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
our life together
ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued)
welcome
calendar of events
The next Sligo Fellowship Potluck is May 20. Guests are invited to join us, following second service, in the Fellowship Room. Members who wish to attend are requested to provide a vegetarian dish that will serve at least 10-12 people. Women’s Ministries is hosting a Baby Shower for Pr. Pranitha Fielder on Sunday, May 21 in the Fellowship Room, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. RSVP by calling June Germain at 301.346.7802 or Joan Francis at 301.495.4449 if you plan to attend. Mark your calendars for Vacation Bible School 2017! • This year’s theme is “Maker Fun Factory” - created by God, built for a purpose! Join us July 9-14, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. each evening as we teach God’s Word to the children in our church and our community. Online volunteer registration available at <www.sligochurch.org> • Vacation Bible School needs kids 3-5 years of age as part of a special music group on VBS Sabbath, July 15. Contact Ms. Gabby <gabarrington@gmail.com> for more information. Volunteer needed for Meals on Wheels Ministry. Please contact Pastor McFarlane at <dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org> or 301.270.6777, ext. 116 for additional information. Save the date for Sligo by the Sea, Saturdays, July 1 until September 23. Plan to join us in St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 10301 Coastal Highway in Ocean City, MD. MISCELLANEOUS Bulletin information deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: <kdriscoll@sligochurch.org> Sligo Live: If you have a story, a subject or an individual that you would like to see featured on Sligo Live, please contact Pastor McFarlane at <dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org> or 301.270.6777, ext. 116 Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 8:11 p.m. and commences on Friday, May 19 at 8:16 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
Welcome to Sligo today. This week while riding in my car, I did what I usually do. I listened to the radio. As you can probably imagine, there aren’t many stations that I May 13, Saturday feel comfortable tuning into. But on this particular day, I Young Adults GLOW, Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. happened to be listening to our very own WGTS 91.9 FM. Children’s Church, Memorial Chapel, 11:00 a.m. The on-air host at the time was sharing with the listening audience the history behind why we celebrate Mother’s May 15, Monday Day, which I found to be so intriguing that I later did some research Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m. of my own. In my research I learned that the first official celebration of Mother’s Day in the United States in 1908 was spearheaded by a May 16, Tuesday woman whose name was Anna Reeves Jarvis. Originally, Mother’s Day Eating You Alive Film Screening, Youth Room, 7:00 p.m. was established to help mourning women remember fallen soldiers and work for peace. But when the holiday became too commercialized, May 17, Wednesday Jarvis, its greatest supporter, fought it with everything she had. Today, Mother’s Day is a time when motherhood is celebrated and those who Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. happen to be mothers are honored. In today’s message we will look at (or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m.) two women who although from vastly different backgrounds, epitomize Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 8:00 p.m. the essence of motherhood - sacrifice. - Charles A. Tapp
Summary of our Beliefs
worship schedule SABBATH, May 20 Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:00 a.m. Speaker: Pr. Don McFarlane Mizo Service, Office Chapel, 11:00 a.m. Kerala Church, WAU Richards Hall, 10:00 a.m.
profile of giving - May 6
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: This Year: May 7 $ 8,425 May 6 $ 11,358 May 7 YTD $ 193,454 May 6 YTD $ 185,200 BUDGET FOR MAY 6 YTD:
at worship THE CHURCH
$206,661
• 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).
May 6 YTD $13,130 Balance from 2016 & YTD $53,229
PASTOR FOR ADMINISTRATION & ADULT MINISTRIES Don McFarlane, ext. 116 dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org
Atrium Roof and Skylight: Total Raised $ 206,391 Goal $ 350,000 Needed Outstanding Pledges $21,446
PASTOR FOR DISCIPLESHIP & CONGREGATIONAL CARE Pranitha Fielder, ext. 127 pfielder@sligochurch.org PASTOR FOR YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS Joseph Khabbaz, ext. 119 jkhabbaz@sligochurch.org
ctapp@sligochurch.org
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: May 7 $ 48,725 May 6 $ 60,190 May 7 YTD $ 853,179 May 6 YTD $ 861,925 2017 Goal $2,800,000 Remaining Goal$1,938,075
PASTOR FOR CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRIES Gerardo Lopez, ext. 122 glopez@sligochurch.org
Today’s designated offering goes to Disaster & Famine Relief/ World Budget. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
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
worship.nurture.outreach
8:45 & 11:00 A.M.
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
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Church Building Improvement:
$143,609
CHRIST FIRST
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
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 .