March 12, 2016

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)

welcome

Welcome to Sligo today. One of the most comforting and encouraging messages of the gospel is that of salvation by grace through faith alone. Simply put, our March 12, Saturday salvation is not the result of any meritorious work on our part, but is solely the result of God’s precious gift Young Adults GLOW, Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. of grace through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. I say Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 1:30 p.m. that this is both comforting as well as encouraging Homeless Ministry, Discipleship Room, 2:00 p.m. because if it were based on our works, our ability to always do what’s right in the sight of God, we would be lost for sure. But as comforting March 13, Sunday as this doctrine may be, many of us who now rejoice in this truth fail Knitting/Crocheting, Discipleship Room, 11:00 a.m. to realize that being “saved by grace” means we must be willing to also “live by grace.” The mere fact that we are recipients of God’s Sligo Music Club Concert, Atrium, 4:00 p.m. marvelous grace now obligates us to pay this grace forward into the lives of others. Today as we celebrate the Lord’s Supper, we are March 14, Monday presented with a powerful reminder that we are in fact saved by His Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m. marvelous grace, which if you think about it, should compel each of us to live a life as graciously as the grace we have received. March 16, Wednesday - Charles A. Tapp Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. (or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m.) Sligo Adult Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 8:00 p.m. Summary of our Beliefs

calendar of events

Save the date for our annual Tea and Silent Auction: This event will be held on March 20 to benefit Scholarshipping Our Sisters (SOS). Plan to attend and bring family, friends and neighbors The choirs of Washington Adventist University will be presenting an Evensong Concert at 4:00 p.m. in Spencerville SDA Church on March 19. The featured works are the Mass in D by Anton Dvorak and the Requiem by Bob Chilcott. Esteemed alumni return as soloists and the works are accompanied by organist, Jason West. Proceeds from the concert will help fund the Paul Hill Memorial Choral Scholarship of WAU. CHILDREN & YOUTH Children’s Church: All children are welcome to attend PowerUp Children’s Church on March 19 at 11:00 a.m. in the Memorial Chapel. We will explore New Testament Hero, The Apostle Paul. Children’s Choir Rehearsal Update: Starting in April, choir rehearsals will be held immediately following the Children’s Message on one Sabbath per month. For more information, please contact director, Joya Follette at 240.505.8020 or <jkf530@aol.com> Adventist Heritage Seminar - the Pathfinders are sponsoring a lecture series on March 26 from 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Dr. David Trim, Director of Archives at the General Conference, will present a historical look at key early Adventist leaders including many local to the Takoma Park area. MISCELLANEOUS Bulletin information deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: kdriscoll@sligochurch.org 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 6:12 p.m. and commences on Friday, March 18 at 7:19 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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worship schedule SABBATH, March 19 Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:00 a.m. Speaker: Charles A. Tapp Mizo Service, Office Chapel, 11:00 a.m. Kerala Church, WAU Richards Hall, 10:00 a.m. Crossroads, WAU Student Activity Center, 11:15 a.m.

profile of giving - March 5

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. 7 $ 11,311 Mar. 7 YTD $ 82,230

This Year: Mar. 5 Mar. 5 YTD

$ 12,484 $ 86,797

• 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

PASTOR FOR DISCIPLESHIP & CONGREGATIONAL CARE Pranitha Fielder, ext. 127 pfielder@sligochurch.org PASTOR FOR YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS Joseph Khabbaz, ext. 119 jkhabbaz@sligochurch.org

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

worship.nurture.outreach

8:45 & 11:00 A.M.

ctapp@sligochurch.org

Church Building Improvement: Greenwood Avenue Entrance Women’s Bathrooms Atrium Roof and Skylight

This Year: Mar. 5 $ 51,274 Mar. 5 YTD $ 416,087 Remaining Goal $2,283,913

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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

PASTOR FOR ADMINISTRATION & ADULT MINISTRIES Don McFarlane, ext. 116 dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org

Last Year: Mar. 7 $ 57,547 Mar. 7 YTD $ 409,931 2016 Goal $2,700,000

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