Sligo Church Bulletin for July 21st, 2018

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued)

July 21, Saturday Young Adults GLOW, Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m.

July 23, Monday

Administrative Board Meeting, Fellowship Hall A, 7:00 p.m.

Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m.

Sligo Church has had a tradition of periodically having a yearbook done. The last one was done in 2012/2013. In years to come these will prove to be important keepsakes for our present and future members. LifeTouch has undertaken the task of creating a yearbook for us for 2018 and has scheduled the following dates for photographs to be taken: Sunday, July 29 & Monday, July 30. Sign up for an appointment at <http:// sligochurch.org/> You can also sign up in the Atrium. Atrium signups are not confirmed until you have been notified by LifeTouch.

Sligo Book Club will meet on Wednesday, August 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss “World and Town” by Gish Jen. Save the Date! Sunday, September 30, for “OpportuniTEA,” a delightful tea party here at Sligo that supports “Scholarshipping Our Sisters,” the GC Women’s Ministries program to help Adventist women around the world attend college. Ticket information will be available soon.

New! Online giving through a mobile app: If you would like to make donations to Sligo Church using your smart phone, download Adventist Giving from the App Store. If you’ve been giving online through eAdventist Giving, you can use the same id and password, otherwise, there is a one-time registration.

The Institute of World Mission at the General Conference is planning a weekend seminar/get-together in 2019 for adult children of missionary families that served abroad for five years or more. If you are a member of this very special group, please inform the church office staff by filling out an information card and placing it in the offering plate.

Sligo by the Sea, Saturdays, through September 22. Plan to join us for spiritual refreshing and fellowship, led by a variety of speakers in a relaxed atmosphere. Sabbath School begins at 10:00 a.m. & worship at 11:00 a.m. in St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 10301 Coastal Highway in Ocean City, Maryland.

MISCELLANEOUS Bulletin information deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: <kdriscoll@sligochurch.org> Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 8:28 p.m. and commences on Friday, July 27 at 8:24 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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July 25, Wednesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m.

Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 8:00 p.m.

worship schedule SABBATH, July 28 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.

Sligo by the Sea, St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 10301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 11:00 a.m.

Speaker: Debbie Eisele

profile of giving - July 14 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:

July 15 $ 12,655 July 15 YTD $ 293,979

This Year: July 14 July 14 YTD

BUDGET FOR JULY 14 YTD:

$ 7,392 $260,914 $300,671

welcome Welcome to Sligo today. I’m sure that many of you are quite familiar with the well-known adage, “Actions speak louder than words,” which conveys the idea that a person’s actions reveal their true attitude about a particular matter rather than what may have been expressed. What about when it comes to the actions and words of Jesus? How can the actions of Jesus speak to us if we have no idea as to what they mean? For instance, why did Jesus lay sleeping in the boat in the midst of a turbulent storm while his disciples were fighting for their very lives? But if trying to understand Jesus’ actions isn’t challenging enough, then what do we do with some of the things that he has said that are equally confusing? For example, the time he told his disciples that if someone slaps you on your right cheek, that instead of retaliating in kind, you should offer them your left one also. Is Jesus promoting the idea that as believers we should adopt the stance of being pacifists in order to be his followers? Or is there a deeper meaning to his words?

- Charles A. Tapp

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).

SENIOR PASTOR Charles A. Tapp, ext. 126

PASTOR FOR DISCIPLESHIP & CONGREGATIONAL CARE Pranitha Fielder, ext. 127

pfielder@sligochurch.org

PASTOR FOR YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS Joseph Khabbaz, ext. 119

jkhabbaz@sligochurch.org

$ 75,884 $ 1,345,883

July 14 July 14 YTD

2018 Goal

$2,800,000

8:45 & 11:00 A.M.

ctapp@sligochurch.org

JULY 14 YTD $ 299 Remaining Goal $ 9,701

TITHE: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference to help expand the Kingdom of God throughout our region and world.

July 15 July 15 YTD

J U LY 21, 2 018

PHONE: 301.270.6777 EMERGENCY: 301.980.1009 FAX: 301.270.3518 WEBSITE: www.sligochurch.org Domestic Violence Hotline: 240.777.4000

PASTOR FOR ADMINISTRATION & ADULT MINISTRIES Don McFarlane, ext. 116

dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org

This Year:

CHRIST FIRST

directory

BUDGET BOOSTER:

Last Year:

at worship THE CHURCH

PASTOR FOR CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRIES Gerardo Lopez, ext. 122

glopez@sligochurch.org

$ 46,148 $1,294,320

Remaining Goal $1,505,680

Today’s designated offering goes to Local Church Budget.

Loose offering goes to Church Budget.

worship.nurture.outreach

PASTOR FOR MEDIA & OUTREACH Richard Castillo, ext. 136

rcastillo@sligochurch.org PASTOR FOR WORSHIP Cheryl Wilson-Bridges, ext. 123

The Washington Adventist University Church

cbridges@sligochurch.org

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

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 WORSHIP Sermon Charles A. Tapp The Standards of Jesus: Reflections from the Sermon on the Mount; Part IV: Actions Speak Louder than Words!

we gather in his name SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.

