OUR VISION
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our life together
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ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued)
June 23, Saturday Young Adults GLOW, Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. RESET, Memorial Chapel, 5:00 p.m.
Shipwrecked - Vacation Bible School 2018!Get ready for an adventure to an uncharted island where kids are rescued by Jesus! Join us July 8 - 13, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., as we teach God’s Word to the children in our church and community. Volunteers and children may register at <sligochurch.org/vbs> A mandatory training for all volunteers is planned for Sunday, July 1, commencing at 12:00 Noon. Appeal to all Adults: VBS needs food donations. Every year at our VBS we feed 150 volunteers and 250 children. Please donate the following food items: watermelon, honeydew, cantaloupe, seedless grapes, pineapple, strawberries, cookies, shredded cheese, vanilla wafer cookies, skittles, spaghetti pasta, spaghetti sauce, garlic bread, multi-colored goldfish crackers, sour cream, avocados, animal crackers, macaroni pasta, graham crackers, tomatoes, cilantro, spring onions & 16.9 fl.oz. water bottles. Donations of new or used beach towels, regular towels, stuffed animals & toy cars are also welcome. Label all donations “Sligo VBS” and drop them off in the Church Kitchen by July 10. Thank you! 9th ANNUAL SLIGO HOMECOMING! Plan to join the church family and Sligo friends on August 4 for Homecoming 2018, the theme of which is “The Promise of Community: All Are Gifted, All Are Valued.” Worship with us on Sabbath morning when Dr. Bill Miller, President of the Potomac Conference, shares a message on the theme. Enjoy a delicious International Potluck luncheon on Sabbath afternoon at Takoma Academy. Sligo Church has had a tradition of periodically having a yearbook done. The last one was done in 2012/2013. In years to come these will prove to be important keepsakes for our present and future members. LifeTouch has undertaken the task of creating a yearbook for us for 2018 and has scheduled the following dates for photographs to be taken: Sunday, June 24 and Monday, June 25. Sign up for an appointment at <http:// sligochurch.org/> You can also sign up in the Atrium. Atrium signups are not confirmed until you have been notified by LifeTouch. Sligo Directory Photos: If you’ve had your protrait taken by LifeTouch, kindly pick up your free portrait photo at the Welcome Desk in the Atrium. All photos not picked up by June 30 will be returned to the vendor. MISCELLANEOUS Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 8:37 p.m. and commences on Friday, June 29 at 8:37 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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June 25, Monday Administrative Board Meeting, Fellowship Hall A, 7:00 p.m. Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m. June 27, Wednesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 8:00 p.m.
worship schedule SABBATH, June 30 Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:00 a.m. Speaker: Pr. Don McFarlane 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: Charles A. Tapp
p r o f i l e o f g i v i n g - J u n e 16 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 17 $ 10,748 June 17 YTD $ 246,805
This Year: June 16 June 16 YTD
BUDGET FOR JUNE 16 YTD:
$ 10,609 $ 219,961 $ 259,024
welcome Welcome to Sligo. I’m sure that most of us, to some extent, have studied the writings of the 16th century English poet and playwright, William Shakespeare, especially while in high school. If you’re like me, you can still remember some of your favorite quotes and inspiring lines from his plays. I’m sure we all are familiar with his saying, “All that glitters is not gold.“ But my all time favorite Shakespearean line comes from his play “The Tragedy of Hamlet” which says, “To thine own self be true.” But then there is the line, also from Hamlet, that I believe could have come from the lips of Jesus himself, which says, “To be or not to be…” Not only do I believe that these words could have originated with Jesus, but in reading the Beatitudes in The Sermon on the Mount, I believe that these words express, in a very real sense, the message that he is trying to convey to everyone who desires to become citizens of his Kingdom. It is a message that not only cut against the grain of the religious culture of his day, but also continues to go counter to the culture of the church today. - Charles A. Tapp
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).
SENIOR PASTOR Charles A. Tapp, ext. 126
8:45 & 11:00 A.M.
ctapp@sligochurch.org
JUNE 16 YTD $ 46,902 TITHE: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference to help expand the Kingdom of God throughout our region and world.
