 7 at 11 a.m., so we can distribute them to the homeless. House of Divine Guidance, in partnership with Sligo Homeless Ministries, invite you to attend a fundraising benefit concert and dinner on Sunday, December 14 at 6:00 p.m. The event will feature gospel recording artist and motivational speaker, Doreen Vail. It will also launch the second annual Winter Haven Hypothermia Overnight Shelter at Sligo. Save a life with the gift of housing. Contact Donna Robinson at 301325-5596 or visit the website at www.houseofdivineguidance. org for ticket information. 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. Prayer Gathering: Join us to pray and study “prayers in the Bible” each Wednesday evening, at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Plan to make Prayer Gathering a part of your weekly Wednesday routine. Where there’s more prayer, there’s more power! Sligo Women’s Ministries Book Club will meet on Wednesday, December 10 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss “God is Back” by John Micklethwait/Adrian Wooldridge. Elder’s Council for December 13 has been cancelled. Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 4:46 p.m. and commences on Friday, December 12 at 4:46 p.m. Bulletin Information Deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: kdriscoll@sligochurch.org CHILDREN & YOUTH All youth Friday night activities and Underground will return in January. Hope to see all our youth soon! Follow us now on Facebook and Twitter
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Welcome to Sligo today. One of my favorite times of the Christmas season, especially when I was a young child, was when we would get December 7, Sunday the opportunity to open our gifts on Christmas Pathfinder Meeting, Office Chapel, 9:30 a.m. morning. And when I say morning, I mean whatever time we opened our eyes, although in Knitting Ministry, Discipleship Room, 11:00 a.m. many cases, as children, we never really slept. December 8, Monday I remember how tempting it was for me to open the presents from under the tree prematurely, but instead having to wait Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:00 p.m. patiently until my parents gave me the “green light” that the moment had finally arrived. I have to admit that there were times December 10, Wednesday when I would take a sneak peek just to get a glimpse of what Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. (or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m.) I would be receiving. Sometimes I was elated by what I would see, while at other times I was sorely disappointed. But can you Knitting Ministry, Prayer Room, 7:00 p.m. imagine how disappointed I would have been upon opening my Sligo Book Club, Discipleship Room, 7:00 p.m. present only to discover that the gift I was so excited about was broken! Today as we celebrate the Lord’s Supper we do so by Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m. celebrating a gift whose true value to us as sinners, strangely December 11, Thursday enough is in fact that it is broken.
calendar of events
Sligo Adventist School Christmas Concert, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m.
December 12, Friday Takoma Academy Christmas Concert, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m.
SABBATH, DECEMBER 13 Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:00 a.m. Speaker: Pranitha Fielder Mizo Service, Office Chapel, 11:00 a.m. Kerala Church, WAU Richards Hall, 10:00 a.m. Crossroads, WAU Student Activity Center, 11:00 a.m.
profile of giving NOVEMBER 29, 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. This Year: Nov. 29 $ 10,071.11 Nov. 29 YTD $506,498.00
BUDGET FOR NOVEMBER 29 YTD: $502,858.00
Budget Booster: Nov. 29 $ 669.00 Goal $ 35,000.00
- Charles A. Tapp
Summary of our Beliefs
• The Bible is the inspired word of God and our only rule of
worship schedule
Last Year: Nov. 30 $ 9,920.54 Nov. 30 YTD $503,714.03
at worship THE CHURCH
Total Raised $27,583.70 Needed $ 7,416.30
Church Building Improvement: Nov. 29 $ 1,545.00 Total Raised $107,032.15 Goal $150,000.00 Needed $ 42,967.85 Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference. October 2014 contributions are $ 190,753.60 October 2013 contributions are $ 224,254.75 YTD Contributions are $33,501.00 less than last year. Today’s designated offering goes to Local Church Budget. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
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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)
8:00 & 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 DISCIPLESHIP & CONGREGATIONAL CARE TBD PASTOR FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS Pranitha Fielder, ext. 119 pfielder@sligochurch.org PASTOR FOR CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRIES Gerardo Lopez, ext. 122 glopez@sligochurch.org PASTOR FOR MEDIA AND OUTREACH PASTOR FOR WORSHIP Cheryl Wilson-Bridges, ext. 123 ADVENTIST COMMUNITY SERVICES Ken Flemmer 301.585.6556
Sligo
a seventh-day adventist church The Washington Adventist University Church
TBD
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 w e g a t h e r i n h i s n a m e
+Children’s Lesson
A. Dormer & J. Semple-Dormer
+Hymn of Reunion At the Cross / No. 162
SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.
