June 13, 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) Adult SS is looking for musicians. Please contact Zelma Edwards at 301.445.6294 or Pr. Don McFarlane <dmcfarlane@ sligochurch.org> for more information.

Pharmacy Technician Summer Training Program will be held in Takoma Academy from June 15 until July 30. Call 508.577.0590 for more information.

Sligo would like to thank the 20+ Sligo AIM members and friends for supporting the AIM Internal Action on June 4th. In preparation for AIM’s planned 1000-person action in the fall, AIM University is hosting training on the basics of community organizing on June 16 and 23 from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Please contact Terri Jo Hayes (thayes7007@aol.com) if interested in attending.

Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 8:34 p.m. and commences on Friday, June 19 at 8:36 p.m.

Welcome to Sligo Church. What comes to mind when you hear the word community? Is it a group of people that are brought together by like minds and June 13, Sabbath similar interests or is it the feeling of fellowship they Greeters Meeting, Place TBD, 1:30 p.m. experience? When I hear the word community, I think Homeless Ministry, Discipleship Room, 2:30 p.m. of the church, because not only does it represent the June 14, Sunday place where people of common interests are brought together, but it is also where they can experience this unique feeling of commonalSligo Youth Yard Sale and Car Wash, Sligo SDA School, ity that in many ways is difficult to articulate with words. And in my

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. opinion there is no more powerful opportunity for these dimensions of community to be experienced by us as believers than when we come June 15, Monday

together to celebrate the ordinance of the Holy Communion. Whenever Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m. we as believers respond to the call to come to the Lord’s Table to parJune 17, Wednesday take in the sacred emblems, there is a sense of closeness and unity that in many cases is greater than those who are joined by the bond Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m.

of blood. But in a very real sense, we too are joined by the bond of (or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m.) the shed blood of Jesus so that we, the community of believers, might Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m. experience true community.

June 18, Thursday

- Charles A. Tapp Exercise Class, Memorial Chapel, 6:00 p.m.

calendar of events

worship schedule SABBATH, June 20 Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:00 a.m.

Speaker for 1st Service: Dunbar Henri Speaker for 2nd Service: Willie Hucks Mizo Service, Office Chapel, 11:00 a.m.

Kerala Church, WAU Richards Hall, 10:00 a.m.

profile of giving - June 6

Camp Upward Bound: The featured theme for 2015 is “The Sky is the Limit.” Classes are available from June 15 – July 31 for 6 - 10 year olds. For more information please contact Sligo Adventist School at 301.434.1417 or www.sligoadventistschool. org

Last Year: June 7 June 7 YTD

• 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.

$ 10,928 $ 231,233

This Year:

June 6 $ 11,478 June 6 YTD $ 221,041

BUDGET FOR JUNE 6 YTD: $233,569

Church Building Improvement: Greenwood Avenue Entrance Women’s Bathrooms

Sligo Underground: Sligo Underground Worship will be held on June 27 at 11:15 a.m. in the Youth Room for a worship service run by youth for youth. Worship, fellowship, go deeper!

June 6 YTD $ 18,677 Total Raised $ 89,294 Goal $100,000 Needed $ 10,706

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

May 2015 contributions are $ 236,863 May 2014 contributions are $ 207,123 MTD Contributions are $29,740 more than last year.

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

Today’s designated offering goes to GC for World Mission.

Loose offering goes to Church Budget.

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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 register online at http://sligochurch.org/ vbs/

Sligo Youth Yard Sale and Car Wash: Come join us for our Yard Sale and Car Wash to help raise money for this year’s youth mission trip. We will be collecting your unwanted toys, books, clothes and furniture at Sligo School on Sunday June 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Bring your friends and family!

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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 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 w e g a t h e r i n h i s n a m e

+Children’s Lesson

Gerry Lopez

+Hymn of Reunion

Holy Communion

*Litany Don McFarlane Leader: O Jesus, our great high priest, be present with us as you were present with your disciples and make your will known to us as we gather around your table.

