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
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GLOW Worship Service: All Young Adults (ages 18-35) are invited to join us at 11:30 a.m. today in the Youth Room for Glow Worship. This worship service is held on the second Sabbath of every month. Sligo Underground Worship Service, run by youth for youth, will be held on March 25 at 11:15 a.m. in the Youth Room. Worship, fellowship, go deeper! Our theme will be “TXT: How to Study the Bible.” Annual President Scholarship Reception: March 26, 2017, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Sligo Church Atrium. Scholarships will be provided on the spot to new WAU applicants, based on GPA. Approved applicants will be acknowledged by President Spence and faculty. For more information, contact Brian Cook <bcook@ wau.edu> or Stephen Williams <Slwillia@wau.edu> Sligo Book Club will meet on Wednesday, April 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss “Commonwealth” by Ann Patchett. MISCELLANEOUS Sligo Live: If you have a story, a subject or an individual that you would like to see featured on Sligo Live, please contact Pastor McFarlane at <dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org> or 301.270.6777, ext. 116 Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 6:10 p.m. and commences on Friday, March 17 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. Did you know that…
Sligo Church’s location was carefully sought by God’s leading. Elder A.G. Daniells was mindful of Mrs. White’s counsel that a large East Coast city should be considered, and that memorials to God should be established in Washington, D.C. Mrs. White was keen on a rural setting with enough land for a sanitarium and agricultural school, and good climate suitable for the health. She also saw the value of having Adventist literature imprinted with the stamp of origin as Washington D.C. Elder Daniells and his colleagues on the Location Committee carefully surveyed Washington D.C. Reporting in August 1903, he stated that the group, without dissent, had arrived on Takoma Park as the location of choice. With locale in mind, the Location Committee’s next step was property acquisition. Forty seven and two-thirds of an acre adjacent to Sligo Creek, previously belonging to Dr. Flowers, who sought to build a sanitarium on the property, came up for sale at $6000—ten times less than the $60,000 that Dr. flowers paid for the land and to clear it of underbrush. According to Elder Daniells, “the providence of God opened the way for us.”
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Welcome to Sligo Church. We’re honored that you’ve joined this community of believers today. We come March 11, Saturday initially to faith for various reasons and through different Young Adults GLOW, Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. circumstances. We’d like to know what brought you here PowerUp Children’s Church, Memorial Chapel, 11:30 a.m. today. It would be even better to know what brought Elevate, Memorial Chapel, 5:00 p.m. you to an understanding of whom Jesus is in your life. This isn’t an March 13, Monday attempt to be nosy, but to understand the power of “word of mouth” when it comes to bringing hearts and minds to Jesus Christ. Many of Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m. us have been born into this church but at some stage in our experience March 15, Wednesday someone helped to open our eyes to the brightness and beauty of our Lord and Savior. Evangelism is said to be one person telling another Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. where to find bread. Who have you told where to find bread? Who have (or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m.) you brought with you to the cross? Who are you sharing your faith with Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 8:00 p.m. now? How will their story go? March 16, Thursday - Richard Castillo Exercise Class, Office Chapel, 6:30 p.m.
Summary of our Beliefs
worship schedule SABBATH, March 18 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 - March 4
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: This Year: Mar. 5 $ 12,484 Mar. 4 $ 9,494 Mar. 5 YTD $ 86,797 Mar. 4 YTD $ 93,736 BUDGET FOR MARCH 4 YTD: $95,937
• 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).
Mar. 4 YTD $4,779
PASTOR FOR ADMINISTRATION & ADULT MINISTRIES Don McFarlane, ext. 116 dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org
$149,711
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: Mar. 5 $ 51,274 Mar. 5 YTD $ 416,087 2017 Goal $2,800,000
This Year: Mar. 4 $ 51,729 Mar. 4 YTD $ 370,839 Remaining Goal $2,429,161
Today’s designated offering goes Adventist World Radio/WB. 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
Atrium Roof and Skylight: Total Raised $ 200,289 Goal $ 350,000 Needed Outstanding Pledges $22,031
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Church Building Improvement: Balance from 2016 & YTD $44,875
CHRIST FIRST
ctapp@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
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
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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 *Benediction Richard Castillo Postlude Toccata / LynnwoodFarnam
we gather in his name SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.