Holy Communion Sligo Live
*Litany Don McFarlane Leader: O Jesus, our great high priest, be present with us as you were present with your disciples and make your will known to us as we gather around your table.
Scripture & Prayer
Congregation: We do not presume to come to your table trusting in our own goodness, but in your all-embracing love and mercy.
Special Music
+Song of Gathering
Tell Me the Story of Jesus / No. 152 Welcome & Church Life Don McFarlane
*Hymn of Praise
Angels From the Realms of Glory/ No. 119 Prayer Vicki Rosette Anthem O, Savior Hear Me / Glück +What Child Is This? *Advent Candlelighting
Mendez family
Invitation to Give
Charles A. Tapp
Offertory Consecration / Ness-Beck / Courtney +It Came Upon A Midnight Clear /Sears, Willis
Leader: Teach us to love as we are loved by you, to forgive as you have forgiven us, and to give in sacrifice as you sacrificed yourself for us. All: You have so made us that we cannot live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from your mouth. Give us a hunger for your Word, and in that food satisfy our daily need and make us truly the body of Christ. Sharing at the Table
Charles A. Tapp
Archie Marshall
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mission Feature The Good Samaritan Inn - Jamaica Lesson Study Weep and Howl! Benediction Prayer
Class Leaders Class Leaders
Archie Marshall
Lloyd Yutuc
Charles A. Tapp
Women Fellowship Halls A & B Men Memorial Chapel Families, Couples & Singles Youth Room *Children, accompanied by an adult, may stay in the Sanctuary for a special lesson during the Ordinance of Humility.
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: Ofelia Beltran & Chris Picco Request healing: David Trim & Wayne Dockter Congregational Care: Please notify Pastor Don McFarlane in the Church Office at 301-270-6777, ext. 116 if you know someone who is in a hospital, nursing home facility, or house bound and in need of visitation.
*Hymn of Response
Nominating Report (first reading): Deacons: Rennecks Bailey, Sr., Todd Hollis, and Lloyd Simpson
When We All Get to Heaven / No. 633 *Benediction
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.
Archie Marshall
Charles A. Tapp
litany for advent candlelighting
We Prepare +Ordinance of Humility
Welcome
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Postlude Joy to the World / arr. Patrick Alston +Celtic Carol / arr. Robert Smith
+Hymn of Meditation My Reedemer Lives / Mullen Homily The Broken Gift
Heather Griffin
We Go To Serve
We Reflect Scripture Matthew 14:14 - 21 (NIV)
SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Theme Song My Hope is Built on Nothing Less / No. 522
Prelude Christmas Fancies / James Curnow
Adult Sabbath School
Song Service
The Lord’s Supper
We Gather
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
*Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:00 service only
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!
An Emergency Aid Offering will be received by the deacons as you leave.
Leading our music today are: Patrick Alston, organist Charlene Milam, chorister Washington Concert Winds Jose Luis Oviedo, director
Keep awake, therefore, and be ready. The Lord is coming at an unexpected hour. The kingdom of heaven has come near. Prepare the way of the Lord!
Sylvan Coke & Carol Hooker, deacon & deaconess on duty
You are all invited to the ordination service of Pastor Pranitha Fielder at 1:30 p.m. on Sabbath, December 13, in the Sligo Church Sanctuary. Pastor Fielder has been a part of the Sligo Church community for the past thirteen years and values the support she has received from the church in her development as a pastor and in her personal growth. She loves the members of this Church and will cherish their presence at her ordination service. 2nd Advent Candle – The Bethlehem Candle or The Candle of Preparation – God kept his promise of a Savior who would be born in Bethlehem. Preparation means to “get ready.” Help us to be ready to welcome YOU, O GOD! “As is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet: ‘A voice of one calling in the desert, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him. Every valley shall be filled in, every mountain and hill made low. The crooked roads shall become straight, the rough ways smooth. And all mankind will see God’s salvation.‘ (Luke 3:4-6) 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 the weekend of December 20th. For more information, e-mail Darrell Milam at dmilam@sligochurch.org