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ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued) Join Washington Adventist University on April 10-11 for their 36th G. Arthur Keough Lectureship, featuring keynote speaker Dr. Zdravko Plantak April 10: “Radical Liminality: Re-Imagining and Re-Performing our Faith on the Thresholds of Life” (WAU Richards Hall, 6:00 p.m.) April 11: “Liminal Radicality: The Mission of the Church through the Embodied Proclamation” (WAU Richards Hall, 4:00 p.m.) Can you host families in need? Two families from the Winter Haven Hypothermia Shelter who frequently attend Sligo are in need of temporary housing for 1-2 months. Montgomery County Social Services will pay a $300 per month stipend to the host family/individual (residing in Montgomery County) to assist with expenses. The family size is a mother with three children. Please contact Dr. Robinson at 301.325.5596 if you are willing to assist. Want to become a part of our New Security Ministry? We are in need of both men and women who would like to assist in keeping our children and church family safe. Sign up today, using an information card found in the back of each pew and place your completed card in the offering plate. Training will be provided.

Welcome to Sligo Church. For as long as I can remember, I have been fascinated by television dramas whose theme is centered around a court room March 21, Saturday type setting. And no, I’m not referring to what you see Hymn Festival, featuring Strings for Joy and the New England aired on many of the reality TV court shows on many Youth Ensemble, Sanctuary, 6:30 p.m. of the networks. Rather, the type of courtroom-based drama that has captivated me from the time I was a child is that March 22, Sunday which has been more along the lines of shows like that of Perry Pathfinder Meeting, Office Chapel, 9:00 a.m. Mason, Ironside, LA Law and Judging Amy just to name a few. There is just something about the tension that exists in the courtroom as the March 23, Monday battle for truth is being fought that stirs up a sense of righteous indigRegeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m. nation in my soul that I find hard to explain. As you know the primary Administrative Board Meeting, Fellowship Hall A, 7:00 p.m. way this battle is waged is by each side presenting evidence to support March 24, Tuesday their case, which many times comes in the form of witnesses; those who have first-hand testimony to share. But there is no more compelSligo Bell Choir Practice, SAS Room #114, 7:00 p.m. ling testimony than that of the star witness whose testimony is usually March 25, Wednesday of such a critical nature that it has the potential to determine the very outcome of the trial. Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. - Charles A. Tapp (or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m.) Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m. Summary of our Beliefs • The Bible is the inspired word of God and our only rule of

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worship schedule SABBATH, March 28 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, 11:00 a.m.

Sligo Women’s Ministries Book Club will meet on Wednesday, April 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss “Mom and Me and Mom” by Maya Angelou.

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Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 7:21 p.m. and commences on Friday, March 27 at 7:27 p.m.

nurture ministries of the church and the church school, along with necessary expenses such as utilities and maintenance of the church building.

Family Fun Festival will be held on Sunday, April 12, from Noon to 5:00 p.m., on the campus of Washington Adventist University (WAU). The annual event is free to the public and features live music, food and family entertainment. The event has been an annual tradition on campus for more than a decade, and it is the highlight of the university’s Alumni Weekend, which is April 9-12. CHILDREN & YOUTH The Youth Department is requesting donations for the El Salvador Mission trip. The goal is $15,000 by the end of July! Please make donations by visiting www.sligochurch.org and clicking on GIVE. Youth Paintball Trip on April 19: Sign up in the Youth Room today to ensure your spot! Bulletin information deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: kdriscoll@sligochurch.org Follow us now on Facebook and Twitter

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CHURCH BUDGET: This offering pays for the outreach and

Last Year: Mar. 15 $ 7,509 Mar. 15 YTD $ 95,149

This Year: Mar. 14 $ 6,747 Mar. 14 YTD $ 88,977

BUDGET FOR MARCH 14 YTD: $92,080

Church Building Improvement: 2014 $ 118,817 Mar. 14 YTD $ 7,414 Total Raised $ 126,231 Goal $150,000 Needed $ 23,770 Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference. February 2015 contributions are $ 164,683 February 2014 contributions are $ 178,818 MTD Contributions are $14,135 less than last year. Today’s designated offering goes to Local Church Budget. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.

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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)