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)
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Welcome to Sligo Church. At this time each year as our nation pauses to celebrate the Thanksgiving season, there seems to be a resurgence of giving to those who November 21, Saturday are in desperate need of the things that so many of Young Adults GLOW (God Lighting Our World), us seem to take for granted. As a matter of fact, the organizations that usually provide these goods and Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. services will tell you that the majority of what they Barn Party, Atrium Suite, 7:00 p.m. receive, within a given year, is during the Thanksgiving holiday season. November 22, Sunday It makes one wonder why our giving, in many ways, can be viewed as being somewhat selective in nature; not just when we decide to give, Marilena Dos Santos Funeral, Sligo Sanctuary, 10:00 a.m. but to whom we decide to give. And when I say “selective,” what I mean is that there are times we may choose not to come to the aid November 23, Monday of someone quite honestly, because they don’t fit our idea of who is Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m. “acceptable” or “worthy” of our help. But as we shall learn from our Administrative Board Meeting, Fellowship Hall A, 7:00 p.m. message today, “Outcast, but Not Out Loved,” Jesus made it a habit November 25, Wednesday of coming to the aid of those who in many ways were the marginalized of his day, and in most cases needed help the most. Prayer Gathering is cancelled - Charles A. Tapp
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Meet & Greet Sligo’s new Choral Conductor, Paul Byssainthe, Jr. in the Choir Room today, immediately following second service. We are happy to announce that Paul is now an official part of our Sligo Family. If you are a choir member or would like to join the choir, come and meet Paul. ACS urgently needs a volunteer to instruct an English class Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Please call 301.585.6556 if you’re able to help. Guest Ministry is calling all Greeters to attend a luncheon on Sabbath, December 5 in the Primary II Room, after second service. We will fellowship, share ideas and make plans for next year. For more information, please contact Megan Conway at megatconway@gmail.com or Elizabeth Abel at eabel7914@aol. com WAU students and church members without a place to eat on Thanksgiving are invited to “Just Like Home Thanksgiving Lunch” on Thursday, 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. 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 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 4:50 p.m. and commences on Friday, November 27 at 4:47 p.m. *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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November 26 & 27, Thursday & Friday Church Office will be closed
worship schedule SABBATH, November 28 Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:00 a.m. Speaker: Cheryl Wilson-Bridges Sligo Underground, Youth Room, 11:00 a.m. Mizo Service, Office Chapel, 11:00 a.m. Kerala Church, WAU Richards Hall, 10:00 a.m.
profile of giving - November 14 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. 15 $ 8,878 Nov. 15 YTD $ 484,181
This Year: Nov. 14 $ 7,799 Nov. 14 YTD $ 473,640
BUDGET FOR NOVEMBER 14 YTD: $ 482,309 BUDGET BOOSTER:
Nov. 14 Goal
$ 410 $40,000
Total Raised $ 4,754 Needed $35,246
Church Building Improvement: Greenwood Avenue Entrance Women’s Bathrooms Nov. 14 YTD $ 50,212 Total Raised $120,814 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 Local Church Budget. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
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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). • 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 OV E M B E R 21, 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 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 Gerardo Lopez, ext. 122 glopez@sligochurch.org
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PASTOR FOR MEDIA & OUTREACH Richard Castillo, ext. 136 rcastillo@sligochurch.org 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
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 .