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ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued)
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Welcome to Sligo Church. One of my favorite accounts of the life of Jesus is found in the Gospels of Matthew and Mark, where Jesus asked his disciples, “Who October 10, Saturday do you say I am?” Peter responds with, ”You are the Young Adults GLOW (God Lighting Our World), Christ, the Son of the Living God.” If you are familiar Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. with this account, you know that before Jesus posed the question as to who they thought he was, he first Sligo Underground, Youth Room, 11:00 a.m. asked them to share what others were thinking of him. It is only after Crossroads, WAU Student Activity Center, 11:15 a.m. hearing their responses, which ranged from John the Baptist to Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 1:15 p.m. Jeremiah, that Jesus now brings the question home, “But who do you Homeless Ministry, Discipleship Room, 2:00 p.m. say I the Son of Man am?” Without any provocation, Peter gives the response that believers everywhere are still giving these days, “You are Jamie Jorge Concert, Sanctuary, 6:00 p.m. the Christ, the one we’ve been eagerly looking for.” Today we continue our series titled: I Believe…with the message, “I Believe in Jesus.” The October 11, Sunday question that you and I as believers need to come to grips with is not, Who does the world believe Jesus is, but who is Jesus to you and who Sligo Music Club Concert, Atrium, 4:00 p.m. is he to me? - Charles A. Tapp October 12, Monday Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m.
calendar of events
Upcoming Concerts: Invite your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers to experience God through inspirational music. • Jaime Jorge, Sabbath, Today, 6:00 p.m. His forceful, expressive mastery of the violin has delighted audiences around the globe. Jaime has dedicated his talents to sharing the love of God through sacred and classical concerts and special appearances the world over. From High School auditoriums to magnificent cathedrals, from simple church programs to Carnegie Hall, Jaime’s music can inspire, uplift, and bring peace. For over two decades, through 15 albums and more than 2,500 concerts in five continents, Jaime’s music has touched the lives of millions. It can touch yours too. • Sandi Patty, Sunday, November 15, 5:00 p.m. Sandi Patty is the most awarded female vocalist in contemporary Christian music history with thirty-nine Dove Awards, five Grammy Awards, and four Billboard Music Awards. Her twenty-four albums have sold more than eleven million units including three platinum and five gold recordings. In 2004 Sandi was inducted into the GMA Hall of Fame and in 2005 she penned her autobiography Broken on the Back Row. You are invited to attend Sligo Music Club on Sunday, October 11, at 4:00 p.m. in the Sligo Church Atrium. The artist is violinist Geofrey Cui, a Music Performance major at Washington Adventist University. Sanctuary flowers:*If you would like to enhance the beauty of our worship by providing flowers, please contact Flor Balay at the Church Office, 301-270- 6777, ext. 114
CHILDREN & YOUTH Sligo Underground Youth Service will be held today, commencing at 11:00 a.m. in the Youth Room! Pr. Joseph Khabbaz will deliver a message on Peer Pressure. Worship, fellowship, go deeper! Bulletin information deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: kdriscoll@sligochurch.org Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 6:37 p.m. and commences on Friday, October 16 at 6:28 p.m.
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October 14, Wednesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. (or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m.) Sligo Book Club, Discipleship Room, 7:00 p.m.
worship schedule SABBATH, October 17 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.
profile of giving - October 3
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: Oct. 4 $ 13,408 Oct. 4 YTD $422,455
This Year: Oct. 3 $ 9,286 Oct. 3 YTD $409,100
BUDGET FOR OCTOBER 3 YTD:
$ 422,437
Church Building Improvement: Greenwood Avenue Entrance Women’s Bathrooms Oct. 3 YTD $ 42,599 Total Raised $113,216 Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference. August 2015 contributions are $ 213,137 August 2014 contributions are $ 221,145 MTD Contributions are $8,008 less than last year. Today’s designated offering goes to Voice of Prophecy/World 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 O C T O B E R 10 , 2 015 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
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
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 .