February 20, 2016

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)

Call for volunteers: Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington (ACSGW) needs volunteers to help fold, label, stamp and seal 3,000 newsletters, from February 21 - 28. For more information, please call 301.585.6556 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.

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.

WASHINGTON ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY (WAU) WAU celebrates Black History Month: This year’s theme is Hallowed Grounds: Sites of African American Memories.

• February 24 - Convocation, Speaker: Tim Warner, Sligo Church Sanctuary, 11:15 a.m.

Join Washington Adventist University this afternoon 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 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

Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 5:50 p.m. and commences on Friday, February 26 at 5:57 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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Welcome to Sligo today. When you hear someone say the word commitment, what thoughts immediately come to mind? For some it is fear and trepidation, February 20, Saturday while for others it’s the thing that helps make life work.

But what is it about this word that can create such Young Adults GLOW, Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. opposing responses? Commitment is simply defined as Adventurer Meeting, Junior Room, 1:30 p.m. the state or quality of being dedicated to something or someone. Despite how the word may make us feel, each of us February 21, Sunday is committed to something in this life, even if we realize it or not.

Pathfinder Meeting, Office Chapel, 9:30 a.m.

Whether our commitment is to a relationship or a particular ideology,

there is really no escaping it. But what makes this word such a curse February 22, Monday for some and a blessing for others is that in order to experience it you Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m. must be willing to become vulnerable and not many are willing to do that. And herein lies the challenge of being a member of the Body of

February 24, Wednesday Christ. If we are going to experience the kind of community for which God has created us, we must be willing to take the time to remove the Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. walls that separate us and enter into one another’s space. (or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m.)

- Charles A. Tapp Sligo Adult Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 8:00 p.m.

calendar of events

at worship THE CHURCH

Summary of our Beliefs worship schedule SABBATH, February 27 Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:00 a.m.

Speaker: Aleksandar Santrac Sligo Underground, Youth Room, 11:00 a.m.

Mizo Service, Office Chapel, 11:00 a.m.

Kerala Church, WAU Richards Hall, 10:00 a.m.

Crossroads, WAU Student Activity Center, 11:15 a.m.

profile of giving - February 13 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.

Last Year:

Feb. 14 $ 9,152 Feb. 14 YTD $ 54,645

This Year: Feb. 13 $ 6,456 Feb. 13 YTD $ 53,719

BUDGET FOR FEBRUARY 13 YTD: $ 53,979

Church Building Improvement: Greenwood Avenue Entrance Women’s Bathrooms Atrium Roof and Skylight Feb. 13 YTD $ 2,745 Total Raised $ 145,341

Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference.

Last Year:

Feb. 14 $ 39,267 Feb. 14 YTD $ 267,225 2016 Goal $2,700,000

This Year: Feb. 13 $ 39,160 Feb. 13 YTD $ 250,928 Remaining Goal $2,449,072

Today’s designated offering goes to Local Church Budget.

Loose offering goes to Church Budget.

worship.nurture.outreach

• 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).

CHRIST FIRST F E B R U A R Y 2 0 , 2 016 8:45 & 11:00 A.M.

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 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

*Benediction

SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.

Postlude

Toccata on Hymn to Joy / Mark Thallander

+Sligo Live Homeless Shelter

Geri Ann Campbell

Prelude Fairest Lord Jesus / Diane Bish

Don McFarlane

we honor and praise him *Hymn of Praise O Worship the Lord / No. 6  Prayer

Karen Kautz

Anthem Did You Think to Pray / arr. Erin Stewartson +Alleluia / arr. Elliot Del Borgo

we reflect

+Children’s Message Scripture 1 Corinthians 12:20-26 (NIV)

*Congregation is standing  Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:00 service only Barry Rowe & Carol Hooker, deacon & deaconess on duty

+Song of Gathering Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine! / No. 462 Welcome and Church Life

Charles A. Tapp

Gerry Lopez Anisha Vattappara

+Music for Meditation Salvation is Created / Pavel Tchesnokov Sermon Commitment to Community

Charles A. Tapp

Invitation to Give

Charles A. Tapp

Leading our music today are: Matt Daley, organist Kay Rosburg, chorister

Takoma Academy Band and Camerata Chorale Lulu Mupfumbu, director Erin Stewartson, Lyshll Prudente, Rachel Manuel & Jeremiah Manuel, vocalists Footnotes: Karen Kautz has been a member of Sligo Church since 1977.

She is a keen Bible student and at present belongs to two Bible Study groups. Running is one of her favorite hobbies.

Offertory King Medley / arr. David Ritter

+Rockin’ Jerusalem / arr. Stacey Gibbs

we go to serve *Hymn of Response The Church Has One Foundation / No. 348

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

Song Service

Roland Halstead

welcome

Theme Song I Will Sing of My Redeemer / No. 343 Scripture & Prayer

Jeanette Bryson

Special Music Mission Feature Lesson Study Comrades in Arms

Prayer

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.

Heather Griffin

Mirna Valencia

Jeanette Bryson

Heather Griffin, 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: Bette Comilang, Ron Manuel & Lazarus Borge families Request healing/comfort: Nancy Lamoreaux, Sonya Person, Fred Rada, Sr., David Peters & Cristin Cornwall All are welcome to attend a memorial service for Chandrasen David Borge, long-time member of Sligo Church on Sabbath, February 27 at 3:00 p.m. in the Sligo Sanctuary. Mr. Borge passed to his rest on December 15, 2015.

Anisha Vattappara is a sophomore at Montgomery College, majoring in Nursing. Her favorite pastimes are singing, listening to music and hanging out with her friends. n e x t w e e k , h e r e a t S l i g o . . .

Chair of Religion Department at Washington Adventist University, Aleksandar Santrac, will deliver a sermon titled, “The Inevitability of Delay and the Delay of Inevitability.” Music will be provided by the Columbia Collegiate Chorale & the New England Youth Ensemble of Washington Adventist University.

OUR LIFE TOGETHER

sabbath devotional

“It is in small groups that people can get close enough to know each other, to care and share, to challenge and support, to confide and confess, to forgive and be forgiven, to laugh and weep together, to be accountable to each other, to watch over each other and to grow together. Personal growth does not happen in isolation. It is the result of interactive relationships. Small groups are God’s gift to foster changes in character and spiritual growth.”

- Gilbert Bilezikian

JESUS PROJECT:

Desire of Ages, Chapter 13, February 21 - February 27

Blood Pressure Screening & Ask a Doctor! Members and guests are welcome to ask a medical doctor health-related questions in the Atrium between 10:00 a.m. and 11:10 a.m. today.

Information is also available on various health topics. Sponsored by the Health Action Team.

Membership Report (first reading): Joining Sligo: Jonathan Batista, Kara Castillo, Makayla Castillo, Richard Castillo, Derek Chhakchhuak, Lalnunmawia Chhakchhuak, Zoenpari Chhakchhuak, Earl DeLancy, Raymond Gonzalez, Charmaine Hart, Edwin Hyatt, III, Myrna Hyatt, Karissa Hylton, Kathia Hylton, Konnor Hylton, Tai Kearse, Norman King, III, Norman King, IV, Wendy King, Gabrielle Morrison, Mohan Vempa Joining elsewhere: Richard Caldwell, Dennis Hansen, Ronald Lane, Jr., Christopher Lunsford, Heather Lunsford, Daniel Ruvalcaba, Evie Ruvalcaba, Hector Ruvalcaba, Mariya Tomenko, Slavik Tomenko, Yuriy Tomenko, Grace Vidal

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.