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Join Pastor Don McFarlane, for Prayer Gathering on Wednesday, April 3 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 Chapter 4, “The Prayer of Thanksgiving.” Bring a friend and experience the powerful blessing of deepening your prayer life.
March 30, Saturday Young Adults GLOW Study, Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m.
A big thank you to the thirty-five members from Sligo who attended the AIM Action on March 14, at which our Montgomery County civic leaders were reminded of the promises they made before the election in November regarding affordable housing, after-school care and equality in education. Pastor Charles Tapp, in his sermon at this event, reminded the audience of approximately 500 that justice and righteousness are wrapped up together and that one cannot be truly experienced without the other. Sligo Young Adults, (ages 18-35) 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. This service is held on the first Sabbath of each month. • Underground Worship Service for Youth: Come join us on April 13th for our youth Underground service at 11:15 a.m. followed by the outreach at 2:00 p.m. and the youth social at 7:30 p.m. We will meet in the Youth room. Lunch will be provided for youth participating in the outreach. • 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! 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 7:29 p.m. and commences on Friday, April 5, at 7:35 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
April 1, Monday Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m. April 2, Tuesday Principles of Biblical Interpretation, Fellowship Hall, 7:00 p.m. April 3, Wednesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 8:00 p.m.
worship schedule Join us next week as our Senior Pastor, Charles A. Tapp, ushers in Resurrection season with a message titled, “The Misunderstood King.” Music will be provided by Anjali Christian & Sligo Children’s Choir. Sligo Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:00 a.m. Speaker: Pr. Charles A. Tapp Mizo Service, Office Chapel, 11:00 a.m.
Welcome to Sligo Church. Today we conclude Washington Adventist University’s week of revival as students and those in our community gathered each night seeking spiritual renewal and rejuvenation. The true story of three African-American women who worked as “computers” to solve complex mathematical equations for NASA is told in Margot Lee Shetterly’s book, Hidden Figures. What I found most moving about the book was not only the significant role these women played in American astronautical history, but the revealing fact that their story had been untold and hence hidden for more than 60 years. Could it be there are Biblical stories that go untold today? Today, we will be looking at a story in the Bible that has been hidden in the Book of Romans. A casual reading of the Bible would cause us to miss a name like Tertius who is mentioned only once Tertius is a New Testament hidden figure. Yet, the mention of Tertius’ name by the apostle Paul speaks to the promise that even though you may feel forgotten you’re never a “hidden figure” in the eyes of God. - Joseph Khabbaz
what we believe
profile of giving - March 23
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.
CHURCH BUDGET: This offering pays for the outreach and
how you connect
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. 24 $ 12,522 Mar. 24 YTD $ 111,093
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This Year: Mar. 23 Mar. 23 YTD
BUDGET FOR MARCH 23 YTD:
$ 11,104 $ 106,804
CHURCH BUILDING IMPROVEMENT: 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. 24 $ 55,821 Mar. 24 YTD $ 527,075
Mar. 23 Mar. 23 YTD
2019 GOAL
Remaining Goal $2,212,139
$2,700,000
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 3 0 , 2 019 8:45 & 11:00 A.M.
who can help
$ 121,953
Mar. 23 YTD $ 5,610
at worship THE CHURCH
$ 44,762 $487,861
Today’s designated offering goes to North Amrican Division Evangelism. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
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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 DEACON Manuel Rosette 301.370.1255
HEAD ELDER Erwin Mack 301.434.1622 HEAD DEACONESS
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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 Sermon Hidden Figures
we gather in his name SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.
THE CHURCH AT STUDY
Invitation to Give
Joseph Khabbaz
Joseph Khabbaz
Prelude God of Grace / Paul Manz +Palladio / Karl Jenkins
Offertory Oceans / J. Houston, M. Crocker +Benediction / John Stevens
+Songs of Gathering Blessed Assurance / No. 462 Indescribable / Chris Tomlin +Sligo Live Ken Flemmer National Health Week
we go to serve
Welcome & Church Life Cheryl Wilson-Bridges
*Hymn of Reflection I’ve Found a Friend / No. 186 *Benediction
Joseph Khabbaz
Postlude Toccata / Carol Williams +Gateway March / John Williams
we honor and praise him *Hymn of Praise Praise Him! Praise Him! / No. 249 Prayer Sonny Moretta Anthem Indescribable / Chris Tomlin +Amazing Grace / Jay Dawson
we reflect
Children’s Message Responsive Scripture Reading Romans 8:13-17 (NIV)
Jonathan Ogburn Stacey Guevara
Leader: For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live. Congregation: For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. Leader: The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.” Congregation: The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. All: Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.
+Music for Meditation Oceans / J. Houston, M. Crocker
*Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible +11:00 service only
Adult Sabbath School SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Song Service
Heather Griffin 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 Special Program Lesson Study “I Make All Things New” Prayer
Joviah Ndahayo Primary I & II
Joviah Ndahayo
Heather Griffin, pianist
Leading our music today are: Patrick Alston, organist Lorette Gray, chorister Children’s Message Musicians Svetlana Thumbu Joshua & Stella Vonumu Washington Concert Winds Jose Luis Oviedo, director
Footnotes: The Washington Concert Winds is representative of the finest university level British and American wind classics. In addition, the group performs arrangements of hymn tunes and classical music for use in sacred concerts which are frequently given in church settings. Stacey Guevara is a psychology major at Washington Adventist University. She is a student leader for the Office of Ministry. She enjoys spending time with her friends and and visiting her hometown, North Carolina. Sonny Moretta is a junior political science/pre-law major at Washington Adventist University. He is an active member on campus in his roles in the Mock Trial team, the Pre-Law Club, the Latino Student Union, as well as playing trumpet in the New England Youth Ensemble and the Columbia Concert Winds.
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: Daisy Abel Joseph & Richard Rowe For healing and comfort: K. Jamesina Sadanala, LaShaun Loney & Barry Rowe Friends of Marianne Scriven are invited to “An Evensong in Memory of Marianne Scriven” on April 13 at 4:00 p.m. in the Sligo Church Sanctuary. A short reception will follow. Marianne passed away on February 8 in Tennessee at the age of 72. She is survived by her children: Jonathan, Christina, Jeremy and six grandchildren. She was the Minister of Music at Sligo from 1986-1989. After leaving her official position as Minister of Music, she continued to lead Sligo Church choir and a Sabbath School Class for most of the next 20 years.
Sylvan Coke, deacon on duty Joy Wigwe, deaconess on duty
WAU/Sligo Worship Team: Vocalists: Catarina Sanchez, Adrienne Lopez, Domonique Momon Band: Sam Perez, pianist; Michael Reid, bass guitarist; Leroy Perumal, guitarist; William Brew, drummer
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
sabbath devotional
“All babies come into the world looking for someone looking for them…the good news of the Gospel is that a Real human has come to find each one of us, and is looking for us still.” - Curt Thompson
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, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., in the Sligo Church Fellowship Hall. Membership Report (first reading): Joining Sligo: Anton Dormer, Jennifer Flores, Amy Moretta, Amanda Williams, Stephen Williams Joining elsewhere: Khuangziki Fanai, Lalsanga Fanai, Sangliana Fanai, Zaithang Fanai, Jason Hauzel, Kailiana Hauzel, Tluangi Hauzel, Zirsangliana Hauzel, Jonathan Imbraguglio, Kam Lunteng, Martha Ngorima, Lilian Turcios The next Sligo Fellowship Potluck will be held on April 6. Guests are invited to join us, following the second service in the Fellowship Room. Members who wish to attend are requested to provide a vegetarian entrée, salad or dessert that will serve at least 10 people.