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
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ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued) 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> Adult Sabbath School quarterlies for January to March, “Proverbs”, are now available at the reception desks. A small supply of quarterlies will also be available at the Church Office. Large print quarterlies are a special order item. If you signed up for one last quarter, there will be a copy waiting for you at the desk on the organ side. AIM thanks Sligo Church for rallying together in support of the Affordable Home Campaign: 230+ postcards signed, 25+ phone calls made and several caroled at Mr. Leggett’s office. It was a great team effort! As a result, Mr. Leggett is holding fast to his commitment. Bulletin Information Deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: kdriscoll@sligochurch.org CHILDREN & YOUTH Midnight Madness: Join us for the 19th Annual Charity Midnight Madness games at Sligo Adventist School on Saturday, January 10, from 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. in our gym. Admission is non- perishable food items (5 for adults, 3 for High School students and 1 for Elementaty School students). Cash admissions will also be accepted - $5 for adults, $3 for High School students and $1 for children. Refreshments will be sold. For more information, please refer to the poster on the notice board or visit their website at www.sligoadventistschool.org Adventurer Mid-Semester Registrations will be accepted today and January 10 in the Atrium. The cost is $25 for Little Lambs (age 4), $25 for Eager Beavers (age 5) and $35 for Adventurers (ages 6-9). If you have any questions please contact Pr. Lopez at glopez@yahoo.com or 301-270-6777, ext. 122. All children are welcome to attend PowerUp Children’s Church on January 24 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.
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Welcome to Sligo Church. If you’re like me, then you must be finding it hard to adjust to the fact that we have arrived at the first Sabbath of a brand new year, January 4, Sunday again. It seems like it was just yesterday when we Pathfinder Meeting, Office Chapel, 9:00 a.m. were celebrating the ushering in of 2014. It begs the 55+ Club Brunch/Potluck, Fellowship Hall A, 10:00 a.m. question, “Where did all the time go?” I recognize Knitting Ministry, Discipleship Room, 11:00 a.m. that time hasn’t moved any faster, but in many ways it feels like that is the case. Nevertheless, here we go again. But what does it all really January 5, Monday mean? Why is it that at this time each year we find ourselves creatRegeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:00 p.m. ing these lists full of all the things we want to change about our lives, First Monday, Fellowship Hall A, 7:00 p.m. recognizing even while we are writing, that most, if not all of them, January 7, Wednesday appeared on last years list as well? So why not just copy our list from Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. last year and simply change the date? Because with all the goals we (or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m.) place on our resolution lists each year, there is always room for one Knitting Ministry, Discipleship Room, 7:00 p.m. more thing, especially if that one thing expresses a heartfelt desire to Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m. serve God and His kingdom more resolutely. Herein lies my prayer for the New Year, how about you? - Charles A. Tapp
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at worship THE CHURCH
Summary of our Beliefs
• The Bible is the inspired word of God and our only rule of
worship schedule SABBATH, JANUARY 10 Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:00 a.m. Speaker: Dr. Bill Miller Mizo Service, Office Chapel, 11:00 a.m. Kerala Church, WAU Richards Hall, 10:00 a.m.
profile of giving DECEMBER 27, 2014
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: Dec. 28 $ 41,189.48 Dec. 28 YTD $609,356.34
This Year: Dec. 27 $ 21,984.17 Dec. 27 YTD $581,308.68
BUDGET FOR DECEMBER 27 YTD: $610,000.00
Budget Booster: Dec. 27 $ 1,132.00 Goal $ 35,000.00
Total Raised $36,457.70 Over the Goal $ 1,457.70
Church Building Improvement: Dec. 27 $ 3,978.00 Total Raised $113,655.15 Goal $150,000.00 Needed $ 36,344.85 Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference. November 2014 contributions are $ 251,321.86 November 2013 contributions are $ 242,010.49 MTD Contributions are $9,311.37 more than last year. Today’s designated offering goes to Local Church Budget. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
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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)
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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
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PASTOR FOR ADMINISTRATIVE & ADULT MINISTRIES Don McFarlane, ext. 116 dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org PASTOR FOR DISCIPLESHIP & CONGREGATIONAL CARE TBD PASTOR FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS Pranitha Fielder, ext. 119 pfielder@sligochurch.org PASTOR FOR CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRIES Gerardo Lopez, ext. 122 glopez@sligochurch.org PASTOR FOR MEDIA AND OUTREACH PASTOR FOR WORSHIP Cheryl Wilson-Bridges, ext. 123 ADVENTIST COMMUNITY SERVICES Ken Flemmer 301.585.6556
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a seventh-day adventist church The Washington Adventist University Church
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cbridges@sligochurch.org HEAD ELDER Erwin Mack 301.434.1622
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 STUDY
THE CHURCH AT WORSHIP we gather in his name SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.
