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 ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued) “Full Plate Living” Informational Session will be held on Wednesday, July 23 at 7:00 p.m. at Sligo Church. Series begins Wednesday July 30 and runs for 8 weeks. Further information will be available in the Atrium following Sabbath School and Second Service. First Monday will resume in the Fall. Many thanks to all those who have supported it and attended. Sligo Women’s Ministries Book Club will meet on Wednesday, August 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss “Wench” by Dolen Perkins-Valdez.
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Welcome to Sligo today. Recently I have developed an insatiable interest and curiosity with the subject of angels and the role they play in our day to day lives. It July 13, Sunday began when I started watching the reruns of a popular 55+ Club Brunch & Potluck, Fellowship Hall A, 10:00 a.m. TV series that first aired during the 90’s, “Touched by an Angel.” When it first aired, this groundbreaking July 14, Monday series was so popular that it ran for a total of nine Regeneration Ministries, Office Conf. Room, 7:00 p.m. seasons. The basic premise of this program is pretty simple. Each episode features three angels, each of whom has taken on human July 15, Tuesday form, as they engage themselves in the somewhat complicated lives Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. of their human subjects, as they have been sent on an errand by, Or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m. you guessed it, God. But as exciting as all of this may sound, the most amazing part is that the angels are never allowed to change July 16, Wednesday the circumstances of those they have been sent to help. Instead, the best assistance they are able to provide actually comes in the form of Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m. words that have become the shows signature line, “I am an angel sent by God.” In today’s message, we will take a look at the amazing way God has chosen to bless our lives as He allows us to be “Touched by an Angel.” - Pr. Charles A. Tapp
at worship THE CHURCH
worship schedule CHILDREN & YOUTH Mark your calendars for Vacation Bible School 2014! This year’s theme is “Weird Animals” - where Jesus’ love is oneof-a-kind. Join us July 13 – 18, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. as we teach God’s Word to the children in our community. Appeal to all adults: VBS needs fruit donations. Every year at our VBS we feed 150 volunteers and 250 children. Fruit schedule: Sunday, July 13: Watermelon & Cantaloupe, Monday, July 14: Grapes & Pineapple, Tuesday, July 15: Grapes & Strawberries, Wednesday, July 16: Watermelon & Cantaloupe and Thursday, July 17: Grapes & Strawberries. Please drop off these much needed items in the church kitchen. Thank you!
SABBATH, JULY 19 Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:00 a.m. Speaker: Gerry Lopez Mizo Service, Office Chapel, 11:00 a.m. Sligo by the Sea, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 10301 Coastal Highway in Ocean City, MD, 11:00 a.m. Speaker: Debbie Eisele
profile of giving JULY 5, 2014
CHURCH BUDGET: This offering pays for the outreach and
Family Picnic: The Family Ministries Team invites all the families of Sligo church to our first annual family picnic and treasure hunt, July 19, right after church service. Bring a dish to share for lunch, chairs, blankets and your family. Don’t miss out on the fun! Parenting Seminar: Sligo Family Ministries Team invites you to the “Happy Home” parenting seminar. All parents are invited to this seminar that will be held during the VBS week July 13-17 in the Sanctuary from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. We will explore what makes a happy home, how to build a strong marriage and what it takes to have a meaningful family spiritual life. Hope to see you there! Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 8:34 p.m. and commences on Friday, July 18 at 8:30 p.m. Bulletin Information Deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: kdriscoll@sligochurch.org
nurture ministries of the church and the church school, along with necessary expenses such as utilities and maintenance of the church building. Last Year: July 6 July 6 YTD
$ 9,924.60 $274,840.66
BUDGET FOR JULY 5 YTD:
This Year: July 5 $ 11,346.61 July 5 YTD $272,786.87 $ 273,475.00
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)
July 5 $ 669.00 Total Raised $ 71,802.90 Goal $150,000.00 Needed $ 78,197.10 Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference. May 2014 contributions are $ 207,123.05 May 2013 contributions are $ 194,421.67
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PASTOR FOR ADMINISTRATIVE & ADULT MINISTRIES Don McFarlane, ext. 116 dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org PASTOR FOR CONGREGATIONAL CARE Debbie Eisele, ext. 127 eiseled@sligochurch.org 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 WORSHIP Cheryl Wilson-Bridges, ext. 123
Today’s designated offering goes to Women’s Ministries-NAD. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
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SENIOR PASTOR Charles A. Tapp, ext. 126
Church Building Improvement:
8:45 & 11:00 A.M.
cbridges@sligochurch.org
ADVENTIST COMMUNITY SERVICES HEAD ELDER Ken Flemmer 301.585.6556 Erwin Mack 301.434.1622
7700 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912 I 301.270.6777
Sligo
a seventh-day adventist church The Washington Adventist University Church
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
*Benediction
SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.
