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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
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calendar of events
February 18, Monday, Sligo Church Office is closed Regeneration Ministries is canceled February 20, Wednesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 8:00 p.m.
Welcome to Sligo today. I’m sure that most of us are familiar with the proverb, “It’s always darkest before the dawn.” Although the source of this proverb is unknown, its roots have been traced back to the 17th century English theologian and historian Thomas Fuller’s work, A Pisgah-Sight of Palestine and the Confines Thereof. But regardless of its origin, the meaning of this proverb is pretty well known. The literal meaning behind, ‘its always darkest before the dawn,’ is that because dawn is ushered in when the first light begins to show over the horizon from the sunrise, there is the least amount of light that is present at this time. Although this may be its literal meaning, today it is used to refer to situations we encounter in life that always seem their worst just before they are on the verge of making a drastic improvement. As we continue our series, Christ First; A Journey Through the Book of Revelation, we encounter a situation in the opening of the fifth and six seals that by all accounts appears as though all hope is lost. That is until we are reminded once again that it’s always darkest before the dawn. - Charles A. Tapp
worship schedule
what we believe
February 16, Saturday Young Adults GLOW Study, Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. February 17, Sunday Rasik Ohal Funeral, Sanctuary, 11:00 a.m.
Prayer Ministry Participants Wanted: Please join Sligo’s Prayer Ministry by extending the power of prayer to our members, campus, and community. Participants will receive a Sligo “How Can I Pray for You?” prayer button at Connection Central in the Atrium. If praying for others is your ministry, contact our prayer coordinator, Myrna Bas, at <houseofprayer@sligochurch.org> Join Senior Pastor, Charles Tapp, for Prayer Gathering on Wednesday, February 20, from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Sligo Sanctuary. For the next several weeks, we will study Laszlo Gallusz’s book: The 7 Prayers of Jesus. We continue with Chapter 2, “Abba: Experiencing Intimacy with God.” Bring a friend and experience the powerful blessing of deepening your prayer life. Ministry Opportunity - Sligo Church operates a service by which some senior members within a ten-mile radius of the church are collected by our Senior Members Bus each Sabbath and brought to our worship services. New drivers are required for this ministry. CDL is not required and a stipend will be paid. If you are interested, please contact Pastor Don McFarlane at <dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org> or 301.270.6777. If you reside in Bowie (20720) and are able to provide a lift to one of our elderly members on Sabbaths, please inform Pastor McFarlane. Sligo Church Needs Receptionists: Wishing to be more involved with your church and having the opportunity to meet new people? Then, be part of a dynamic office family by serving as a receptionist on a voluntary basis at the Sligo Church office on Tuesday mornings, from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. If interested, please contact Kathleen Driscoll at 301.270.6777, ext. 239 or <kdriscoll@sligochurch.org> MISCELLANEOUS Bulletin information deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: <kdriscoll@sligochurch.org> Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 5:46 p.m. and commences on Friday, February 22, at 5:53 p.m. *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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Join us next week here at Sligo as Pr. Don McFarlane shares a message titled, “My Brother’s Keeper?” Music will be provided by Sligo Singers & Band Sligo Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:00 a.m. Speaker: Pr. Don McFarlane Mizo Service, Office Chapel, 11:00 a.m. Kerala Church, WAU Richards Hall, 10:00 a.m.
profile of giving - February 9
We believe the Bible is the inspired word of God and our only rule of faith and practice. As Scripture teaches, we believe God became man in the person of Jesus Christ, saving us from sin by grace through faith. We believe the seventh-day Sabbath was established by God at Creation and honored by Jesus in His earthly ministry as a gift of rest and rejuvenation for all. We celebrate the church as the diverse “new community” forged through the death and resurrection of Jesus, in which all are called, all are gifted, and all are valued. We anticipate Jesus’ personal and visible return to earth to raise the righteous dead, make the earth new, and dwell with His faithful children throughout eternity. We live out our love for Jesus by growing in His likeness and by serving our fellowmen.
CHURCH BUDGET: This offering pays for the outreach and
how you connect
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. 10 $ 8,958 Feb. 10 YTD $ 51,704
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This Year: Feb. 9 Feb. 9 YTD
BUDGET FOR FEBRUARY 9 YTD:
$ 6,626 $ 44,196
TITHE: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference to help expand the Kingdom of God throughout our region and world.
Last Year:
This Year:
Feb. 10 $ 41,588 Feb. 10 YTD $ 242,306
Feb. 9 Feb. 9 YTD
2019 GOAL
Remaining Goal $2,495,089
$2,700,000
F E B R U A R Y 16 , 2 019 8:45 & 11:00 A.M.
PHONE: 301.270.6777 EMERGENCY: 301.980.1009 FAX: 301.270.3518 www.sligochurch.org Domestic Violence Hotline: 240.777.4000 National Suicide Hotline: 1.800.273.8255
$ 58,460
$ 2,612
CHRIST FIRST
who can help
CHURCH BUILDING IMPROVEMENT: Feb. 9 YTD
Take your next step at “Connection Central” in the Atrium Do life together: Join a Journey Group Fill out a pew menu card and place it in the offering plate Visit sligochurch.org/connect2ministry
at worship THE CHURCH
$ 32,296 $204,911
Today’s designated offering goes to Local Church Budget. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
worship.nurture.outreach
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 TBD PASTOR FOR MEDIA & OUTREACH TBD PASTOR FOR WORSHIP Cheryl Wilson-Bridges, ext. 123 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
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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 .