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)
The 2016 Philadelphia Flower Show celebrating the centennial anniversary of the National Park Service will be held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on Sunday, March 6. CMI has organized a chartered bus trip for this event. The bus will leave Takoma Park at 8:15 a.m. and return by 7:00 p.m. Call 240.350.0192 for information about pricing. CHILDREN, YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS Attention Young Adults! (18-35 yrs of age) - Join us at 7:00 p.m. for a black-tie event, Nightfall, hosted by Sligo Young Adults in the glass-roofed Atrium. The evening will feature fine cuisine, giveaways, live music and a photo booth to capture the night’s most memorable moments. Tickets may be purchased at the door. Cost is $15.00 per person. WASHINGTON ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY (WAU) WAU celebrates Black History Month: This year’s theme is Hallowed Grounds: Sites of African American Memories. • February 11 - Movie screening “The Butler,” WAU Richards Hall, 6:30 p.m. • February 17 - Convocation, The Fisk University Jubilee Singers, Sligo Church Sanctuary, 11:15 a.m. • February 24 - Convocation, Speaker: Tim Warner, Sligo Church Sanctuary, 11:15 a.m. Join Washington Adventist University on February 19-20 for their 37th G. Arthur Keough Lectureship, featuring keynote speaker, Dr. Alec Ryrie, Professor of the History of Christianity, Durham University, UK, and the author of Being Protestant in Reformation Britain (Oxford, 2013), The Age of Reformation (2009), The Sorcerer’s Tale (2008), and the forthcoming Protestants: A Revolution in Progress (Penguin, 2017) • February 19: “How Protestants Use the Bible - And How They Think They Use It” (WAU Richards Hall, 7:00 p.m.) • February 20: “Why the Failure of the Religious Left Matters for Modern Christianity” (WAU Richards Hall, 3:30 p.m.) MISCELLANEOUS Bulletin information deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: kdriscoll@sligochurch.org *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.
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Welcome to Sligo. In case you haven’t noticed, there has been a great deal of reporting in the news recently surrounding the attacks of those who comprise various February 13, Saturday segments of our society here in America. Some have been physically attacked, because of the color of their Young Adults GLOW, Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. skin, by those who feel threatened. Others have been Sligo Underground, Youth Room, 11:00 a.m. victims of verbal attacks, which have exposed the Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 1:30 p.m. harsh sentiment that they are no longer wanted or needed here. Homeless Ministry, Discipleship Room, 2:00 p.m. And yes, many in our communities are being attacked by the very Nightfall, Atrium Suite, 7:00 p.m. ones who have sworn to serve and protect these communities. But as egregious as these attacks are, they are simply symptomatic of a February 14, Sunday greater problem. It is a problem that has resulted from an attack that Adrian Westney Piano Concert, Atrium Suite, 3:00 p.m. has been forged against the community which God himself created the community of mankind. And although for the most part man has been the recipient, the attack has been largely the result of an attack February 15, Monday, President’s Day Holiday on the image of God that is within us. Today as we continue our series Church Office will be closed on community, we get to the heart of the nature of this attack in our Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m. message, “Attack on Community.” February 17, Wednesday - Charles A. Tapp Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. Summary of our Beliefs (or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m.) • The Bible is the inspired word of God and our only rule of faith and Sligo Adult Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 8:00 p.m. practice. (2 Timothy 3:16, 17). worship schedule • 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). SABBATH, February 20 • Having been saved, followers of Jesus live in obedience to Him by Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:00 a.m. observing the Ten Commandments. (Exodus 20: 1-17; John 14:15). • The Sabbath – the seventh day of the week- established by God Speaker: Charles A. Tapp at creation and honored by Jesus in His earthly ministry, is to be Mizo Service, Office Chapel, 11:00 a.m. observed by the followers of Jesus. (Exodus 20:8-11; 1 Peter 2:21). Kerala Church, WAU Richards Hall, 10:00 a.m. • Jesus is coming back to earth personally and visibly to raise the Crossroads, WAU Student Activity Center, 11:15 a.m. 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). profile of giving - February 6 • Our love for God is demonstrated primarily by our love for our fellowmen. (1 John 4:20; Matthew 25:34-40). CHURCH BUDGET: This offering pays for the outreach and nurture ministries of the church and the church school, along directory with necessary expenses such as utilities and maintenance of PHONE: 301.270.6777 EMERGENCY: 301.980.1009 the church building. FAX: 301.270.3518 WEBSITE: www.sligochurch.org Last Year: This Year: Domestic Violence Hotline: 240.777.4000 Feb. 7 $ 8,303 Feb. 6 $ 7,912 Feb. 7 YTD $ 45,493 Feb. 6 YTD $ 47,263 SENIOR PASTOR
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Charles A. Tapp, ext. 126
BUDGET FOR FEBRUARY 6 YTD: $ 45,582
Church Building Improvement: Greenwood Avenue Entrance Women’s Bathrooms Atrium Roof and Skylight Feb. 6 YTD $ 2,575 Total Raised $ 145,171 Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference. Last Year: This Year: Feb. 7 $ 49,156 Feb. 6 $ 40,895 Feb. 7 YTD $ 236,857 Feb. 6 YTD $ 211,768 2016 Goal $2,700,000 Remaining Goal $2,488,232 Today’s designated offering goes to Adventist Television Ministries. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
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at worship THE CHURCH
CHRIST FIRST F E B R U A R Y 13 , 2 016 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
cbridges@sligochurch.org
ADVENTIST COMMUNITY SERVICES HEAD ELDER Ken Flemmer 301.585.6556 Erwin Mack 301.434.1622 HEAD DEACON Manuel Rosette 301.370.1255
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
we go to serve
Adult Sabbath School SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.
