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 5, Saturday Young Adults GLOW Study, Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. January 6, Sunday 55+ Club Brunch & Potluck, Fellowship Hall A, 10:00 a.m. January 7, Monday Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m.
Sligo Church Needs Receptionists: Wishing to be more involved with your church and having the opportunity to meet new people? Then, be part of a dynamic office family by serving as a receptionist on a voluntary basis at the Sligo Church office on Tuesdays and/or Wednesdays. If interested, please contact Kathleen Driscoll at 301.270.6777, ext. 239 or <kdriscoll@sligochurch. org> Prayer Ministry Participants Wanted: Please join Sligo’s Prayer Ministry by extending the power of prayer to our members, campus, and community. If praying for others is your ministry, contact our prayer coordinator, Myrna Bas, at <houseofprayer@ sligochurch.org> GET YOUR LIFE BACK! Attend a free information session at Olney SDA Church (4100 Olney-Laytonsville Rd, Olney, MD 20832), on Sunday January 6 at 4:00 p.m. For more information, call 301.774.7733 or 407.232.5062 ATTENTION Federal Employees: The Combined Federal Campaign ends on January 11, 2019 so there’s still time to help disadvantaged families in the community. Donate to ACSGW using code 57194. Please also consider donating food and clothing to struggling families. MISCELLANEOUS Bulletin information deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: <kdriscoll@sligochurch.org> Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 5:00 p.m. and commences on Friday, January 11, at 5:05 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.
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January 9 Wednesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 8:00 p.m.
worship schedule Join us next week here at Sligo as Pr. Charles A. Tapp continues his series, “Christ First: A Journey through the Book of Revelation, Part X: Imagine Heaven.” Sligo 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.
The year-end “Profile of Giving” will be available next Sabbath, J a n u a r y 12 , 2 019 ***************************** ***************************** Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be f o o d i n m y h o u s e . Te s t m e i n this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it. - M a l a ch i 3 : 10
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welcome Welcome to Sligo today. For the past several weeks we have been on a transformational journey through the exciting book of Revelation. Although this book, written by John while exiled on the isle of Patmos, is filled with cryptic language, mysterious symbols and end time events, it is first and foremost a revelation of Jesus Christ. When I say a revelation of Jesus Christ, I mean it is Jesus’ way of revealing to the Christian church through the ages the role that he will play in the lives of his people until the end of the age. As I have said throughout this series, and I feel it bears repeating, the book of Revelation is not so much about the future and what the future holds, as it is about the one who holds the future. Revelation is a powerful reminder to the people of God that despite the impending danger that the church will face, Christ has been, is being and will continue to be faithful to his people. And as we will see in today’s message, nowhere else is this message more profound than in the letter to the church at Philadelphia. - Charles A. Tapp
at worship THE CHURCH
what we believe
We believe the Bible is the inspired word of God and our only rule of faith and practice. As Scripture teaches, we believe God became man in the person of Jesus Christ, saving us from sin by grace through faith. We believe the seventh-day Sabbath was established by God at Creation and honored by Jesus in His earthly ministry as a gift of rest and rejuvenation for all. We celebrate the church as the diverse “new community” forged through the death and resurrection of Jesus, in which all are called, all are gifted, and all are valued. We anticipate Jesus’ personal and visible return to earth to raise the righteous dead, make the earth new, and dwell with His faithful children throughout eternity . We live out our love for Jesus by growing in His likeness and by serving our fellowmen.
how you connect • • • •
Take your next step at “Connection Central” in the Atrium Do life together: Join a Journey Group Fill out a pew menu card and place it in the offering plate Visit sligochurch.org/connect2ministry
CHRIST FIRST J A N U A R Y 5 , 2 019 8:45 & 11:00 A.M.
who can help PHONE: 301.270.6777 EMERGENCY: 301.980.1009 FAX: 301.270.3518 www.sligochurch.org Domestic Violence Hotline: 240.777.4000 National Suicide Hotline: 1.800.273.8255 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 TBD
The Washington Adventist University Church
PASTOR FOR MEDIA & OUTREACH Richard Castillo, ext. 136 rcastillo@sligochurch.org PASTOR FOR WORSHIP Cheryl Wilson-Bridges, ext. 123
cbridges@sligochurch.org
OUR MISSION
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
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 .
7 7 0 0 C a r r o l l A v e n u e , Ta k o m a P a r k , M D 2 0 9 1 2
THE CHURCH AT WORSHIP we gather in his name SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.
