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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
7 7 0 0 C a r r o l l A v e n u e , Ta k o m a P a r k , M D 2 0 9 1 2
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 WORSHIP we gather in his name
Prelude Holy, Holy, Holy / Jan Mulder
All: “Look among the nations and watch - Be utterly astounded! For I will work a work in your days Which you would not believe, though it were told you.
Welcome & Church Life Joseph Khabbaz we honor and praise him
Sermon Charles A. Tapp Christ First: A Journey through the Book of Revelation, Part XIV: Darkest Before Dawn! Invitation to Give
Charles A. Tapp
Offertory Come to Me / Craig Courtney
we go to serve
*Hymn of Praise I Sing the Mighty Power of God / No. 88
*Hymn of Reflection Abide with Me / No. 50
Call to Prayer O Lord, Hear My Prayer / Jacques Berthier
*Benediction
Prayer
Bianca Madanat Prayer Response Sevenfold Amen / Peter C. Lutkin Anthem We Shall Walk Through the Valley in Peace / M. Hogan +The Lord is My Shepherd / Cindy Berry
we reflect +Child Dedication Kamila Funes
Adult Sabbath School SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Song Service
+Song of Gathering Blessed Assurance / No. 462 +Sligo Live Pranitha Fielder Women’s Ministry
Charles A. Tapp
Roland Halstead 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 Jesus Is Coming Again / No. 213 Welcome & Prayer Lesson Study The Seven Trumpets Prayer
Sheila Schlisner-Hendricks Sheila Schlisner-Hendricks
Zelma Edwards, pianist
Postlude Toccata On Good News / Carl Maultsby *Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible +11:00 service onl
Children’s Message Rythee Jones Responsive Scripture Reading Brianna Stewart Habakkuk 1:1-5 (NKJV) +Treasure John Leader: The burden which the prophet Habakkuk saw. Congregation: O LORD, how long shall I cry, And You will not hear? Even cry out to You, “Violence!” And You will not save. Leader: Why do You show me iniquity, And cause me to see trouble? For plundering and violence are before me; There is strife, and contention arises. Congregation: Therefore the law is powerless, And justice never goes forth. For the wicked surround the righteous; Therefore perverse judgment proceeds.
Leading our music today are: Patrick Alston, organist Aaron Wilson, chorister
Sligo Children’s Choir Joya Follette, director Footnotes: Treasure John has called Sligo home for nearly 2 years. Before attending Sligo, she joined a church plant formed by her family in League City, TX. Her leadership in music ministries gave her the confidence to serve at Sligo. She enjoys writing and singing in her spare time, while she studies English Literature online. Brianna Stewart has been attending Sligo for the past three years. Originally from Southern California, Brianna became involved in church at a young age and has participated in various ministries because of her love for God. Upon receiving her physics degree from Spelman College, Brianna moved to the Greater Metro DC area where she currently works in technology consulting and now serves at Sligo in the music and Young Adult ministries. Bianca Madanat began attending Sligo in 2012 and quickly began feeling at home. After going through a series of one-on-one Bible studies, she then made the decision to publicly declare her faith and love in Jesus and was baptized in July, 2018. Bianca is a proud mother of two, and spends her time between being a talented florist, freelance photographer, and has most recently begun assisting Sligo with her photography skills and the weekly newsletter.
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: Rasik Ohal, Revington Devaraj, Helen Wesley, Marianne Scriven, Denyce Follette, S.T. Gomer & Warren Zork For healing and comfort:: Eleanor Ann Knight, Marion Hartlein, Fred Rada, Sr. & Tom Prasada-Rao, Jr. We are sad to announce the sudden passing of Rasik Ohal, at the age of 50, on February 9. He is survived by his parents: Hepzi & Madhuker, sisters: Rekha & Shobha, nephew: Ara, niece: Nisha and a host of family and friends. A funeral service celebrating his life will be held here in Sligo Church tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. (Viewing from 10:00 -11:00 a.m.) Interment will follow at 2:00 p.m. (George Washington Cemetery, 9500 Riggs Road, Adelphi, MD 20783) and repast will be held at 3:00 p.m. in the Sligo Church Atrium.
Barry Rowe, deacon on duty Claire Mitchell, deaconess on duty
Sligo Sanctuary Choir Paul Byssainthe, Jr., director
Joseph Khabbaz
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
+Music for Meditation We Shall Walk Through the Valley in Peace / M. Hogan
SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.
THE CHURCH AT STUDY
sabbath devotional
“In seasons of severe trial, the Christian has nothing on earth that he can trust to, and is therefore compelled to cast himself on God alone. When no human deliverance can avail, he must simply and entirely trust himself to the providence and care of God. Happy storm that wrecks a man on such a rock as this! O blessed hurricane that drives the soul to God-and God alone!” ― Charles Spurgeon
Blood Pressure Screening, sponsored by the Health Action Team, is being held in the Atrium between 10:00 a.m. and 11:10 a.m. today. Information is available on various health topics. A doctor is also available for your health questions. The Church Office will be closed in observance of Presidents’ Day Holiday on Monday, February 18. 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: Nicole Balogun, Lupita-Maria Garza, Kamala Gordon, Yudira Guevara, Lynson Nallathami, Ashley Reyes Joining elsewhere: Andrew Bethea, Bhagirathi Gope, Darusman Pandiangan, Netty Pandiangan, Sally Paradis, Todd Paradis, Chazaeal Poole, Dana Poole, Ardean Praino, John Swan, III 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>