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) GLOW Worship Service for Young Adults: Join us today at 11:15 a.m. in the Youth Room. Pr. Mark Sigue will share a message titled, “Turning rejection to a redirection.” This Service is held on the first Sabbath of each month. Sligo Book Club will meet on Wednesday, November 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss “A Spool of Blue Thread” by Anne Tyler. Underground Youth Worship Service, run by youth for youth will be held on November 11 at 11:15 a.m. in the Youth Room.Our theme will be “Best Seller.” Barn Party: Join us for a Barn Party on November 18 @ 7:00 p.m. in the Atrium. There will be food, fun games and a professional photographer for holiday pictures! Please join Washington Adventist University as they launch the Anna H. Wang Presidential Concert Series on November 11 @ 8:00 p.m. in the Peters Music Center, with concert pianist -- Awadagin Pratt -- performing classical works of Brahms, Beethoven, Franck and others. Tickets may be purchased at the Campus Bookstore, Music Center or Eventbrite. For more information, contact Tanya at <tsweeney@wau.edu> or 301.576.0105 Upcoming events at Washington Adventist University: • Chapel, Wednesday, November 8, Sligo Church, 11:15 a.m. • First Friday, December 1, Student Activity Center, 7:30 p.m.
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Welcome to Sligo today. There are many stories in the Bible that have the power to stir our curiosity and captivate our imagination. And then there are those November 4, Saturday stories that tend to leave one speechless. For me, the Young Adults GLOW, Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. story of Moses and the burning bush happens to be Aaron Shust Concert, Sanctuary, 6:30 p.m. one of them. The story of Moses is miraculous in and of itself, from the time of his birth until he helped to lead God’s people out of Egyptian bondage as they made their way November 5, Sunday into the Land of Promise. Although Moses was not allowed to enter Exercise Class, Office Chapel, 9:00 a.m. Canaan, he did play a pivotal role in helping them making it in. But 55+ Club Brunch/Potluck, Fellowship Hall A, 10:00 a.m. in spite of being refused entrance into the Land of Promise, Moses November 6, Monday was privileged to experience many powerful demonstrations that God was indeed with him. And none is more important than the one that Recovery Ministry, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m. accompanied the initial call on his life at the burning bush. Although November 8, Wednesday many critics view it as nothing more than an illusion, this amazing theophany powerfully illustrates that when God calls our names the Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. response that we give has the potential to dramatically change not Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 8:00 p.m. only our lives forever, but others’ as well. - Charles A. Tapp
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Summary of our Beliefs
SABBATH, November 11 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 28 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.
Oct. 28
$
Oct. 29 YTD $ 427,293
Oct. 28 YTD
$ 452,721
MISCELLANEOUS Bulletin information deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: <kdriscoll@sligochurch.org>
Church Building Improvement:
PASTOR FOR ADMINISTRATION & ADULT MINISTRIES Don McFarlane, ext. 116 dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org
Oct. 28 YTD $32,941 Balance from 2016 & YTD $74,004 Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference to help expand the Kingdom of God throughout our region and world.
PASTOR FOR DISCIPLESHIP & CONGREGATIONAL CARE Pranitha Fielder, ext. 127 pfielder@sligochurch.org PASTOR FOR YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS Joseph Khabbaz, ext. 119 jkhabbaz@sligochurch.org
*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
BUDGET FOR OCTOBER 28 YTD:
8,361
Last Year:
This Year:
Oct. 29
Oct. 28
$
Oct. 29 YTD $2,031,468
Oct. 28 YTD
$ 1,973,376
2017 Goal
Remaining Goal $ 826,624
$
40,016
$2,800,000
35,951
Today’s designated offering goes to Local Church Budget. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
worship.nurture.outreach
N OV E M B E R 4 , 2 017 8:45 & 11:00 A.M.
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
$459,763
CHRIST FIRST
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Last Year: Oct. 29 $ 9,509
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
This Year:
• 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).
The Oakwood University Alumni Association is interested in chartering a bus for the OU students traveling from Huntsville to the DC metro area for the Thanksgiving and/or Christmas Holiday. The roundtrip cost of the trip is a $175 per person. If you are interested, email <gwal.ouaa@gmail.com> or call Doug Batson on 410.979.2885
Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 6:05 p.m. and commences on Friday, November 10 at 4:57 p.m.
at worship THE CHURCH
ctapp@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 .
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THE CHURCH AT WORSHIP
THE CHURCH AT STUDY
we gather in his name
SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.
*Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:00 service only
Prelude Laudamus Te / C. Mueller +O Come Let Us Sing Unto The Lord / Emma Lou Diemer +Song of Gathering My Life is In Your Hands / Jeffrey Monestime +Sligo Live Cedric Dent
Charles A. Tapp
Welcome & Church Life Joseph Khabbaz we honor and praise him *Hymn of Praise My Maker and My King / No. 15 Prayer Nicholas Zork Anthem In His Midst / Tacyana Nixon +Suite Antique, “Prelude & Aria” / John Rutter
w e r e f l e c t +Children’s Message Scripture Exodus 3: 1-4 (NKJV)
Gerry Lopez Adriana Perera
+Music for Meditation My Faith Looks Up To Thee / arr. Anwar Ottley Sermon Consumed, but Not Burned Invitation to Give
Charles A. Tapp
Charles A. Tapp
Offertory One Step Forward / Alice Hyde +Concerto for 4 Violins, “Allegro” / Antonio Vivaldi
w e g o t o s e r v e *Hymn of Reflection Nearer, Still Nearer / No. 301 *Benediction
Charles A. Tapp
Postlude Toccata in d minor / J. Pachelbel
Sylvan Coke, deacon on duty Edna Jemieson, deaconess on duty
Leading our music today are: Patrick Alston, organist Desmond Pierre-Louis, chorister Columbia Collegiate Chorale of Washington Adventist University Anwar Ottley, director Janice Chandler Etême, soprano; Courtney Tooley, flutist; Beatrice Serban, piano & harpsichord; Karina Beebe, Austin Charles-Marcel, Alexander Marte & Emilie Flores, violinists New England Youth Ensemble Strings of Washington Adventist University Preston Hawes, director
Adult Sabbath School SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Welcome
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.
Hymn The Lord in Zion Reigneth / No. 7 Prayer
Presentation Praising God Multiculturally
Don McFarlane
Closing Prayer
Pedrito Maynard-Reid
Patrick Alston, pianist
Footnotes: Cedric Carl Dent, a native of Detroit, Michigan, was a baritone vocalist, music arranger, and co-producer of the 10-time GRAMMY Award-winning vocal group, TAKE 6. After 25 years, Dent retired from full-time performing and has been an emeritus member of the group since 2011. He is also a 2-time Grammy-nominated music arranger and contributed several arrangements for the Grammy-award winning recording, Handel’s Messiah A Soulful Celebration (1992). In 2014, Dent rejoined TAKE 6 for their induction into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, TN.
Nicholas Zork is a singer-songwriter, composer, arranger, music director and collaborative artist. His songs, academic writing and music practices explore ways that music can resonate, embody meaning, cultivate diverse and inclusive community, and overcome social barriers. Nicholas’ classical compositions have been performed by university and festival choirs, and his music has appeared in numerous television programs. n e x t w e e k , h e r e a t S l i g o . . . Join the Sligo family as our senior pastor, Charles A. Tapp, takes a fresh look at a familiar story from the gospels with his message, “The Rich Old Ruler.” Music will be provided by Gaithersburg Presbytarian Church Canterbury Ringers and Sligo Singers.
sabbath devotional
“All other passions build upon or flow from your passion for Jesus. A passion for souls grows out of a passion for Christ. A passion for missions builds upon a passion for Christ. The most crucial danger to a Christian, whatever his role, is to lack a passion of Christ. The most direct route to personal renewal and new effectiveness is a new all-consuming passion for Jesus. Lord, give us this passion, whatever the cost!” – Wesley L. Duewel
Don McFarlane
Consumed Worship Singers Paul Byssainthe, Jr., director
Adriana Perera is the Chair of the Department of Music at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan. She was born in Uruguay, where she started piano lessons with Nair de Pereyra, when she was 6. In 1988 she graduated from Instituto Adventista del Plata, Argentina, with a B.M. in Piano Performance and Music Education. She moved to Spain in 1989, and pursued a M.M in Theory and Piano Accompaniment at Conservatorio Joaquín Rodrigo, Valencia. In 2001 she completed a M.M in Theory and Solfege at Conservatorio Superior de Valencia.
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
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 For healing and comfort: Eunice Alexander & Usha Alexander A reception celebration of Anita Milam’s life, hosted by the Milam family, will be held at the Middletown Valley SDA Church (1811 Arnold Road, Jefferson MD), on November 18 from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. If you would like to attend but do not have transportation, a van will be available, leaving from the Sligo Church parking lot Sabbath afternoon at 3:30 p.m. Please contact Darrell Milam at 301.538.6554 for more information. 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. Fall back! Daylight Saving Time ends and Standard Time begins at 2:00 a.m. Sunday, November 5. Please remember to turn your clocks back one hour. 55+Club Brunch/Potluck will be held tomorrow, November 5 at 10:00 a.m. in Fellowship Hall A. Clase en español: nuestra iglesia comenzará una clase de escuela sabática en español el 18 de noviembre. Se estará juntando en el balcón del santuario al lado izquierdo. Le esperamos para una clase dinámica. [Spanish Sabbath School Class: Our Church will begin a sabbath school class in Spanish on November 18, which will meet on the left side of the balcony. We hope to see you there.] Attention Federal Employees! The Combined Federal Campaign is under way. Please donate to Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington (ACSGW), using CFC Code 57194. Thank you for supporting ACSGW! The campaign ends January 12, 2018.