November 23, 2013

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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

calendar of events

ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued)

November 25, Monday Admin. Board Mtg., Fellowship Hall A, 7:00 p.m. Regeneration Ministries, Office Conf. Room, 7:00 p.m. November 26, Tuesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. November 28, Thursday Church Office is closed November 29, Friday Church Office is closed Telugu Vespers, Memorial Chapel, 7:00 p.m. December 1, Sunday Pathfinder Meeting, Office Chapel, 9:00 a.m. December 2, Monday Regeneration Ministries, Office Conf. Room, 7:00 p.m. First Monday, Fellowship Hall A, 7:00 p.m. December 3, Tuesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m.

First Monday on December 2 - Ministries are joining forces to provide gifts for people who have no homes this Christmas. We will meet December 2 at 7:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall A to assemble, fill and wrap shoeboxes filled with toiletries and other small gifts. See notice board for ideas. Enjoy “Songs for My Sisters,” a benefit concert featuring duo pianists, a vocalist, and a choir on Sabbath, December 7 at 6:00 p.m. in the Capital Brazilian Seventh-day Adventist Temple, Highland, MD. Admission is free, but your pledge or donation will help raise $20,000 for the General Conference Women’s Ministries (GCWM) women’s scholarship fund. Adult Sabbath School Teachers needed: If you wish to serve as an Adult Sabbath School teacher, please fill in one of our information cards to indicate this. Alternatively, please email Pr. McFarlane at dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org Sanctuary Flowers: If you would like to enhance the beauty of our worship by providing flowers, please contact Flor Balay at the Church Office, 301.270.6777, ext. 114. Treasurer’s Note: Many of you will be giving your year-end offerings in the month of December. There are several ways that you can give in addition to your giving at church. You may contribute through our on-line giving, or if you prefer, by mail, but it must be post-marked by December 31. You can also put your giving envelope in the church office Mail Slot during the week. Thank you for your faithfulness in giving your tithe and for supporting your local church by giving liberally and systematically to the Church Budget. CHILDREN & YOUTH Church Barn Party tonight at 7:00 p.m. in the Atrium. There will be music, food, activities for children, and games for all ages. We will also have a professional photographer to take your holiday pictures to turn into festive holiday greeting cards, which you can order and send to your family and friends. This is also a great opportunity to invite your neighbors, friends, and coworkers! Church League Basketball: Come out and support Sligo Church’s basketball game with Brinklow Church. Pony plays at 7:20 p.m. and Varsity plays at 9:05 p.m. Both games will be held in Spencerville Academy, 2502 Spencerville Road, Burtonsville, MD. Follow us now on Facebook and Twitter

at worship THE CHURCH

welcome When I was a student in elementary school, our teachers would have us begin each day by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Although we would take part in this brief exercise at the start of each school day, I would dare say that none of us really knew the meaning behind what we were saying. And I am sure that even many adults wouldn’t be able to articulate the meaning behind this pledge as well. As we continue our series from the book of Amos, we will take a look at a part of the prophet’s message that in many ways resembles the final words of this famous, but rarely understood pledge, in my message titled, “Liberty and Justice for All.”

Summary of our Beliefs worship schedule SABBATH, NOVEMBER 30 Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:15 a.m., Speaker: Charles A. Tapp Sligo Underground, Youth Room, 11:15 a.m., (Youth & Young Adult Service) Crossroads, WAU Activity Center, 11:15 a.m., (WAU Collegiate Service) Mizo Service, Office Chapel, 11:15 a.m.

profile of giving

• 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)

NOVEMBER 16, 2013 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. 17 $ 7,077.87 Nov. 17 YTD $ 460,306.35

This Year: Nov. 16 $ 6,457.20 Nov. 16 YTD $472,356.57

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

BUDGET FOR NOVEMBER 16 YTD: $ 522,724.00

Media Projects:

CONGREGATIONAL CARE PASTOR Debbie Eisele, ext. 127

eiseled@sligochurch.org

MEDIA AND OUTREACH PASTOR Paolo Esposito, ext. 136

pesposito@sligochurch.org

YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS PASTOR Pranitha Fielder, ext. 119

pfielder@sligochurch.org

Today’s designated offering goes to Potomac Partners. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.

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ADMINISTRATIVE & ADULT MINISTRIES PASTOR Don McFarlane, ext. 116 dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org

Nov. 16 $ 873.01 Total Raised $ 20,882.41 Goal $45,000.00 Needed $ 24,117.59 Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference. October 2013 contributions are $ 224,254.75 October 2012 contributions are $ 191,290.01

8:45 & 11:15 A.M.

CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRIES PASTOR Gerardo Lopez, ext. 122 glopez@sligochurch.org PASTOR FOR WORSHIP Cheryl Wilson-Bridges, ext. 123

cbridges@sligochurch.org

HEAD ELDER Erwin Mack 301.434.1622

7700 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912 I 301.270.6777

Sligo

a seventh-day adventist church The Washington Adventist University Church

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 STUDY

THE CHURCH AT WORSHIP we gather in his name

we go to serve

Adult Sabbath School SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.

SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:15 A.M.