*Hymn of Response In Christ There Is No East nor West / No. 587 *Benediction
+Sligo Live Valentine’s Day: Love & Family
Gerry Lopez
Prelude If I Can Help Somebody / B. Androzzo, arr. Patrick Alston +March of the Priests / Felix Mendelssohn +Song of Gathering Sweet, Sweet Spirit / No. 262 Welcome and Church Life Steve Chavez
we honor and praise him *Hymn of Praise To God Be the Glory / No. 341 Prayer
Victor Kindo
Anthem Eternal Life / arr. John Campbell +Amazing Grace / arr. Jay Dawson we reflect +Children’s Message Scripture John 17: 11, 22-24 (NKJV)
Gerry Lopez Heather Griffin
+Music for Meditation Eternal Life / arr. John Campbell Sermon Attack on Community
Charles A. Tapp
Invitation to Give
Charles A. Tapp
Offertory He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands / Margret Bonds +Prelude on a Welsh Hymn, “Rhosymedre” / Ralf Vaughn-Williams
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Postlude Joshua Fit The Battle of Jericho / Fela Sowande +Crown Imperial March / William Walton *Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:00 service only Michael Dulcich & Carmen Lynch, deacon & deaconess on duty
Leading our music today are: Patrick Alston, organist Paul Byssainthe, Jr., chorister Anika Sampson-Anderson, vocalist
WAU Music Festival Band and Symphony Orchestra Preston Hawes & José Oviedo, directors Footnotes: The Washington Adventist University Music Festival Band and Symphony Orchestra features select music students from across the Columbia Union, the Southern Union Conference, as well as members of the WAU Concert Winds and New England Youth Ensemble. These students have spent the last three days rehearsing and are proud to share their hard work and talents with you. Steve Chavez is an Earliteen Sabbath School teacher and also chairs the Sligo Church Board. In his spare time Steve enjoys running, reading, listening to music, and fixing things. He is married to Linda and they have two grown children. Heather Griffin is a long-time Sligo member who has served in various ministries. She loves music and sings in several community choruses. During her spare time she likes to travel, cook, read and sew. Victor Kindo is a recent graduate of Washington Adventist University. He serves in Pathfinder and Children’s ministries. In his free time, he likes to exercise, listen to music and spend time with family and friends. n e x t w e e k , h e r e a t S l i g o . . . Pastor Tapp will present his third message, “Commitment to Community” from his sermon series on Building Community. Music will be provided by the Takoma Academy Band and Camerata Chorale.
Song Service
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
Judith Pino
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Theme Song I Will Sing of My Redeemer / No. 343 Scripture & Prayer Special Music Ivory Palaces / Henry Barraclough
Enoch Thomas
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.
Judith Pino
Lesson Study Jesus’ Teachings and the Great Controversy Prayer Enoch Thomas
Zelma Edwards, pianist
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 We hold in prayer those who: Have lost loved ones: Ron Manuel & Lazarus Borge families Request healing/comfort: Sonya Person, Fred Rada, Sr., David Peters, Cristin Cornwall & Alex Comilang 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. Adrian Westney, pianist, will be performing at Sligo Music Club on February 14, commencing 3:00 p.m. in the Atrium at Sligo Church. You are invited to make this a Valentine occasion.
sabbath devotional
“As the church, we are in community together trying to fulfill this Great Commission that Jesus left us with. As we gently press into each other, we form one united thing, His church. As we work together, sharing the space God gives us to do His work, we all become shaped a little different. We all become a little more like Him.” - Jennifer Lane, Faith Adventures: Stories of Learning with an Unseen God
JESUS PROJECT:
Desire of Ages, Chapter 12, February 14 - February 20
The Church Office will be closed in observance of President’s Day Holiday on Monday, February 15. If you have an urgent matter that cannot wait until the office reopens, please call our emergency number 301-980-1009. Game, Set, Match! Grab a racquet and get ready to serve up some fun at the 3rd Annual Sligo Tennis Social on March 5, at the Fairland Sports and Aquatic Complex (13820 and 13950 Old Gunpowder Road, Laurel, MD) from 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Admission is free! Food will be sold by the Sligo Pathfinders. Activities for all ages. Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington (ACSGW) is looking for someone to help organize and plan a relaunch on April 24, in celebration of the new building renovations. Call 301.585.6556 if you would like to be part of this exciting event! Sligo Book Club will meet on Wednesday, March 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss “The Theft of Memory” by Jonathan Kozol. Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 5:42 p.m. and commences on Friday, February 19 at 5:50 p.m.