March 7, 2015

OUR VISION

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

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ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued) Stay in the loop! Sign up for eWeekend, a free weekly newsletter that features special articles, helpful information and the latest news on Sligo Church and its ministries. Use information cards found in the back of each pew and place your completed card in the offering plate.

HDG’s Winter Haven Hypothermia Shelter continues at the Sligo Church Office serving homeless women and children through March 14. Volunteer your time, cook a hot meal or provide financial support (contributions should be marked “Winter Haven” when given through your church offering.) For more information on how you can help, contact Dr. Donna Robinson at 240.888.6775 or visit the website www.houseofdivineguidance. org Want to become a part of our New Security Ministry? We are in need of both men and women who would like to assist in keeping our children and church family safe. Sign up today, using an information card found in the back of each pew and place your completed card in the offering plate. Training will be provided.

Welcome to Sligo Church. One of the things that I had always hoped that my family would do when I was a child was to plan a family reunion. You see, the only March 8, Sunday time I would really see many of the members of my Sligo Music Club, Atrium Suite, 4:00 p.m. extended family, especially on my father’s side, was at funerals. Later as I got older and developed a keener March 9, Monday

awareness of the importance of family and one’s roots, this desire Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m. intensified all the more. But now that I am married and have my own March 10, Tuesday family and as strange as it sounds, will very soon be inducted into the class of being a grandfather, I am looking with even greater anticipaSligo Bell Choir Practice, SAS Room #114, 7:00 p.m. tion for the opportunity to be able have three generations of my family March 11, Wednesday all at one table together for a family meal. Today as we pause to celebrate the Holy Communion, I can’t help but to think of the words of Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m.

Christ when he said the next time he will partake of this meal is when (or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m.) he does it with us when he returns. This by far will be the greatest Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m. family reunion ever. Oh what a day of rejoicing that is going to be!

Sligo Book Club Meeting, Discipleship Room, 7:00 p.m.

- Charles A. Tapp March 14, Saturday Children’s Church, Memorial Chapel, 11:00 a.m.

Summary of our Beliefs Homeless Ministry, Discipleship Room, 2:00 p.m.

• The Bible is the inspired word of God and our only rule of

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worship schedule SABBATH, March 14 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.

Underground, Youth Room, 11:15 a.m.

profile of giving - February 28 CHURCH BUDGET: This offering pays for the outreach and

CHILDREN & YOUTH Power Up Children’s Church: All children are invited to join us on March 14, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in the Memorial Chapel for Children’s Church. We’re continuing our theme of “Superheroes of the Bible,” focused on Elijah and Baal. There will be singing, puppets, crafts and activities! Bring your friends & don’t miss out!

The Parent Association of Takoma Academy would like to invite you to their 2nd Annual 3-on-3 March Madness Basketball tournament on Sunday, March 15 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Takoma Academy Gymnasium. For more information, please call Mr. Williams at 301.520.2765 Bulletin information deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: kdriscoll@sligochurch.org

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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. 1 Mar. 1 YTD

$ 11,860 $ 74,067

This Year:

Feb. 28 $ 11,695 Feb. 28 YTD $ 70,919

BUDGET FOR FEBRUARY 28 YTD: $65,532

Church Building Improvement: 2014 $ 118,817 Feb. 28 YTD $ 6,116 Total Raised $ 124,933 Goal $150,000 Needed $ 25,067

Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference.

January 2015 contributions are $ 187,701 January 2014 contributions are $ 140,179 MTD Contributions are $47,522 more than last year.

Today’s designated offering goes to Local Church Budget.

Loose offering goes to Church Budget.

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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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8:45 & 11:00 A.M.

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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 ADMINISTRATIVE & ADULT MINISTRIES Don McFarlane, ext. 116

dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org PASTOR FOR DISCIPLESHIP & CONGREGATIONAL CARE Pranitha Fielder, ext. 127

pfielder@sligochurch.org

PASTOR FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS PASTOR FOR CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRIES Gerardo Lopez, ext. 122

glopez@sligochurch.org

Sligo

a seventh-day adventist church The Washington Adventist University Church

PASTOR FOR MEDIA AND OUTREACH Richard Castillo, ext. 136

rcastillo@sligochurch.org

OUR MISSION

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

7700 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912 I 301.270.6777

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 .

