OUR VISION
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our life together
calendar of events November 3, Saturday Young Adults GLOW Study, Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. November 4, Sunday 55+ Club Brunch/Potluck, Fellowship Hall A, 10:00 a.m. November 5, Monday Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m.
Sligo Church Needs Receptionists: Wishing to be more involved with your church and having the opportunity to meet new people? Then, be part of a dynamic office family - consider serving as a receptionist on a voluntary basis each Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Friday (9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.) at the Sligo Church office. Training will be provided for volunteers. If interested, please contact Kathleen Driscoll at 301.270.6777, ext. 239 or kdriscoll@sligochurch.org Underground Youth Worship Service run by the youth for the youth will be held on November 10 at 11:15 a.m. in the Youth Room. Worship, fellowship, go deeper! Our theme will be: “All Access.” Harp Ensemble Concert, featuring Cheryl Jacob-Roeske, will be held at SASDAC (2001 E. Randolph Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904) on Saturday, November 10 at 4:00 p.m. Join Washington Adventist University on Saturday, November 10 @ 8:00 p.m. for a concert, featuring Grammy award- winning Parker Quartet, performing works of Debussy, Janáček, and Brahms. For ticket prices and information, call Ms. Sweeney at 301.576.0105. A Celebration of Life for longtime Sligo member, Clarence Dunbebin, will be held on Sunday, November 11, at 1:00 p.m. in the Sligo Sanctuary. Clarence passed away on October 4 at the age of 89. He served as Principal of Sligo SDA School for 21 years. He is survived by his children, Sharin, Donna, Bob and daughter-in-law, Marcia. For more information, contact Bob Dunbebin at 301.455.9241 or <intlmail69@gmail.com>
November 7, Wednesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 8:00 p.m.
worship schedule Join us next week here at Sligo as Senior Pastor, Charles Tapp continues his series on the Book of Revelation. Music will be provided by Takoma Academy Chorale. Sligo 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 - October 27 CHURCH BUDGET: This offering pays for the outreach and
Oct. 27 Oct. 27 YTD
BUDGET FOR OCTOBER 27 YTD:
$ 15,167 $415,216
CHURCH BUILDING IMPROVEMENT:
Last Year:
This Year:
Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 6:05 p.m. and commences on Friday, November 9, at 4:59 p.m.
Oct. 28 $ 35,951 Oct. 28 YTD $1,973,376
Oct. 27 Oct. 27 YTD
2018 GOAL
Remaining Goal $ 810,774
*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. Follow us now on Facebook and Twitter
Oct. 27 YTD
$ 63,484
TITHE: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference to help expand the Kingdom of God throughout our region and world.
$2,800,000
CHRIST FIRST N OV E M B E R 3 , 2 018 8:45 & 11:00 A.M.
Take your next step at “Connection Central” in the Atrium Do life together: Join a Journey Group Fill out a pew menu card and place it in the offering plate Visit sligochurch.org/connect2ministry
who can help PHONE: 301.270.6777 EMERGENCY: 301.980.1009 FAX: 301.270.3518 www.sligochurch.org Domestic Violence Hotline: 240.777.4000 National Suicide Hotline: 1.800.273.8255
$476,077
Barn Party: Come out and celebrate with your family on Sabbath, November 17, for our annual Barn Party social in the Atrium @ 7:00 p.m., following our Festival of Praise Sabbath celebration. You’ll enjoy tasty food, games and making memories with your Sligo Church family. Be sure to register for the “Pie Competition” by completing & submitting the entry form in this week’s bulletin.
We believe the Bible is the inspired word of God and our only rule of faith and practice. As Scripture teaches, we believe God became man in the person of Jesus Christ, saving us from sin by grace through faith. We believe the seventh-day Sabbath was established by God at Creation and honored by Jesus in His earthly ministry as a gift of rest and rejuvenation for all. We celebrate the church as the diverse “new community” forged through the death and resurrection of Jesus, in which all are called, all are gifted, and all are valued. We anticipate Jesus’ personal and visible return to earth to raise the righteous dead, make the earth new, and dwell with His faithful children throughout eternity . We live out our love for Jesus by growing in His likeness and by serving our fellowmen.
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This Year:
at worship THE CHURCH
what we believe
how you connect
nurture ministries of the church and the church school, along with necessary expenses such as utilities and maintenance of the church building. Last Year: Oct. 28 $ 8,361 Oct. 28 YTD $ 452,721
Welcome to Sligo today. I love to make things out of wood. As a child, I accompanied my dad to construction sites and observed how houses were built from the ground up. Part of my dad’s role in constructing those buildings was laying the baseboard in each home. At first I would take my little Tonka truck and play in the dirt as if I were preparing to build something. As I grew up, I began working with my father and enjoyed the experience very much. What I enjoyed most was watching my dad master his trade. When we completed a project, I loved to stand back and admire the finished work, feeling proud that it was Dad’s workmanship that was employed in decorating the lower part of each wall. As you stand back and see yourself, do you see God’s workmanship? Many times we don’t. - Gerry Lopez
$ 59,688 $1,989,226
Today’s designated offering goes to Local Church Budget. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
worship.nurture.outreach
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
The Washington Adventist University Church
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
HEAD DEACON Manuel Rosette 301.370.1255
HEAD DEACONESS Marion Hudson 301.980.1862
7 7 0 0 C a r r o l l A v e n u e , Ta k o m a P a r k , M D 2 0 9 1 2
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 gather in his name SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.
