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 January 17, Saturday Children’s Choir Practice, Choir Room, 1:00 p.m. Homeless Ministry, Discipleship Room, 2:00 p.m. January 18, Sunday Gus Cheatham Memorial Service, Sanctuary, 11:00 a.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued) Join us for a six week fitness class, focusing on aerobics, pilates and toning. Classes taught by Louvina Joseph, Group Fitness Instructor and Health Coach, which began on January 8 will run Thursdays, from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in the Memorial Chapel. Students must bring their own mats and weights. Homes of Hope: If you want information about offering a Homes of Hope Discussion in your home or if you want to lead or attend a discussion in your neighborhood, please visit the “Homes of Hope” table this morning in the Atrium -- or request information addressed to Homes of Hope Coordinator, Sligo Adventist Church. A documentary, made by Marty Vargas, an Adventist Minister, of how he found his mother homeless after 20 years is scheduled to be aired on PBS in Washington DC/Baltimore area on January 20 at 7:00 p.m. & January 24 at 12:00 p.m. This is said to be a life changing documentary. If anyone wants to be a part of the audience for the panel discussion, please contact Pr. Vargas at <aplaceforyoumedia@yahoo.com> The Sligo Church Winter Haven Hyporthermia Shelter is serving men and women! You can volunteer for one of the shifts. provide prepared or unprepared food items, support financially, or donate new/gently used winter items. Contact Dr. Donna Robinson at 240.888.6775 for more information. Financial contributions can be made through the church, designated for Winter Haven, or through the website at www.houseofidivineguidance.org CHILDREN & YOUTH All children are welcome to attend PowerUp Children’s Church on January 31 at 11:00 a.m. in the Memorial Chapel. We will explore the life of one of God’s heroes from the Old Testament, Joshua, and the battle of Jericho. Calling all youth to come out and support Sligo’s varsity basketball game tonight at Metro! Sligo will be playing against Metro Church at 9:05 p.m.
January 19, Monday Regeneration Ministries has been cancelled. Church Office is closed. January 20, Tuesday Sligo Bell Choir Practice, SAS Room #114, 7:00 p.m. Finance Committee Meeting, Sr. Pastor’s Office, 6:00 p.m. January 21, Wednesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. (or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m.) Knitting Ministry, Discipleship Room, 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m.
worship schedule SABBATH, JANUARY 24 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. Underground, Youth Room, 11:00 a.m. Crossroads, WAU Student Activity Center, 11:00 a.m.
Welcome to Sligo Church. This morning you will notice kids and young people in uniform. They are our Sligo Pathfinder Club, The Challengers and our Adventurers. The Sligo Pathfinder Club is a ministry whose emphasis has been to create leaders that will be part of the church and lead with the gifts and talents God has given them. Our Director, Darrell Milam, and the Pathfinder staff volunteer many hours to ensure that our children know Jesus and are also willing to be part of His ministry. Our speaker today, Victor Kindo, grew up a Sligo Challenger and has developed into a leader, not only in the club but in the church as well. He is a 4th year theology student at WAU who is aspiring to the ministry. He will bring to us a classic story with a different twist - the story of David fighting off not only a giant but also a bear and lion. I certainly hope that you are blessed by today’s service. At Sligo, we value our children and youth. We feel privileged that you have chosen to worship with us today.
at worship THE CHURCH
- Gerry Lopez
Summary of our Beliefs
• 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)
8:45 & 11:00 A.M.
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directory profile of giving MANY THANKS TO ALL OF YOU WHO HAVE FAITHFULLY CONTRIBUTED YOUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS LAST YEAR! YOU HAVE MADE POSSIBLE MANY MINISTRIES HERE AT SLIGO CHURCH AS WELL AS FOR THE WORLD WIDE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. A COMPLETE UPDATE ON 2014 GIVING WILL BE IN NEXT WEEK’S BULLETIN.
Youth Fest 2015 will be held on January 30 and January 31 in the Takoma Academy Gymnasium. Registration on Sligo Youth’s Facebook page or in the Youth Room.
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 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 TBD PASTOR FOR CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRIES Gerardo Lopez, ext. 122 glopez@sligochurch.org PASTOR FOR MEDIA AND OUTREACH
Bulletin Information Deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: kdriscoll@sligochurch.org
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PASTOR FOR WORSHIP Cheryl Wilson-Bridges, ext. 123
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ADVENTIST COMMUNITY SERVICES Ken Flemmer 301.585.6556
HEAD ELDER Erwin Mack 301.434.1622
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