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
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Welcome to Sligo today. As you have heard by now, I love to spend time gardening. Or as I like to put it, playing in the dirt, because this is where I feel closest to God. But in all the years that I have spent gardening there is one thing I have yet to figure out and that is where do all the weeds come from? Have you ever thought about this? May 7, Sunday I know I have, and it is still a mystery to me. Regardless of the time 55+ Club Brunch/Potluck, Fellowship Hall A, 10:00 a.m. that I spend preparing the soil, selecting just the right plants and then ACSGW Hope Benefit Concert, Northwood HS, 5:00 p.m. painstakingly watering them on a regular basis, I consistently have weeds popping up out of nowhere. In all my years of gardening, I have May 8, Monday never planted a weed in my entire life. But nonetheless, there are times when the weeds are just as abundant as the flowers. Now there Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m. was a time I would just pull them out by hand, but this approach has proven to be detrimental because there are some weeds that because May 10, Wednesday they closely resemble a flower have caused me to mistakenly uproot Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. flowers in an attempt to rid my garden of the weeds. (or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m.) - Charles A. Tapp Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 8:00 p.m. Sligo Book Club, Discipleship Room, 7:00 p.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). worship schedule • 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). SABBATH, May 13 • Having been saved, followers of Jesus live in obedience to Him by Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:00 a.m. observing the Ten Commandments. (Exodus 20: 1-17; John 14:15). • The Sabbath – the seventh day of the week- established by God Speaker: Pr. Charles A. Tapp at creation and honored by Jesus in His earthly ministry, is to be Mizo Service, Office Chapel, 11:00 a.m. observed by the followers of Jesus. (Exodus 20:8-11; 1 Peter 2:21). Kerala Church, WAU Richards Hall, 10:00 a.m. • 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; profile of giving - April 29 21:1-3). • Our love for God is demonstrated primarily by our love for our CHURCH BUDGET: This offering pays for the outreach and fellowmen. (1 John 4:20; Matthew 25:34-40). nurture ministries of the church and the church school, along with necessary expenses such as utilities and maintenance of the church building. directory Last Year: This Year: Apr. 30 $ 12,388 Apr. 29 $ 9,537 PHONE: 301.270.6777 EMERGENCY: 301.980.1009 Apr. 30 YTD $ 186,824 Apr. 29 YTD $ 173,822 FAX: 301.270.3518 WEBSITE: www.sligochurch.org Domestic Violence Hotline: 240.777.4000 May 6, Saturday Young Adults GLOW, Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. Sligo Underground, Youth Room, 11:15 a.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued)
Sligo Book Club will meet on Wednesday, May 10 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss “The Vegetarian” by Han Kang. Save the date for Sligo by the Sea, Saturdays, July 1 until September 23. Plan to join us for spiritual refreshing and fellowship, led by a variety of speakers in a relaxed atmosphere. Sabbath School begins at 10:00 a.m. & worship at 11:00 a.m. in St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 10301 Coastal Highway in Ocean City, MD. The next Sligo Fellowship Potluck is May 20. 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 dish that will serve at least 10-12 people. 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 is looking for kids ages 8 and up to help with puppets for this year’s closing production! We also need kids 3-5 years of age as part of a special music group on VBS Sabbath, July 15. Please meet in the Junior Room immediately following the children’s story! Contact Ms. Gabby <gabarrington@ gmail.com> for more information. MISCELLANEOUS
BUDGET FOR APRIL 29 YTD:
SENIOR PASTOR Charles A. Tapp, ext. 126
Apr. 29 YTD $10,936 Balance from 2016 & YTD $51,032
PASTOR FOR ADMINISTRATION & ADULT MINISTRIES Don McFarlane, ext. 116 dmcfarlane@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
Atrium Roof and Skylight: Total Raised $ 205,373 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
Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 8:05 p.m. and commences on Friday, May 12 at 8:10 p.m.
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: Apr. 30 $ 52,524 Apr. 29 $ 76,695 Apr. 30 YTD $ 818,037 Apr. 29 YTD $ 800,755 2017 Goal $2,800,000 Remaining Goal $1,999,245
PASTOR FOR CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRIES Gerardo Lopez, ext. 122 glopez@sligochurch.org
Today’s designated offering goes to Local Church 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
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Church Building Improvement:
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$144,627
worship.nurture.outreach
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PASTOR FOR MEDIA & OUTREACH Richard Castillo, ext. 136 rcastillo@sligochurch.org PASTOR FOR WORSHIP Cheryl Wilson-Bridges, ext. 123
The Washington Adventist University Church
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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
THE CHURCH AT STUDY
we gather in his name
*Benediction
SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.
