OUR VISION
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our life together
calendar of events March 23, Saturday Young Adults GLOW Study, Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. Tennis Social, Fairland Sports and Aquatic Complex, 7:00 p.m. March 25, Monday Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m. Sligo Administrative Board Meeting, Fellowship Hall, 7:00 p.m.
Join Senior Pastor, Charles Tapp, for Prayer Gathering on Wednesday, March 27 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Sligo Sanctuary. For the next several weeks, we will study Laszlo Gallusz’s book: The 7 Prayers of Jesus. This week, we begin Part IV of Chapter 3, “The Lord’s Prayer.” Bring a friend and experience the powerful blessing of deepening your prayer life. Upcoming events for Sligo Youth: • Sligo Youth Basketball Team Finals: The youth varsity basketball team has made it to the championship! Come and support them tonight in Takoma Academy Gym at 10:00 • MINDS & Mid-week Momentum: Are you a high school student or busy parent? Our weekly academic and mentorship program is specifically designed for the youth of Sligo Church. It happens every Wednesday from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Sligo Youth Room. • Youth Social - Bowling: Come and join the Sligo Youth at AMF Bowling (15013 Baltimore Ave., Laurel, MD 20707), April 13. We’ll meet at Sligo Church at 7:30 p.m. for a 7:45 p.m. departure. Cost: $15/ea. Limited transportation provided. Bring a friend! Washington Adventist University invites you and your family to attend their annual Alumni and Parents Weekend, April 11-14: Celebrating “A Legacy of Students Success.” For more information, contact Jennifer Albury at 301.891.4151 or go to <https://www.wau.edu/alumni/alumni-weekend/> Thank you and we look forward to seeing you on campus! Missing @ Sligo Church: We need your help. We want to make sure every member of our church family is known and cared for. If there is someone whose presence you’ve missed over a few weeks, please email their name and contact to missing@ sligochurch.org. We will have someone from the church reach out to them. MISCELLANEOUS Bulletin information deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to <kdriscoll@sligochurch.org> Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 7:22 p.m. and commences on Friday, March 29, at 7:28 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 26, Tuesday Principles of Biblical Interpretation, Fellowship Hall, 7:00 p.m. March 27, Wednesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 8:00 p.m.
worship schedule
p r o f i l e o f g i v i n g - M a r ch 16
This Year: $ $
15,961 95,700
$ 110,796
CHURCH BUILDING IMPROVEMENT: Mar. 16 YTD $ 4,988
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. 17 $ 24,074 Mar. 17 YTD $ 471,254
Mar. 16 Mar. 16 YTD
2019 GOAL
Remaining Goal $2,256,901
$2,700,000
We believe the Bible is the inspired word of God and our only rule of faith and practice. As Scripture teaches, we believe God became man in the person of Jesus Christ, saving us from sin by grace through faith. We believe the seventh-day Sabbath was established by God at Creation and honored by Jesus in His earthly ministry as a gift of rest and rejuvenation for all. We celebrate the church as the diverse “new community” forged through the death and resurrection of Jesus, in which all are called, all are gifted, and all are valued. We anticipate Jesus’ personal and visible return to earth to raise the righteous dead, make the earth new, and dwell with His faithful children throughout eternity. We live out our love for Jesus by growing in His likeness and by serving our fellowmen.
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nurture ministries of the church and the church school, along with necessary expenses such as utilities and maintenance of the church building.
BUDGET FOR MARCH 16 YTD:
- Charles A. Tapp
how you connect
CHURCH BUDGET: This offering pays for the outreach and
Mar. 16 Mar. 16 YTD
at worship THE CHURCH
what we believe
Join us next week as our Pastor for Youth and Young Adults, Joseph Khabbaz, concludes WAU’s week of revival with a message titled, “Down, But Not Out.” Music will be provided by the Washington Concert Winds. Sligo Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:00 a.m. Speaker: Pr. Joseph Khabbaz Mizo Service, Office Chapel, 11:00 a.m.
Last Year: Mar. 17 $ 11,380 Mar. 17 YTD $ 98,571
Welcome to Sligo today. When I was a child, there was a comedian who did an entire routing about “stuff.” Now when I say stuff, I’m referring to all the things that we accumulate but never are able to get rid of. And according to this comedian, the only reason we have a home is so that we can have a place to store our stuff. That is until we accumulate too much stuff and then have to rent a storage unit so that we can house our new stuff, as there’s no room in our home because our old stuff is taking up entirely too much space. I think you get the picture. For some reason, there is this belief in our culture that material possessions improve our personal and social well-being. But the idea that the more stuff we have the happier we will be is nothing more than a myth. But if this is true, then why are so many of us so easily seduced when it comes to stuff. Today as we conclude our series, God vs. Money: A Battle for the Heart, we look to find answers that will help rid us of this obsession in our message, titled, “The Seduction of Stuff.”
