OUR VISION
welcome
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
calendar of events February 2, Saturday Young Adults GLOW Study, Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. EQUIP-HD, Sanctuary, 4:00 p.m. February 3, Sunday Lalsangliani Vangchhia Funeral, Sanctuary, 10:00 a.m. 55+Club Brunch/Potluck, Discipleship Room, 10:00 Young Adults Superbowl Party, Youth Room, 6:00 p.m.
EQUIP-HD, today: The Potomac Conference is at Sligo today with 14 equipping and training seminars. The program starts at 4:00 in the afternoon and ends at 8:00 p.m. Whether your passion is soul-winning, discipleship, multi-media, mentoring, leadership, worship, family life or something else, there will be at least one seminar that will help you to be more effective in responding to God’s call to service. A Farewell Reception in honor of Pr. Richard Castillo takes place in the Atrium today, immediately following second service. A table will be available for cards and gifts. Pr. Castillo has been invited to serve as the Vice President for Integrated Marketing and Communication at Washington Adventist University. He leaves Sligo following almost four years of dedicated service to Sligo Church. His leadership of the Media department, pioneering work with RESET and the annual Block Party, Graphic Designs, Video inputs, and other important contributions have all played a critical role in the life of Sligo Church. Pr. Castillo will leave with the blessing and appreciation of many, whose lives have been impacted by his ministry. 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. If you are interested, please contact Pastor Don McFarlane at dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org or on 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. MISCELLANEOUS Bulletin information deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: <kdriscoll@sligochurch.org> 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> or 301.270.6777, ext. 116 *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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February 4, Monday Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m.
worship schedule Join us next week here at Sligo as Senior Pastor, Charles A. Tapp, continues his series of sermons on Revelation, with a message titled, “Come and See”. Music will be provided by Sligo Sanctuary Choir & The WAU Music Festival Band and Symphony Orchestra Sligo 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.
profile of giving - January 26 CHURCH BUDGET: This offering pays for the outreach and
Jan. 26 Jan. 26 YTD
BUDGET FOR JANUARY 26 YTD:
$ 8,905 $ 29,825 $ 39,597
$ 1,725
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 Jan. 27 $ 55,714 Jan. 26 $ 39,537 Jan. 27 YTD $ 153,483 Jan. 26 YTD $ 126,078 2019 GOAL
$2,700,000
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
CHRIST FIRST F E B R U A R Y 2 , 2 019 8:45 & 11:00 A.M.
who can help
CHURCH BUILDING IMPROVEMENT: Jan. 26 YTD
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.
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This Year:
at worship THE CHURCH
what we believe
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: Jan. 27 $ 8,195 Jan. 27 YTD $ 34,151
Welcome to Sligo today. I’m sure that each of us has our own story as to how we came to be a part of the “Adventist” family. Many of you probably grew up in an Adventist family, so this is all you’ve ever known. While for others, there might be a dramatic “Damascus Road” experience that you are able to tell. But then there are those of you, like me, who are here simply because someone invited you to attend an event which an Adventist church was conducting. For me, my first introduction to the Adventist church was during just such an event. It was the church’s Fall Week of Prayer. It was during this nightly revival meeting that I accepted the call to begin a journey with Christ that would forever change the course of my life. This week the students of Washington Adventist University have been leading out in their annual spring meetings called WISE, otherwise known as, Week In Spiritual Emphasis. And as students have been sharing the word of God throughout the week, and again this morning, I am confident that there have already been lives that have taken a different course towards a deeper relationship with the Master. - Charles A. Tapp
Remaining Goal $2,573,922
Today’s designated offering goes to Local Church Budget. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
worship.nurture.outreach
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 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
The Washington Adventist University Church
PASTOR FOR MEDIA & OUTREACH Richard Castillo, ext. 136 rcastillo@sligochurch.org PASTOR FOR WORSHIP Cheryl Wilson-Bridges, ext. 123
cbridges@sligochurch.org
OUR MISSION
ADVENTIST COMMUNITY SERVICES Ken Flemmer 301.585.6556
HEAD ELDER Erwin Mack 301.434.1622
HEAD DEACON Manuel Rosette 301.370.1255
HEAD DEACONESS Marion Hudson 301.980.1862
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 .
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 CHURCH AT WORSHIP we go to serve
SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.
WAU Week in Spiritual Emphasis Prelude Arietta / Thomas H. Kerr +Song of Gathering I Will Sing of Jesus Love / No. 183 +Sligo Live Don McFarlane EQUIP Welcome & Church Life Pranitha Fielder +Celebration of Ministry Charles A. Tapp we honor and praise him *Hymn of Praise Praise Him! Praise Him! / No. 249 Prayer
Sinedinga Sokupa
Anthem How Can I Keep From Singing / arr. S DeFord & J. Lyons we reflect
Children’s Message Mary McFarlane Scripture Reading Fernanda Rinza Romans 8:37 (NKJV) +2 Corinthians 5:7 (NKJV) Introduction to Speaker +Music for Meditation What a Friend We Have in Jesus Medley / arr. T. Lettsome Sermon Under Pressure +Faithfulness is Enough Invitation to Give
Javier Rodriguez +Ché Burgess
Pranitha Fielder
Offertory Ain’t a That Good News / arr. Jacqueline Harrison
*Hymn of Reflection My Faith Has Found a Resting Place / No. 523 *Benediction
Javier Rodriguez +Ché Burgess
Postlude Final from Symphony No. 4 / Louis Vierne
*Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible +11:00 service onl
Adult Sabbath School SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Song Service
Judith Pino 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 Archie Marshall Special Music I Touched the Heart of God in Prayer / John W. Peterson
we gather in his name
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
THE CHURCH AT STUDY
Sylvan Coke, deacon on duty Aruna Nowrangi, deaconess on duty Leading our music today are: Paul Byssainthe, Jr., organist Vernon Rogers, chorister Giulia Bratosin, soprano Ariana Parks, pianist Jenevive Lettesome, violinist Children’s Message Music Daniel Biyete, pianist
Lesson Study The Seven Seals Prayer
Archie Marshall
Zelma Edwards, pianist
Ché K. Burgess is a Theology student at Washington Adventist University. He is a servant leader in multiple capacities as co-founder of Salt, Life, and Love Ministry, with his wife, Leah. He also serves as President of the Ministerial Student Association at the University, and pastoral intern and co-ministry leader of Community Services at Restoration Praise Center SDA Church in Bowie, MD.
Javier Antonio Rodriguez is a Junior at Washington Adventist University. He is a Religion Major, who serves as the Religious Vice President for the Student Association at the University. Javier has a passion for serving others. He also enjoys spending time with family and playing soccer. Sinedinga Sokupa is from Cape Town, South Africa. He is a Political Studies major with an emphasis in Pre Law, minoring in Spanish and International Studies. Sinedinga hopes to become a Human Rights attorney.
Prayer Requests: Families of these deceased: Anna Vandeman Maxwell, Lalsangliani (Sangi) Vangchhia & Allen W. Foster For healing and comfort: Rosie Clam, Tom Prasada-Rao, Jr., Gabrielle Barrington & Gabe Merrill, Sr. Lalsangliani (Sangi) Vangchhia Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, February 3 at Sligo Church. She passed away on January 6. Sangi is survived by her husband, Van and sons, Willis & Glen. Viewing 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Service 10:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Committal 1:00 - 2:20 p.m. Repast 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. For more information, contact Zo Renthlei 240.472.2086 *(There will be a viewing this evening, February 2, at Hines Rinaldi from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.)
Fernanda Rinza is a Freshman Music Performance major from Salem, Oregon. She loves to sing and enjoys nature. Fernanda strives to be an accomplished performer and music therapist.
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
sabbath devotional
“Jesus cannot simply be liked, you either kill Him or crown Him in your life.” - Timothy Keller
Pastor Warren Ralph Zork, 89, died on January 16. After serving for eighteen years in the southern African mission field, he taught at South Lancaster Academy before joinig the pastoral staff at Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church, where he served as Associate Pastor from 1972 until his retirement in 1991. Pastor Zork is survived by his wife, Shirley Ann; four children and their spouses, Douglas and Aleta, Stephen and Susan, Lesley and Gary, Mark and Julie; 26 grandchildren and great grandchildren. Message from Charles and Maureen Tapp: Thank you Sligo family, for the amazing acts of love and appreciation that were shown to my family in celebration of my 60th birthday and my tenyear anniversary as your senior pastor. There are no words that can adequately express the myriad emotions that our family experienced last Sabbath. Please know that your kind words and demonstrations of love will never be taken for granted or forgotten. It is both an honor and privilege to serve such a loving community of faith as Sligo. Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 5:30 p.m. and commences on Friday, February 8, at 5:37 p.m.