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
Welcome to Sligo Church. If you have been keeping up with the campaign for president of the United States, then I’m sure that you are aware that the Seventh-day November 14, Saturday Adventist Church has recently received a great deal Young Adults GLOW (God Lighting Our World), of national attention. Dr. Ben Carson, retired world renowned pediatric neurosurgeon, author and now Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. leading candidate for the 2016 Republican presidential Children’s Church, Memorial Chapel, 11:00 a.m. nomination, and yes, Seventh-day Adventist, has brought the church Art Bergman Memorial Service, Sanctuary, 4:00 p.m. a great deal of attention. It’s not that Dr. Carson actively sought to November 15, Sunday bring attention to the fact that he is a Seventh-day Adventist, but it was made part of the national debate when Donald Trump, also a Pathfinder Meeting, Office Chapel, 10:00 a.m. Republican candidate for the office of president, made it an issue. Sandi Patty Concert, Sanctuary, 5:00 p.m. But regardless of how the debate began, many are now asking, “Who and what are Seventh-day Adventists? Are they just another strange November 16, Monday religious group with an even more strange set of beliefs or are they Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m. simply a group of sincere believers of God, the Bible, Jesus and Christianity who are in search for truth, wherever it may be found. Finance Committee Meeting, Senior Pastor’s Office, 6:00 p.m. Today we come to the conclusion of our series titled, “Why I Believe November 18, Wednesday in…” with the message, “Why I Believe in Adventism.” - Charles A. Tapp Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. (or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m.)
calendar of events
Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington (ACSGW) needs volunteers for the Holiday Giving Project, which provides Thanksgiving meals to families in need. If you are able to assist with food pickups, deliveries and distribution between November 22 and November 23, please call 301.585.6556 WAU students and church members without a place to eat on Thanksgiving are invited to “Just Like Home Thanksgiving Lunch” on November 26 from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. in the Sligo Office Chapel. Register at the table in the Atrium if you plan to attend or call 240.888.6775 Budget Booster: It’s that time of year again when we ask our members to give extra to our budget through the Budget Booster. Our goal this year is $40,000. In faith, we allocated more for our ministries at Sligo. Thank you in advance for your generosity and for your continued support of the needs here at your local church. CHILDREN & YOUTH Be part of a vibrant music ministry! Bring your child to join Sligo Children’s Choir - a fun, discipling ministry that teaches children about Jesus’ love through beautiful songs. Rehearsals are held on designated Sabbaths from 1:15 - 2:15 p.m in the Choir Room. To register, please contact Joya Follette at 240.505.8020 or jkf530@aol.com Children’s Church: All children are welcome to attend PowerUp Children’s Church today at 11:00 a.m. in the Memorial Chapel. We will explore Apostle Peter’s life. Sligo Underground Youth Service will be held on November 28! Worship, fellowship, go deeper! Bulletin information deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: kdriscoll@sligochurch.org Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 4:55 p.m. and commences on Friday, November 20 at 4:51 p.m.
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Summary of our Beliefs worship schedule SABBATH, November 21 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. Crossroads, WAU Student Activity Center, 11:15 a.m.
profile of giving - November 7 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: Nov. 8 $ 20,548 Nov. 8 YTD $ 475,919
This Year: Nov. 7 $ 12,620 Nov. 7 YTD $ 465,841
• 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).
BUDGET FOR NOVEMBER 7 YTD: $ 467,809 BUDGET BOOSTER:
SENIOR PASTOR Charles A. Tapp, ext. 126
$ 342 $40,000
Total Raised $ 4,344 Needed $35,656
Church Building Improvement: Greenwood Avenue Entrance Women’s Bathrooms Nov. 7 YTD $ 46,057 Total Raised $116,659 Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference. October 2015 contributions are $ 235,285 October 2014 contributions are $ 190,654 MTD Contributions are $44,631 more than last year. Today’s designated offering goes to Annual Sacrifice/World Budget. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
worship.nurture.outreach
N O V E M B E R 14 , 2 015 8:45 & 11:00 A.M.
directory PHONE: 301.270.6777 EMERGENCY: 301.980.1009 FAX: 301.270.3518 WEBSITE: www.sligochurch.org Domestic Violence Hotline: 240.777.4000
Nov. 7 Goal
CHRIST FIRST
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 Gerardo Lopez, ext. 122 glopez@sligochurch.org
The Washington Adventist University Church
PASTOR FOR MEDIA & 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 .
THE CHURCH AT STUDY
THE CHURCH AT WORSHIP we gather in his name SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.
