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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)
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Welcome to Sligo Church. Over the past several weeks I have been sharing messages from a sermon series that I have titled, “Why I…,” in which I have focused November 7, Saturday on why I believe in God, the Bible and of course, Jesus Young Adults GLOW (God Lighting Our World), Christ. You see, I am of the belief that it is not enough Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. for one to hold a particular position or belief without knowing why one holds that position or belief. As a Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 1:15 p.m. child I had a very inquisitive nature and wanted to know the “why” of Crossroads, WAU Student Activity Center, 11:15 a.m. everything. Sometimes my curious nature was applauded, but at other times it was not. Despite the push-back I may have received, in no November 9, Monday way did it deter me from wanting to know the “why” behind just about Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m. everything. Today we continue our “Why I” series with the message, November 11, Wednesday “Why I…Believe in Christianity.” I’m sure that many of you have probably grown up in Christian homes and have never really given Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. serious thought to why you have accepted the Christian faith. But if I (or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m.) am going to dedicate my entire life to something, then I need to know why. Hopefully, today’s message will confirm why you are a Christian November 12, Thursday or encourage you to become one. Exercise Class, Office Chapel, 6:30 p.m. - Charles A. Tapp
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Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington (ACSGW) needs volunteers for the Holiday Giving Project, which provides Thanksgiving meals to families in need. If you are able to assist with food pickups, deliveries and distribution between November 22 and November 23, please call 301.585.6556 Budget Booster: It’s that time of year again when we ask our members to give extra to our budget through the Budget Booster. Our goal this year is $40,000. In faith, we allocated more for our ministries at Sligo. Thank you in advance for your generosity and for your continued support of the needs here at your local church. Sligo’s AIM (Action in Montgomery) Team would like to thank Sligo SDA Church for the many ways that you demonstrated your support for the First Annual Sligo AIM Walkathon. We were blessed to raise over $4,100! Thank you for helping to “Leave a Learning Legacy.” CHILDREN & YOUTH Be part of a vibrant music ministry! Bring your child to join Sligo Children’s Choir - a fun, discipling ministry that teaches children about Jesus’ love through beautiful songs. Rehearsals are held on designated Sabbaths from 1:15 - 2:15 p.m in the Choir Room. To register, please contact Joya Follette at 240.505.8020 or jkf530@aol.com Children’s Church: All children are welcome to attend PowerUp Children’s Church on November 14 at 11:00 a.m. in the Memorial Chapel. We will explore Apostle Peter’s life. Sligo Underground Youth Service will be held November 28! Worship, fellowship, go deeper! Bulletin information deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: kdriscoll@sligochurch.org Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 5:01 p.m. and commences on Friday, November 13 at 4:55 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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November 15, Sunday Sandi Patty Concert, Sanctuary, 5:00 p.m.
worship schedule SABBATH, November 14 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. Crossroads, WAU Student Activity Center, 11:15 a.m.
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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. 1 $ 7,857 Nov. 1 YTD $ 455,371
This Year: Oct. 31 $ 16,882 Oct. 31 YTD $ 452,681
BUDGET FOR OCTOBER 31 YTD: $ 453,309
Church Building Improvement: Greenwood Avenue Entrance Women’s Bathrooms Oct. 31 YTD $ 44,871 Total Raised $115,473 Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference. September 2015 contributions are $ 190,781 September 2014 contributions are $ 194,212 MTD Contributions are $3,431 less than last year. Today’s designated offering goes to Local Church Budget. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
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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).
CHRIST FIRST N O V E M B E R 7, 2 0 1 5 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 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
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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
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 .