*Hymn of Reflection Lift Him Up / No. 371

+Caring Heart Award

Charles A. Tapp

Postlude Now Thank We All Our God / Sigfrid Karg-Elert

Theme Song The Wonders of Redeeming Love

Scripture & Prayer

*Congregation is standing  Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:15 service only

Welcome

welcome

Andre Mikhailenko

Leading our music today are: Patrick Alston, organist Jon Gilbertson, chorister

Special Music

Shane Kelley

Don McFarlane

*Benediction

Song Service

+Baptism Paolo Esposito Eva Morgan Monica Seales we honor and praise him *Hymn of Praise Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart! / No. 27 Ester Bacud

Anthem Rejoice / Courtney +Come Thou Fount / arr. Sullivan-Mensah

we reflect +Children’s Message

Gerry Lopez

Scripture Matthew 25:31 - 41 (NIV)

William Robertson +Alex Lamarre

+Music for Meditation Rejoice / Courtney Sermon Liberty and Justice for All Invitation to Give

Sligo Sanctuary Choir Jon Gilbertson, director Sligo Youth Choir Matt Daley, director

Mission Feature Lesson Study Class Leaders Christ, our Priest Benediction & Offering

Class Leaders

Sligo Children’s Choir Charisse Sullivan-Mensah, director

 Prayer

Charles A. Tapp

Offertory Thanksgiving Canticle / Hayes Procession of Thanksgiving selected +Hallelujah, Gloria & Praise / Hurd +God of Grace / P. Manz & J. Crutchfield

Charles A. Tapp

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.

Prelude All Hail The Power of Jesus’ Name / Joshua Evanovich +Song of Gathering Wake the Song / No. 34 Welcome and Church Life C. Bridges & P. Esposito

OUR LIFE TOGETHER

Monumental Brass Quintet Mark DiClaudio & Patrick Whitehead, trumpets Steven Brinegar, horn Samuel Woodhead, tenor trombone Craig Arnold, bass trombone Footnotes: Monumental Brass Quintet: Winners of the 1996 Baltimore Chamber Award and the Rafael Mendez Brass Quintet Competition, Monumental Brass Quintet (MBQ) perform an amazingly versatile repertoire that spans the centuries. The ensemble is equally at home performing all styles of classical music, both early and contemporary, as well as Dixieland jazz, ragtime, movie music, show tunes, and big band favorites. MBQ has two CD recordings: Monumental Favorites and Christmas music. As founders and developers of the Brass Chamber Music Program at the Levine School, MBQ is intensely involved in educating brass musicians of all ages. Ester Bacud and her husband Berilo, have been a part of the Takoma Park community for over 20 years. They both have served in the healthcare industry for many years and look forward to retirement. Every Thursday evening they host a vibrant “Home of Hope” Bible study group. They are passionate about spreading the good news of Jesus’ soon return and love to go on mission trips. Alex Lamarre is part of the leadership team in our church’s youth ministries. He studied elementary education and is currently working at John Nevins Andrews School in Takoma Park, MD. He is passionate about education and makes it his ministry to lead our youth into a relationship with God. William Robertson has been President and CEO of Adventist HealthCare, Inc. since spring of 2000 and has been a health care executive for the past 25 years. He has been recognized in our community for his outstanding leadership and his service to the community. He and his wife Della have been a part of our church family since 2005.

Heather Griffin, pianist

Tonight: Nov. 30:

4:50 4:47

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 a friend, then invite them to come to church in person at 11:15 a.m. We hold in prayer those who: Have lost loved ones: Job, Philpotts-Kerr & Meesarapu families Request healing: Poleta Hutchinson, Hisnelle Philpott, Maria LuzBolo & Joselaine Bazile We grieve the loss of members who have died: Roland Gray Membership Report (second reading): Joining Sligo: Berilo Bacud, Ester Bacud, Leida Martinez, Miguel Martinez, Beverly Walters, Ucal Walters Joining elsewhere: Sheldon Metcalfe, Carolyne Ojwang, Dixil Rodriguez The Church Office will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29. If you have an urgent matter that cannot wait until the office reopens, please call our emergency number 301-980-1009.

sabbath devotional

“We should certainly count our blessings, but we should also make our blessings count.”

Blair Peace & Carol Hooker, deacon & deaconess on duty

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Neal A. Maxwell

Review and Herald Open House: Bring your friends and neighbors to this event to acquaint them with Adventists. There will be taste-testing, book giveaways, and screenings of the film “The Adventists 2”. Meet the film director Martin Doblmeier. Hours are from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., tomorrow, November 24 at Review and Herald Publishing Association, 55 West Oak Ridge Drive, Hagerstown, Maryland. More information at www.ReviewandHerald. com/30/ Deacons and Deaconesses, rehearsal for Communion will take place following the 11:15 a.m. service on Sabbath, November 30. Please meet by the platform at approximately 15 minutes following the close of the worship service. Holy Communion will be celebrated on Sabbath, December 7, in both the first and second services. This is a time of reflection on our relationship with our heavenly Father, as well as a time when we celebrate our freedom from sin, made possible by the sacrifice of our Lord. If you know anyone who needs to have communion brought to their home, please call Pr. Debbie Eisele at 301.270.6777, ext. 127


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