March 10, 2018

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

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ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued) Youth Worship Service: Sligo Underground Worship will be held on March 17 at 11:00 a.m. in the Youth Room This is a worship service run by youth for youth. Our theme will be “Relationships are Greater Than Revenge.”

March 10, Saturday Young Adults GLOW, Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m.

Ed Davis Memorial Service, Sanctuary, 2:00 p.m.

Youth Worship Service: This month, Sligo Varsity Basketball team’s Coach, Michael Edwards, will lead our worship service. He will share a message, based on the theme “Crew: What Makes A Good Friend?”

Young Adult Social-D.C. Cherry Blossom Walk: On March 31st, we will head into D.C. to enjoy the cherry blossoms by the Tidal Basin. Bring your Metro card because we’ll be hopping onto the Metro for transportation. Meet at Sligo Church at 3:00 p.m.

A memorial open house for Roger Milam, long time Sligo member, will be held on March 24, from 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. at the Middletown Valley Adventist Church, 1811 Arnold Road, Jefferson, MD. There is no program, just displays on his life, a looping slide show, refreshments, and family! Come anytime during those hours. You don’t have to come right at 4:00 p.m. If you have a plaid flannel shirt, we invite you to wear it in honor of Roger!

Game, Set, Match! Grab a racquet and get ready to serve up some fun! Sligo’s 5th annual Tennis Social will be held from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 24 at Fairland Sports and Aquatic Complex (13950 Old Gunpowder Road, Laurel, MD 20707).

Prayer Gathering 2018! Join us each Wednesday evening as Pastor Tapp takes us on a life-changing journey in learning how to hear the voice of God. Our resource for this series is the book, WHISPER, by New York Times best-selling author, Mark Batterson.

We will be looking at Chapter 9, “Hidden Figures - People” Spanish Sabbath School Clase en español: La clase de Escuela Sabática en español se ha estado reuniendo en la parte izquierda del balcón del santuario, desde diciembre. El Hno. Edwin Martinez está enseñándola a los miembros de habla hispana. Están invitados a formar parte de esta clase todos los sábados a las 10:00 a.m.

MISCELLANEOUS Bulletin information deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: <kdriscoll@sligochurch.org> Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 6:10 p.m. and commences on Friday, March 16 at 7:16 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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March 11, Sunday Joyce McFarlane Memorial Service, Sanctuary, 11:00 a.m.

Exercise Class, Office Chapel, 9:00 a.m.

March 12, Monday Recovery Ministry Meeting, Church Office Chapel, 7:30 p.m.

March 14, Wednesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m.

Book Club, Discipleship Room, 7:00 p.m.

Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 8:00 p.m.

SABBATH, March 17 Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:00 a.m.

Speaker: Joseph Khabbaz Mizo Service, Office Chapel, 11:00 a.m.

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

profile of giving - March 3 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:

Mar. 4 $ 9,494 Mar. 4 YTD $ 93,483

Mar. 3 Mar. 3 YTD

$ 9,949 $ 78,168 $ 98,546

CHURCH BUILDING IMPROVEMENT: Mar. 3 YTD $5,993

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

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Mar. 4 YTD 2018 Goal

This Year: 51,729

at worship THE CHURCH

• 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).

CHRIST FIRST M A R C H 10 , 2 018 8:45 & 11:00 A.M.

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This Year:

BUDGET FOR MARCH 3 YTD:

Mar. 4

Welcome to Sligo. Today we celebrate, as a community of faith, the Holy Communion. The celebration of the Lord’s Supper here at Sligo has become for many, a glorious experience indeed. When asked why this service has come to mean so much to so many within our congregation, the responses are varied. But there is one response that seems to resonate with just about everyone: “We love when the congregation joins hands and sings the hymn, When We All Get to Heaven.” The emotions that are experienced during the singing of this glorious hymn range from thoughts of being reunited with loved ones, to uncontrollable tears of joy at the anticipation of seeing Jesus face to face. But as powerful as the singing of this hymn is, what resonates with me the most is the word “All.” When We ALL Get to Heaven. For me, its not enough that I have the opportunity to experience heaven, but it’s the fact that I won’t experience it alone that gives me the greatest satisfaction. There is a joy that we experience when we do life together. And isn’t that what we have been called to do as God’s faith community upon the earth?

- Charles A. Tapp

Summary of our Beliefs

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Last Year:

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Mar. 3

$

62,801

$ 376,854

Mar. 3 YTD

$ 376,980

$2,800,000

Remaining Goal $2,423,020

Today’s designated offering goes to Adventist World Radio/ World Budget.

Loose offering goes to Church Budget.

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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 Gerry 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 .

THE CHURCH AT WORSHIP

THE CHURCH AT STUDY

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

+Children’s Lesson +Hymn of Reunion

SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.

The Lord’s Supper

We Gather Prelude Chorale and Aria on O Perfect Love / Michael Burkhardt

+Song of Gathering Cover With His Life / No. 412 Cheryl Wilson-Bridges

Celebrating our Sound Ministry!

