OUR VISION
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our life together ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued) Ruth Elkins Peterson was born December 25, 1922 and passed away on May 5, 2014. She and her husband, Edmund were members of Sligo Church from 1958-1998. A memorial service will be held for her at Beltsville SDA Church on June 13, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Friends are welcome to attend the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Bon Secours Health Care Foundation, 7229 Forest Ave. Ste 200 Richmond, VA 23226. Online condolences to WoodyFuneralHomeHuguenot. com Sligo Adventist School 2014 graduation exercises: Baccalaureate: Sabbath, May 31, Sligo Church, 11:15 a.m. Commencement: Thursday, June 5, Sligo Church, 7:00 p.m. Takoma Academy 2014 graduation exercises: Consecration: Friday, June 6, Sligo Church, 7:00 p.m. Baccalaureate: Sabbath, June 7, Sligo Church, 11:15 a.m. Commencement: Sunday, June 8, Takoma Academy Gym, 10:00 a.m. The Church Office will be closed for the Memorial Day Holiday on Monday, May 26. If you have an urgent matter that cannot wait until the office reopens, please call our emergency number 301-980-1009. CHILDREN & YOUTH Mark your calendars for Vacation Bible School 2014! This year’s theme is “Weird Animals” - where Jesus’ love is one-of-a-kind. God filled the world with a lot of crazy creatures... including you! When kids feel different, weird, or even lost in a crowd—nothing compares to the extraordinary love of Jesus. Join us July 13 – 19, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. as we teach God’s Word to the children in our community. Registration will be held in the Atrium for volunteers and participants today. Camp Upward Bound: The featured theme for 2014 is “The Sky is the Limit.” Classes are available from June 16 – August 1 for 6 - 10 year olds. Each week is filled with age-appropriate activities including morning worships, swimming, field trips, fun Bible stories, reading and math enrichment, computer lab, carnival days, and much, much more! Pre-registration is highly encouraged! For more information please contact Sligo Adventist School at 301.434.1417 or www.sligoadventistschool. org. All high school seniors are invited to go out for dinner with our youth on June 14 at 8:30 p.m. Please RSVP to 301.270.6777 ext. 119 or sligoyouth@sligochurch.org Bulletin Information Deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: kdriscoll@sligochurch.org
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Welcome to Sligo. Have you ever been in a situation where someone gave you a reason for not May 26, Monday following through on something, but in your mind Regeneration Ministries is cancelled you recognized that their excuse did not align well Administrative Board Meeting is cancelled with what you knew to be the truth? For instance, Church Office is closed I remember a situation as a student in elementary school when our teacher called for our assignments to May 27, Tuesday be turned in and there was one student whose reason for not turning Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. it in was due to the fact that his dog ate it. Now, what made this story Or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m. highly unlikely was that his family didn’t even own a dog. But the point that I’m trying to make is how many times have our reasons for what May 28, Wednesday we do or don’t do not been in alignment with the truth that resides in our hearts? Today we continue our series “A Word to the Wise,” which Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m. is based on the book of Proverbs. As we listen to God’s word many of Homes of Hope Health, Sanctuary, 6:30 p.m. us may be shocked to discover that a lion has taken up residence in our hearts. June 1, Sunday 55+ Brunch & Potluck, Fellowship Hall A, 10:00 a.m. - Pr. Charles A. Tapp
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Summary of our Beliefs
SABBATH, MAY 31
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)
at worship THE CHURCH
• The Bible is the inspired word of God and our only rule of
Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:15 a.m., Speaker: Don McFarlane Sligo Underground, Youth Room, 11:15 a.m., (Youth & Young Adult Service) Crossroads, WAU Activity Center, 11:15 a.m., (WAU Collegiate Service)
profile of giving MAY 17, 2014
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: May 18 $ 10,424.46 May 18 YTD $201,520.71
This Year: May 17 $ 6,371.75 May 17 YTD $ 182,838.03
BUDGET FOR MAY 17 YTD:
$ 194,918.00
Church Building Improvement: May 17 $ 777.00 Total Raised $ 49,337.40 Goal $150,000.00 Needed $ 100,662.60 Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference. April 2014 contributions are $ 214,348.08 April 2013 contributions are $ 186,721.20 Did You Know... That 40% of Sligo members give toward the Church Budget? That 27.5% of givers at Sligo only give to tithe? Today’s designated offering goes to Potomac Partners. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
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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 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
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 .
THE CHURCH AT STUDY
THE CHURCH AT WORSHIP we gather in his name
Benediction
SANCTUARY – 11:15 A.M.
