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) Holy Communion will be celebrated on Sabbath, December 10, in both the first and second services. The Communion service, a celebration of our freedom from sin, is one of the highlights of our church life. If you know anyone who needs to have communion brought to his or her home, please contact Erwin Mack at 301.434.1622 or Pr. Fielder at 301.270.6777, ext. 127 Ed Davis, one of our courageous veterans, joined Sligo in 2009. He’s celebrating his 95th birthday today! If you like, you can send him a note at 3700 North Capitol Street, NW, Apt. 310, Washington, DC 20011.
CHILDREN & YOUTH S.W.A.G.: On Sabbath December 3 at 11:00 a.m., in the Memorial Chapel, we will have our bi-monthly program for preteens and earliteens. If you have children ages 10-13, then this is for them. We explore topics relevant to this age group and focus on Jesus as the solution. Don’t miss out on this character-building program!
calendar of events
Welcome to Sligo today. There is a word that is used a great deal these days, whether it is in the various news outlets or on social media, and that is the word, November 26, Saturday ‘tolerance.” Not only has it been used quite a bit lately, Young Adults GLOW, Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. but depending on who is using it, to a large degree, determines what it means. For some, the meaning of November 28, Monday tolerance carries with it the idea of being fair and objective, especially Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m. when it comes to differences that we encounter in others, such as November 30, Wednesday opinions, race and culture, just to name a few. But, there is also the widely held opinion that to be tolerant means that you must be willing Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. to accept these opinions, practices and differing views of others, (or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m.) even if it means going against your own personally held truths. In our egalitarian society, this view of tolerance proclaims that all opinions are December 1, Thursday equal and that there is no hierarchy of truth. In other words, all truth Exercise Class, Office Chapel, 6:30 p.m. is relative. But as Christians, what really counts is not what the culture defines as tolerance, but rather what the God of heaven has put forth in his word. - Charles A. Tapp
worship schedule SABBATH, December 3 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.
profile of giving - November 19
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. 21 $ 23,748 Nov. 19 $ 9,298 Nov. 21 YTD $497,388 Nov. 19 YTD $466,884
MISCELLANEOUS
BUDGET FOR NOVEMBER 19 YTD: $495,151
Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 4:48 p.m. and commences on Friday, December 2 at 4:46 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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Budget Booster: Nov. 19 YTD $ 11,919
at worship THE CHURCH
Summary of our Beliefs
Sligo Underground Youth Worship will be held today 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”
Bulletin information deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: <kdriscoll@sligochurch.org>
welcome
Goal
Church Building Improvement: Greenwood Avenue Entrance Women’s Bathrooms Nov. 19 YTD $ 71,153 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 2 6 , 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
$212,428
Atrium Roof and Skylight: Total Raised $ 90,777 Goal $350,000 Needed $ 259,223 Outstanding Pledges $29,927.02 Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference. Last Year: This Year: Nov. 21 $ 64,021 Nov. 19 $ 36,175 Nov. 21 YTD $2,115,786 Nov. 19 YTD $ 2,167,913 2016 Goal $2,800,000 Remaining Goal $ 632,087 Today’s designated offering goes to Potomac Partners. 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
THE CHURCH AT STUDY Postlude Angels / Richard Smallwood
we gather in his name
Adult Sabbath School SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.
Prelude A Few More Miles To Go / Take 6
*Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:00 service only
Song Service
+Songs of Gathering O Day of Rest and Gladness / No. 383 I Will Sing of Jesus’ Love / No. 183
Blair Peace & Ivybelle Roye, deacon & deaconess on duty
Theme Song I Know Whom I Have Believed / No. 511
Sligo Live WAU Enactus
Cheryl Wilson-Bridges
Welcome & Church Life
Don McFarlane
+Baptism Praneeth Raj Yealuri
Richard Castillo
we honor and praise him *Hymn of Praise Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing / No. 334
Leading our music today are: Matt Daley, organist Charlene Milam, chorister Sounds of Steel Pan Orchestra David Campbell, director Footnotes: Yonalda Rodrigues is an international student from Argentina starting her 4th year in medical school this spring. She is currently visiting her family and will soon return to Universidad del Plata to continue her studies.
Prayer
Erwin Mack Anthem Deep River / Traditional Spiritual
w e r e f l e c t +Baby Dedication
Roland Halstead
Welcome & Prayer
Enoch Thomas
Special Music Mission Spotlight
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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lesson Study Intimations of Hope Prayer
Enoch Thomas
Zelma Edwards, pianist n e x t w e e k , h e r e a t S l i g o . . . Next week here at Sligo, Pr. Tapp will commence the season of Advent with a sermon on the theme, “The Light of His Glory.” Music will be provided by Washington Adventist University’s Columbia Collegiate Chorale & New England Youth Ensemble.
Keilini Chavez
+Children’s Message
Emily Saavedra
Scripture Romans 14:1-4 (RSV) Sermon The Gospel of Tolerance Invitation to Give
Don McFarlane +Yonalda Rodrigues Charles A. Tapp
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“Life without thankfulness is devoid of love and passion. Hope without thankfulness is lacking in fine perception. Faith without thankfulness lacks strength and fortitude. Every virtue divorced from thankfulness is maimed and limps along the spiritual road.” - John Henry Jowett
Charles A. Tapp
Offertory Anthem of Praise / Richard Smallwood we go to serve *Hymn of Reflection Marvelous Grace / No. 109 *Benediction
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
Charles A. Tapp
“The unthankful heart discovers no mercies; but the thankful heart will find, in every hour, some heavenly blessings.” -- Henry Ward Beecher
“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” -- William Arthur Ward
sabbath devotional
“The test of courage comes when we are in the minority. The test of tolerance comes when we are in the majority.” - Ralph W. Sockman
JESUS PROJECT: Desire of Ages, Chapter 53, Nov. 27 - Dec. 3
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: Jess Cooley & Dale Hannah For healing and comfort: Ponnamma Mark We are sad to announce the passing of long time Sligo member and deacon, Jess Cooley, on November 20. Viewing will be held on Sunday, November 27, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Donald V. Borgwardt Funeral Home (4400 Powder Mill Road, Beltsville, MD 20705). The funeral service will be held on Monday, November 28, at 1:00 p.m. in Beltsville Adventist Church. Please keep the Cooley family in your prayers. Eat Chocolate. Pathfinder Candy is back for the holidays, and it tastes great and makes a wonderful gift. Stop in the Atrium today and place your order to help out the kids. Orders must be placed by December 10 and will be available for pick up on December 17. For more information email <Pathfinder@sligochurch.org> 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> 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. 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.