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) Join single moms for fellowship and support at a weekly small group, commencing Sunday, November 20, 3:00 - 5:00 a.m. in the Church Office Conference Room. The group will focus on supporting each other in their relationship with Christ, as well as through the challenges of single parenting. Childcare will be available on-site by a certified child-care provider and light refreshments will be served. Contact Jennifer at <support@ momslovingmoms.org> or Pastor Fielder at <pfielder@ sligochurch.org> for more information. A Praying Church: The General Conference has designated the first Sabbath of every quarter as a day of prayer and fasting. Members should focus their prayer on specific themes, including local and individual needs. In addition, members are invited to pray on the hour or at 7:00 a.m. or 7:00 p.m. each day. Ed Davis, one of our courageous veterans, joined Sligo in 2009. He will be 95 years old on November 26! If you like, you can send him a note at 3700 North Capitol Street, NW, Apt. 310, Washington, DC 20011. YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS Sligo Underground Youth Worship will be held on November 26 at 11:15 a.m. in the Youth Room. This is a worship service run by youth for youth. Worship, fellowship, go deeper! Our theme will be “In His House: Highly Unlikely” MISCELLANEOUS Bulletin information deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: <kdriscoll@sligochurch.org> Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 4:52 p.m. and commences on Friday, November 25 at 4:48 p.m. 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 *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.
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Welcome to Sligo today. When I was a child my mother would always insist that whenever someone did something nice for our family, whether it was big or November 19, Saturday small, our immediate response should come in the form Young Adults GLOW, Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. of two simple, yet extremely powerful words, “thank you.” Not only was she insistent that we respond with a November 21, Monday “thank you” in this manner but that our “thank you” should be shared Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m. in a timely manner. Her thoughts were that if someone thought enough Finance Committee Meeting, Sr. Pastor’s Office, 6:00 p.m. of you to do something nice, that the least you could do was to show November 23, Wednesday your appreciation. But is giving thanks really the “least that we can do?” And by saying this, doesn’t this idea minimize the very magnitude Prayer Gathering is cancelled of the weight that these words carry as well as the deed that prompted them in the first place? Whenever we say thank you, in essence we November 24, Thursday are expressing our gratitude for what has been done. But does this Office is closed work the same way with God? Scripture makes it clear that we should give thanks in “every” situation. But does God honestly expect us to November 25, Friday express gratitude when we don’t see anything for which to be grateful? Office is closed - Charles A. Tapp
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SABBATH, November 26 Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:00 a.m. Speaker: Charles A. Tapp Sligo Underground, Youth Room, 11:15 a.m. Mizo Service, Office Chapel, 11:00 a.m. Kerala Church, WAU Richards Hall, 10:00 a.m.
profile of giving - November 12
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: This Year: Nov. 14 $ 7,799 Nov. 12 $ 7,746 Nov. 14 YTD $473,640 Nov. 12 YTD $457,586 BUDGET FOR NOVEMBER 12 YTD: $481,439
Budget Booster: Nov. 12 YTD $ 11,268
at worship THE CHURCH
Goal
Church Building Improvement: Greenwood Avenue Entrance Women’s Bathrooms Nov. 12 YTD $ 70,386 Total Raised
$ 30,000
• 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).
CHRIST FIRST N O V E M B E R 19 , 2 016 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 SENIOR PASTOR Charles A. Tapp, ext. 126
ctapp@sligochurch.org
PASTOR FOR ADMINISTRATION & ADULT MINISTRIES Don McFarlane, ext. 116 dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org
$211,661
Atrium Roof and Skylight: Total Raised $ 90,440 Goal $350,000 Needed $ 259,560 Outstanding Pledges $31,653 Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference. Last Year: This Year: Nov. 14 $ 43,529 Nov. 12 $ 38,493 Nov. 14 YTD $2,051,765 Nov. 12 YTD $ 2,131,738 2016 Goal $2,800,000 Remaining Goal $ 668,262 Today’s designated offering goes to Local Church Budget. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
worship.nurture.outreach
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 PASTOR FOR MEDIA & OUTREACH Richard Castillo, ext. 136 rcastillo@sligochurch.org PASTOR FOR WORSHIP Cheryl Wilson-Bridges, ext. 123
The Washington Adventist University Church
cbridges@sligochurch.org
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
7700 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912 I 301.270.6777
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 we go to serve
we gather in his name SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.
