OUR VISION
welcome
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calendar of events January 31, Saturday Children’s Choir Practice, Choir Room, 1:00 p.m. Homeless Ministry, Discipleship Room, 2:00 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued) Adult Sabbath School: Roy Adams will present the mission feature on February 7. He will share from his newest book, Beams of Heaven Guiding Me: Looking Back on God’s Hand in My Life. Sligo Women’s Ministries Book Club will meet on Wednesday, February 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss “Touching the Holy” by Robert Wicks. 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. The Church Office will be closed in observance of the President’s Day Holiday on Monday, February 16. Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 5:28 p.m. and commences on Friday, February 6 at 5:35 p.m. Bulletin information deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: kdriscoll@sligochurch.org
February 1, Sunday Pathfinder Meeting, Office Chapel, 9:00 a.m. 55+Club Brunch & Potluck, Fellowship Hall A, 10:00 a.m. Knitting Ministry, Discipleship Room, 11:00 a.m. February 2, Monday Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:00 p.m. First Monday, Fellowship Hall A, 7:00 p.m.
February 3, Tuesday Sligo Bell Choir Practice, SAS Room #114, 7:00 p.m. February 4, 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, FEBRUARY 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.
profile of giving - january 24 CHILDREN & YOUTH All children are welcome to attend PowerUp Children’s Church today 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. Youth Fest 2015 will be held today and January 31 in the Takoma Academy Gymnasium. Registration on Sligo Youth’s Facebook page or in the Youth Room. WAU celebrates Black History Month, February 2015: This year’s theme is A Century of Black Life, History, and Culture. Please email jfrancis@wau.edu for information on upcoming events.
YEAR-END SUMMARY 2014 2013 2014 Difference Tithe: $2,787,735 $2,687,689 ($100,046) Contributing Families 721 702 Church Budget: $ 615,496 $ 603,347 ($12,149) Contributing Families 620 615 Budget Booster: $0 $ 38,349 $38,349 Contributing Families 0 97 Church Building Improvement Projects:
$ 144,833
$ 118,817
(26,016)
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 2014: Jan. 25 YTD $ 30,681
This Year 2015: Jan. 24 YTD $ 25,856
Church Building Improvement: 2014 Jan. 24 YTD Goal $150,000 Total Raised Needed Follow us now on Facebook and Twitter
Welcome to Sligo Church. One of the blessings of being here at Sligo is that we are privileged to be a part of the campus of Washington Adventist University. Having had the unique opportunity of serving on several of our College and University campuses, I am keenly aware of the synergy that exists when you have so many youthful and engaged minds all in one place. And what makes our situation so special is that on this campus the name of Jesus can be spoken without apology or the fear of reprisal. One of the most transformative times on an Adventist campus is when the entire campus sets aside an entire week to focus on the magnificent God that we serve and the plan that He has for our lives. On some campuses this is referred to as a Week of Prayer, but here on the campus of WAU it is simply referred to as WISE; which stands for Week of Spiritual Emphasis. Today we have come to the culmination of WISE and we are pleased to have as our speaker, Felipe Soares, a senior theology major from New York as he shares his message under the theme of “You’re Running Out of Time.” - Charles A. Tapp
at worship THE CHURCH
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 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 PASTOR FOR CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRIES Gerardo Lopez, ext. 122 glopez@sligochurch.org
Sligo
a seventh-day adventist church The Washington Adventist University Church
PASTOR FOR MEDIA AND OUTREACH
$118,817 $ 2,015 $120,832 $ 29,168
worship.nurture.outreach
OUR MISSION
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
*Benediction
SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.
*Benediction Response A Gaelic Blessing / John Rutter
Prelude Our Father in Heaven’s Realm / Georg Boehm +Serenade for Strings, Moderato / Anton Dvorak Sligo Live EQUIP +Songs of Gathering I Have Decided to Follow Jesus Moving Forward / Houghton & Sanchez Welcome and Church Life
Bernie Lajoie
Postlude Fanfare / William Mathias +Cantata 29, Sinfonia / Johann Sebastian Bach
*Hymn of Praise Worthy, Worthy Is the Lamb / No. 246
Scripture Matthew 25: 1-13 (NKJV)
Rosemary Ascencio
Sermon Felipe Soares The Great Love Story Invitation to Give
Regina Johnson
Offertory The King of Love / arr. Gilbertson +Psalm 121 / John Ness Beck
Welcome Mission Feature
James Gulley
Footnotes: Rosemary Ascencio is a sophomore at Washington Adventist University, majoring in Business Finance and Management. Bernie Lajoie is a sophomore at Washington Adventist University, majoring in Theology and Counseling Psychology. Leland Pittman is a senior at Washington Adventist University, majoring in Business Management. Felipe Soares is a senior at Washington Adventist University, majoring in Theology. He leads out in the university vesper services, and is truly dedicated to the work of the Lord.
next week, here at Sligo... Have you ever been an eye witness for a trial? Come to Sligo next Sabbath and be a witness as Pastor Tapp begins Part I of his sermon series, “The Church on Trial: Upon This Rock.” Our Sanctuary Choir will praise God in song along with the awe inspiring classical music of violinist, Chelsey Green and acclaimed soprano, Sheri Jackson.
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.
James Gulley
WAU Students
Class Leaders
Prayer
James Gulley
Norman Martin, pianist
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 We hold in prayer those who: Have lost loved ones: Carcy, Omwenga, Flynn, Correia, Reich, Cheatham & Daley families Request healing/comfort: Francis Wernick, Baia Mesbah, Eva Lou Christian, Karnnel Charles & Ella Mae Hartlein We are sad to announce the passing of Reva Correia on January 12, 2015. A memorial service will be held for her at the Beltsville SDA Church (4200 Ammendale Road, Beltsville, MD 20705) this afternoon at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to ADRA, World Vision, or a mission type project. Guest Ministry Reminder: This afternoon we will hold our first training session for our Guest Ministry teams. Elder Andrew Wright, from the Frederick SDA Church, an award-winning Events Manager for the Ritz-Carlton, will be our presenter. Members from the Greeters, Welcome Team, Deacons and Deaconness and all those invited, please join us in Fellowship Hall A at 1:30 p.m.
sabbath devotional
Nominating Report (second reading): Deacon: Lysle Follette, III
“The second coming of Christ is the completion of His saving work. If you take it away, the whole fabric of His saving work unravels.”
Please join us for First Monday on February 2 at 7:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall A. In keeping with the theme “Saved to Serve,” we invite you to bring food (soup or salad) to serve men and women at the Sligo Church Winter Haven Hypothermia Shelter. You can also donate winter coats, gloves, hats and blankets. Our guest speaker, Donna Robinson will talk about the goals and achievements of Winter Haven.
– John Piper
Benediction
New England Youth Ensemble Strings of Washington University Preston Hawes, director Mark Di Pinto, pianist
we reflect
welcome
Theme Song O Word of God Incarnate / No. 274
Leading our music today are: Edmund Charles, organist Carole Dorlipo, chorister Cheryl Spell, soprano
Prayer
Anthem The Love of God / arr. Gilbertson +Love One Another / Alan Bullard
Theresa Garza
Class Leaders
Columbia Collegiate Chorale of Washington Adventist University James Bingham, director
*Prayer Response Amen
Song Service
Lesson Study The Blessings of the Righteous
*Call to Prayer Cause Me to Hear / Melvin West Leland Pittman
SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Allan Manuel, deacon on duty Lorna DeLancey, deaconess on duty
Regina Johnson
we honor and praise him
Adult Sabbath School
Scripture & Prayer *Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:00 service only
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
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