Prelude He Leadeth Me with Pachelbel’s Fugue in D minor / arr. W. Patrick Alston +Allegro from Concerto in D Major / Georg Philipp Telemann +Song of Gathering More About Jesus / No. 245 +Sligo Live Richard Castillo Ministry Leader Appreciation Welcome & Church Life Ken Flemmer we honor and praise him *Hymn of Praise Wonderful Words of Life / No. 286 Prayer Ken Flemmer +Chris Daley Anthem You’ll Never Leave Me / WillMBand +Once to Every Man and Nation / Thomas Williams
we reflect
Scripture Sheila Schlisner-Hendricks Ephesians 6:19 - 20 +Brenda Flemmer +Music for Meditation You’ll Never Leave Me / WillMBand Sermon Richard Castillo Declare It Boldly Invitation to Give
Richard Castillo
Offertory To God Be the Glory +Savior, Like a Shepherd, Lead Us / William Bradbury
we go to serve *Hymn of Reflection Stand Up! Stand Up for Jesus / No. 618
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
THE CHURCH AT STUDY
*Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:00 service only Michael Dulcich, deacon on duty Elaine LaBastide, deaconess on duty Leading our music today are: Patrick Alston, organist Judith Pino, chorister Dwight Monkou, vocalist Violin students of Keri Tomenko: Sophie Bender, Annalyn Chao, Sophia Di Pinto, Lottie Doughty, Alexis Elliott, Nikita Elliott, Charlie Fallon, Collier Hill, Clara Meekins, Lucie Peyrebrune, Mark Puyul, Nikolai Tomenko, Joseph Waller, Marian Waller, Claire Zegger Mark Di Pinto, pianist
Adult Sabbath School SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Song Service
Judith Pino
Theme Song O for That Flame of Living Fire / No. 264 Welcome & Prayer Enoch Thomas Special Music Erin & Ehren Lichtenwalter Lesson Study The Holy Spirit, the Word, and Prayer Prayer Enoch Thomas
Zelma Edwards, pianist Erin Lichtenwalter, vocalist Ehren Lichtenwalter, guitarist
Footnotes: Chris Daley lives in Silver Spring with his wife, Joy. He is an Examiner at the US Patent Office and also a digital marketing consultant. He is focused on community development through mentorship programs and other educational endeavors. Brenda Flemmer taught at Sligo Adventist School for six years and later worked at the Biblical Research Institute for11 years. She retired 8 months ago and currently is a volunteer ESL instructor at Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington. Ken Flemmer worked for 30 years at ADRA and currently is the Executive Director of Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington. Ken and Brenda have been Sligo members for 16 years. Sheila Schlisner-Hendricks has been part of the Sligo Church community for the past five years. She served as the director of Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington for just over a year and is currently one of Sligo Church’s Sabbath School superintendents and a volunteer receptionist at the church office.
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: Carol Wiles For healing and comfort: Kathia Hylton, Chhakchhuak family, Priya Gardener, Becky Ratana & Mary Peters 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 available on various health topics. A doctor is also available for your health questions.
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“Prayer is helplessness casting itself on Power, infirmity leaning on Strength, misery reaching to Mercy, and a prisoner clamoring for Relief.” - Fulton J. Sheen
n e x t w e e k , h e r e a t S l i g o . . . We will celebrate our quarterly communion service and our Senior Pastor, Charles A. Tapp, returns to the pulpit. Music will be provided by Sligo Sanctuary Choir and Sligo Strings.
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.
JESUS PROJECT: Desire of Ages, Chapter 68, March 12 - March 18
Communion rehearsal takes place today, following the 11:00 a.m. service. Members of the diaconate are invited to be present. Please meet by the platform at approximately 15 minutes following the close of the worship service. Holy Communion will be celebrated next Sabbath, March 18, in both the first and second services. The Communion service, a celebration of our freedom from sin, is one of the highlights of our church life. If you know anyone who needs to have communion brought to his or her home, please contact Erwin Mack at 301.434.1622 or Pr. Fielder at 301.270.6777, ext. 127 Nominating Report (first reading): Administrative Board: Children’s Ministry Coordinator Children’s Ministry Coordinator: Kathia Hylton Hospitality Committee: Troy Campbell and Ross Patterson Youth Ministry Team: Deshawn Walters 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 12.