July 4, 2015

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) Sligo Women’s Ministries Book Club will meet on Wednesday, July 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss “Shop Class as Soulcraft“ by Matthew Crawford.

CALLING ALL SLIGO SINGERS!!!

Are you a singer? Would you like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to sing in concert with Gospel Music Hall of Fame artist, and legend Larnelle Harris? Come join our community choir under the direction of Anwar Ottley, Minister of Music at Takoma Park SDA Church and lift your voice with us on Sabbath, August 1 at 6:00 p.m. for our Homecoming Celebration Concert.

Open Choir Rehearsals will be held on: • Wednesday, July 15 & July 22, from 7:30 -9:00 p.m. in Takoma Park Church Choir Room • Wednesday, July 29, from 7:30 -9:00 p.m. in Sligo Church Choir Room • Sabbath, August 1, 4:30 p.m. in Sligo Church Sanctuary rehearsal with Larnelle Harris, Concert @ 6:00 p.m.

For more information or to sign up to sing and receive your sheet music please contact Pastor Bridges @ cbridges@sligochurch.org or call 301.270.6777 ext. 123 Washington Adventist University presents Capital Summer Program! High school juniors, seniors and graduates, join us for our 2015 Capital Summer program, July 19 until August 7. High school students can take advantage of a 3-credit college course for $80 per credit. There is no tuition for freshmen or transfers who will be attending WAU in the fall. U.S. History, Introductory Spanish, and Psychology are offered during this three week session. For more information, call the Betty Howard Center for Student Success at 301.891.4106 or the Office of Admissions at 800.835.4212 Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 8:37 p.m. and commences on Friday, July 10 at 8:35 p.m.

Children & YoutH Mark your calendars for Vacation Bible School 2015!

This year’s theme is “Everest” - conquering challenges with God’s mighty power! Join us July 12 – 17, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. as we teach God’s Word to the children in our community.

Registration will be held in the Atrium for volunteers and participants today. You can also register online at http://sligochurch. org/vbs/ Bulletin information deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: kdriscoll@sligochurch.org Follow us now on Facebook and Twitter

welcome

Welcome to Sligo Church. Growing up, and admittedly even as an adult, one of the most exciting things I enjoy watching are fireworks. This July 6, Monday

nocturnal art performance is able to bring a dark Regeneration Ministries meeting is cancelled and dreary sky to life by filling it with all shades of Church Office is closed color and light. One of the greatest firework displays will happen today in the Nation’s capital in celebration July 8, Wednesday of Independence Day, a day when we celebrate our country Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m.

becoming an independent nation. However, as we focus on (or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m.) independence this weekend we can be inclined to forget that Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m. none of us are truly independent from each other and from God. No matter how powerful or successful we become, true July 9, Thursday

independence can only be found as we depend on God in Exercise Class, Memorial Chapel, 6:30 p.m. our communities, families and our own lives. If you are going July 11, Sabbath through a season of darkness let us be reminded that Jesus, the light of the world, can shine light even in the darkest places Promisedland Quartet Concert, Sanctuary, 3:30 p.m. as we depend on Him. Today may we sense our need and make a declaration of dependence to our God!

calendar of events

at worship the church

- Pr. Joseph Khabbaz

Summary of our Beliefs worship schedule SABBATH, July 11 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: Gary Gibbs

profile of giving - June 27

• 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).

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:

June 28 $ 10,238 June 28 YTD $ 261,440

This Year:

June 27 $ 9,417 June 27 YTD $244,258

Budget for june 27 YTD: $266,071

Church Building Improvement: Greenwood Avenue Entrance Women’s Bathrooms June 27 YTD $ 31,029 Total Raised $101,646

Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference.

May 2015 contributions are $ 236,845 May 2014 contributions are $ 207,123 MTD Contributions are $29,722 more than last year.

Today’s designated offering goes to Local Church Budget.

Loose offering goes to Church Budget.

worship.nurture.outreach

8:45 & 11:00 a.m.