Prelude Low How A Rose Er’ Blooming / Johannes Brahms Sligo Live +Songs of Gathering Jesus Saves/ No. 340 Mighty to Save / Reuben Morgan Ben Fielding Welcome and Church Life
Don McFarlane
we honor and praise him *Hymn of Praise Great Is Thy Faithfulness / No. 100 Prayer
Elizabeth Soulkes
Anthem Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah / arr. West
we reflect
+Children’s Message Scripture Matthew 20:20-28 (NIV)
Gerry Lopez Yuri Tomenko
+Music for Meditation Sinner, Please Don’t Let This Harvest Pass/ Colin Lett Sermon Charles A. Tapp Saved to Serve Invitation to Give
Charles A. Tapp
Offertory selected
we go to serve *Hymn of Reflection Lord, Whose Love In Humble Service / No. 363 *Benediction
Charles A. Tapp
Postlude Fanfare / Nicholas Jaques Lemmens
*Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:00 service only
Adult Sabbath School
Blair Peace, deacon on duty Heidi Copiz, deaconess on duty
Song Service
Leading our music today are: Patrick Alston, organist Desmond Pierre Louis, chorister Carole Dorlipo, soprano Sligo Sanctuary Choir Jon Gilbertson, director Vocal Trio: Joya Follette, soprano Lori Bryan, mezzo soprano Desmond Pierre-Louis, baritone Footnotes: Elizabeth Soulkes currently works with ADRA International coordinating Ebola response efforts in West Africa. Originally from British Columbia, Canada, she is a graduate of Loma Linda University’s School of Public Health and previously served in Albania as a student missionary. She enjoys hiking, cooking, and photography. Yuri Tomenko, originally from Russia, is self-employed. Some of his hobbies include photography and viticulture. He has a small vineyard in an urban setting, and some of his pictures can be viewed at 500px.com/tomenko. His latest hobby is learning how to fix cars. Yuri is one of Sligo’s Sabbath School superintendents. After 10 years of “simply attending” Sligo, he is convinced that being involved in church activities is the key to a more meaningful and fulfilling church life – that is when a church as big as Sligo can truly feel more like a family. He also thinks that the “main Sabbath service” starts with Sabbath School at 10:00 a.m. next week, here at Sligo...
Do you have a short attention span? Well, you are not alone. As Christians, our lack of focus can affect our spiritual lives and diminish our confidence in Jesus’ goodness. Next week here at Sligo Dr. Bill Miller, President of the Potomac Conference, will share that Jesus is good in his sermon titled, “Spiritual Attention Deficit Disorder.” We will be privileged to have Takoma Academy’s 100+ voice Choir as they fill our hearts with rich melodies for the New Year.
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Zelma Edwards
welcome
Theme Song O Word of God Incarnate / No. 274
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.
Scripture & Prayer Welcome Lesson Study The Call of Wisdom
Benediction Prayer
Enoch Thomas Class Leaders Class Leaders
Enoch Thomas
Kay Rosburg, 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: Cheatham family, Daley family, Edith McNairn, Lalitha Budde & Loida Doukmetzian Request healing: Ella Mae Hartlein, Anna Clementson & Wayne Dockter Congregational Care: Please notify Pastor Don McFarlane in the Church Office at 301-270-6777 if you know someone who is in a hospital, nursing home facility, or house bound and in need of visitation. Winter Haven Hyporthermia Shelter opens soon and we need your help. Financial and non-financial contributions are needed to support the operation of House of Divine Guidance’s homeless hypothermia shelter here at Sligo. You can also volunteer to help during the shelter hours of 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., from January 3 until February 28. Please contact Dr. Robinson for more information at 240-888-6775 or donna.robinson@houseofdivineguidance.org
sabbath devotional
“The chief beauty about time is that you cannot waste it in advance. The next year, the next day, the next hour are lying ready for you, as perfect, as unspoiled, as if you had never wasted or misapplied a single moment in all your life. You can turn over a new leaf every hour if you choose.” — Arnold Bennett
First Monday: All ladies are invited to attend our program on January 5 at 7:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall A. Learn about the history of Women in Adventism. Bring your favorite soup, salad or sandwiches to share. 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, begin on January 8 and run Thursdays, from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in the Memorial Chapel. Students must bring their own mats and weights. Sligo Women’s Ministries Book Club will meet on Wednesday, January 14 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss The Aftermath by Rhidian Brook. Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 4:59 p.m. and commences on Friday, January 9 at 5:05 p.m.