Postlude Elijah Rock / Moses Hogan
Sligo Live
*Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible
Prelude Prelude in F minor / Marco Stoppazzini Song of Gathering I Sing the Mighty Power of God / No. 88 Welcome and Church Life Gerry Lopez we honor and praise him *Hymn of Praise
Call to Prayer Hear My Prayer / Moses Hogan Prayer
Anthem When I Lay My Burdens Down / arr. Markus Williams
we reflect
Dunbar Henri
Gerry Lopez
Scripture 1 John 1:4 - 7 (NIV)
Sharon Conway
Sermon A Word to the Wise, Part II: Lionhearted Charles A. Tapp Invitation to Give Charles A. Tapp Offertory Lift Up Your Heads / E. L. Ashford
we go to serve *Hymn of Reflection Nearer, Still Nearer / No. 301
Adult Sabbath School SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Song Service
Leading our music today are: Edmond Charles, organist Jean Innocent, chorister
Scripture & Prayer
Archie Marshall: While Archie Marshall hasn’t been a member of our church for many decades as many other members have, he is already leaving a big footprint in church life. Archie is one of our Sabbath School superintendents and the leader of our Video team. Archie is an international consultant in the telecommunications industries, and we are blessed by his dedication and contributions to our church. The Takoma Academy Choir, under the direction of Lulu Mupfumbu, is a vocal group that consists of over 100 students ranging from grades 9-12 grade. The choir’s goal is to pursue excellence through training in music performance, literacy, technical skill, music history, multicultural music, general musicianship, and music in worship and ministry.
welcome Archie Marshall
Archie Marshall
Special Music Judith Pino My Father Watches Over Me / Charles H. Gabriel Mission Feature Lesson Study Class Leaders The Law of God and the Law of Christ Benediction & Offering
Footnotes: Sharon Conway has been a member of Sligo Church since 1975. She is the Director of Student Financial Services at Washington Adventist University. She is an active member of Sligo having participated in the church choir, hospitality teams, as Sabbath school teacher and in women’s ministries.
Judith Pino
Theme Song Make Me a Captive, Lord / No. 568
Welcome
Archie Marshall
Prayer Response Hear My Prayer / Moses Hogan
Children’s Lesson
Sylvan Coke & Joan Silver, deacon & deaconess on duty
Takoma Academy Choir & Camerata Markus Williams, interim director Briana Marshall, soloist Kyla Starks, soloist
Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart / No. 27
Baby Dedication Zaiden Leigh Khin
Charles A. Tapp
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
Class Leaders
Zelma Edwards, pianist
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. 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 your friends, then invite them to come to church in person at 11:15 a.m. We hold in prayer those who: Have lost loved ones: Robert Browning, Joanna Kimura, Heather Griffin & Baraka Muganda Request healing: Leena Nirmal, Charlie Davis, Helen and Albert Gulfan, Lilieth Harris, Muriel Sharma, Joy Fuller, Bill Johnsson, Hepsey Rao, Janet Williams & Apaula Brown We grieve the loss of our member James Eadie. Longtime Sligo member James Wharton Eadie’s life ended abruptly last Sabbath, May 17, in a devastating car crash. He was 90 years of age. A private burial service will be held next week and a public Memorial service will be held at Sligo Church on Sunday, June 22, at 2 p.m. All who knew him are invited to attend. Sanctuary Flowers: Today’s flowers are from Juanitta Leigh, Jessica Leigh & Steven Khin in celebration of Zaiden Leigh Khin’s dedication. Zaiden is a blessing and brings so much joy to everyone around him. God bless him!
sabbath devotional
“The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?” – Jeremiah 17:9 (NIV)
Nominating Report (second reading): Deacons: Ronald Carreno, Daryl Colbert, Antonio Couto, John Ehrlich, Jonathan Ogburn, Masongo Ogora, Daniel Rosette, Nathan Stone Membership Report (first reading): Joining Sligo: Tom Alal, Karina Hauffen, Julie Mowry, Marion Odhiambo Joining elsewhere: Prasad Bathini, Deva Kokila, Pauline Kokila, Jonathan Plater Healthy Lifestyle Power-Up: To change your health-change your lifestyle. Find out specific ways with James L. Gulley, MD, PhD, Chief, Genitourinary Malignancies Branch; Director, Medical Oncology Service, National Cancer Institute. Wednesday, May 28, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Invite your friends to attend this “Homes of Hope Health” series held in the Sligo Church sanctuary.