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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

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 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 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

t h e c h u r c h a t wo r s h i p we gather in his name

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

Sanctuary – 8:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Sylvan Coke, deacon on duty Zori Scur, deaconess on duty

Prelude Let There Be Peace on Earth / arr. Alston +Songs of Gathering Stand Up! Stand Up for Jesus! / No. 618

(stanzas 1, 3 & 4) Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory / No. 647 Welcome and Church Life Ross Patterson

+Celebration of Ministry Joseph Khabbaz Prayer of Dedication: Mission Trip to El Salvador

we honor and praise him *Hymn of Praise Praise to the Lord / No. 1  Prayer

Leading our music today are: Patrick Alston, organist Jon Gilbertson, vocalist Marilyn Dimas, chorister

Roland Halstead

welcome

Theme Song O Zion, Haste / No. 365 Scripture & Prayer

Welcome

Special Music

Enoch Thomas

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mission Feature Footnotes: Sara Devaraj will be participating in her second international mission experience this month in El Salvador with the Sligo Youth Department. Her first trip was last year to the Dominican Republic.

Jahadi Kolawole will be going on his first international mission experience to El Salvador with the Sligo Youth Department.

He and his family are members of the Sligo Church community.

Lesson Study The Missionary Nature of God Prayer

Gerry Lopez

Scripture

Exodus 14:10-14 (NKJV)

Jahadi Kolawole

Sermon In Dependence Day

Joseph Khabbaz

Invitation to Give

Joseph Khabbaz

Offertory Hiding in Thee / arr. Gilbertson

we go to serve *Hymn of Response Under His Wings / No. 529 Joseph Khabbaz

Postlude

America The Beautiful / John Dixon

Pastor Tapp will begin his sermon series with lessons from the book of Phillipians titled, “God’s Good Work.” Worship music will be presented by celebrated Southern Gospel singers, the Promisedland Quartet. Join us again at 3:30 pm, in our Sanctuary, as we celebrate our Liberty in Christ with the Promisedland Quartet’s salute to Jesus and our patriotism. Bring your family and friends to this FREE concert.

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.

Enoch Thomas

Class Leaders

Enoch Thomas

Fred Weber, organist

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: Hooker, Walekar, Hempstead, Halversen, Curameng, Johnson & Spears families Request healing/comfort: Johnson Ram, Karen Ott-Worrow, Edwin Daniel, Lily Daniel, Bert Graham & Sophia Di Pinto We regret to announce the passing of Don Hutchins, father of Sligo member, Carol Hooker. Don lived in Tennessee for a number of years.

next week, here at Sligo...

+Children’s Message

*Benediction

sanctuary – 10:00 a.m.

Sara Devaraj

Anthem There’s a Wideness / arr. Gilbertson

we reflect

Adult Sabbath School

Song Service

+Sligo Live Sligo Youth

o u r l i f e t og e t h e r

Sanctuary flowers: *If you would like to enhance the beauty of our worship by providing flowers, please contact Flor Balay at the Church Office, 301-270- 6777, ext. 114.

sabbath devotional

“The main danger of misplaced dependence is that it can border on idolatry. If you let your basic well-being depend on another person’s behavior, you elevate that one to a position that only I should occupy. This is not only displeasing to Me; it is destructive. Because people are imperfect and unpredictable, your life may come to resemble a roller-coaster ride: subject to the whims and moods of another person. Even worse, your intimacy with Me will be hindered by your preoccupation with someone else. I deserve first place in your heart.”

- Sarah Young

The Church Office will be closed in observance of Independence Day Holiday on Monday, July 6. If you have an urgent matter that cannot wait until the office reopens, please call our emergency number 301-980-1009.

HOMECOMING 2015: Join the church family and Sligo friends on August 1-2 for Homecoming, the theme of which is, “Saved to Serve.” 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. Have fun on Sunday’s sportsday - basketball, ping-pong, soccer and volleyball. Join fellow enthusiasts on Sunday at our Sligo Invitational Tennis Tournament at the University of Maryland.

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.