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ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued) Tapestry of Worship Concert featuring Washington, DC based community choir and stellar award nominees, Patrick Lundy and the Ministers of Music will be held tonight, at 5:00 p.m. in Sligo Church. They will record their 7th CD of anthems, hymns and spirituals titled: “Majesty.” Game, Set, Match! Grab a racquet and get ready to serve up some fun at the 2nd Annual Sligo Tennis Social on March 7, 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 only $1 per person. Food will be sold by the Sligo Pathfinders. Activities for all ages. HDG’s Winter Haven Hypothermia Shelter continues at the Sligo Church Office serving homeless women and children through March 14. Volunteer your time, cook a hot meal or provide financial support (contributions should be marked “Winter Haven” when given through your church offering.) For more information on how you can help, contact Dr. Donna Robinson at 240.888.6775 or visit the website www.houseofdivineguidance. org Join the ladies of Sligo for knitting and crocheting on Sunday March 1 at 11:00 a.m. in the Discipleship Room. From beginners to experts, all are welcome! Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 5:59 p.m. and commences on Friday, March 6 at 6:06 p.m. CHILDREN & YOUTH The Parent Association of Takoma Academy would like to invite you to their 2nd Annual 3-on-3 March Madness Basketball tournament on Sunday, March 15 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Takoma Academy Gymnasium. For more information, please call Mr. Williams at 301.520.2765 Attention Youth! Come out and support Sligo’s varsity basketball game against Breath Of Life Church at 9:30 p.m. tonight in Paint Branch High School (14121 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, MD). Bulletin information deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: kdriscoll@sligochurch.org
Welcome to Sligo Church. Have you ever heard someone use the expression, “Good for nothing?” The phrase “good for nothing” refers to something or February 28, Saturday someone that is of little or no use or value, especially Patrick Lundy Concert, Sanctuary, 5:00 p.m. for the purpose that was intended. In the case of some material object such as a piece of machinery or one of March 1, Sunday the many electronic gadgets that we can’t seem to live without, to be Rose Bara Funeral, Sanctuary, 9:00 a.m. “good for nothing” would mean that is invariably useless. But when it Pathfinder Meeting, Office Chapel, 9:00 a.m. is used to refer to an individual, it describes someone that is self-indul55+ Club Brunch/Potluck, Fellowship Hall B, 10:00 a.m. gent and who spends a great deal of time avoiding work or some other Knitting Ministry, Discipleship Room, 11:00 a.m. useful activity. Some of the synonyms that are used to describe these kinds of people are words like bum or loafer and even slouch. Harsh March 2, Monday words indeed, but they definitely get the point across. But what I find Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m. surprising is that Jesus himself used this very phrase in his Sermon First Monday, Fellowship Hall A, 7:00 p.m. on the Mount when referring to his church. How in the world could Jesus refer to the church, the apple of his eye in such a derogatory March 3, Tuesday way. Better yet, despite the harshness of it all, is it true? Sligo Bell Choir Practice, SAS Room #114, 7:00 p.m. - Charles A. Tapp
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March 4, Wednesday 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 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m. faith and practice. (2 Timothy 3:16, 17). • Jesus Christ is the Divine Son of God and our personal Savior
worship schedule SABBATH, March 7 Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:00 a.m. Speaker: Charles A. Tapp Mizo Service, Office Chapel, 11:00 a.m. Kerala Church, WAU Richards Hall, 10:00 a.m. Crossroads, WAU Student Activity Center, 11:00 a.m. Underground, Youth Room, 11:15 a.m.
