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)
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Welcome to Sligo Church. Today we celebrate the years of tireless study and deep commitment of the graduates of Takoma Academy. As a church June 2, Saturday family, we join the parents, faculty and staff of Young Adults GLOW, Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. Takoma Academy in congratulating the graduates June 3, Sunday on this significant milestone. Graduates, God will 55+ Club Brunch/Potluck, Discipleship Room, 10:00 a.m. look to you to employ all that you have learned by taking His Takoma Academy Commencement, TA Gym, 10:00 a.m. light into the dark places of this world. With God, you can courageously face each challenge in calm assurance. Through June 4, Monday emulating the life of Jesus, God will qualify you to fill any and Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m. every position that you may be called to occupy in service to Him. This Sabbath, may we be inspired to keep our lives June 5, Wednesday connected with God, who is the Source of good and perfect gift. Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m.
calendar of events
Adult Sabbath School Teacher’s Meeting, Sabbath, June 9 - Dr. Aleksandar Santrac, Chair of the Department of Religion at WAU, will introduce the Adult Sabbath School Lesson for the third quarter to teachers and Sabbath School officers, commencing at 8:30 a.m. with a scrumptious breakfast. 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. 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. 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 • Parenting Seminar: During VBS, we will offer a parenting seminar for parents. Family life experts, Dr. César and Carolann De León, will be our presenters. Don’t miss out! • VBS Praise Team: If you would like your child to join this year’s VBS Praise Team, please contact Ms. Gabby at 202.313.1009. Children, aged 4 - 11, are welcome! Save the date for Sligo by the Sea, Sabbaths, June 30 until September 22. Plan to join us for spiritual refreshing and fellowship, led by a variety of 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. MISCELLANEOUS Bulletin information deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: <kdriscoll@sligochurch.org> Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 8:28 p.m. and commences on Friday, June 8 at 8:31 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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Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 8:00 p.m.
at worship THE CHURCH
- Joseph Khabbaz
Summary of our Beliefs worship schedule SABBATH, June 9 Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:00 a.m. Speaker: Pr. Charles A. Tapp Mizo Service, Office Chapel, 11:00 a.m. Kerala Church, WAU Richards Hall, 10:00 a.m.
profile of giving - May 26 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: May 27 $ 10,516 May 27 YTD $ 216,342
This Year: May 26 May 26 YTD
BUDGET FOR MAY 26 YTD:
$ 7,448 $ 192,659 $232,672
MAY 26 YTD $ 45,039 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:
May 27
$ 43,393
May 26
$ 43,561
May 27
YTD $ 984,981
May 26 YTD
$ 953,739
$2,800,000
CHRIST FIRST J U N E 2 , 2 018 8:45 & 11:00 A.M.
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
CHURCH BUILDING IMPROVEMENT:
2018 Goal
• 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).
Remaining Goal $1,846,261
Today’s designated offering goes to Local Church Budget. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
worship.nurture.outreach
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
The Washington Adventist University Church
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
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 .