THE CHURCH AT STUDY *Benediction
Gerry Lopez
Postlude Toccata / Eugene Gigout
Prelude Duo on “Veni Creator” / Nicolas De Grigny
Welcome & Church Life
Richard Castillo
+Celebration of Ministry Lopez Family
Charles A. Tapp
*Hymn of Praise Amazing Grace / No. 108 +Baptism Victor J. Christiansen, III
Gerry Lopez
we honor and praise him Prayer
Darrell Milam Anthem God and God Alone / Steve Green we reflect
+Children’s Message Scripture Reading Ephesians 2:8-10 (NIV)
Gerry Lopez Yonette Semple-Dormer
+Music for Meditation Soon and Very Soon/ Andraé Crouch Sermon His Workmanship of Grace Invitation to Give
Adult Sabbath School SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Song Service
+Song of Gathering Marvelous Grace / No. 109 +Sligo Live Don McFarlane Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington
Gerry Lopez
Charles A. Tapp
Offertory Lord, I Don’t Feel No-Ways Tired / Spiritual +Lord You are My God / Ennio Morricone, Yoko Misumi
we go to serve *Hymn of Reflection Cover With His Life / No. 412
*Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible +11:00 service only Sylvan Coke, deacon on duty Francia Bissereth, deaconess on duty Leading our music today are: Paul Byssainthe, Jr., organist Vernon Rogers, chorister Reginald Bouknight, vocalist Vacation Bible School Choir Gabrielle Barrington, director
Vernon Rogers
Theme Song In Christ There is No East Nor West / No. 587 Welcome & Prayer
Special Music Britney Charles Lesson Study The Experience of Unity in the Early Church Prayer Jeanette Bryson
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
Heather Griffin, pianist
Prayer Requests: Families of these deceased: Sam Vedamony, Joseph Sharp & Shirley Womack For healing and comfort: William Mack & Keith Mack Message from Sligo’s Pastoral Staff: The entire pastoral staff of Sligo thanks you for the sincere expressions of appreciation that you, our Sligo family, graciously bestowed upon us during Pastor’s Appreciation month. Please know that your acts of kindness touched our hearts in ways that words cannot adequately express.
Footnotes: Reginald Bouknight, tenor, is a native of Washington, DC, and has sung throughout the United States and Europe. He has performed with the Metropolitan Opera (New York City) as well as other opera companies in the US. Reginald is currently the music director for the Male Chorus at the Capitol Hill SDA Church in Washington, DC.
Yonette Semple-Dormer is the Primary II and Middle School (SWAG) Church leader. She joined Sligo church over eight years ago with her husband, Anton, and son, Julius. Yonnette is an occupational therapist and a private career school proprietor in Montgomery county.
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.
James Gulley
Children’s Message Musicians: Maya Castillo, vocalist Marco Sigue, pianist
Darrell Milam grew up in the Sligo church community, He graduated from Sligo SDA School, Takoma Academy and Columbia Union College. He spent more than 30 years in children’s ministry and pathfinders, and almost 20 years in corporate health care before following his passion for custom woodworking and building. Darrell loves to cook and RV travel with his wife, Charlene, and dog.
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
Finding Joy After Loss: All are welcome to join us this afternoon in Fellowship Hall B, following the reception for the Lopez family, to hear a presentation by Buffy Halvorsen titled, “Finding Joy After Loss,” sponsored by the HeartLifters. Buffy is a Family and Marriage Therapist, working as a pastor beside her husband, Ron.
sabbath devotional
“Our true value doesn’t lie in our abilities but rather in our identity as a child of God.” - Matt Stinton
Fall Back! Daylight Saving Time ends at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 4. That means clocks will switch back one hour, giving people just a little more respite after the fun they enjoyed the evening prior. Exploring the Gospels: Welcome to our Tuesday evening Bible Study with Pr. Don McFarlane. This week we will be answering the question -- What was the nature of religious life in the Holy Land at the time of Christ? Conflicts were heated between the Pharisees and the Sadducees; the Zealots had a different agenda from most others; and the Essenes thought they were better than everyone else. Jesus often had to confront the prevailing religious culture in order to demonstrate the reason for which He came and the inclusiveness of His Kingdom. Tuesday, November 6, from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., Sligo Church, Fellowship Hall A. Bring your Bible and a friend. Join us for Prayer Gathering on Wednesday, November 7. We are going through the book, Prayer, by Ole Hallesby. Prayer Gathering meets each Wednesday from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Sligo Sanctuary. Come and experience the blessing!