June 20, 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) 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.

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

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.

Sligo thanks 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 23 from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Please contact Terri Jo Hayes (thayes7007@aol.com) if interested in attending.

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.

Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 8:36 p.m. and commences on Friday, June 26 at 8:37 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 register online at http://sligochurch.org/ vbs/ Bulletin information deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: kdriscoll@sligochurch.org

Welcome to Sligo Church. Let me begin by saying happy father’s day to all the men that have the tremendous responsibility to serve as fathers, June 22, Monday

whether by blood or by adoption. Your contribution Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m. is an invaluable one indeed. Here in the Potomac June 24, Wednesday Conference of Seventh-day Adventist, it is camp meeting time again. Since the very first time I attended camp meeting Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m.

as a youth growing up in St. Louis, I have learned to truly appreciate (or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m.) being a part of such a spiritually empowering event that has always Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m. served as a catalyst to deepen my relationship with the Lord. Our theme for this year’s encampment at Shenandoah Valley Academy in June 25, Thursday

New Market Virginia is, His Amazing Grace. When you think about it, Exercise Class, Memorial Chapel, 6:00 p.m. there is no other way to describe it other than to say it is “amazing.”

June 27, Sabbath As is the custom during camp meeting, the pastoral staff is absent from Sligo today as we are engaged in ministry here in New Market. In “Navigating the Road to San Antonio” Symposium, our absence, we are pleased to have sharing the pulpit duties today,

Sanctuary, 2:00 p.m.

Pastors Dunbar Henri, Sophomore and Senior Religion instructor at Takoma Academy and Willie Hucks, Associate Ministerial Secretary of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventist. - Charles A. Tapp

calendar of events

worship schedule SABBATH, June 27 Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:00 a.m.

Speaker: Dr. Olive Hemmings Mizo Service, Office Chapel, 11:00 a.m.

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

Sligo Underground, Youth Room, 11:00 a.m.

Sligo by the Sea, Ocean City, MD, 11:00 a.m.

Speaker: Kermit Netteburg

profile of giving - June 13

• 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 14 $ 12,102 June 14 YTD $ 243,335

at worship THE CHURCH

Summary of our Beliefs

This Year:

June 13 $ 5,880 June 13 YTD $226,902

BUDGET FOR JUNE 13 YTD: $244,403

Church Building Improvement: Greenwood Avenue Entrance Women’s Bathrooms

June 13 YTD $ 30,014 Total Raised $100,631

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.

Today’s designated offering goes to Multilingual/Chaplaincy Ministries.

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

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 we gather in his name

we go to serve

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

SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.

*Hymn of Response ‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus / No. 524 *Benediction

+Sligo Live Women’s Ordination Prelude Our Father In Heaven’s Realm / Georg Boehm +Songs of Gathering God of Our Fathers / No. 645 I Sing the Mighty Power of God / No. 88 Welcome and Church Life Erwin Mack

we honor and praise him *Hymn of Praise To God Be the Glory / No. 341  Prayer

Roland Halstead +Jasper Cox

Anthem “He Hideth My Soul / It Is Well With My Soul“ Medley / Kirkpatrick & Bliss, arr. Emverda-Maraon

we reflect

+Baby Dedication Natalia Fedorovna Tomenko

Rob Vandeman

+Children’s Message

Dana Audain

Scripture

Matthew 13:1-9 (NIV) +Luke 17:11-16 (NIV)

Sermon It’s All About God

Nancy Lamoreaux

Dunbar Henri

+Sermon Willie E. Hucks II The Incredible Praiser and the Incarcerated Prophet Invitation to Give

Erwin Mack

Offertory “Safe In the Arms of Jesus / I’d Rather Have Jesus” Medley / Monk & Shea, arr. Emverda-Maraon

Dunbar Henri +Willie E. Hucks II

Postlude

Festival Toccata / Percy Fletcher

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

Barry Rowe, deacon on duty Joice Wu, deaconess on duty Leading our music today are: Edmond Charles, organist Kay Rosburg, chorister

SOLiDEOH Clarissa Punzalan, alto/director JojiEmverda-Lee, soprano Jun Dumaop, baritone/bass Eric Castro, tenor Jethro Punzalan, tenor Lyshll Prudente, pianist Footnotes: SOLiDEOH means “Sing praises to God with humble hearts & melodious harmony” in Tagalog. SOLiDEOH was formed in 2010. Their vision is to spread God’s gospel to the community & inspire others through their music.

Dunbar Henri and his wife, Deborah Blaylock have been married for 35 years. They have two children and one granddaughter. Pr. Henri loves teaching at Takoma Academy. He has been there for the past 29 years.

Pastor Willie Hucks, a native of Dallas, Texas, has been a minister in the SDA Church for 30 years. He has pastored churches in Texas and Louisiana, and taught applied theology at Southwestern Adventist University in Keene, Texas. He currently serves as an associate ministerial secretary for the world church of Seventh-day Adventists, focusing on Theological Education and Ministerial Preparation, as well as associate editor of Ministry Magazine.

Pr. Hucks and Kathleen have been married for 28 years.

They have two adult children.

OUR LIFE TOGETHER

Song Service

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

Welcome

Mission Feature

Ken Flemmer

Lesson Study Jesus in Jerusalem Prayer

Ken Flemmer

Class Leaders

Ken Flemmer

Zelma Edwards, pianist

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.

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: Habada, Walekar, Hempstead, Halverson, Curameng, Johnson, & Spears families Request healing/comfort: Bert Graham, Sophia Di Pinto, Hubert LaBastide, Nicholas LaBastide, Hisnelle Phillpotts, Rebecca John & Ray Arner We are deeply saddened to inform you that Dr. Patricia Habada, beloved mother of longtime Sligo member, Bev Habada passed away on June 17 at the age of 86. She was the former editor of the Grace link children’s Sabbath school lessons. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Information about a memorial service will be forthcoming.

Today’s Sanctuary flowers are from Marlin Curameng and Melo Miguel in memory of their loving mother, Purificacion Curameng.

sabbath devotional

“A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and yet one of the most valuable assets in our society.”

-- Billy Graham

*If you would like to enhance the beauty of our worship by providing flowers, please contact Flor Balay at the Church Office, 301-2706777, ext. 114.

Information—Medical Emergency - Sligo has volunteer, credentialed medical professionals available on standby to respond to the emergency medical needs of worshippers pursuant to Maryland’s Good Samaritan law. You may request emergency medical aid from the Deacon’s station at the back of the main sanctuary by the middle aisle doors or notify any Deacon, Elder, or other church leader for help. Should emergency medical aid be rendered, it is subject to consent and maybe escalated through the County’s Emergency Medical Services system.

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.