Postlude “We Thank Thee God” from Sinfonia of Cantata 29 / J.S. Bach
Charles A. Tapp
Sligo Live Prelude Morning Has Broken / arr. Mark Hayes
*Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:00 service only
+Song of Gathering Jesus Is All the World to Me / No. 185 (stanzas 1, 2 & 4) Welcome and Church Life +Celebration of Ministry Action in Montgomery
Steve Chavez Don McFarlane
we honor and praise him *Hymn of Praise Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine! / No. 462 Prayer
Karnik Doukmetzian
+Music for Meditation selected Sermon Touched by an Angel, Part I
Charles A. Tapp
Charles A. Tapp
Offertory selected
we go to serve *Hymn of Reflection Just When I Need Him Most / No. 512
SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Song Service
Heather Griffin
Theme Song Wonderful Words of Life / No. 286 Scripture & Prayer
welcome Sharon Conway
Special Music Mission Feature Lesson Study The Son Benediction & Offering
Sharon Conway
Class Leaders Class Leaders
Sligo Sanctuary Choir Jon Gilbertson, director
Zelma Edwards, pianist
Footnotes: Steve Chavez is one of the editors of Adventist Review and Adventist World magazines. He and his wife, Linda, have been members of Sligo Church for 20 years, and Steve has been teaching Earliteen Sabbath School for almost that long. Karnik Doukmetzian is the General Counsel of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, he is a Sligo Elder and has been a member for more than 10 years. Heather Griffin is a long-time Sligo member who has served in various ministries, Children’s and Youth Councils, Pathfinders, Deacon, Deaconess, Choir, Sabbath School Music and Teacher, Elder, Music Leader for Prayer Gathering, music team for Sligo A.M./P.M., and Hospitality Team co-leader. She loves music and finds a way to incorporate that love in most of her life’s activities.
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. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Vocal Trio Joya Follette, soprano Lori Bryan, mezzo soprano Desmond Pierre-Louis, baritone
we reflect
Invitation to Give
Leading our music today are: Patrick Alston, organist Jon Gilbertson, chorister
Heather Griffin
Anthem What Wondrous Love Is This / arr. Larson
Scripture 1 Kings 19:1-7 (NIV)
Adult Sabbath School
Welcome Sylvan Coke & Marion Hudson, deacon & deaconess on duty
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
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 a friend, then invite them to come to church in person at 11:00 a.m. We hold in prayer those who: Have lost loved ones: Cindy Esposito, Gerri Ann Campbell & Yolanda Swinton Request healing: Beverly Dickerson, Ginny Ferris & Charlie Davis We grieve the loss of our members, Richard Nanson & Joy Fuller A funeral service for George Kaligithi will be held in Eugene, Oregon this evening. Please remember his family in your prayers. A graveside service will be held for Richard Nanson at Parklawn Cemetery (12800 Viers Mill Road, Wheaton-Glenmont, MD 20853) at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 14. A memorial service will be held for Joy Fuller on July 26 at 4:00 p.m. in the Sligo Sanctuary. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Sligo SDA Church/Sligo by the Sea.
sabbath devotional
“We are like children, who stand in need of masters to enlighten us and direct us; God has provided for this, by appointing his angels to be our teachers and guides” – Thomas Aquinas
Sligo by the Sea: Come and join us for spiritual refreshing and fellowship, led by a great list of guest speakers in a relaxed atmosphere. Sabbath School begins at 10:00 a.m. & worship at 11:00 a.m. in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 10301 Coastal Highway in Ocean City, MD. Homecoming 2014: Join the church family and Sligo friends on August 1-3 for Homecoming, the theme of which is, “We Are Nearing Home.” Fellowship with us at our Welcome and Family service on Friday evening. Worship with us on Sabbath morning, when Columbia Union Conference President, Pastor Dave Weigley, will be our speaker. Enjoy a delicious International Potluck luncheon on Sabbath afternoon. Have fun on Sunday at our Sligo Invitational Tennis Tournament at the University of Maryland. Pick up your Directories in the Atrium today! Please check the insert for your name or inform any friend whose name you see. Please call Kathleen Driscoll at 301.270.6777, ext. 239 for more information. The Believers and Doubters class is studying Barbara Brown Taylor’s “An Altar in the World.”