$ 53,334 $443,099
Today’s designated offering goes to Potomac Partners. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
worship.nurture.outreach
Take your next step at “Connection Central” in the Atrium Do life together: Join a Journey Group Fill out a pew menu card and place it in the offering plate Visit sligochurch.org/connect2ministry
CHRIST FIRST M A R C H 2 3 , 2 019 8:45 & 11:00 A.M.
who can help PHONE: 301.270.6777 EMERGENCY: 301.980.1009 FAX: 301.270.3518 www.sligochurch.org Domestic Violence Hotline: 240.777.4000 National Suicide Hotline: 1.800.273.8255 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 TBD PASTOR FOR MEDIA & OUTREACH TBD PASTOR FOR WORSHIP Cheryl Wilson-Bridges, ext. 123 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
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The Washington Adventist University Church
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
SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.
Prelude Meine Seele erhebt den Herren / J. S. Bach +Song of Gathering I Love to Tell the Story / No. 457 (stanzas 1, 2 & 4) +Sligo Live Gerri Ann Campbell Time For Equality in Adventist Ministry (TEAM) Welcome & Church Life Joseph Khabbaz we honor and praise him
Congregation: I also gathered for myself silver and gold and the special treasures of kings and of the provinces. I acquired male and female singers, the delights of the sons of men, and musical instruments of all kinds. Leader: So I became great and excelled more than all who were before me in Jerusalem. Also my wisdom remained with me. Congregation: Whatever my eyes desired I did not keep from them. I did not withhold my heart from any pleasure, For my heart rejoiced in all my labor; And this was my reward from all my labor. All: Then I looked on all the works that my hands had done And on the labor in which I had toiled; And indeed all was vanity and grasping for the wind. There was no profit under the sun.
we gather in his name
THE CHURCH AT STUDY
*Hymn of Praise Wake the Song / No. 34 Prayer Juan Carcamo Anthem Jesus Paid It All / arr. Howard Helvey
+Music for Meditation Steal Away / arr. H. T. Burleigh
we reflect
Invitation to Give
Offertory At the Cross / arr. Ronn Huff
Responsive Scripture Reading Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 (NKJV)
we go to serve
Leader: I said in my heart, “Come now, I will test you with mirth; therefore enjoy pleasure”; but surely, this also was vanity. Congregation: I said of laughter—“Madness!”; and of mirth, “What does it accomplish?” Leader: I searched in my heart how to gratify my flesh with wine, while guiding my heart with wisdom, and how to lay hold on folly, till I might see what was good for the sons of men to do under heaven all the days of their lives. Congregation: I made my works great, I built myself houses, and planted myself vine-yards. Leader: I made myself gardens and orchards, and I planted all kinds of fruit trees in them. Congregation: I made myself water pools from which to water the growing trees of the grove. Leader: I acquired male and female servants, and had servants born in my house. Yes, I had greater possessions of herds and flocks than all who were in Jerusalem before me.
SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Song Service
Roland Halstead 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.
Theme Song Jesus Is Coming Again / No. 213 Welcome & Prayer Lesson Study Judgment on Babylon Prayer
Jeanette Bryson
Jeanette Bryson
Paul Byssainthe, Jr., organist
Game, Set, Match! Grab a racquet and get ready to serve up some fun tonight at Sligo’s 6th annual Tennis Social, from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m., at Fairland Sports and Aquatic Complex (13950 Old Gunpowder Road, Laurel, MD 20707).
Charles A. Tapp
Postlude Fugue on BACH, No. 6 / Robert Schumann *Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible +11:00 service only Blair Peace, deacon on duty Heidi Copiz, deaconess on duty Leading our music today are: Patrick Alston, organist Charlene Milam, chorister Jim Williams, vocalist Sligo Men’s Chorale Paul Byssainthe, Jr., director
Prayer Requests: Families of these deceased: Daisy Abel Joseph & Richard Rowe For healing and comfort: Barry Rowe, Tom Prasada-Rao, Jr. & Juanita Byrd
Today’s Sanctuary flowers have been donated by friends of Karnnel Charles, in celebration of his birthday.
*Hymn of Reflection My Hope Is Built On Nothing Less / No. 522 *Benediction
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
We are sad to announce the passing of Annie Best, mother of Sligo member, Cynthia Best-Goring, on March 14. Her funeral service will be held on Monday, March 25, at 11:00 a.m. in Pennsylvania SDA Church where Annie was a member (Viewing at 10:00 a.m.) Interment will follow at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery in Brentwood, Maryland.
Charles A. Tapp
Children’s Message Dana Audain Mariana Amorim
Adult Sabbath School
Sermon Charles A. Tapp God vs. Money: A Battle for the Heart, Part III; The Seduction with Stuff
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
sabbath devotional
“As long as this deliberate refusal to understand things from above, even where such understanding is possible, continues, it is idle to talk of any final victory over materialism.” – C. S. Lewis
Principles of Biblical Interpretation. You are invited to join Pastor Don McFarlane as we explore the principles of how to study the Bible. This course will fortify the foundation of our beliefs and strengthen our relationship with Jesus. Bring your Bible and a friend, Tuesday, March 26, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., in the Sligo Church Fellowship Hall. Sligo Young Adults, Save the Date: • GLOW Worship: Join us on April 6 at 11:15 a.m. in the Youth Room for the young adult worship service (ages 18-35). This service is held on the first Sabbath of each month. • Young Adult Social: We’re heading to the Sight and Sound Theatre in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to see their amazing new show, JESUS. Book your tickets at <sight-sound.com> choosing the Lancaster location, March 30 @ 7:00 p.m. For additional information, email <youngadults@sligochurch.org>