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+Children’s Lesson

Mary McFarlane

+Hymn of Reunion At the Cross / No. 163

SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.

Holy Communion Sligo Live

+Song of Gathering

Congregation: We do not presume to come to your table trusting in our own goodness, but in your all-embracing love and mercy.

Prelude Largo “Holy Art Thou” / George F. Handel I Come With Joy / No. 400 (stanzas 1, 2, 3 & 5)

Welcome & Church Life Gerry Lopez Celebration of Ministry

Gerry Lopez

*Hymn of Praise Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing / No. 334

Invitation to Give

Charles A. Tapp

Offertory selected +Softly and Tenderly / Martin

We Reflect Scripture Marcus Robinson Luke 22:14-18 (NKJV)

+Hymn of Meditation Be Thou My Vision

Homily Charles A. Tapp A Family Reunion

We Prepare +Ordinance of Humility

Women Fellowship Halls A & B Men Memorial Chapel Families, Couples & Singles Youth Room *Children, accompanied by an adult, may stay in the Sanctuary for a special lesson during the Ordinance of Humility.

Theresa Garza

Scripture & Prayer

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Welcome

James Gulley

All: You have so made us that we cannot live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from your mouth. Give us a hunger for your Word, and in that food satisfy our daily need and make us truly the body of Christ.

Benediction Prayer

Class Leaders Class Leaders

James Gulley

Charles A. Tapp

Norman Martin, pianist

When We All Get to Heaven / No. 633

Postlude Toccata on Festal Song / Robert Hebble

An Emergency Aid Offering will be received by the deacons as you leave.

Leading our music today are: Patrick Alston, organist Judith Pino, chorister Sligo Sanctuary Choir Jon Gilbertson, director Takoma Academy Strings Marcia McCintyre, director Sylvan Coke & Becky Ratana, deacon & deaconess on duty

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 hold in prayer those who:

Have lost loved ones: Holbrook, Bara & Tilkens families Request healing/comfort: Gladys Guerrero, Donna Robinson, Frank Agard, Joselaine Bazile, Eva Christian & Lawrence Griffin We mourn the loss of Del Holbrook who died on Monday, March 2. The viewing and funeral will be held this afternoon at Spencerville SDA Church (16325 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20905).

Game, Set, Match! Grab a racquet and get ready to serve up some fun at the 2nd Annual Sligo Tennis Social tonight, at the Fairland Sports and Aquatic Complex (13820 and 13950 Old Gunpowder Road, Laurel, MD) from 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Admission is only $1 per person. Food will be sold by the Sligo Pathfinders. Activities for all ages.

Charles A. Tapp

*Congregation is standing  Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:00 service only

*Hymn of Response

*Benediction

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Special Music Mission Feature

Lesson Study Behind the Mask

We Go To Serve

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.

James Gulley

Leader: Teach us to love as we are loved by you, to forgive as you have forgiven us, and to give in sacrifice as you sacrificed yourself for us.

Sharing at the Table

Prayer Stephanie Gomez-Lopez

Anthem Softly and Tenderly / Martin +Deep River

SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.

Theme Song O Word of God Incarnate / No. 274

*Litany Gerry Lopez Leader: O Jesus, our great high priest, be present with us as you were present with your disciples and make your will known to us as we gather around your table.

We Gather

Adult Sabbath School

Song Service

The Lord’s Supper

OUR LIFE TOGETHER

sabbath devotional

“The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a participation in the body of Christ? Because there is one bread, we who are many are one body, for we all partake of the one bread.”

– 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 (ESV)

Spring forward! Before you head to bed tonight, remember to set your clocks forward an hour as we enter Daylight Saving Time at 2:00 a.m. Sunday, March 8.

Sligo Women’s Ministries Book Club will meet on Wednesday, March 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss “High as the Horses’ Bridles” by Scott Cheshire.

Join us for a Hymn Festival, presented by Strings for Joy & the New England Youth Ensemble on Sabbath, March 21 at 6:30 p.m. in Sligo SDA Church! Share in the inspiration of Christianity’s most beloved hymns!

Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 6:07 p.m. and commences on Friday, March 13 at 7:13 p.m.

Sanctuary flowers: If you would like to enhance the beauty of our worship by providing flowers, please contact Flor Balay at the Church Office, 301-270- 6777, ext. 114.