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ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued)
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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.
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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
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 .