p r o f i l e o f g i v i n g - Fe b r u a r y 21 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. 22 $ 9,380 Feb. 22 YTD $ 65,250
This Year: Feb. 21 $ 4,579 Feb. 21 YTD $ 59,224
BUDGET FOR FEBRUARY 21 YTD: $56,904
Church Building Improvement: 2014 $ 118,817 Feb. 21 YTD $ 4,793 Total Raised $ 123,610 Goal $150,000 Needed $ 26,390 Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference. January 2015 contributions are $ 187,701 January 2014 contributions are $ 140,179 MTD Contributions are $47,522 more than last year. Today’s designated offering goes to Potomac Partners. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
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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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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
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PASTOR FOR ADMINISTRATIVE & ADULT MINISTRIES Don McFarlane, ext. 116 dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org PASTOR FOR DISCIPLESHIP & CONGREGATIONAL CARE Pranitha Fielder, ext. 127 pfielder@sligochurch.org PASTOR FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS PASTOR FOR CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRIES Gerardo Lopez, ext. 122 glopez@sligochurch.org
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PASTOR FOR MEDIA AND OUTREACH Richard Castillo, ext. 136 rcastillo@sligochurch.org
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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
7700 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912 I 301.270.6777
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 Reflection Christ for the World / No. 370
Prelude Savior Like A Shepherd Lead Us / Joe Utterback Sligo Live Ministry Appreciation +Songs of Gathering I Will Sing of Jesus’ Love / No. 183 Showers of Blessing / No. 195 (Stanzas 1, 3 & 4) Welcome and Church Life Pranitha Fielder
we honor and praise him *Hymn of Praise Praise to the Lord / No. 1 Prayer
Fitzroy Thomas +George Smith
Anthem Great Is Thy Faithfulness / arr. Byass +Praise the Lord / Natalie Sleeth
we reflect
+Children’s Message
Scripture John 17:11-19 (NIV)
Kelly Ballard Jennifer Thomas +Sharon Ford
+Music for Meditation When God Makes a Promise / Joanne Brown Sermon Charles A. Tapp The Church on Trial, Part IV: Good for Nothing Invitation to Give
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Offertory Take My Life and Let It Be / arr. Byass +In the Heart of Jesus
*Benediction
Charles A. Tapp
Postlude Toccata on “O Filii et Filiae” / Lynwood Farnam *Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:00 service only Blair Peace, deacon on duty Pretibon Philip, deaconess on duty Leading our music today are: Patrick Alston, organist Jon Gilbertson, chorister David Byass, saxophonist Sligo Children’s Choir Joya Follette, director Footnotes: David Byass is a freelance musician, private piano and saxophone teacher, and the band director at Sligo Adventist School. His goal is to use his God-given talents to minister to others and bring them closer to Christ through the universal language of music. Sharon Ford is a longtime Sligo member who enjoys helping others towards their goals of healthy living and enjoying a more abundant life. She is an elder and co-chair of Sligo’s Health Action Team. She enjoys growing orchids and caring for her Amazon parrot, Jackson. She works with Holy Cross Home Care and Hospice’s intake team. George L. Smith in an elder and has been a member of Sligo for over 20 years. Fitzroy and Jennifer Thomas have been members of Sligo for over 30 years. Currently, they participate in the Homes of Hope ministry and in a Sabbath School class for new members. next week, here at Sligo... We will celebrate the Lord’s supper and partake of the emblems of the body of Jesus Christ to express our faith. Pastor Tapp will enlighten us and help strengthen our commitment to Christ with his Communion homily. Our music will be provided by the Sanctuary Choir and Takoma Academy’s Concert Band.
Song Service Theme Song O Word of God Incarnate / No. 274
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Scripture & Prayer
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mission Feature
Lesson Study Words of Truth Prayer
Elizabeth Foulkes Class Leaders Yuri Tomenko
Fred Weber, organist
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: Bara, Tilkens & Carcy families Request healing/comfort: Joselaine Bazile, Eva Christian, Rajan Charles, Lawrence Griffin, Stephanie Gomez-Lopez, Daniel Miongo & Francis Wernick We regret to announce the passing of Sligo deaconess, Rose Bara on February 22. She is survived by her sisters, Shanti and Suman. A viewing will precede the funeral service beginning at 9:00 a.m on Sunday, February 28 in the Sanctuary. Interment will immediately follow the service. Today’s Sanctuary flowers have been given by the Magpayo family in celebration of life and love. (Floral design by Mary McFarlane).
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“The Christianity which acts like a shadow of gloom and a wet blanket is no true Christianity. The Christian is the man who, by his courage, his hope, his cheerfulness and his kindness brings a new flavour into life.”
– William Barclay
Roland Halstead
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
Membership Report (second reading): Joining Sligo: Lakisha Audain, Rennecks Bailey, Jr., Jeanette Bryson, Constancia Merrill, Nadhege Raphael, Glynroy Strachan Joining elsewhere: Robert Bainum, Josphat Birech, Susan Bossenberry, Cheerie Lou Capman, Grazyna Dabrowski, Rajmund Dabrowski, Tracey Earl, Zenitha Etinoff, Rita Johnson, Noelene Johnsson, Peter Justesen, Sajan Nakka, Ana Velazquez Deacons and Deaconesses, rehearsal for Communion will take place following the 11:15 a.m. service today. Please meet by the platform at approximately 15 minutes following the close of the worship service. Holy Communion will be celebrated on Sabbath, March 7, in both the first and second services. This is a time of reflection on our relationship with our heavenly Father, as well as a time when we celebrate our freedom from sin, made possible by the sacrifice of our Lord. If you know anyone who needs to have communion brought to their home, please call Erwin Mack at 301.434.1622.