March 18, 2017

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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Alumni Weekend 2017: Washington Adventist University invites you to come home April 7-9 to re-experience life on campus. Relive those wonderful memories, fellowship with former classmates and professors, see how the campus has grown, and meet the next generation of Washington Adventist University Alumni.

Thy Kingdom Come! - Invite your friends and neighbors to come and celebrate Christ’s resurrection with us, April 12-16. For further details please visit our website <sligochurch.org> 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 7:17 p.m. and commences on Friday, March 24 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.

Welcome to Sligo today. This may sound like a strange question, but I’m going to ask it regardless. Why do we celebrate the Lord’s Supper? I’m sure that our first March 18, Saturday response may be, because Jesus asked his disciples Young Adults GLOW, Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. to observe it and since we are Christ’s disciples, then

it’s not only our right but it’s also our privilege. As a March 20, Monday pastor, it has been my responsibility to lead out in this service, which Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m.

I have done for the past 35 years. But as a follower of Jesus Christ,

I come to this table because Jesus has provided it as a means to acknowledge that the Kingdom of God that was ushered in during his March 22, Wednesday life and ministry, will soon be established on the earth in all it’s power Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. and glory. In Matthew 26:29 Jesus makes it clear that the next time (or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m.

He partakes of the bread and wine it will be with us in His Father’s Kingdom. So each time we come to the Table, it serves as a powerful Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 8:00 p.m. reminder that in order to be part of God’s future Kingdom, we need to March 23, Thursday be a part of his kingdom now.

- Charles A. Tapp Exercise Class, Office Chapel, 6:30 p.m.

Summary of our Beliefs worship schedule SABBATH, March 25 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 c h 11 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. 12 $ 9,567 Mar. 11 $ 9,494 Mar. 12 YTD $ 96,208 Mar. 11 YTD $103,186 BUDGET FOR MARCH 11 YTD: $109,972

Church Building Improvement: Mar. 11 YTD $5,607

Did you Know that…

The Adventist Community Center (ACS) has a long history with Sligo Church. Plans laid in 1977 for a new Adventist Community Services Center came to fruition in 1983 with the opening of a new facility on Sligo Avenue, in Silver Spring. ACS is operated by a consortium of local Adventist churches, including Sligo Church.

ACS serves those in need by offering assistance with rent, emergency utility payments, groceries, clothing, and other related services. Several Sligo Church members have served as the Director of ACS. Currently Sligo member, Ken Flemmer, is the executive director of ACSGW (Greater Washington). The ACS Boardroom is dedicated to Sligo Church member Florence Dorn. Florence, who served for many years as Secretary to the ACS Board, and her husband Walter Dorn, D.D. S., were strong pillars of Sligo Church.

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Balance from 2016 & YTD $45,703

Atrium Roof and Skylight: Total Raised $ 200,799 Goal $ 350,000 Needed Outstanding Pledges $21,861

$149,201

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. 12 $ 46,132 Mar. 12 YTD $ 462,447 2017 Goal $2,800,000

This Year: Mar. 11 $ 46,277 Mar. 11 YTD $ 417,116 Remaining Goal $2,382,884

Today’s designated offering goes Local Church Budget.

Loose offering goes to Church Budget.

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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 18 , 2 017 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 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 ADVENTIST COMMUNITY SERVICES Ken Flemmer 301.585.6556

HEAD DEACON Manuel Rosette 301.370.1255

cbridges@sligochurch.org HEAD ELDER Erwin Mack 301.434.1622 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 STUDY

THE CHURCH AT WORSHIP w e g a t h e r i n h i s n a m e

+Hymn of Reunion

There Is a Fountain / No. 336 (stanzas 1, 2 & 6)

The Lord’s Supper

Holy Communion

We Gather Prelude Kommst Du Nun, Jesus Vom Himmel Herunter / J.S. Bach

+Song of Gathering

Redeemed! / No. 338

Sligo Live Christina Khabbaz Ministry Leader Appreciation

Welcome & Church Life Cheryl Wilson-Bridges *Hymn of Praise Come, thou Fount of Every Blessing / No. 334

Invitation to Give

Ester Bacud

+James Gulley

*Litany Cheryl Wilson-Bridges 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

Song Service

Camille Weston

Theme Song O for That Flame of Living Fire / No. 264 Welcome & Prayer Yuri Tomenko

Mission Story

Elizabeth Tomenko

Lesson Study

Grieving and Resisting the Spirit

Prayer Yuri Tomenko

Paul Byssainthe, Jr., pianist

Charles A. Tapp

We Go To Serve Charles A. Tapp

Offertory Consecration / John Ness Beck

*Hymn of Response

When We All Get to Heaven / No. 633 *Benediction

Charles A. Tapp

Postlude Allegro from Organ Concerto in A minor, BWV 593 / J.S. Bach

We Reflect Scripture Berilo Bacud Matthew 26:26-29 (NKJV) +Lynson Nallathambi

+Music for Meditation God So Loved the World / John Stainer

Homily Charles A. Tapp The Kingdom of Communion

We Prepare +Ordinance of Humility

Women (Fellowship Halls A & B), Men (Memorial Chapel), Families, Couples & Singles (Youth Room)

+Children’s Lesson

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

SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.

Prayer

Anthem And Can it Be / Dan Forrest

OUR LIFE TOGETHER

Gerry Lopez

*Congregation is standing  Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:00 service only Leading our music today are: Matt Daley, organist Sligo Strings Paul Byssainthe, Jr., director & chorister

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

Barry Rowe & Francia Bissereth, deacon & deaconess on duty n e x t w e e k , h e r e a t S l i g o . . .

Pastor Tapp begins a series titled, “Keys to the Kingdom.” If you have ever misplaced your keys, then you know just how important they are to our daily lives.

Jesus has provided very important keys for us that if properly used, will aid us in gaining better insight into the purpose and the impact this Kingdom is to have in our lives. Music for 1st service will be provided by William Ellerby. WAU Choir & Orchestra and Sligo Children’s Choir will provide music for 2nd service.

sabbath devotional

“I can bear my own witness that, many and many a Sabbath, when I have found but little food for my soul elsewhere, I have found it at the communion table.”

- Charles Spurgeon

JESUS PROJECT: Desire of Ages, Chapter 69, March 19 - March 25

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.

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, Lily Daniel, Chhakchhuak family, Priya Gardner, 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.

Nominating Report (second 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 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.” Guest Speaker: Pr. Kelan Fielder.

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.