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our life together ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued) Homes of Hope: Join our spring cycle of the Homes of Hope (Attend one) * Saturday, April 5, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. in the Sligo Atrium Suite * Sunday, April 6, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the Sligo Atrium Suite We will be presenting new materials such as the Hope and Health Series and John, a Gospel of Hope as well as resources and workshops for Home Coordinators, Discussion Leaders, Assistants, and Supporters. For more information, contact Pr. Paolo Esposito at pesposito@sligochurch.org MINISTRY APPRECIATION SCHEDULE: 1. EVANGELISM/OUTREACH/COMMUNITY - March 22 Homes of Hope, AIM, ACS, Feed the Homeless, Welfare, Prison Ministry & Shepherd’s Table 2. SUPPORTIVE - March 29 Treasury, Finance, Stewardship, Media, Facility & Custodial Prayer Gathering meets Tuesdays from 7-8 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Between 7:30 and 7:55 p.m. you can join us by Internet or telephone. To connect, visit: http://ez.com/ sligoprays or call 949.229.4400, pin is 4997774# At the Sligoprays webpage you can register and receive a reminder. Celebrate WAU Sabbath: The Columbia Union Conference has designated March 29, 2014 as Washington Adventist University Sabbath. The designated offering for next Sabbath will go to WAU for scholarships. Your continued support helps us provide quality Adventist Christian education to more than 1,100 students. “Crowns” Tea & Silent Auction: April’s First Monday is on Sunday, April 13. Join us for the “Crowns” Tea and Silent Auction on Sunday, April 13, at 4:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Wear your fanciest hat (optional). Enjoy delicious goodies and bid on marvelous auction items. All proceeds and donations benefit Scholarshipping Our Sisters to help SDA women around the world attend college. To donate auction items and services or to let us know you will attend, please RSVP to kujawacar@ verizon.net CHILDREN & YOUTH We invite all juniors and seniors who are in public school, home schooled or other Christian schools to join us on May 4, 2014 for Promenade at 6:30 p.m. Tickets will be $60 but $35 for the first 50 people that sign up. For more information and to register visit www.sligochurch.org/promenade. Bulletin Information Deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: bulletin@sligochurch.org sunset Tonight: 7:22 March 29: 7:29

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When I was a child, one of the first questions that I remember asking my parents was, “Where did I March 22, Sabbath come from?” Of course their answer to me was, Adult Sabbath School Training, Fellowship Hall B, 8:30 a.m. “From the same place as everyone else - God.” Homeless Ministry, Discipleship Room, 2:00 p.m. I’m sure you know what my next question was. That’s right, “But where did God come from?” March 24, Monday I asked. And to that their response was always, “Heaven of Regeneration Ministries, Office Conf. Room, 7:00 p.m. course.” And you can be sure that our conversation ended right Administrative Board Meeting, Fellowship Hall A, 7:00 p.m. there. Although at the time I was simply a child asking childlike questions, the existence and the origin of God have always March 25, Tuesday been subjects that have been able to leave even the most Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. learned of individuals searching for answers. As you join us in March 26, Wednesday worship today, we will be continuing our series, The Heart of Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m. Christianity, with part 3 titled, “No Excuses.” Although there are Adventist History Series, Fellowship Hall A, 7:00 p.m. many throughout the ages who have failed to see the evidence March 28, Friday for the existence of God, our Creator has provided us with every opportunity possible - not only to believe that He exists, but also Telugu Vespers, Memorial Chapel, 7:00 p.m. for us to see just how much He loves us.

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March 29, Sabbath Elder’s Council, Fellowship Hall B, 8:30 a.m.

Summary of our Beliefs

SABBATH, MARCH 29 Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:15 a.m., Speaker: Don McFarlane Sligo Underground, Sanctuary, 11:15 a.m., (Youth & Young Adult Service) Crossroads, WAU Activity Center, 11:15 a.m., (WAU Collegiate Service)

• 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)

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