Prelude God Renew Us By Your Spirit / Dale Wood
we honor and praise him *Hymn of Praise How Great Thou Art / No. 86 Vivin Viswanathan
Anthem My Tribute / Andrae Crouch
we reflect
+Children’s Message Responsive Scripture Reading Luke 18:1-8 (NKJV)
Rythee Jones Tyler Viswanathan
Leader: Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart,
Sermon Charles A. Tapp Christ First: A Journey through the Book of Revelation, Part IX: He’s Been Faithful Offertory He’s Been Faithful / Carol Cymbala
we go to serve *Hymn of Reflection Great Is Thy Faithfulness / No. 100 *Benediction
Adult Sabbath School SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Postlude Now Thank We All Our God / arr. Virgil Fox
Sheila Schlisner-Hendricks Sheila Schlisner-Hendricks
Zelma Edwards, pianist
Adventurer Club Sign-Ups: If your child is looking for a fun way to fill one weekend a month, join Adventurers! Kids aged 3.5 - 9 learn about Jesus and earn awards through games, arts, crafts and field trips. Register in the Atrium on January 12 or online at <sligochurch. org/adventurers> today! Members and non-members are welcome!
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Let me learn by paradox that the way down is the way up, that to be low is to be high, that the broken heart is the healed heart, that the contrite spirit is the rejoicing spirit, that the repenting soul is the victorious soul, that to have nothing is to possess all, that to bear the cross is to wear the crown, that to give is to receive, that the valley is the place of vision. Lord, in the daytime stars can be seen from deepest wells, and the deeper the wells the brighter thy stars shine; Let me find thy light in my darkness, thy life in my death, thy joy in my sorrow, thy grace in my sin, thy riches in my poverty thy glory in my valley.
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: Chad Drumheller For comfort and healing: Karen Ott-Worrow & Suseela Drumheller Former member, Arlene Calvert Hoppe, passed away on December 29 in Santa Rosa, California. She is the sister of Sligo member, Nona Calvert Whitman and aunt of Keldon Reed Whitman and Julie Whitman Welt.
Leading our music today are: Paul Byssainthe, Jr., organist Vernon Rogers, chorister Jim Williams, vocalist
Lord, high and holy, meek and lowly, Thou hast brought me to the valley of vision, where I live in the depths but see thee in the heights; hemmed in by mountains of sin I behold thy glory.
Leader: And shall God not avenge His own elect who cry out day and night to Him, though He bears long with them?
Welcome & Prayer Lesson Study Creation and Fall Prayer
Sylvan Coke, deacon on duty
Leader: Now there was a widow in that city; and she came to him, saying, ‘Get justice for me from my adversary.’
Congregation: Then the Lord said, “Hear what the unjust judge said.
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 Jesus Is Coming Again / No. 213
*Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible +11:00 service only
A PRAYER from The Valley of Vision
Leader: yet because this widow troubles me I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.’ ”
Kay Rosburg
Charles A. Tapp
Congregation: saying: “There was in a certain city a judge who did not fear God nor regard man.
Congregation: And he would not for a while; but afterward he said within himself, ‘Though I do not fear God nor regard man,
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
+Music for Meditation Let There Be Peace On Earth / Jill Jackson-Miller
Christina Khabbaz
Prayer
All: I tell you that He will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?”
Song Service
+Song of Gathering I Will Sing of Jesus’ Love / No. 183 +Sligo Live Geri Ann Fuller Vision for 2019 Welcome & Church Life
THE CHURCH AT STUDY
sabbath devotional
“We have nothing to fear for the future, except as we shall forget the way the Lord has led us, and His teaching in our past history.” – Ellen White; Life Sketches, p. 196
Save the date for EQUIP-HD, February 2, 2019: The Potomac Conference is coming to Sligo on February 2 with 14 equipping and training seminars. The program starts at 4:00 in the afternoon and ends at 8:00 p.m. Whether your passion is soul-winning, 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. Register online at <www.pcsda.org/equip/> or call 540.886.0771, ext. 238 *Child-care will be provided for children who are 100% potty trained. Please register your child/children at the same time you register for your seminars. Save the Date: Game, Set, Match! Grab a racquet and get ready to serve up some fun! Sligo’s 6th annual Tennis Social will be held from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 23 at Fairland Sports and Aquatic Complex (13950 Old Gunpowder Road, Laurel, MD 20707).