July 8, 2017

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 The Final Listening Session will take place after second service on July 22. This is primarily for those who have not yet participated in one. We want to hear what you think of your church and how it can be of greater support to you and your family. Plan to bring a dish with you for our potluck lunch.

Mark your calendars for Vacation Bible School 2017!​ This year’s theme is “Maker Fun Factory” - created by God, built for a purpose! Join us July 9-14, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. each evening as we teach God’s Word to the children in our church and our community. Online volunteer registration available at <www.sligochurch.org/vbs> Parenting Seminar: Need some practical information on parenting? Then plan to attend our annual VBS Parenting Seminar, July 9-13 from 6:45 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. presented by the director of Growing Great Kids Child Developmet Center, Jenice Broomfield, and her husband, Franklyn Broomfield.

Appeal to all Adults: VBS needs food and fruit donations.

Every year at our VBS we feed 150 volunteers and 250 children.

Please donate Costco packs of shredded cheese, boxes of spaghetti, large jars of spaghetti sauce, industrial-sized cans of kidney beans, packages of Costco assorted cookies, large tubs of sour cream, garlic bread, packets of 6” flour tortillas, large watermelons, honeydews, cantaloupes, grapes, blueberries, raspberries & blackberries Please drop off these much needed items by July 10, in the Church Kitchen. Thank you!

Youth & Young Adult Evangelistic Series: Beyond the Search Join us on a journey of discovery as we answer questions such as: What’s going on? Where are we headed? Is anyone in control? We will meet in the Youth Room each Friday at 7:00 p.m. and Sabbath at 11:15 a.m. Get your free ticket by registering at sligochurch.org/beyond. This event is open to the general public so bring a friend!

Sligo Book Club will meet on Wednesday, July 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss “Lila” by Marilyn Robinson.

Bulletin information deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: <kdriscoll@sligochurch.org> 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

Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 8:36 p.m. and commences on Friday, July 14 at 8:33 p.m.

*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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Welcome to Sligo. Having lived and worked in New York for some 11 years, I guess you could say that I July 8, Saturday became pretty acclimated to many of the things that Young Adults GLOW, Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. are considered staples of what it means to be a New

Yorker. For instance, you can’t truly be an authentic July 9, Sunday New Yorker unless you possess a love for pizza. Now when I say pizza, I’m not referring to the product of many popular Exercise Class, Office Chapel, 9:00 a.m. chain restaurants that so many enjoy. Rather, I’m referring to the 55+ Club Brunch/Potluck, Fellowship Hall A, 10:00 a.m. pizza that comes from the mom and pop joints that can be found July 10, Monday on just about every corner of the city. One such place is J&S Pizza, located in the heart of Queens. You have not tasted pizza until you Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m. have had a “slice” of J&S. For years my family and I would have a pie (that’s New York for pizza) every Thursday evening as a way to July 12, Wednesday celebrate “family night.” Although it has been almost 25 years since Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m.

I have left New York, I still continue to shout the praises of how good

(or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m.) this pizza really is. I wonder if that’s what the Psalmist meant when Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 8:00 p.m. he said that we should, “Taste and see that the​​Lord is good?”

- Charles A. Tapp

worship schedule

Summary of our Beliefs

SABBATH, July 15 Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:00 a.m.

Speaker: Pr. Gerry Lopez 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, 11:00 a.m.

(10301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842) Speaker: Celeste Ryan-Blyden

profile of giving - July 1 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:

This Year:

July 2 $ 10,172 July 1 $ 13,695 July 2 YTD $ 270,013 July 1 YTD $ 272,822 BUDGET FOR JULY 1 YTD:

at worship THE CHURCH

calendar of events

$291,209

• 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).

ctapp@sligochurch.org

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

dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org

Atrium Roof and Skylight: Total Raised $ 214,170 Goal $ 350,000 Needed Outstanding Pledges $20,817

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

pfielder@sligochurch.org

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

jkhabbaz@sligochurch.org

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

Last Year:

This Year: July 2 $ 56,153 July 1 $ 51,832 July 2 YTD $1,224,329 July 1 YTD $1,211,908 2017 Goal $2,800,000 Remaining Goal $1,588,092

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

glopez@sligochurch.org

Today’s designated offering goes to Women’s Ministries/ World Budget.

Loose offering goes to Church Budget.

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

worship.nurture.outreach

8:45 & 11:00 A.M.

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

July 1 YTD $17,931 Balance from 2016 & YTD $58,994

$135,830

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SENIOR PASTOR Charles A. Tapp, ext. 126

Church Building Improvement:

CHRIST FIRST

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

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

THE CHURCH AT STUDY Michael Dulcich & Pretibon Philip, deacon & deaconess on duty

we gather in his name

SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.

Prelude Processional on Praise To The Lord / Martin Shaw +Song of Gathering Worthy, Worthy Is the Lamb / No. 246 +Sligo Live

Ken Flemmer Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington Welcome & Church Life

Allan Manuel

we honor and praise him *Hymn of Praise My Maker and My King / No. 15

 Prayer Rosie Davis

+Jomalis Case

Anthem For the Mountains Shall Depart / Felix Mendelssohn

we reflect

Scripture

Psalm 150:1-6 (NKJV) +Music for Meditation Steal Away / H. T. Burleigh

Moses Sarabia +Edward Case

SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.