*Hymn of Reflection He Leadeth Me / No. 537
Festival of Praise
*Benediction
+Song of Gathering Forever / Chris Tomlin Revelation Song / Jennie Lee Riddle Sligo Live Community Projects
Don McFarlane
Welcome & Church Life Cheryl Wilson-Bridges +Caring Heart Award Erwin Mack we honor and praise him *Hymn of Praise We Gather Together / No. 8 Prayer
Bruce Peifer +Jeff Dever Anthem Revelation Song / Jennie Lee Riddle +This Is The Day / N. Sleeth +When God Makes A Promise / J. Brown
w e r e f l e c t +Children’s Message Gerry Lopez Scripture Annagabriella Colon 1 Thessalonians 5:12-18 (NKJV) +Music for Meditation Canticle of Thanksgiving / John Rutter Sermon The Gospel of Thanksgiving Invitation to Give
*Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:00 service only
Song Service
Judith Pino 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 I Know Whom I Have Believed / No. 511 Welcome & Prayer
James Gulley
Special Music Judith Pino How Beautiful Are the Feet of Them / G.F. Handel
OviBrass Ensemble J. Oviedo, Brandon Almagro & Benjamin Lostocco, trumpeters Zenas Kim-Banther & Edward Lonsinger, trombonists John McGinness, bass trombonist Sligo Band & Singers Paul Byssainthe, Jr., pianist; Jon Mark, bassist; Ross Patterson, acoustic guitarist; Vaughn Edmeade, drummer; Matt Daley, violinist; Erin Stewartson, Sara Devaraj, Alex Giebrecht & Richard Castillo, vocalists Sligo Children’s Choir Joya Follette, director
Lesson Study Innocent Blood Prayer
Mission Spotlight
James Gulley
Zelma Edwards, pianist
Sligo Sanctuary Choir Paul Byssainthe, Jr., director Columbia Collegiate Chorale of Washington Adventist University James Bingham, director Footnotes: Annagabriella Colon is a second year law student at Columbus School of Law at Catholic University of America. She is an alumna of Washington Adventist University and has been attending Sligo Church for the past six months. Jeff Dever has been a Sligo member for nearly 40 years, having previously served as a deacon, elder, and board member. He and his wife, Kay Rosburg, have two adult children, Kyle and Lindsay Dever.
Charles A. Tapp Charles A. Tapp
n e x t w e e k , h e r e a t S l i g o . . .
Procession of Thanksgiving Festival Piece on “Saint Anne” / Eugene Butler
SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Barry Rowe & Hisnelle Phillpotts, deacon & deaconess on duty Leading our music today are: Patrick Alston, organist Paul Byssainthe, Jr., chorister
Bruce Peifer is the Vice President for Student Life at Washington Adventist University. He has also held the positions of Vice President for Advancement, Department Chairman of Health,Wellness and Physical Education and the position of Athletic Director. He has been with WAU for the past twelve years
Offertory Forever / Chris Tomlin +O Clap Your Hands / Ralph Vaughan Williams
Adult Sabbath School
Charles A. Tapp
Postlude Sinfonia from Cantata No. 29 / J. S. Bach
Prelude Nun danket alle Gott / Sigfrid Karg-Elert
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
THE CHURCH AT STUDY
Next week here at Sligo Pastor Tapp will share another installment in the Series, The Gospel of… with the message, “The Gospel of Tolerance.” In a world that is becoming increasingly intolerant of many of the values we Christians hold dear, just how tolerant does God really expect us to be while still remaining true to the Gospel? Music will be provided by the Sounds of Steel Pan Orchestra.
sabbath devotional
“As we pause to thank Him for the blessings of the past year, we must not forget to thank Him for the lessons we have learned through our difficult times. We are not to be thankful for just the pleasant, easy things, but ALL things.” - Millie Stamm
JESUS PROJECT: Desire of Ages, Chapter 52, Nov. 20 - Nov. 26
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: Dale Hannah & Phillip Pierre-Louis For healing and comfort: Ponnamma Mark We are saddened to announce the passing of M. Dale Hannah, former senior pastor of Sligo Church (1970-1974) on November 9, in Altamonte Springs, Florida at the age of 97. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Bonnie, sons David Hannah and Gary Hannah, stepsons Kevin Beers (Judy) & Randy Beers (Patty) & Brenton Beers. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, December 11 at 11 a.m. in the Forest Lake Church sanctuary in Apopka, FL. The service will be live streamed from the church at www. forestlakechurch.org. The Church Office will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25. If you have an urgent matter that cannot wait until the office reopens, please call our emergency number 301-980-1009. Prayer Gathering is cancelled for Wednesday, November 23, due to the Thanksgiving holiday. We encourage you to enjoy time at home with your families and friends as you celebrate God’s many blessings. New Beginnings Sabbath School Class: If you are looking for a Bible study class to prepare for baptism or simply want to study the foundations of the Christian faith, please join the New Beginnings class Sabbath mornings at 10:00 a.m. in the Pastor’s Lounge (Greenwood Ave. entrance, next to the kitchen). For more information, please contact Pr. Fielder at pfielder@sligochurch.org Sligo Book Club will meet on Wednesday, December 14 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss “Acts of God” by Ellen Gilchrist.