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
Last Year:
This Year:
June 17
June 16
$
June 17 YTD $1,132,060
June 16 YTD
$1,100,461
2018 Goal
Remaining Goal $1,699,539
$2,800,000
J U N E 2 3 , 2 018
PHONE: 301.270.6777 EMERGENCY: 301.980.1009 FAX: 301.270.3518 WEBSITE: www.sligochurch.org Domestic Violence Hotline: 240.777.4000
CHURCH BUILDING IMPROVEMENT:
49,384
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PASTOR FOR ADMINISTRATION & ADULT MINISTRIES Don McFarlane, ext. 116 dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org
$
at worship THE CHURCH
49,435
Today’s designated offering goes to Potomac Partners. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
worship.nurture.outreach
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
HEAD DEACON Manuel Rosette 301.370.1255
HEAD DEACONESS Marion Hudson 301.980.1862
7700 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912 I 301.270.6777
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 WORSHIP
THE CHURCH AT STUDY
Prelude Come Now, Savior of the Heathens / J. S. Bach
Congregation: Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. All: Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
+Song of Gathering Redeemed / No. 338
+Music for Meditation Victory Belongs to Jesus / Todd Dulaney
we gather in his name SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.
+Sligo Live Cheryl Wilson-Bridges Salt Ministry & ADRA Welcome & Church Life Don McFarlane
we honor and praise him *Hymn of Praise To God Be The Glory /No. 341 Prayer Jeanette Bryson Anthem As the Deer / Martin J. Nystrom we reflect +Children’s Message
Sermon Charles A. Tapp The Standards of Jesus: Reflections from the Sermon on the Mount; Part II: To Be Or Not To Be Invitation to Give Charles A. Tapp Offertory What A Beautiful Name / Hillsong Worship
we go to serve
Adult Sabbath School SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Song Service
Roland Halstead 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.
Theme Song We Are Living, We Are Dwelling / No. 617 Welcome & Scripture Lesson Study Babylon and Armageddon Prayer
Enoch Thomas ANNOUNCEMENTS
Enoch Thomas
Paul Byssainthe, Jr., organist
*Hymn of Reflection Lord, I Want To Be A Christian / No. 319 *Benediction
Charles A. Tapp
*Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:00 service only
Blair Peace, deacon on duty Marion Hudson, deaconess on duty Leading our music today are: Paul Byssainthe, Jr., organist Judith Pino, chorister Caiden & Aria Lansiquot, children’s message musicians Lupita Garza, vocalist
n e x t w e e k , h e r e a t S l i g o . . . Next Sabbath here at Sligo, Pastor Don McFarlane, in a message titled, Help or Mercy, invites worshipers to join Jesus in His final trip to Jerusalem as He highlights once again the purpose of His mission to earth. Music will be provided by Erin Stewartson & Jim Williams.
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: Families of these deceased: Lily Daniel, Adam Prasad, Henry Felder & John B. Selvaraj For healing and comfort: Marquita Sullivan Nominating Report (first reading): Elders: Berilo Bacud and Ester Bacud
Postlude Toccata / Leo Sowerby
Gerry Lopez
Responsive Scripture Reading Sharon Conway Matthew 5:1-12 (NKJV) Leader: And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: Congregation: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Leader: Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted. Congregation: Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth. Leader: Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled. Congregation: Blessed are the merciful, For they shall obtain mercy. Leader: Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God. Congregation: Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God. Leader: Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
sabbath devotional
“The followers of Jesus are to be different, different from both the nominal church and the secular world, different from both the religious and the irreligious. The Sermon on the Mount is the most complete delineation anywhere in the New Testament of the Christian counter-culture.” - John Stott
Graduation Lunch: Today the Class of 2018 will be celebrating their years of dedication and hard-work with a special lunch provided by the Children, Youth, and Young Adult Ministry. If you are a graduate and you RSVP’d for this special event, please be sure to come to the Fellowship Hall right after second service. Refugee Support Ministry: The Sligo Refugee Support Ministry will be providing Care Boxes with much-needed supplies to refugee families today. If you would like to serve as a volunteer for this important ministry, please fill out a volunteer registration form at <sligochurch.org> or feel free to send an email to <jkhabbaz@ sligochurch.org> for more information. Young Adults Social - Great Falls Hike (2:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.): Are you ready for our annual hike at Great Falls today? Plan to arrive at Sligo Church by 2:30 p.m. or feel free to join us at Great Falls on the Maryland side of the falls. For more information, visit the @sligoya Facebook page or call Leroy at 301.305.3362. Hope to see you there! Join us for Prayer Gathering on Wednesday, June 27, as Pastor Tapp continues his presentations on The Standards of Jesus: Reflections on the Sermon on the Mount. Come and receive deeper understanding of Christ’s greatest discourse and what it means for us as believers today. Prayer Gathering meets each Wednesday from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Sligo Sanctuary.