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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 ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued) Homes of Hope: Join our spring cycle of the Homes of Hope (Attend one) 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 * 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 MINISTRY APPRECIATION SCHEDULE: 1. 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. Spring Social: Following our Barn Party in November 2013 and the Tennis Social on March 1, a decision has been made to have a general Sligo Church social event each quarter. Our next social is planned for April 26 at Takoma Academy Gym. This will be a volley ball, badminton and board games social - something for everyone! We plan to have vespers in the gym between 7:45 and 8:00 p.m. with the games starting immediately after vespers. Come along and bring a friend. “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 cost $60, but only $35 if you sign up by March 31. 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: April 5:
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Welcome to Sligo. Have you ever wondered why God seems silent at times in His March 29, Sabbath interaction with you and why your prayers Elders Council, Fellowship Hall B, 8:30 a.m. do not appear to be answered? Many good March 31, Monday Christians, who trust God implicitly, get Regeneration Ministries, Office Conf. Room, 7:00 p.m. somewhat confused when the blessings that they felt sure *Please note that 1st Monday will be held on Sunday, April 13 would come their way seem to be absent. Phillip Yancey April 1, Tuesday says that atheists do not expect anything from God and Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. receive nothing, [so they think] but those who commit April 2, Wednesday their lives to God expect something in return. When Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m. their expectations are not met, they can easily become Adventist History Series, Fellowship Hall A, 7:00 p.m. disappointed with God and might pray the prayer of David in Psalm 13. In my sermon today I invite you to ponder April 5, Sabbath Deaconess Prayer Breakfast, Fellowship Hall B, 8:30 a.m. three observations, which have been faith-strengthening Adventurer Investiture, Primary II Room, 2:30 p.m. for me when God seemed silent.
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April 6, Sunday 55+ Club Brunch & Potluck, Fellowship Hall A, 10:00 a.m. April 7, Monday Regeneration Ministries, Office Conf. Room, 7:00 p.m. *Please note that 1st Monday will be held on Sunday, April 13
worship schedule SABBATH, APRIL 5 Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:15 a.m., Speaker: Charles A. Tapp Sligo Underground, Sanctuary, 11:15 a.m., (Youth & Young Adult Service) Speaker: Kelan Fielder Crossroads, WAU Activity Center, 11:15 a.m.,
Summary of our Beliefs • 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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CHURCH BUDGET: This offering pays for the outreach and
PHONE: 301.270.6777 EMERGENCY: 301.980.1009 FAX: 301.270.3518 WEBSITE: www.sligochurch.org Domestic Violence Hotline: 240.777.4000
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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. Last Year: Mar. 23 $ 10,195.55 Mar. 23 YTD $ 113,980.74
This Year: Mar. 22 $ 10,461.59 Mar. 22 YTD $ 105,610.04
BUDGET FOR MARCH 15 YTD: $117,693.00
Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference. February 2014 contributions are $ 178,818.40 February 2013 contributions are $ 167,664.57 Today’s designated offering goes to Washington Adventist University. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
worship.nurture.outreach
at worship THE CHURCH
SENIOR PASTOR Charles A. Tapp, ext. 126
ctapp@sligochurch.org
PASTOR FOR ADMINISTRATIVE & ADULT MINISTRIES Don McFarlane, ext. 116 dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org PASTOR FOR CONGREGATIONAL CARE Debbie Eisele, ext. 127 eiseled@sligochurch.org PASTOR FOR MEDIA AND OUTREACH Paolo Esposito, ext. 136
pesposito@sligochurch.org
PASTOR FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS Pranitha Fielder, ext. 119 pfielder@sligochurch.org PASTOR FOR CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRIES Gerardo Lopez, ext. 122 glopez@sligochurch.org PASTOR FOR WORSHIP Cheryl Wilson-Bridges, ext. 123
cbridges@sligochurch.org
ADVENTIST COMMUNITY SERVICES Sheila Hendricks 301.585.6556
HEAD ELDER Erwin Mack 301.434.1622
7700 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912 I 301.270.6777
8:45 & 11:15 A.M.
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Sligo
a seventh-day adventist church 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 .