OUR VISION
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our life together
calendar of events November 10, Saturday Young Adults GLOW Study, Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. November 11, Sunday Clarence Dunbebin Memorial Service, Sanctuary, 1:00 p.m. November 12, Monday Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m.
Sligo Church Needs Receptionists: Wishing to be more involved with your church and having the opportunity to meet new people? Then, be part of a dynamic office family - consider serving as a receptionist on a voluntary basis each Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Friday (9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.) at the Sligo Church office. Training will be provided for volunteers. If interested, please contact Kathleen Driscoll at 301.270.6777, ext. 239 or kdriscoll@sligochurch.org Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington: • Volunteers needed for Thanksgiving Basket distribution on November 19, 20 and 21. Call 301.585.6556 to schedule your time • Attention Federal Employees! The Combined Federal Campaign is under way. Please donate to ACSGW, using CFC Code #57194 or United Way #8402 Harp Ensemble Concert, featuring Cheryl Jacob-Roeske, will be held at SASDAC (2001 E. Randolph Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904) today at 4:00 p.m. Join Washington Adventist University today @ 8:00 p.m. for a concert, featuring Grammy award- winning Parker Quartet, in the Peters Music Center. For information, call Ms. Sweeney at 301.576.0105. Barn Party: Come out and celebrate with your family on Sabbath, November 17, for our annual Barn Party social in the Atrium @ 7:00 p.m., following our Festival of Praise Sabbath celebration. You’ll enjoy tasty food, games and making memories with your Sligo Church family. Be sure to register for the “Pie Competition” by completing & submitting the entry form in this week’s bulletin. 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. *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
November 14, Wednesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 8:00 p.m. Sligo Book Club, Discipleship Room, 7:00 p.m.
worship schedule Join us next week here at Sligo as our Senior Pastor, Charles Tapp, continues his series Christ First: A Journey through the Book of Revelation, Part VIII. Music will be provided by Sligo Singers, Children’s Choir, Sanctuary Choir, WAU Chorale & WAU Strings Sligo 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.
profile of giving - November 3 CHURCH BUDGET: This offering pays for the outreach and
Nov. 3 Nov. 3 YTD
BUDGET FOR NOVEMBER 3 YTD:
$ 13,508 $428,724
This Year:
Nov. 4 $ 57,125 Nov. 4 YTD $2,036,049 2018 GOAL $2,800,000
Nov. 3 $ 57,970 Nov. 3 YTD $ 2,047,196 Remaining Goal $ 752,804
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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
8:45 & 11:00 A.M.
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
BUDGET BOOSTER: Nov. 3 $ 309
Last Year:
CHRIST FIRST
who can help
$486,364
CHURCH BUILDING IMPROVEMENT: Nov. 3 YTD $ 64,384 TITHE: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference to help expand the Kingdom of God throughout our region and world.
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.
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This Year:
at worship THE CHURCH
what we believe
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: Nov. 4 $ 9,916 Nov. 4 YTD $ 464,242
Welcome to Sligo. I’m sure that many of you are familiar with the well-known phrase, “One bad apple can spoil the whole bunch.” This popular phrase is used in reference to a situation in which one person’s negative attitude or bad behavior has the potential of negatively impacting those who are in close proximity. It comes from the idea that one bad or rotten apple when placed among good ones can cause them to become bad as well. The reason for this is that when apples begin to decay, they emit gases. When good apples absorb these gases, they begin to rot as well. If a rotten apple ever comes in close contact with some good ones, then over an extended period of time, you know the damage that it can cause. Today as we continue our series on the book of Revelation, we will see how the church at Thyatira had to deal with a rotten apple within its midst. A rotten apple, if not dealt with decisively and swiftly, has the potential of causing the good ones to experience decay as well. - Charles A. Tapp
Today’s designated offering goes to Annual Sacrifice Global Mission/World Budget. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
worship.nurture.outreach
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
The Washington Adventist University Church
PASTOR FOR MEDIA & OUTREACH Richard Castillo, ext. 136 rcastillo@sligochurch.org PASTOR FOR WORSHIP Cheryl Wilson-Bridges, ext. 123
cbridges@sligochurch.org
OUR MISSION
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
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 .
7 7 0 0 C a r r o l l A v e n u e , Ta k o m a P a r k , M D 2 0 9 1 2
THE CHURCH AT WORSHIP
SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.
Prelude The Lord My Shepherd / Dale Wood +Songs of Gathering Shout to the Lord / Darlene Zschech Great is Thy Faithfulness / No. 100 +Sligo Live Richard Castillo Heartlifters Welcome & Church Life
Terri Jo Hayes
+Celebration of Ministry Veteran’s Day
Pranitha Fielder
we honor and praise him *Hymn of Praise Praise the Lord! You Heavens Adore Him / No. 26 Prayer
Yealuri Rathan Raj Anthem Stronger / B. Fielding, R. Morgan +Esto Les Digo / Kinley Lange
we reflect
Sermon Charles A. Tapp Christ First: A Journey through the Book of Revelation, Part VII: One Bad Apple!
SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Song Service
Leslie Hardware 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.
Offertory Waymaker / Osinachi Okoro +Rock-a My Soul / arr. Stacey Gibbs
Theme Song In Christ There is No East Nor West / No. 587
we go to serve
Welcome & Prayer
Jeanette Bryson
*Hymn of Reflection I Know Whom I Have Believed / No. 511
Special Music Special Feature Lesson Study Images of Unity Prayer
Leslie Hardware
*Benediction
Charles A. Tapp
Postlude Postlude on “Nunn Danket Alle Gott” / arr. Fred Bock
Joyce Martin
Jeanette Bryson
*Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible +11:00 service only Michael Dulcich, deacon on duty Heidi Copiz, deaconess on duty
Ceceilia Carrington
Leader: But I will not destroy them all,” says the Lord. “For just as good grapes are found among a cluster of bad ones (and someone will say, ‘Don’t throw them all away — some of those grapes are good!’), so I will not destroy all Israel. For I still have true servants there.
Zelma Edwards, pianist
Leading our music today are: Paul Byssainthe, Jr., organist Kay Rosburg, chorister
Congregation: I will preserve a remnant of the people of Israel and of Judah to possess my land. Those I choose will inherit it, and my servants will live there. Leader: The plain of Sharon will again be filled with flocks for my people who have searched for me, and the valley of Achor will be a place to pasture herds. Congregation: “But because the rest of you have forsaken the Lord and have forgotten his Temple, and because you have prepared feasts to honor the god of Fate and have offered mixed wine to the god of Destiny, All: now I will ‘destine’ you for the sword. All of you will bow down before the executioner. For when I called, you did not answer. When I spoke, you did not listen. You deliberately sinned—before my very eyes—and chose to do what you know I despise.”
Sligo Singers Treasure John, Sasha Velgosha, Sara Devaraj, Naomy Rodrigues & Brianna Stewart Sligo Band Paul Byssainthe, Jr., pianist; Leroy Perumal, guitarist; Jon Mark, bass guitarist; Vaugn Edmeade, drummer Footnotes: Ceceilia Carrington is a pediatrician at Community Clinic Incorporated in Takoma Park, Maryland. She has lived in Takoma Park for 24 years with her husband, Joe, and daughter, Candice. Yealuri Rathan Raj has been attending Sligo Church since 1967. He was born in India and has benefitted from many years of Christian education, having attended Adventist schools form middle school to college. He holds a BA in Theology from Spicer Memorial and an MA in Theology from Howard University. He also has an MLS in Library from the University of Maryland and currently works for the Library of Congress. Yealuri and his wife, Premi, have two adult children. The Takoma Academy Chorale and Camerata, under the direction of Mrs. Lulu Mupfumbu, consists of 85 students ranging from grades 9-12. 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. An award winning choir, this group of dynamic young people seek to inspire and uplift their community in song. The choir aims to make the world a better place through spreading a message of love and unity through music, and the sacrifice of service.
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
Adult Sabbath School
Takoma Academy Chorale Lulu Mupfumbu, director
Responsive Scripture Reading Isaiah 65:8-12 (NLT)
+Music for Meditation When I Lay My Burdens Down / Markus Williams
we gather in his name
THE CHURCH AT STUDY
sabbath devotional
“God knows our situation; He will not judge us as if we had no difficulties to overcome. What matters is the sincerity and perseverance of our will to overcome them.” - C.S. Lewis
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: Sam Vedamony, Joseph Sharp & Shirley Womack For healing and comfort: William Mack & Keith Mack A Celebration of Life for longtime Sligo member, Clarence Dunbebin, will be held tomorrow, November 11, at 1:00 p.m. in the Sligo Sanctuary. Clarence passed away on October 4 at the age of 89. He served as Principal of Sligo SDA School for 21 years. He is survived by his children, Sharin, Donna, Bob and daughterin-law, Marcia. For more information, contact Bob Dunbebin at 301.455.9241 or <intlmail69@gmail.com> Exploring the Gospels: Join Pastor Don McFarlane on Tuesday, November 20, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., for an introduction to the New Testament book of Mark. The most dramatic of the Gospels, Mark presents the authority, influence and suffering of Jesus more passionately than his fellow Gospel writers. Believed to be the first of the four Gospels to be written, you will learn about why it was written and to whom it was written. Bring your Bible and a friend to Sligo Church, Fellowship A. The class will not meet on November 13. Budget Booster: Our Sligo Church Family has always been faithful in their giving and for this we thank you. However, as you can see in the Profile of Giving, we are far behind our goal for the Church Budget this year. To help us meet our budgeted goal, we have set a challenge of $20,000 for the Budget Booster for the months of November and December. This is in addition to what is given for the Church Budget. Your gifts toward the ministries of Sligo Church are greatly appreciated. Join us for Prayer Gathering on Wednesday, November 14. We are going through the book, Prayer, by Ole Hallesby. Prayer Gathering meets each Wednesday from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Sligo Sanctuary. Come and experience the blessing! Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 4:58 p.m. and commences on Friday, November 16, at 4:53 p.m.