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
calendar of events
ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued)
February 3, Saturday Young Adults GLOW, Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. EQUIP-HD Ministry Training sessions, Sligo Church, 3:45 p.m.
Kids Bible Study: Today, we begin a 45-minute Bible study class for children that will meet in the Discipleship Room, after second service. Congratulations to Zelma Edwards for 90 wonderful years, 42 of which have been involved with music ministry for the Sligo Church family! If you would like to celebrate with the family, there will be an open house on Sabbath, February 10, from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Room of Sligo Church. No gifts please! Just your presence would be appreciated! Please RSVP at 269.615.0069 Sligo Game Night: All are invited to join us for a fun game night in the Fellowship Rooms on February 10, from 6:30 p.m. 10:00 p.m. We will play games, eat, and grow as a church family. Snacks will be on sale to benefit our Sligo Family Ministry. SWAG Church will be held on February 10 in the Memorial Chapel, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. for tweens and earliteens, grades 5 to 8. Guest speaker, Dr. Boyer-Patrick, will share a message based on the theme, “A Family Affair.” Don’t miss out! Please join Washington Adventist University for a concert this evening @ 8:00 p.m. in the Peters Music Center, featuring violinist, Charles Castleman, performing classical works of Mozart, Brahms, Ives and Grieg.
February 4, Sunday Exercise Class, Office Chapel, 9:00 a.m. 55+ Club Brunch/Potluck, Fellowship Hall A, 10:00 a.m. February 5, Monday Recovery Ministry Meeting, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m. February 7, Wednesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 8:00 p.m.
worship schedule SABBATH, February 10 Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:00 a.m. Speaker: Don McFarlane Mizo Service, Office Chapel, 11:00 a.m. Kerala Church, WAU Richards Hall, 10:00 a.m.
profile of giving - January 27
MISCELLANEOUS Bulletin information deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: <kdriscoll@sligochurch.org>
Last Year: Jan. 28 $ 9,618 Jan. 28 YTD $ 28,073
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. This Year: Jan. 27 Jan. 27 YTD
$ 8,195 $ 34,151
Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 5:31 p.m. and commences on Friday, February 9 at 5:38 p.m.
Church Building Improvement:
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
Jan. 27 YTD $3,016 Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference to help expand the Kingdom of God throughout our region and world.
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Welcome to Sligo today. Here at Sligo Church, we are very serious about our mission statement: To help grow passionate disciples of Jesus Christ through the worship of God, nurture of one another and outreach to the world. Although much time and prayer went into the formation of this statement, its importance lies in the fact that our responsibility as a community of faith to make disciples of people of all races, genders and socioeconomic backgrounds, is that it is a direct admonition from Christ himself. And part of what it takes to aid in this disciple-making process, in addition to sharing with others what God is doing in our own experiences, is being equipped to meet the challenges that this mission presents. That is why this afternoon’s training event, EQUIPHD, sponsored by Potomac Conference, is so important. This morning we are privileged to have as our speaker Dr. Elizabeth Talbot, author and Speaker/Director of Jesus 101 Ministries and a presenter in this afternoon’s conference. So if your desire is to fulfill the mission of Christ to make disciples, we encourage you to join us for this exciting event. - Charles A. Tapp
at worship THE CHURCH
Summary of our Beliefs
You’re invited to OpportuniTEA, at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 18, here at Sligo. Enjoy an elegant tea and silent auction. Proceeds support Scholarshipping Our Sisters, which helps SDA women around the globe attend college. Tickets $10. Sign up in the Atrium. For more info email <kujawac@ gc.adventist.org>
*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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Last Year:
This Year:
Jan. 28
$ 49,656
Jan. 27
$ 55,714
Jan. 28 YTD
$150,775
Jan. 27 YTD
$153,483
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 3 , 2 018 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
The Washington Adventist University Church
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
HEAD DEACONESS Marion Hudson 301.980.1862
7700 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912 I 301.270.6777
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
THE CHURCH AT STUDY
we gather in his name
w e g o t o s e r v e
SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.
