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 July 27, Monday Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m. Administrative Board Meeting, Fellowship Hall A, 7:00 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued) Blood Pressure Screening, sponsored by the Health Action Team, is being held in the Atrium between 10:00 a.m. and 11:10 a.m. today. Information is also available on various health topics. Stay in the loop! Sign up for eWeekend, a free weekly newsletter that features special articles, helpful information and the latest news on Sligo Church and its ministries. Use information cards found in the back of each pew and place your completed card in the offering plate. Sligo Women’s Ministries Book Club will meet on Wednesday, August 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss “One Plus One“ by Jojo Moyes. Save the date: Join us for Prepare and Engage--Homes of Hope training on August 29, 3:30 -- 6:30 p.m. at Sligo Church. Teams from Potomac and Chesapeake Conferences will be joining Sligo for three new seminars, free gifts, special features and much, much more! For more information, call or text 301.237.3689 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. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 10301 Coastal Highway in Ocean City, MD. Sligo by the Sea runs through September 26. For more information, please call 301.980.2000 Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 8:25 p.m. and commences on Friday, July 31 at 8:20 p.m. CHILDREN & YOUTH Sligo Underground Youth Service - run by youth for youth, will be held today at 11:15 a.m. in the Youth Room. “Hold Onto It” is the title of today’s message. Worship, fellowship, go deeper! New Young Adult Sabbath School Coming Soon! This September Sligo Young Adults will be kicking off a new Sabbath school experience. Stay tuned for more information. Bulletin information deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: kdriscoll@sligochurch.org
July 29, Wednesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. (or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m.) Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m. July 30, Thursday Exercise Class, Memorial Chapel, 6:30 p.m. August 1, Saturday, Homecoming International Luncheon, Takoma Academy Gym, 1:00 p.m. Larnell Harris Concert, Sanctuary, 6:00 p.m. August 2, Sunday Tennis Tournament, University of Maryland, 8:00 a.m. Various sports events, TA & SAS Gymnasiums, 10:00 a.m.
worship schedule SABBATH, August 1 Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:00 a.m. Speaker: Trevan Osborn 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: Bill Johnsson
Welcome to Sligo Church. Today we continue our preaching series, “God’s Good Work: Lessons from Philippians, Part II - Joy in the Journey.” When our daughters were younger, one of the songs they loved to sing in Sabbath School and family worship was I’ve Got the Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy, Down in My Heart! I’m not sure who got more enjoyment out of singing it, them or us. If you are familiar with this song, then you know that singing it instantly lifts your spirits and puts you in a good mood. As most of us have learnt, its one thing to “sing” about joy, but something altogether different to “live” joy. What does it really mean to have joy? Is it simply an emotion that one experiences, based on their circumstances or is it a lot deeper than that? Is there really a difference between what the world views as joy and that which God has called us as His children to have in our lives? - 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.
profile of giving - July 18 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 19 $ 23,008 July 19 YTD $ 309,006
This Year: July18 $ 8,282 July 18 YTD $ 273,335
BUDGET FOR JULY 18 YTD: $307,126
Church Building Improvement: Greenwood Avenue Entrance Women’s Bathrooms July 18 YTD $ 32,563 Total Raised $103,180 Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference. June 2015 contributions are $ 174,626 June 2014 contributions are $ 207,468 MTD Contributions are $32,842 less than last year. Today’s designated offering goes to Potomac Conference. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
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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 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 Gerardo Lopez, ext. 122 glopez@sligochurch.org PASTOR FOR MEDIA & OUTREACH Richard Castillo, ext. 136 rcastillo@sligochurch.org 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
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 Trumpet Tune on Hymn to Joy / Robert Lau
+Sligo Live Homecoming Prelude Have Thine Own Way Lord / arr. Samuel Metzger +Songs of Gathering Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee / No. 12 Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine / No. 462 Welcome and Church Life Pranitha Fielder +Celebration of Ministry E. Mack & C. Tapp we honor and praise him *Hymn of Praise Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart / No. 27 Prayer
Selma Chaij Mastrapa +Geri Ann Campbell
Anthem Lord, I Want to Be a Christian / When the Saints Go Marching In / arr. Adrian Westney, Jr.
we reflect
+Children’s Message
Gerry Lopez
Scripture Hebrews 12:1-3 (NIV)
Orlando Mastrapa +Troy Campbell
Music for Meditation Great is Thy Faithfulness +Jesus Promised Me a Home Over There / J. Hudson Sermon Charles A. Tapp God’s Good Work, Part II: Joy in the Journey Invitation to Give
Charles A. Tapp
Offertory Redeemed How I Love to Proclaim It / Fanny Crosby & A. L. Butler / arr. Adrian Westney, Jr.