Welcome & Church Life Joseph Khabbaz

*Hymn of Praise Marching to Zion / No. 422 Invitation to Prayer O Lord, Hear My Prayer / Jacques Berthier Prayer

Prayer Response Amen / Peter C. Lutkin

Anthem O Clap Your Hands / John Rutter Invitation to Give

Vivin Viswanathan +Viahnca Lopez

We Reflect

We Prepare +Ordinance of Humility

Christopher Meier

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 Father, Help Your People / No. 353 Welcome & Prayer

Enoch Thomas

Lesson Introduction

Joseph Khabbaz

Prayer

Enoch Thomas

Zelma Edwards, pianist

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: Families of these deceased: Joyce McFarlane, Joseph Stovall & Judith Hobbs For healing and comfort: Alexander Wright, Sonia Stovall, Gladys Guerrero & Jean Ott Memorial services will be held here at Sligo Church for:

sabbath devotional

When We All Get to Heaven / No. 633 Charles A. Tapp

Postlude Toccata / William Driffill *Congregation is standing  Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:00 service only Leading our music today are: Patrick Alston, organist Judith Pino, chorister Holly Perkins, Jana Rei Labrador, Raissa Jei Labrador & Jasyl Dumaop, vocalists for children’s message Sligo Sanctuary Choir Paul Byssainthe, Jr., director

Charles A. Tapp

Norman Martin

We Go To Serve

*Benediction Joseph Khabbaz

Charles A. Tapp

*Hymn of Response

Offertory O God Beyond All Praising / arr. Dan Forrest

Responsive Scripture Reading Matthew 18:15-19 (NKJV)

+Music for Meditation Lamb of God / arr. Lloyd Larson

Homily The Call to Community

Song Service

*Litany Joseph Khabbaz Leader: Merciful Father, be present with us, as you were present in the Upper Room, and have mercy upon us as we come to Your table.

Congregation: Help us to examine our thoughts, our actions, our motives and our attitudes toward you and toward others, that we may represent your character.

Leader: We stand in need of your grace, your strength and your mercy. Look upon us with compassion and forgive our sins.

Congregation: As we eat the bread, which represents the body of your Son that was broken for us, open our eyes to recognize the intimacy that you yearn to share with us.

Leader: As we drink the cup, which represents the blood of your Son that was shed for us, open our hearts to accept Him anew and the life-giving power that He provides through the Holy Spirit.

All: May your love renew us for service and enable us to transcend our doubts, our circumstances, our inadequacies and our enemies, for the glory of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Sharing at the Table

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

Let Us Break Bread Together / No. 403

Holy Communion

+Sligo Live

Gerry Lopez

OUR LIFE TOGETHER

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

Michael Dulcich & Elaine LaBastide, deacon & deaconess on duty

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

Join us as we continue the journey on The Promise of Community as Joseph Khabbaz, Sligo Pastor for Youth and Young Adults, shares a message titled, “It’s Not What You Think.” Worship through music will be provided by the Sligo Singers.

“The highest form of corporate Christian worship is the Lord’s Supper. The celebration of the Supper directs our attention backward to the work of Christ on the cross and also encourages a forward look to the second coming of Christ. In addition, it provides a time for believers to examine their own personal relationship with God as well as their relationship with other believers while experiencing communion with the exalted Christ. The observance is one that is so simple a child can partake with a sense of understanding, yet it contains so many theological ramifications that even the most mature believer will not fully comprehend it’s meaning.”

- David S. Dockery

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The Promise of Community Worshipping Community Chapter 11, March 10 - March 16 <www.sligochurch.org/thepromiseofcommunity>

• Ed Davis, today, at 2:00 p.m. All are invited to attend. Ed passed away on January 29 at the age of 96. He is survived by his two children, Deborah D. Johnson and Edward F. Davis, Jr. • Joyce McFarlane, tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. Joyce passed away peacefully on February 28. She is survived by her husband: Caleb, four children: Godfrey, Lesley, Damean & Natasha and six grandchildren. She worked at Washington Adventist Hospital for 30 years.

Today’s Sanctuary flowers have been contributed by Dr. James Gulley and are in recognition of his wife, Trenise Gulley’s unwavering generosity.

Spring forward! Before you head to bed tonight, remember to set your clocks forward an hour as we enter Daylight Saving Time at 2:00 a.m. Sunday, March 11.

Youth Social: Sky Zone Join us for our Youth Social today at SKY ZONE! Sign up and meet us in the Youth Room at 5:00 p.m.

Transportation will be provided but you will need your signed permission slip to be allowed on the van.

Sligo Book Club will meet on Wednesday, March 14 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss “Hillbilly Elegy” by J.D. Vance.

Invitation to Q&A Session: Next week, Dr. Olive Hemmings will conduct a Q&A, as a follow-up to her February 24 sermon, Love is Enough. Bring your own lunch and meet in Fellowship Hall B, immediately following 2nd service. Drinks and dessert will be provided.