Footnotes: Edward Case is a Senior Health Physicist at the University of Maryland. He and his wife Jomi teach in the Juniors Sabbath School. Along with their children Cassandra (TA 2017) and David (TA 2020), they have been at Sligo for five years.

Theme Song Presentation Jesus, Your Blood and Righteousness / No. 177

Song Service

Kay Rosburg

Welcome & Prayer

Rosie Davis was called out of retirement as a surgical nurse four times. At Sligo since 1962, she serves as an interpreter at a clinic run by Doctors Community Hospital. Rosie is married to Charlie, who is a camera operator for Sligo’s Media Ministry.

Mission Feature Ken Flemmer Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington

Jomalis Lizardo-Case, affectionately known as Jomi, was born in the Dominican Republic. She is married to Edward and is mother to Cassandra and David. Jomi works as a Court Interpreter (Spanish). She enjoys singing, painting, and spending time with family.

Lesson Study Paul’s Authority and Gospel

Prayer

Ken Flemmer

Moses Sarabia is a Plant Engineer at WAH (and formerly at WAU) who has attended Sligo since 1996. He has a son in high school. Moses enjoys biking, camping, cooking, and traveling.

w e g o t o s e r v e *Hymn of Reflection I’d Rather Have Jesus / No. 327 Charles A. Tapp

Postlude Toccata from Cathedral Suite / Gordon Young

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

Pr. Gerry Lopez will commemorate the end of Vacation Bible School with a message that emphasizes “Growing Great Families.” Music will be provided by Theresa Garza and the VBS Praise Team.

Did you know?...

In 1903, Ellen White negotiated a deal with B.F. Gilbert to bring her followers to Takoma Park. For the next five years, she periodically took up residence in the manor house previously owned

by General Carroll to oversee the construction of the college and sanitarium. On August 7, 1904, the entire leadership of the Seventh-day Advents Church gathered in Takoma Park for its annual grove meeting. Participants debated church policy and learned of the plan for their new home. Ellen White was among those who addressed the crowd assembled in tents pitched on the grounds of the future college (Washington Adventist University).

After the gathering, Ellen White took up residence in General Carroll’s manor house while supervising the construction of the college. Together, students and faculty built North Hall—part dorms, part classrooms. College hall was finished a year later and still stands, currently serving as the science building.

Source: Images of America: Takoma Park, Historic Takoma Inc.

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 For families of these deceased: Eric Pryce & John Butler, Sr. For healing and comfort: Helen Anderson, Norman King, IV, Maureen Tapp, Juliet Barr & Olivia Lynzau

Zelma Edwards, pianist

sabbath devotional

“Doth not all nature around me praise God? If I were silent, I should be an exception to the universe.

Doth not the thunder praise Him as it rolls like drums in the march of the God of armies? Do not the mountains praise Him when the woods upon their summits wave in adoration? Doth not the lightning write His name in letters of fire?

Hath not the whole earth a voice?

And shall I, can I, silent be?”

– Charles Spurgeon

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.

Ken Flemmer

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

Sermon Charles A. Tapp Teach Us to Pray, Part II; The Prescription of Praise

Invitation to Give

Charles A. Tapp

Offertory Great is Thy Faithfulness

*Benediction

Adult Sabbath School

Leading our music today are: Patrick Alston, organist Kay Rosburg, chorister Jim Williams, vocalist

Jim Williams, bass-baritone, has a BM in vocal performance and pedagogy from Oakwood University. He’s a private music teacher and performer. He is blessed to worship with Sligo today.

OUR LIFE TOGETHER

JESUS PROJECT: Desire of Ages, Chapter 85, July 9 - July 15

55+ Club Brunch/Potluck will be held tomorrow, July 9.

8th Annual Sligo Homecoming! Plan to join the church family and Sligo friends on August 5 for Homecoming 2017, the theme of which is “Beyond the Walls.” Worship with us on Sabbath morning, when Dr. Terry Johnsson, Executive Director of Mission Integration at Adventist Health in Oregon, shares a message on the theme.

Enjoy a delicious International Potluck luncheon on Sabbath afternoon at Takoma Academy, and much more.

Join us at Prayer Gathering each Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. during the entire month of July for a special prayer experience.

Pastor Charles Tapp will share more insights on his 4-part sermon series, “Teach Us to Pray.” You don’t want to miss these next four weeks of prayer and praise where we will take an in-depth look at the Lord’s Prayer. Come out and bring a friend!

Volunteer needed for Meals on Wheels Ministry. Please contact Pastor McFarlane at <dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org> or 301.270.6777, ext. 116 for additional information.

Personal listening devices are available for worshipers here at Sligo. Users can check out and return a device at the welcome desk located in the Atrium. For additional information please contact Kathy Johnson at <kathyroyjohnson@verizon.net> or Chris Daley at <digitaltogrow@gmail.com> Exercise Class on Sundays, 9:00 a.m. in the basement of the Church Office. A fun, invigorating workout with cardio, resistance training, Abs and cool down.