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ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued) Wishing Well: All the coins that are placed in our wishing well in the Atrium will go towards supporting our Vacation Bible School (VBS) program. VBS is attended by 300+ children each year. Please bring your coins and see the children have fun putting them in.
March 24, Saturday Young Adults GLOW, Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. Tennis Social, Fairland Sports & Aquatic Complex, 7:15 p.m. RESET, Memorial Chapel, 5:00 p.m.
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.
March 26, Monday Administrative Board Meeting, Fellowship Hall A, 7:00 p.m. Recovery Ministry Meeting, Church Office Chapel, 7:30 p.m.
Sligo Church has had a tradition of periodically having a yearbook done. The last one was done in 2012/2013. In years to come these will prove to be important keepsakes for our present and future members. LifeTouch has undertaken the task of creating a yearbook for us for 2018 and has scheduled the following dates for photographs to be taken: April 8-11/12; April 22-25/26; April 29-May 2/3. Pick up a LifeTouch brochure at a Welcome Desk in the Atrium or Foyer for more information and to schedule your appointment. 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. (The Spanish Sabbath School class has been meeting since December on the left side of the balcony. Brother Edwin Martinez has been teaching it in Spanish. You are invited to join this class, every Sabbath at 10:00 a.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 11, “Joystick - Pain” 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. Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 7:24 p.m. and commences on Friday, March 30 at 7:29 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 25, Sunday Exercise Class, Office Chapel, 9:00 a.m.
March 28, Wednesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m.
welcome Welcome to Sligo. I suffered from being an asthmatic when I was young. Whenever I experienced an attack, it caused me not only to miss several days of school, it also resulted in a severe loss of appetite, leading to weight loss. So, for most of my youth I was not only small in stature, I had a scrawny physique as well. But one day I read an article that changed my life forever. It was about a world-class bodybuilder, who as a child also suffered from asthma. Everything changed for him when he started working out and lifting weights, which not only strengthened his body but also transformed the way he looked. I no longer lift weights, but the positive effect that weight-lifting had on my body is felt to this day. Just as with the person who lifts weights, God has provided a way to strengthen His body, the church, and if we would adhere to it with the same commitment and discipline as a bodybuilder, it would result in the church becoming a stronger body that would not only bring glory to God, but also serve as a witness to the world. - Charles A. Tapp
at worship THE CHURCH
Summary of our Beliefs worship schedule SABBATH, March 31, Resurrection Sabbath 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 17 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. 18 $ 7,008 Mar. 18 YTD $110,202
This Year: Mar. 17 Mar. 17 YTD
$ 11,380 $ 98,571
BUDGET FOR MARCH 17 YTD:
$115,964
CHURCH BUILDING IMPROVEMENT: Mar. 17 YTD $8,200 TITHE: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference to help expand the Kingdom of God throughout our region and world.
• 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 24 , 2 018 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 Gerry Lopez, ext. 122 glopez@sligochurch.org
Last Year:
This Year:
Mar. 18
$ 47,389
Mar. 17
$
Mar. 18 YTD
$470,559
Mar. 17 YTD
$ 471,254
2018 Goal
$2,800,000
Remaining Goal $2,328,746
24,074
Today’s designated offering goes to Potomac Partners. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
worship.nurture.outreach
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 SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.
Prelude How Fair and Pleasant Art Thou / Marcel Dupre +Song of Gathering I Will Sing of Jesus’ Love / No. 183 +Sligo Live Prs. Castillo & Wilson-Bridges Resurrection: More Than Conquerors Welcome & Church Life Gerry Lopez +Palm Celebration we honor and praise him *Hymn of Praise All Glory, Laud, and Honor / No. 230 Prayer Joshua Dulcich +Amram Ewoo Anthem Brother James’ Air / James Bain, arr. Brian Dean +The Lord Calling / Michael Ware we reflect +Children’s Message
Colin Doherty
Responsive Scripture Reading Ephesians 4:11-16 (NKJV)
Gerry Lopez +Gloria Ewoo
Leader: And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, Congregation: for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, Leader: till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ; Congregation: that we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting, Leader: but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head—Christ—
THE CHURCH AT STUDY
All: from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love.
+Music for Meditation Couldn’t Hear Nobody Pray / arr. Harry T. Burleigh Sermon Charles A. Tapp The Promise of Community: Body Building Invitation to Give Charles A. Tapp Offertory Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley spiritual / arr. Gordon Meyers +Brother James’ Air / James Bain arr. Brain Dean
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Adult Sabbath School SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Song Service
Theresa Garza 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 Father, Help Your People / No. 353 Welcome & Prayer
Lesson Introduction Prayer
Jeanette Bryson Joan Francis Jeanette Bryson
Norman Martin, pianist
*Hymn of Reflection Father, Help Your People / No. 353, (stanzas 1, 2 & 4)
*Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:00 service only
Leading our music today are: Paul Byssainthe, Jr., organist Jim Williams, chorister Rachael Jackson, vocalist Sligo Children’s Choir Joya Follette, director Footnotes: Rachael Jackson hails from South Jersey and is a sophomore at Washington Adventist University. Music has always been a part of her life since the early age of 6 when she first started taking violin lessons. Rachael realized her dedication and love for music during her years at Blue Mountain Academy and has since decided to pursue a career in music here at WAU. She plans to put her talents to use through a career in music therapy. n e x t w e e k , h e r e a t S l i g o . . . Join us next week here at Sligo as our Senior Pastor, Charles Tapp, leads the Sligo community as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and he shares the message, “More Than Conquerors.” Our music for the day will be provided by Sligo Singers & Sligo Sanctuary Choir.
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: Shirley Butler & Joyce McFarlane For healing and comfort: Tammie Conway, Juanitta Leigh & Gladys Guerrero
*Benediction Charles A. Tapp Postlude Toccata in B Minor / Eugene Gigout
Blair Peace, deacon on duty Heidi Copiz, deaconess on duty
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
sabbath devotional
“Without Jesus there can be no church; and without the church we cannot stay united with Jesus. I have yet to meet anyone who has come closer to Jesus by forsaking the church.” - Henri Nouwen
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The Promise of Community Community in Outreach Chapter 13, March 24 - March 30
We regret to announce the passing of Shirley R. Butler, long-time member of Sligo church, on Monday, March 19. A memorial service will be held for her this afternoon at 3:00 p.m. in Reaching Hearts International Church (6100 Brooklyn Bridge Road, Laurel, MD, 20707). A memorial open house for Roger Milam, long-time Sligo member, will be held today, 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 Roger’s 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! Today’s Sanctuary flowers are given in celebration of Karnnel Singh Charles’ 87th birthday. All are welcome! Game, Set, Match! Grab a racquet and get ready to serve up some fun! Sligo’s 5th annual Tennis Social will be held from 7:15 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. tonight at Fairland Sports and Aquatic Complex (13950 Old Gunpowder Road, Laurel, MD 20707). Bring your appetite. Nachos, hot dogs, egg rolls, donuts, samosas and drinks will be on sale to benefit the upcoming Youth Mission Trip to Puerto Rico. 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.