Prelude When Morning Gilds the Skies / Robert Lind +Song of Gathering How Great Thou Art / No. 86 (stanzas 1, 3 & 4)

+Sligo Live

Richard Castillo 9th Annual Homecoming Welcome & Church Life

Pranitha Fielder

+Baptism

Gerry Lopez Tait Analise Tavolacci

we honor and praise him

Invitation to Give

Charles A. Tapp

Offertory ’Tis so Sweet / William J. Kirkpatrick

we go to serve *Hymn of Reflection Not I, But Christ / No. 570 *Benediction

Charles A. Tapp

Postlude Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart / Albert L. Travis

*Hymn of Praise I Love Your Kingdom, Lord / No. 344

 Prayer Gary Toussaint

Anthem He Touched Me / William Gaither

we reflect

*Congregation is standing  Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:00 service only

+Children’s Message

Footnotes:

Sara Devaraj attends Washington Adventist University, where she serves as the Student Association President and is pursuing a degree in Biochemistry and Political Studies. Her passion is music, having started voice lessons at age one. She sees her purpose in life as that of transforming lives by reflecting Christ.

Darius Bridges is a member of Sligo Church and a student at Andrews University pursuing a degree in Architecture. Darius serves as the media director for the Black Student Christian Forum worship service and is a section leader in the Deliverance Mass Choir.

Mark Sigue is the Interim Vice President for Missions at Washington Adventist University and is passionate about serving young people.

He has been playing the violin since age six and has used his music to bless a number of churches. Mark’s choice of songs today come from his parents’ old time favorites. He and his wife, Marifel, have an eight-year-old son, Marco.

Gary and Jessica Toussaint both assist in the Young Adult and Childrens Ministries at Sligo. Jessica is currently completing her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at John’s Hopkin’s University, and Gary is an electrical and systems engineer.

Responsive Scripture Reading Matthew 5:38-42 (NKJV)

Gerry Lopez Jessica Toussaint

Leader: “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for

an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’

Congregation: But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.

Leader: If anyone wants to sue you and take away your tunic, let him have your cloak also.

Congregation: And whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two.

All: Give to him who asks you, and from him who wants to borrow from you do not turn away. +Music for Meditation

All We Ask / Donnie McClurkin

OUR LIFE TOGETHER

THE CHURCH AT STUDY

Barry Rowe, deacon on duty Rosie Clam, deaconess on duty

Adult Sabbath School SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.

Song Service

Judith Pino 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 Go, Preach My Gospel / No. 378 Welcome & Scripture

Sheila Schlisner-Hendricks

Special Music Teach Me to Love / John W. Peterson Lesson Study Life in the Early Church

Prayer

Sheila Schlisner-Hendricks

Zelma Edwards, pianist

Leading our music today are: Paul Byssainthe, Jr., organist & pianist Kay Rosburg, chorister

Mark Sigue, violinist & saxophonist Genevieve Lettisome, violinist Sara Devaraj & Darius Bridges, vocalists Felipe Paccagnella, pianist

n e x t w e e k , h e r e a t S l i g o . . .

Next Sabbath, Senior Pastor, Charles Tapp, continues his series The Standards of Jesus; Reflections from the Sermon On the Mount with the message titled, “First Things First.” Music will be provided by Douglas Lima.

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 Prayer Requests: Families of these deceased: Eunice Alexander, Aurora A. Constantino & Ella Mae Hartlein For healing and comfort: Gail Brown Today’s Sanctuary Flowers are from the family of Sadanala Jesudason, in celebration of his 90th birthday!

sabbath devotional

“[To have Faith in Christ] means, of course, trying to do all that He says.

There would be no sense in saying you trusted a person if you would not take his advice. Thus if you have really handed yourself over to Him, it must follow that you are trying to obey Him. But trying in a new way, a less worried way. Not doing these things in order to be saved, but because He has begun to save you already.”

- C. S. Lewis

Summer Budget Booster: If you’ve been watching our Profile of Giving section in the bulletin, you’ve probably noticed that the offerings for our Church Budget are falling well short of the budgeted goal. Normally, we wait until the end of the year to give the extra boost to our budget. This year, we’ve set a goal of $10,000 by the end of August for a mid-summer Budget Booster. As you plan your giving, remember our Church Budget and the Budget Booster during these summer months. (Church Treasurer)

9th ANNUAL SLIGO HOMECOMING! Plan to join the church family and Sligo friends on August 4 for Homecoming 2018, the theme of which is “The Promise of Community: All Are Gifted, All Are Valued.” Worship with us on Sabbath morning when Dr. Bill Miller, President of the Potomac Conference, shares a message on the theme. Enjoy a delicious International Potluck luncheon on Sabbath afternoon at Takoma Academy.

Join us for Prayer Gathering on Wednesday, July 25, as Pastor Tapp continues his presentations on The Standards of Jesus: Reflections on the Sermon on the Mount. Come and receive deeper understanding of Christ’s greatest discourse and what it means for us as believers today. Prayer Gathering meets each Wednesday.

Sligo YA Social: Join Sligo’s Young Adults this evening at SkyZone ‘After Dark’ (15813 Gaither Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20877). We’ll leave Sligo Church at 8:00 p.m., otherwise meet us there at 8:30 p.m. Cost is $25.00, plus sales tax.