we go to serve *Hymn of Response Leaning on the Everlasting Arms / No. 469
Charles A. Tapp
*Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:00 service only
Manuel Rosette, deacon on duty Diane Douglas, deaconess on duty Leading our music today are: Patrick Alston, organist Kay Rosburg, chorister Adrian Westney Jr., pianist Colleen Lewin-Howard, vocalist
Footnotes: Geri Ann Campbell has been a member of Sligo for more than 30 years. She loves serving God as a co-captain of a hospitality team, greeter, and occasional host of Sligo Live. She has been a public speaker and trainer for more than 15 years. She delivers communication, team building, writing, and assertiveness skills seminars throughout America. Troy Campbell was baptized at Sligo in 2012. He serves God as a greeter, Men’s Hospitality team Captain, ocassional Sligo Live host and deacon. Troy is a public speaker and trainer with 23 years experience, in which time he has delivered over 4,500 training seminars. Colleen Lewin-Howard, a native of Canada, recognized her call to music ministry at the age of 15. She began singing in church and anywhere the Lord presented an opportunity. She is a vibrant music leader in the Metro DC area. Orlando Mastrapa has been a member of Sligo Church for the past 26 years. Since his retirement as a Spanish teacher at Takoma Academy and Columbia Union College (now WAU), he is busy as Secretary of the Emmanuel Bible Society, with many family projects, and with his favorite hobbies: painting and gardening. Selma Chaij Mastrapa is a retired counselor, psychology professor and dietetics professor. She enjoys volunteering for Sligo Church, and is an active member of TEAM (Time for Equality in Adventist Ministry). Adrian Westney, Jr. is a composer, arranger, media producer and radio personality who has dedicated his life and gifts to the ministry of music and the spoken word. As former Music Director for Breath of Life Television and pianist for Voice of Prophecy, he has had the opportunity to share God’s love around the world in a variety of music and media environments. next week, here at Sligo... Join us next week as we celebrate our Homecoming weekend, Sabbath and Sunday August 1-2! Our guest speaker will be pastor Trevan Osborn from Azure Hills SDA Church in California along with special music guests, Sheri Jackson and Gospel recording artist, Larnelle Harris. It promises to be an unforgettable worship service with emphasis on Sligo Adventist School and its ministry over the years. At 1:00 p.m. enjoy our delicious International Luncheon and later at 6:00 p.m., bring your family and friends to a concert, featuring Larnelle Harris. The festivities will continue at Takoma Academy and Sligo Adventist School on Sunday, August 2 from 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. as we play games: tennis, soccer, basketball, table tennis. There will be a moon bounce and face painting for the children.
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
Adult Sabbath School SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Song Service
Kay Rosburg
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Theme Song O Zion, Haste! / No. 365 Scripture & Prayer Welcome Special Music Mission Feature
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.
Christina Khabbaz Sligo Chamber Players
Lesson Study The Jonah Saga Prayer
Christina Khabbaz
Class Leaders
Christina Khabbaz
Zelma Edwards, 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: Bond, Isaac, Arthur, Ponraj, Vedamuthu, Monickham, Fender & Spence families Request healing/comfort: Ross Patterson, Poleta Hutchinson & Johnson Ram From the family of William Muller Isaac: Our heartfelt appreciation for all the prayers, visits, cards, encouraging words, food, and your presence at the service of our husband/father/ grandfather. We thank God for you and could not have gone through this difficult time without you. Today’s Sanctuary flowers are given by Geri Ann and Troy Campbell in loving memory of Gerald & Joy Fuller.
sabbath devotional
“Joy is the settled assurance that God is in control of all the details of my life, the quiet confidence that ultimately everything is going to be alright, and the determined choice to praise God in every situation.” – Kay Warren
Membership Report (first reading): Joining Sligo: Allen Celand, Lawrence Griffin, Wanda Griffin, Clitandre Jean, Joseph Khabbaz, Jonathan Olarte, Mirna Valencia, Dayananda Weerakkody, Nelum Weerakkody Joining elsewhere: Karen Duvall, Gloria Eaker HOMECOMING 2015: Join the church family and Sligo friends on August 1-2 for Homecoming. Worship with us on Sabbath morning, when Pastor Trevan Osborn, pastor for Administration at the Azure Hills Seventh-day Adventist Church in Grand Terrace, California, will be our speaker. Enjoy a delicious International Potluck luncheon on Sabbath afternoon at Takoma Academy (8120 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912.) Have fun on August 2, Sunday’s sportsday: • at Takoma Academy (8120 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912.) Have fun on August 2, Sunday’s sportsday - basketball, ping-pong, soccer and volleyball at Takoma Academy. Table tennis at Sligo Adventist School. • Alternatively, you may join fellow enthusiasts on Sunday, August 2, for a Tennis Tournament at the University of Maryland from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon