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
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ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued) What if? What if each member of Sligo made a commitment to introduce themselves to someone in church, who they may recognize, but don’t really know. What if?.... Youth Worship Service: Sligo Underground Worship is held today at 11:15 a.m. in the Youth Room. This is a worship service run by youth for youth. Our theme is, “You Don’t Have to Know Everything to Share Something.”
January 13, Saturday Young Adults GLOW, Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m.
Sensitivity Training: Today, immediately after the 11:00 a.m. service, the Disability Action Team will host a lunch, followed by activities, presentations, and a Q&A session about how to better serve the people in our church and community who have disabilities.
January 17, Wednesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 8:00 p.m.
Youth Social: Go Karting! Join us in the Youth Room today at 5:00 p.m. for an evening of fun. Transportation will be provided! Bring a friend and don’t forget your permission slip! MLK Prayer Breakfast - Washington Adventist University Division of Student Life invites you to its 7th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast on January 15 at 9:00 a.m. in the WAU Dining Room. Young Adults Social: Lazer Tag Join us for our Young Adult Social on January 27 for LASER TAG! Meet us at ShadowLand Laser Adventures (9179 Red Branch Rd, Columbia, MD) at 7:30 p.m. by the ticket counter. The Sligo Church Curriculum, The Promise of Community, was designed for Sligo Church by Sligo members. We pray that this Curriculum will prove to be a benefit to all of us here at Sligo. While the Curriculum will be studied during Sabbath School, we encourage all of our members to engage with this study on Biblical Community. You may pick up a copy at a welcome desk or visit <www.sligochurch.org/thepromiseofcommunity>
January 14, Sunday James E. Patrick Funeral, Sanctuary, 11:00 a.m. Exercise Class, Office Chapel, 9:00 a.m. January 15, Monday, MLK Holiday Recovery Ministry Meeting is canceled Church Office is closed
SABBATH, January 20, Pathfinder Sabbath Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:00 a.m. Speaker: Pr. J. J. Martinez, Jr. Mizo Service, Office Chapel, 11:00 a.m. Kerala Church, WAU Richards Hall, 10:00 a.m.
p r o f i l e o f g i v i n g - D e c e m b e r 31 FINAL REPORT 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. Year 2017: Dec. 31 YTD
$597,928 $640,000
MISCELLANEOUS
BUDGET BOOSTER DECEMBER 31 YTD:
$ 26,661
Bulletin information deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: <kdriscoll@sligochurch.org>
YEAR 2017:
Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 5:08 p.m. and commences on Friday, January 19 at 5:14 p.m. 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. Follow us now on Facebook and Twitter
$ 90
at worship THE CHURCH
YEAR 2018:
Jan. 6
• 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 J A N U A R Y 13 , 2 018 8:45 & 11:00 A.M.
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BUDGET FOR DECEMBER 31 YTD:
Jan. 7
Welcome to Sligo today! The pressures of this world are making it more and more difficult for us to live more fully. The conveniences of modern life, such as online shopping, streaming, telecommuting, video chats, and texting, make life easier. They even help insulate us from pain and hurt that is a natural part of human relationships. However, they also make us more isolated and lonely, as well as keep us from learning how to live with and love each other through the difficulties. Survival seems to require less and less interaction with others, but we believe God wants more for us than to simply survive. He wants us to live and to live abundantly (John 10:10). The only way to experience this abundant and full life is through authentic relationships with God and with each other. We were not redeemed to be in isolation, we were redeemed for community. - Pranitha Fielder
Summary of our Beliefs
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Year 2016: Dec. 31 YTD $ 594,688
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$
453
Church Building Improvement: Dec. 31 YTD $51,007 Balance from 2016 & YTD $88,068 Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference to help expand the Kingdom of God throughout our region and world. Year 2016:
Year 2017:
Dec. 31 YTD
$2,709,983
Dec. 31 YTD
2017 Goal
$2,800,000
Remaining Goal $ 107,087
$2,692,913
Today’s designated offering goes to Potomac Partners. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
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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
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 *Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:00 service only
Adult Sabbath School
Prelude This is My Father’s World / Diane Bish
Michael Dulcich, deacon on duty Aurora Constantino, deaconess on duty
Song Service
+Song of Gathering We Gather Together / No. 8
Footnotes: Diana Gomez was born in Bogota, Columbia. She is mother to three boys. She has a burden for ministry and has been serving with Sligo Media, VBS and Pathfinders/ Adventurers faithfully. She wants to be an example in giving and service to her children and others.
we gather in his name SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.
