February 15, 2014 by Sligo Church

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) Deacons and Deaconesses, rehearsal for Communion will take place following the 11:15 a.m. service on Sabbath, February 22. Please meet by the platform at approximately 15 minutes following the close of the worship service. Holy Communion will be celebrated on Sabbath, March 1, 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 call Erwin Mack at 301-434-1622. MINISTRY APPRECIATION SCHEDULE: 1. ADMINISTRATIVE/NURTURE - March 1 Elders, Deacons, Deaconesses, Church Board, Adult Sabbath School, Health, Women’s Ministry, Disability Action Team 2. WORSHIP - March 8 Music, Greeters, Welcome Team, Hospitality, Prayer Gathering 3. YOUTH/CHILDREN - March 15 Youth, Young Adults, Children, Pathfinders, SAS 4. EVANGELISM/OUTREACH/COMMUNITY - March 22 Homes of Hope, AIM, ACS, Feed the Homeless, Welfare, Prison Ministry 5. SUPPORTIVE - March 29 Treasury, Finance, Stewardship, Media, Facility & Custodial Tennis Social: You are invited to join your Sligo family for a night of indoor tennis on Saturday evening, March 1, from 7:00 - 12:00 p.m. at the Fairland Sports and Aquatic Complex in Laurel, MD. There is no cost for admission, although food will be sold by the Sligo Pathfinders to help raise money for their upcoming trip to Oskosh in August. So bring a racket and your enthusiasm for a night you will never forget. Prayer Gathering meets Tuesdays from 7-8 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Halfway through the hour we separate into small groups for focused prayer on various topics, including family, health and community outreach. We have added a new feature: A small group will be ready from 7:30 until 7:55 p.m. to receive your phone calls if you would like to join them by Internet or telephone. To connect, visit: http://Ez.com/ sligoprays or call 425.440.5100 Use the Pin Code: 867642# CHILDREN & YOUTH Come out and support today’s Sligo Church Varsity basketball game against Glenridge at 10:05 p.m. The game will be held in Eastern Middle School (3000 University Blvd E, Silver Spring MD). sunset Tonight: 5:46 Feb. 22: 5:53

welcome

The year 2014 has been officially declared the “Year of Hope” here at Sligo. It is our goal as part February 16, Sunday of the body of Christ to spread the message of Pathfinder Meeting, Office Chapel, 9:00 a.m. hope to those in our church, here on our campus and throughout our broader community, in very February 17, Monday tangible and concrete ways. But one of the Stewart Bainum Funeral, Sanctuary, 11:00 a.m. challenges that comes along with sharing is that not everyone Regeneration Ministries, Office Conf. Room, 7:00 p.m. will be receptive to what is being offered, regardless of how Church Office is closed desperately it might be needed. In our message today, titled, “Running from Hope,” we will take a look at one of the heroes February 18, Tuesday of the Old Testament who not only had a difficult time accepting Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. what was being offered, but he actually ran from it. As you join us February 19, Wednesday for worship today, we are honored to have academy students from Sligo Ringers, SAS - Room 114, 7:00 p.m. throughout the region as they take part in Washington Adventist Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m. University’s annual band festival. We look forward to the pivotal February 21, Friday role that they will play in our worship service in helping to draw us into a life-changing encounter with our Creator and Redeemer. Telugu Vespers, Memorial Chapel, 7:00 p.m.

calendar of events

February 24, Monday Regeneration Ministries, Office Conf. Room, 7:00 p.m. Administrative Board Meeting, Fellowship Hall A, 7:00 p.m.

Summary of our Beliefs

SABBATH, FEBRUARY 22 Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:15 a.m., Speaker: Cheryl Wilson-Bridges Sligo Underground, Sanctuary, 11:15 a.m., (Youth & Young Adult Service) Crossroads, WAU Activity Center, 11:15 a.m., (WAU Collegiate Service) Mizo Service, Office Chapel, 11:15 a.m.

• 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)

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CHURCH BUDGET: This offering pays for the outreach and

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

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FEBRURY 8, 2014

nurture ministries of the church and the church school, along with necessary expenses such as utilities and maintenance of the church building. Last Year: Feb. 9 Feb. 9 YTD

$ $

9,498.70 50,272.36

This Year: Feb. 8 $ 7,564.60 Feb. 8 YTD $ 46,491.41

BUDGET FOR FEBRUARY 8 YTD: $ 52,272.00

Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference. January 2014 contributions are $ 140,179.42 January 2013 contributions are $ 138,965.39 Today’s designated offering goes to Local Church Budget. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.

worship.nurture.outreach

at worship THE CHURCH

SENIOR PASTOR Charles A. Tapp, ext. 126

ctapp@sligochurch.org

PASTOR FOR ADMINISTRATIVE & ADULT MINISTRIES Don McFarlane, ext. 116 dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org PASTOR FOR CONGREGATIONAL CARE Debbie Eisele, ext. 127 eiseled@sligochurch.org PASTOR FOR MEDIA AND OUTREACH Paolo Esposito, ext. 136

pesposito@sligochurch.org

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 WORSHIP Cheryl Wilson-Bridges, ext. 123

cbridges@sligochurch.org

ADVENTIST COMMUNITY SERVICES Sheila Hendricks 301.585.6556

HEAD ELDER Erwin Mack 301.434.1622

7700 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912 I 301.270.6777

8:45 & 11:15 A.M.