+Sligo Live Adventist Community Services / Barn Party
+Song of Gathering How Great Thou Art / No. 86 (stanzas 1, 3 & 4) Welcome and Church Life
Baptism Elvina Preeti Newton Tryer
Erwin Mack Don McFarlane Pranitha Fielder
we honor and praise him *Hymn of Praise This Is My Father’s World / No. 92 Prayer
Roland Halstead +Norman Martin Anthem Allegro from Concerto in D Major for Four Violins / Georg Telemann +My Faith Looks Up To Thee / Lowell Mason we reflect
+Baby Dedication Aria Jolie Alexander Lansiquot
Adult Sabbath School
we go to serve
Theme Song Trust and Obey
*Hymn of Response Jesus Is Coming Again / No. 213
Prelude Be Thou My Vision / Dale Wood
+Celebration of Ministry
Offertory Once to Every Man and Nation / T. Williams / arr. M. Carlson +Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing / arr. Paul Byssainthe, Jr.
Cheryl Wilson-Bridges
Scripture Stephen Sharp John 16:5-13 (NKJV) +Heather Griffin +Music for Meditation Were It Not for Grace / Larnelle Harris Sermon Why I...Believe in Adventism
Charles A. Tapp
Invitation to Give
Charles A. Tapp
*Benediction
Charles A. Tapp
Postlude Toccata from Symphony No. 5 / Charles M. Widor *Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:00 service only
Michael Dulcich & Marion Hudson, deacon & deaconess on duty Leading our music today are: Paul Byssainthe, Jr. organist Kay Rosburg, chorister Dwight Monkou, vocalist Colville Heskey, pianist Sophie Bender, Annalyn Chao, Lottie Doughty, Alexei Elliott, Nikita Elliott, Charlie Fallon, Collier Hill, Clara Meekins, Lucie Peyrebrune, Nikolai Tomenko, Marian Waller, Claire Zegger, violin students of Keri Tomenko Footnotes: Heather Griffin served as Staff Sgt. in the US Air Force Reserves. Roland Halstead served as E5 in US Army Medical Corps, White Coat participant. Erwin Mack served as Corporal in the US Army Medical Corps. Norman Martin, MD served as Colonel in the US Army Medical Corps. Stephen Sharp, MD served as Colonel in US Air Force Medical Corps Dwight Monkou graduated from WAU in 2012. He is passionate about serving God through his music. next week, here at Sligo... We celebrate our Festival of Praise when we collect a cornucopia of food items that are distributed to help the needy in our community. Pastor Tapp will preach a message of gratitude titled, “Outcast, but not Out Loved” Music will be provided by Sligo Children’s Choir, international soloist Pierre Van Der Westhuizen, Washington Concert Chorale and the New England Youth Ensemble of Washinton Adventist University.
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Song Service
Scripture & Prayer Welcome Mission Feature Lesson Study The Crisis Continues Prayer
Roland Halstead
welcome Ken Flemmer
Ken Flemmer ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ken Flemmer
Fred Weber, organist
sabbath devotional
“My feelings are not God. God is God. My feelings do not define truth. God’s word defines truth. My feelings are echoes and responses to what my mind perceives. And sometimes - many times - my feelings are out of sync with the truth. When that happens - and it happens every day in some measure - I try not to bend the truth to justify my imperfect feelings, but rather, I plead with God: Purify my perceptions of your truth and transform my feelings so that they are in sync with the truth.” - John Piper
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.
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: Zork, Sandstrom, Snyder & Bergman families Request healing/comfort: Aurora Constantino, Usha Alexander, Carmine Pino, David Peters, Pushpawati Borge, Joselaine Bazile, Kyle Alexander, Erwin Simpson, Poleta Hutchinson & Ed Davis We are saddened to announce the passing of long time Sligo member, Richard Allen Peters, on Friday, November 6. He celebrated 86 years of life on October 24. He and his wife, Mary, have been members of Sligo since the late 1950’s. Richard was a Disabled American Vet and will be buried with such honors on Monday, November 16 at 2:00 p.m. at Parklawn Cemetery in Rockville, MD. He is survived by his wife of 56 years and three children who all live in the area. A memorial service for Art Bergman will be held today at 4:00 p.m. in the Sligo Sanctuary. Salute to our Veterans: Today we salute our veterans for the sacrifices made in the defence of freedom and security. A debt of gratitude is owed to all who served. Sanctuary flowers are in celebration of the October 25th wedding of Symone Andrew and Cornelius Stone. Blood Pressure Screening, sponsored by the Health Action Team, is being held in the Atrium between 10:00 a.m. and 11:10 a.m. today. Information is available on various health topics. A doctor is also available for your health questions. Sandi Patty Concert: Invite your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers to experience God through the inspirational music of Sandi Patty tomorrow, November 15 at 5:00 p.m. in the Sligo Sanctuary. Tickets can be purchased at the door.