+Sligo Live Church Security
Welcome & Church Life
Richard Castillo Don McFarlane
we honor and praise him *Hymn of Praise Power in the Blood / No. 294 Prayer Roland Halstead Anthem So Will I / J. Houston, B. Hastings & M. Fatkin +The Word Was God / Rosephanye Powell we reflect Scripture Reading Diana Gomez Ephesians 2:13-20 (NIV) +Music for Meditation Come to Me Sermon Pranitha Fielder When Blood is Thicker Than Blood Invitation to Give Pranitha Fielder Offertory In Your Eyes / B. Hastings & B. Tan +Whatever Be The Love / Howard Helvey w e g o t o s e r v e *Hymn of Reflection Blest Be the Tie That Binds / No. 350 *Benediction
Pranitha Fielder
Postlude Organ Fantasie in E flat Major / Camille Saint-Saëns
Roland (Sparky) Halstead is a retired US Department of Veterans Affairs Attorney. He has been a member of Sligo since 1994 and is involved in a variety of Sligo ministries, such as, Deacon, Sabbath School Music Coordinator, Membership Committee, Elder, Choir, Men’s Hospitality Team, Disability Action Team. His hobbies include going to Downtown D.C. to attend concerts and lectures, visit museums, art galleries, etc.
SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
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 Welcome & Prayer
Lesson
James Gulley Pranitha Fielder
Prayer
Matt Daley, pianist
Leading our music today are: Matt Daley, organist Vernon Rogers, chorister Brianna Stewart, vocalist Leroy Perumal, guitarist
n e x t w e e k , h e r e a t S l i g o . . . Next week here at Sligo is Pathfinder’s Day. Pastor J. J. Martinez, Jr. will share a message, based on 2 Corinthians 2:14-15 titled, “Mmmm. What’s that Smell?” Music will be provided by Sligo Pathfinders. ********************************************************
“Properly understood, the church is not an institution. It is the community of Jesus’ followers on earth - men, women, and children filled with God’s Spirit, living in communion with him, one another, and the world.”
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 Prayer Requests: Families of these deceased: James E. Patrick, Carmen Owais, Steven Duncan, Henrietta Jaffa, Roger Milam & Ellis Rich For healing and comfort: Kanak Dass, Joselaine Bazile, Zelma Edwards, Cacilda Couto & Fred Rada, Sr.
Columbia Collegiate Chorale of Washington Adventist University Anwar Ottley, director Beatrice Serban, piano
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
We are sad to announce the passing of James E. Patrick at the age of 100 on December 30. A funeral service will be held for him tomorrow, here at Sligo Church, at 11:00 a.m. Viewing 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
sabbath devotional
“Not until one person desires to keep his own bread for himself does hunger ensue.” - Dietrich Bonhoeffer *************************************************************** ***************************************************************
― Skye Jethani
The Promise of Community
Glorified for Community, Chapter 3, January 13- January 19 <www.sligochurch.org/thepromiseofcommunity>
The Church Office will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday on Monday, January 15. If you have an urgent matter that cannot wait until the office reopens, please call our emergency number 301-980-1009. Share in the mission! Conference leadership hopes to see you at the DC Metro / Maryland regional town hall meeting. This is a time to learn about conference happenings, like that of the Cultivate Initiative, women in ministry, office relocation, conference finances, development for Camp Blue Ridge and Impact: Camp Meeting Re-imagined. This is also an opportunity for open dialogue with church leaders and to share items of your own. This meeting will be held today at 5:15 p.m. at the Southern Asian SDA Church (2001 E. Randolph Road, Silver Spring MD). 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 in time for what 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.