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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
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ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued) Sligo Book Club will meet on Wednesday, November 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss “All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr. A Praying Church: The General Conference has designated the first Sabbath of every quarter as a day of prayer and fasting. Members should focus their prayer on specific themes, including local and individual needs. In addition, members are invited to pray on the hour or at 7:00 a.m. or 7:00 p.m. each day. YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS GLOW Worship Service for Young Adults: Come join us on November 12 for the young adult worship service (ages 18-35). GLOW Worship starts at 11:30 a.m. in the Youth Room and will be held on the second Sabbath of each month.! We will continue our series entitled, “Acts of God,” based on the book of Acts.
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Welcome to Sligo today! Have you ever heard someone say, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks” or “Can a leper really change his spots?” Although these are two November 5, Saturday completely different idiomatic expressions, in essence Young Adults GLOW, Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. their message is the same: which is that change for many of us, whether it is learning a new skill or getting rid of November 6, Sunday an old habit, can be a daunting task indeed. One of the reasons that Sandi Patty Farewell Concert, Sanctuary, 6:00 p.m. change is so difficult is that in order to experience something new, it means that we must be willing to rid our lives of something that is November 7, Monday old. And, because this is such a daunting endeavor we may feel that Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m. the ability to experience real, radical and lasting change in our lives November 9, Wednesday is not only extremely difficult, but that it is nearly impossible. Now please don’t confuse what I am saying. I do not mean that as humans Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. we can’t experience real and meaningful change, but that in order (or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m.) to experience the kind of change that is so desperately needed, it is impossible to achieve it without the direct intervention of the power of God. - Charles A. Tapp
worship schedule SABBATH, November 12 Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:00 a.m. Speaker: Cheryl Wilson-Bridges Mizo Service, Office Chapel, 11:00 a.m. Kerala Church, WAU Richards Hall, 10:00 a.m.
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: Embrace Your Place.”
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nurture ministries of the church and the church school, along with necessary expenses such as utilities and maintenance of the church building.
PowerUp Children’s Church: All children are invited to a special worship service, which includes a Bible skit, crafts, games and songs, on Sabbath, November 12 at 11:00 a.m. in the Memorial Chapel! We will explore one of the fruits of the spirit - Joy! Hope to see you there! MISCELLANEOUS Bulletin information deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: <kdriscoll@sligochurch.org> 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 Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 6:05 p.m. and commences on Friday, November 11 at 4:57 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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CHURCH BUDGET: This offering pays for the outreach and
Last Year: Oct. 31 $ 16,882 Oct. 31 YTD $452,681
This Year: Oct. 29 Oct. 29 YTD
$ 9,509 $427,293
BUDGET FOR OCTOBER 29 YTD: $454,015
Budget Booster: Oct. 29 YTD $ 9,714
Goal
Church Building Improvement: Greenwood Avenue Entrance Women’s Bathrooms Oct. 29 YTD $ 67,924 Total Raised
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).
$209,199
Atrium Roof and Skylight: Total Raised $ 87,406 Goal $ 350,000 Needed $ 262,594 Outstanding Pledges $31,653 Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference. Last Year: This Year: Oct. 31 $ 52,283 Oct. 29 $ 40,016 Oct. 31 YTD $1,951,289 Oct. 29 YTD $2,031,468 2016 Goal $2,800,000 Remaining Goal $ 768,532 Today’s designated offering goes to Local Church Budget. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
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CHRIST FIRST N O V E M B E R 5 , 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
$ 30,000
at worship THE CHURCH
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 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 .