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ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued) 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. 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 Mark Batterson. We will be looking at Chapter 10, “The Archer’s Paradox - Promptings”
March 17, Saturday Young Adults GLOW, Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. PowerUp Children’s Church, Memorial Chapel, 11:00 a.m. Olive Hemmings Q&A, Fellowship Hall B, 1:30 p.m.
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. Global Youth Service Day: Be the Sermon! Today, Sligo Youth join millions of Adventist Youth around the world who are uniting to be the hands and feet of Jesus by organizing food and water drives. Our youth meet today at 10:00 a.m. in the Discipleship Room to prepare meals for distribution to the Homeless in D.C., at 1:00 p.m. Ride-Sharing - As we continue to develop the concept of community here at Sligo, we are looking for members who are willing to assist other members by transporting them to church on Sabbaths. Some of our members are not mobile and would welcome the joy of worshiping with fellow believers on a Sabbath morning. Please indicate on a pew card your willingness to be of service in this ministry of love and place the card in the offering plate. The Children’s Choir is seeking new members! The choir meets immediately after Sabbath School in the Choir Room until 11:35 a.m. Children ages 3-12 are encouraged to join this ministry, under the direction of Ms. Joya Follette. The next Sligo Fellowship Potluck will be held on March 24. Guests are invited to join us, following the second service in the Fellowship Room. Members who wish to attend are requested to provide a vegetarian entrée, salad or dessert that will serve at least 10-12 people. MISCELLANEOUS Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 7:17 p.m. and commences on Friday, March 23 at 7:23 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. Follow us now on Facebook and Twitter
March 18, Sunday Exercise Class, Office Chapel, 9:00 a.m. March 19, Monday Recovery Ministry Meeting, Church Office Chapel, 7:30 p.m. March 21, Wednesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 8:00 p.m.
Welcome to Sligo! In 1989 a collector spent $4 at a Pennsylvania flea market on an ornate frame he liked. The much-desired picture frame contained a dismal painting of a dark country scene, but things were not as they appeared to be. Concealed to the collector was an unimaginably fresh copy of the Declaration of Independence that was placed in the backing of the frame. Its placement providentially preserved this historic document for two centuries. Only 25 copies were known to exist of this artifact. On June 4, 1991, this copy was auctioned off for the sum of $2.4 million. The headlines focused on the fortune that the collector made, however, I can’t help but think about the poor merchant at the flea market who accepted $4 and gave away a fortune. This story highlights a very important principle: what you think of something isn’t always a reflection of what it really is. As we continue the journey of ‘The Promise of Community,’ could we be holding onto something so valuable that it could change our lives? In today’s message, we will discover that it’s not always what you think. - Joseph Khabbaz
at worship THE CHURCH
Summary of our Beliefs
worship schedule SABBATH, March 24 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.
p r o f i l e o f g i v i n g - M a r ch 10 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. 11 $ 9,711 Mar. 11 YTD $103,194
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• 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 1 7, 2 0 1 8 8:45 & 11:00 A.M.
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This Year: Mar. 10 Mar. 10 YTD
$ 9,023 $ 87,191
BUDGET FOR MARCH 10 YTD:
$107,255
CHURCH BUILDING IMPROVEMENT: Mar. 10 YTD $6,208 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:
Mar. 11
$ 46,316
Mar. 10
$
Mar. 11 YTD
$423,170
Mar. 10 YTD
$ 447,180
2018 Goal
$2,800,000
Remaining Goal $2,352,820
70,200
Today’s designated offering goes to Potomac Partners. 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 we gather in his name
THE CHURCH AT STUDY Sermon It’s Not What You Think
Joseph Khabbaz
SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.
Prelude Trio Sonata No. 6 in G Major: Vivace / J.S. Bach +Songs of Gathering Cornerstone / E. Mote, E. Liljero, R. Morgan Great is Thy Faithfulness / No. 100 +Sligo Live Richard Castillo Celebrating our Media Team! Welcome & Church Life Don McFarlane we honor and praise him *Hymn of Praise I’d Rather Have Jesus / No. 327 Prayer Bogdan Scur Anthem Heal Our Land / K. Jobe, C. Carnes we reflect
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
Adult Sabbath School SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Invitation to Give Joseph Khabbaz Offertory Resurrecting / S. Furtick, C. Brown
Song Service
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Theme Song Father, Help Your People / No. 353
*Hymn of Reflection The Church Has One Foundation / No. 348
Welcome & Prayer
*Benediction Joseph Khabbaz Postlude Grand Choeur Dialogue / Eugene Gigout *Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:00 service only
Kay Rosburg 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.
Yuri Tomenko
Lesson Introduction Prayer
Bogdan Scur Elizabeth Tomenko
Zelma Edward, pianist
Barry Rowe, deacon on duty Francia Bissereth, deaconess on duty
Sligo Singers Sara Devaraj, Chayah Miranda, Treasure John, Brianna Stewart & Jim Williams Sligo Singers Band Paul Byssainthe Jr., pianist; Alex Giesbrecht, keyboardist; Leroy Perumal, guitarist; Jon Mark, bass guitarist & William Brew, drummer
+Music for Meditation Wonderful Merciful Savior / D. Rodgers, E. Wyse
Join us next Sabbath as Senior Pastor, Charles Tapp continues the journey of The Promise of Community as he helps us to understand the role worship plays in the life of community. Music will be provided by the Sligo Children’s Choir and vocalist, Rachael Jackson.
Footnotes: Heather Davis was born in Kingston, Jamaica, but migrated with her family to Chicago in 1969. She holds a BA in Public Relations & Marketing, and currently works as a New Media & marketing Consultant. Heather began attending Sligo two years ago, after listening to the weekly broadcast, Simple Truths for Life for over four years. She has a passion for life-enriching care for seniors and being involved with the Outreach Ministries at Sligo SDA Church, such as RESET. She is devoted to her adult daughter, Lauren, and her 95 yearold mother, Viola. Bogdan Scur is an Associate Professor of Religion at Washington Adventist University. He enjoys forging friendships with people of different cultures and ethnic backgrounds. Since coming to Washington Adventist University, he has been teaching courses in biblical languages, biblical studies, theology, and biblical spirituality. He also serves as the coordinator of the Ministerial Field Training Program in the Department of Religion. Bogdan is married to Zori, a registered nurse, and they have two adult children; son, Nick and daughter, Sara.
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: Tammie Conway, Juanitta Leigh, Alexander Wright, Sonia Stovall, Gladys Guerrero & Jean Ott
Leading our music today are: Matt Daley, organist Kay Rosburg, chorister
Responsive Scripture Reading Heather Davis Matthew 16:13-18 (ESV) Leader: Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” Congregation: And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” Leader: He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Congregation: Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Leader: And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. All: And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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.
sabbath devotional
“According to the New Testament, the church is a society not of thinkers or workers, but of believers...This church-building faith was no mere act of intellectual assent, but the symbol of an intimate union between the believer and Christ, which resulted in a new creation” - Raoul Dederen ***************************************************************
n e x t w e e k , h e r e a t S l i g o . . .
The Promise of Community Nurturing Community Chapter 12, March 17 - March 23 <www.sligochurch.org/thepromiseofcommunity>
Youth Worship Service: Sligo Underground Worship will be held today at 11:00 a.m. in the Youth Room. The Sligo Varsity Basketball Team Coach, Michael Edwards, will lead our worship service and will share a message, based on the theme “Crew: What Makes A Good Friend?” Invitation to Q&A Session: This afternoon, 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. 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).