*Hymn of Reflection Redeemed! / No. 338
Prelude This Little Light of Mine / arr. Charles Callahan +Song of Gathering To God Be the Glory / No. 341
*Benediction
Adult Sabbath School SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Elizabeth Talbot
Postlude Prelude and Fugue in E minor BWV 533 / J.S. Bach
Song Service
*Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:00 service only Sylvan Coke, deacon on duty Aruna Nowrangi, deaconess on duty
Lesson Introduction
Baby Dedication Gerry Lopez Brandon Buzz Romero Ryan Quinn Romero
Leading our music today are: Patrick Alston, organist Paul Byssainthe, Jr., chorister Reginald Bouknight, vocalist
Prayer
+Baptism Dorothy Oveta Clennon
Children’s Message Music Marco Sigue, pianist
Zelma Edwards, pianist
we honor and praise him *Hymn of Praise Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine! / No. 462 Prayer Maurice Battle, Jr. +Rick Jordan Anthem Amazing Grace /arr. Sandy Patti +I Want Jesus to Walk with Me / David von Kampen we reflect +Children’s Message
Gerry Lopez
Scripture Reading Rick Labate Mark 10:45 (NASB) +Maurice Battle, Jr. Introduction of Speaker Charles A. Tapp +Music for Meditation He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands / arr. M. Hogan Sermon Elizabeth Talbot Bread For All Invitation to Give Pranitha Fielder Offertory Draw Me Nearer / arr. Laddie Bell
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 Father, Help Your People / No. 353
+Sligo Live Joseph Khabbaz EQUIP Welcome & Church Life Pranitha Fielder
Don McFarlane
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
Welcome & Prayer
Jeanette Bryson Jean Arthur Jeanette Bryson
Footnotes: Reginald Bouknight, tenor, is a native of Washington, DC. and has sung throughout the United States and Europe. He has performed with the Metropolitan Opera (New York City) as well as other opera companies in the US. He was the guest artist for the book signing of former Secretary of State, Madeleine Albright. Reginald is currently the music director for the Male Chorus at the Capitol Hill Seventh-day Adventist Church in Washington, DC.
Elizabeth Talbot, Ph.D., is the Speaker/Director for the Jesus 101 Biblical Institute, a media ministry of the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists, designed to offer in-depth Christ- centered biblical studies resources. She is regularly featured on Hope Channel and Esperanza TV, 3ABN Latino, LLBN, ROKU (Jesus 101 channel), and on several international TV channels and other social media venues, as well as radio stations throughout the US and Canada. Elizabeth has authored several books, published by Pacific Press, and has enjoyed evangelism in many forms and at innovative venues. Her primary identity is her passion about the good news of Jesus Christ: She says “It’s like fire in my bones.” Maurice Battle, Jr. and Rick Labate are Associates in the Pastoral Ministries Department of Potomac Conference. They mentor, coach and support Potomac Pastors, help fill Pastoral vacancies and connect with local church leaders. next week, here at Sligo... Join us next week as Pr. Don McFarlane continues the sermon series on Community with a sermon titled, “Who are you?” Music will be provided by Washington Adventist University Music Festival Band and Orchestra.
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: Ed Davis & James E. Patrick For healing and comfort: Marcial Espenida, Jean Ott, Usha Alexander, Eunice Alexander, Judith Hobbs & Marion Hartlein
Sligo Sanctuary Choir Paul Byssainthe, Jr., director
Rick Jordan is the Vice-President for Pastoral Ministries for the Potomac Conference and has been in this position since July 2016. Prior to this, he served as pastor of the Woodbridge SDA Church in Northern Virginia for 13 years. He and his wife Beth come from Washington state where their four children live along with their five grandchildren.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
We are sad to announce the passing of Ed Davis, on January 29 at the age of 96. He is survived by his two children, Deborah D. Johnson and Edward F. Davis, Jr. Details for a memorial service will be published shortly.
sabbath devotional
“The sacrifice of Christ as atonement for sin is the great truth around which all other truths cluster. In order to be rightly understood and appreciated, every truth in the Word of God, from Genesis to Revelation, must be studied in the light that streams from the cross of Calvary.” - Ellen G. White
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The Promise of Community Community & Personal Identity Chapter 6, February 3 - February 9 <www.sligochurch.org/thepromiseofcommunity>
EQUIP-HD: The Potomac Conference is hosting 15 equipping and training seminars at Sligo today. The program starts at 3:45 in the afternoon and ends at 8:00 p.m. Whether your passion is soulwinning, 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. *Child-care will be provided for children who are 100% potty trained. Please register your child/children. Youth Social: Meet us at 5:00 p.m. in the Youth Room today for a LASER TAG outing to ShadowLand Laser Adventures (9179 Red Branch Road, Columbia, MD)! Transportation will be provided. For more information, visit our Facebook and Instagram pages or talk to a SYD team-member. Prayer Gathering 2018! Join us each Wednesday evening as Pastor Tapp takes us on a life-changing journey in learning how to hear the voice of God and understand the languages that God uses to get his message across. Our resource for this series is the book, WHISPER, by New York Times best-selling author, Mark Batterson. Please get your copy. It is sure to be a blessing for all. Come early! Hot drinks will be served from 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.