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Sligo

a seventh-day adventist church 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

*Congregation is standing  Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:15 service only

SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:15 A.M.

Barry Rowe & Carol Hooker, deacon & deaconess on duty

Prelude I Want Jesus To Walk With Me / arr. V. Phillips, Jr. +Spirit of the Ages Fanfare from A Sacred Suite / Karrick

Leading our music today are: Victor Phillips Jr., organist Jon Gilbertson, chorister & accompanist Lester Black, vocalist for 1st service Washington Adventist University Festival Band Craig Mohr, guest conductor Highland View Academy Joseph Choi, director Shenandoah Valley Academy Kelly Wiedemann, director Spencerville Adventist Academy Michael Patterson, director Spring Valley Academy Donald Huff, director Takoma Academy Tim Vandeman, director Washington Adventist University Preston Hawes, director Jose Oviedo, director

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

Song Service

Kay Rosburg

Theme Song Hark! ‘Tis the Shepherd’s Voice I Hear / No. 361 Scripture & Prayer

James Gulley

Welcome

James Gulley

Special Music Fill My Cup, Lord

Zelma Edwards

Welcome and Church Life Don McFarlane we honor and praise him

+Song of Gathering Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine! / No. 462

*Hymn of Praise Lead On, O King Eternal / No. 619  Prayer

Enoch Thomas

Anthem My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less / arr. Gilbertson +Mansions of Glory / Gillingham

we reflect +Children’s Message Gladys Guerrero Scripture Carolyn Kujawa Romans 5:2 - 5 (NIV) +Music for Meditation My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less / arr. Gilbertson

Sermon Running from Hope Invitation to Give

Charles A. Tapp

Offertory It is Well / arr. Gilbertson +Consolation from A Sacred Suite / Karrick

w e g o t o s e r v e *Hymn of Reflection He Leadeth Me / No. 537 *Benediction

Charles A. Tapp

Postlude Celebration / C. Callahan +True Happiness / How Firm A Foundation / Karrick

Footnotes: The biennial Washington Adventist University Band Festival features select music students from across the Columbia Union as well as members of the WAU Symphonic Band. This year we are happy to welcome Craig Mohr of Glendale Adventist Academy to our campus as the guest conductor. These students have spent the last three days rehearsing, despite the snow, and are proud to share their hard work and talents with you. Gladys Guerrero is a Kindergarten teacher at George E. Peters School in Hyattsville, MD. Carolyn Luce Kujawa, a longtime Sligo member, former professor of English, and GC retiree, now volunteers with GC Women’s Ministries Scholarshipping Our Sisters [SOS]. This program, which helps Adventist women around the world attend college, is her passion, and she is delighted that Sligo now has an SOS chapter led by Jean Arthur. Enoch Thomas is a longtime member of Sligo Church, and is a witness of the many changes this church has experienced. He counts books as some of his best friends. He is a member of the team of teachers of the purple sabbath school class.

Mission Feature Lesson Study Class Leaders Jesus and the Social Outcasts Benediction & Offering

Class Leaders

Zelma Edwards, pianist

sabbath devotional

“Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.” - PSALM 139:7 - 8 (NIV)

OUR LIFE TOGETHER

welcome 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. 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 a friend, then invite them to come to church in person at 11:15 a.m. We hold in prayer those who: Have lost loved ones: Barnwell, Sadanala, Simon & Germain families Request healing: Hepsey Charles, Julius Semple-Dormer, Joycynthia Anderson, Nicholas La-Bastide, Carol Dawson & Karnnel Charles We grieve the loss of our member Stewart Bainum. We mourn the loss of Stewart Bainum, who died Wednesday at the age of 94. Stewart Bainum was a highly successful businessman, but was also known for his commitment to Seventhday Adventist education. Hamlet Canosa wrote in the Visitor: “Today, the Columbia Union Office of Education mourns the loss of a true friend, generous benefactor and model Christian servant. Mr. Bainum’s tireless efforts to ‘make a real difference’ in the academic pursuits of the young will be heralded for years to come and will continue to be deeply appreciated by all who were directly or indirectly touched by his kindness and support.” A viewing will be held on Sunday, February 16 from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Joseph Gawler’s Sons (5130 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016). His funeral will take place here at Sligo - his home church, on Monday, February 17 at 11 a.m. The Church Office will be closed for the President’s Day Holiday on Monday, February 17. If you have an urgent matter that cannot wait until the office reopens, please call our emergency number 301-980-1009. Membership Report (first reading): Joining Sligo: Yanic Hardie, Curtis Harris, Sr., Myong Harris, Renee Humphreys, L. Roo McKenzie, Nellie McKenzie, Levi Miongo, Simeon Miongo, Aimee Seheult Joining elsewhere: Laura Argueta, Maria Blomquist, Lisa Bruce, Sharon Cobb, Naomi Coutsoumpos, Otis Coutsoumpos, Sr., Jalisa Cox, Linda Gabriel, Preeti Guria, Wilson Guria, Leland Pittman, Robert Sowards, Sudha Sukumaran