Postlude Toccata on “Hymn to Joy” / Mark Thallander
Charles A. Tapp
Prelude Andante Festivo / Jean Sibelius +Song of Gathering Showers of Blessing / No. 195 +Sligo Live Joseph Khabbaz Grow Track Welcome & Church Life Stephen Chavez Baby Dedication Gerry Lopez Sofia Grace Bacud
we honor and praise him *Hymn of Praise O Praise Ye the Lord / No. 20 (stanzas 1, 2 & 4) Prayer Stephen Chavez +Roy Adams Anthem The Gift of Love / John Rutter +Voice of an Angel / Wade in the Water / Quinn & Kirshbaum
we reflect +Children’s Message
Anna Carla Carreno
Scripture Alexandra Browning Matthew 13:24-30 (NKJV) +Julius Semple-Dormer +Music for Meditation You Are My Hiding Place / Selah Sermon Charles A. Tapp The Keys to the Kingdom, Part IV: Not In My Field Invitation to Give Charles A. Tapp Offertory You Are My Hiding Place / Selah +The Gift of Love / John Rutter
w e g o t o s e r v e *Hymn of Reflection Watch Ye Saints / No. 598 (stanzas 1, 2, 4 & 5)
Adult Sabbath School SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Song Service *Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:00 service only
Sylvan Coke & Connie Merrill, deacon & deaconess on duty
Leading our music today are: Paul Byssainthe, Jr., orgainst Charlene Milam, chorister Raissa Jei & Jana Rei, vocalists Sligo Strings Paul Byssainthe, Jr., director Keri Tomenko, Kristin Bakkegard, Sofya Puyul, Joy Nugent, Maritta Puyul, Paul Bagley, Renee Battle-Brooks & Courtney Daley, violinists Yuri Tomenko, Deric Tomenko & Jim Williams, violists Katie Chambers & Ekaterina Tomenko, cellists Aleksandr Kudelich, bassist
Olinca Manarinjara 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 Go, Preach My Gospel / No. 378 Welcome
Yuri Tomenko
Scripture & Prayer
Yuri Tomenko
Lesson Study Suffering for Christ Prayer
Yuri Tomenko
Camille Weston, pianist Chloe Manarinjara, flutist
Jewels Raissa Jei Labrador, Olivia Cortez, Jhenelle Siarez, Angel De Guzman, Jacqueline Pandiangan, Alyssa Lisay, Almire Saulo & Jana Rei Labrador
Footnotes: Roy Adams served as an associate editor of Adventist Review before he retired in 2010. He and his wife, Celia, measure their time at Sligo Church in terms of decades, not years. Alexandra Browning is an eighth-grader at Takoma Park Middle School. She is looking forward to beginning high school next year. Stephen Chavez is one of the editors of Adventist Review. He chairs Sligo Church’s Administrative Board and teaches seventhand eighth-grade Sabbath school. Julius Semple-Dormer is a seventh-grader at Barrie School.
n e x t w e e k , h e r e a t S l i g o . . . In honor of Mother’s Day, Pastor Charles A. Tapp will take a look at Jochabed, one of the most important mothers in biblical history, in his message titled, “The Sacrifice of Motherhood.” Music will be provided by Voix de Femmes.
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
sabbath devotional
“Discernment is not a matter of simply telling the difference between right and wrong; rather it is telling the difference between right and almost right.” - Charles Spurgeon JESUS PROJECT: Desire of Ages, Chapter 76, May 7 - May 13
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 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: Emita Rich For healing and comfort: Audley Hendricks, Flor Balay & Priya Gardner Membership Report (first reading): Joining Sligo: Dina Alberto, Jenice Broomfield, David Case, Mirian Castro, Kemilla Charles, Laronna Colbert, Martine Fanfan, DeAnna Fitzgerald, Jonathan Gantt, Lorette Gray, Cliff Hunter, Tahlia Hunter, Bette Johnson, Derrick Martin, Rachele Martin, Helen McDonald, Judith Moses, Daphanie Nisbeth, DeWhyte Nisbeth, Kristina Penny, Ardean Praino, Sharon Sequeira, Veronica Shand, Candace Sinclair, Lilian Turcios, Camille Weston Joining elsewhere: Myrna Biswasa, Bruce Cowdrick, Elizabeth John, Terry Johnsson, Bryce Lansiquot, Veryl Lansiquot, Christopher Lee, Adrienne Matthews, April McCoy, Valencia Nicholls, Vivek Nowrangi, Arne Oyre, Gaddam Rambob, Glory Rambob, David Rawson, Debbie Rawson, Kwame Roberts, Jr., Stephanie Roberts, Howard Scoggins, Susan Scoggins, Shantimani Sinha, Melody Trauthwein, Belinda Williams Sligo Underground Worship will meet on today at 11:15 a.m. in the Youth Room for a worship service run by youth for youth. Worship, fellowship, go deeper! Our theme will be “The Talk” Higher Standards. Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington (ACSGW) 1st Annual H.O.P.E Benefit Concert will be held tomorrow, May 7, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., at the Northwood High School Auditorium (919 University Blvd W, Silver Spring, MD 20901). This event features performances by musicians, Esther Haynes, David Olney and Tom Prasada-Rao! Admission is $20.00 Proceeds will benefit ACSGW’s Learning Center. For more information, visit <www.acsgw.org>