We Gather Don McFarlane

Congregation: We do not presume to come to your table trusting in our own goodness, but in your all-embracing love and mercy.

Prelude I Lay My Sins On Jesus / Allen Foster & Alston

Leader: Teach us to love as we are loved by you, to forgive as you have forgiven us, and to give in sacrifice as you sacrificed yourself for us.

+Song of Gathering

Trust and Obey / No. 590

Welcome & Church Life Pranitha Fielder Gerry Lopez

All: You have so made us that we cannot live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from your mouth. Give us a hunger for your Word, and in that food satisfy our daily need and make us truly the body of Christ.

Sharing at the Table

*Hymn of Praise Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing / No. 334 Prayer

Heidemarie Copiz +Renee Battle Brooks

Charles A. Tapp

Homily The Spirit of Communion

Paul Copiz +Ivybelle Roy

Charles A. Tapp

We Prepare +Ordinance of Humility

Women Fellowship Halls A & B Men Memorial Chapel Families, Couples & Singles Youth Room *Children, accompanied by an adult, may stay in the Sanctuary for a special lesson during the Ordinance of Humility.

welcome

Theme Song I Love to Tell the Story / No. 457 Scripture & Prayer

Welcome

Special Music

My God Is So Great Meditation from “Thais” / Massenet Lesson Study The Kingdom of God Prayer

James Gulley

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Class Leaders

Zelma Edwards, pianist Jenna Lettsome, violinist

Postlude Toccata on Christ The Lord Is Risen Today / arr. Diane Bish

Leading our music today are: Patrick Alston, organist Judith Pino, chorister Judy Vandeman, harpist & vocalist Beth Petit, flutist John LeSane, vocalist Sligo Sanctuary Choir Jon Gilbertson, director Michael Dulcich & Claire Michele, deacon & deaconess on duty

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: Walekar, Hempstead, Curameng, Johnson, & Spears families Request healing/comfort: Bert Graham, Sophia Di Pinto, Hubert LaBastide, Nicholas LaBastide, Hisnelle Phillpotts, Rebecca John & Ray Arner It is with regret that we announce the death of Margaret P. Walekar, beloved mother of Andrew and Andrea (Hempstead) and wife of the late Premkumar Walekar on June 1. Please keep the Walekar and Hempstead families in prayer.

Charles A. Tapp

An Emergency Aid Offering will be received by the deacons as you leave.

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.

James Gulley

When We All Get to Heaven / No. 633

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

We Reflect

Judith Pino

*Hymn of Response

*Benediction

Offertory Balm in Gilead / Johnson

Scripture Philippians 4:6-7 (NKJV)

Music for Meditation “O Holy Jesus” Medley / Wilcocks +An Upper Room / Hanson

Charles A. Tapp

We Go To Serve

Anthem Lamb of God / arr. Courtney Invitation to Give

SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.

Song Service

The Lord’s Supper

+Baptism Gabrielle Barrington Anadelia Medina

Adult Sabbath School

At the Cross / No. 163

SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.

Sligo Live

OUR LIFE TOGETHER

sabbath devotional

“The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a participation in the body of Christ? Because there is one bread, we who are many are one body, for we all partake of the one bread.”

– 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 (ESV)

A memorial service for former Takoma Park Church Pastor, Ron B. Halverson, Sr. will be held at the Forest Lake SDA Church (515 Harley Lester Lane, Apopka, FL 32703) this afternoon at 4:00 p.m. It will be live-streamed on the church’s website, forestlakechurch.org. Well-wishers can leave a comment for the family on a tribute wall on the website of the DeGusipe Funeral Home.

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.

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.

If you know anyone who needs to have communion brought to his or her home on June 20, please contact Erwin Mack at 301.434.1622 or Pr. Pranitha Fielder at pfielder@sligochurch.org The countdown has begun! Plan to join the church family and Sligo friends from July 31 through August 2 for Sligo’s Homecoming 2015. Please check bulletin insert for details.