OUR VISION
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calendar of events October 13, Saturday Young Adults GLOW Study, Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. October 15, Monday Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m. October 17, Wednesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 8:00 p.m.
S.W.A.G. will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. in the Memorial Chapel today. Worship theme is “Dare to Be You!” Pre-teens and Earliteens, grades 5 - 8, are invited to attend. SWAG is dedicated to helping children successfully navigate the journey from adolescence to the teenage years, while developing adoration for God. Join us for Prayer Gathering on Wednesday, October 17. 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! Sligo Book Club will meet on Wednesday, November 14, at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss A Call to Action by Jimmy Carter. WAU vs Oakwood University men’s & women’s basketball game. Join us on Saturday, November 3 in the Takoma Academy Gymnasium for Washington Adventist University’s Basketball Homecoming game. Tickets can be purchased at <wauathletics. com> & <eventbrite.com> • 7:00 p.m., Women’s game • 9:00 p.m., Men’s game Underground Youth Worship Service run by the youth for the youth is being held today at 11:15 a.m. in the Youth Room. Worship, fellowship, go deeper! Our theme is “Pay Attention To Whom You Listen To.”
MISCELLANEOUS Bulletin information deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: <kdriscoll@sligochurch.org> Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 6:32 p.m. and commences on Friday, October 19, at 6:23 p.m. Sligo Live: If you have a story, a subject or an individual that you would like to see featured on Sligo Live, contact Pr. McFarlane at <dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org> or 301.270.6777, ext. 116 *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
worship schedule, October 20 Join us next week here at Sligo as Senior Pastor, Charles Tapp, continues his series on the book of Revelation. 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 6 CHURCH BUDGET: This offering pays for the outreach and
Oct. 6 Oct. 6 YTD
BUDGET FOR OCTOBER 6 YTD:
$ 10,401 $379,665
TITHE: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference to help expand the Kingdom of God throughout our region and world. Last Year:
This Year:
Oct. 7 Oct. 7 YTD
$ 48,995 $1,838,042
Oct. 6 Oct. 6 YTD
2018 GOAL
$2,800,000
Remaining Goal $ 944,337
O C T O B E R 13 , 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
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
$437,622
$ 62,168
CHRIST FIRST
who can help
CHURCH BUILDING IMPROVEMENT: Oct. 6 YTD
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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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. 7 $ 7,537 Oct. 7 YTD $ 412,415
Welcome to Sligo today. Although I have worked in the field of radio broadcasting for nearly 40 years now, I first got my start while in college, working at the station on campus. Those were the days when the music was played on LPs and the other programming was recorded on either 8-track cartridges or large 10-inch reel audio tapes. Ever so often, I would go through the station’s music library and find a song that I would play, even if it wasn’t on the approved play list. One song in particular was, With A Made Up Mind, by Rhonda Green Ramzy. The message of the song was that the only way that we are going to be able to remain faithful in the difficult times that we will experience for our faith in Christ, even to the point of losing our lives, is if we are determined to have a “made up mind!” In our message today, we will take a look at the example of those Christians in first century Smyrna. In order to endure great persecution for the cause of Christ, they had to possess, as will every Christian in every age, a made up mind. - Charles A. Tapp
$ 63,416 $1,855,663
Today’s designated offering goes to Voice of Prophecy, Voice of Hope/World Budget. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
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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
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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.
Friends & Family Sabbath Prelude Prelude on I Am Thine Oh Lord / Monte Thomas +Songs of Gathering He is Exalted / Twila Paris You Are My All in All / Dennis Jernigan +Sligo Live Gerry Lopez Lansiquot Family Welcome & Church Life
Cheryl Wilson-Bridges
*Hymn of Praise Alleluia! Sing to Jesus / No. 167
we honor and praise him Prayer
Mariana Amorim Anthem Cornerstone / E. Mote, E. Liljero, J. Myrin we reflect
+Children’s Message Responsive Scripture Reading Philippians 2:5-11 (NKJV)
Rythee Jones Lynson Nallathambi
Leader: Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, Congregation: who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, Leader: but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. Congregation: And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. Leader: Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, Congregation: that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, All: and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
THE CHURCH AT STUDY +Music for Meditation At the Cross / D. Zschech & R. Morgan
Sermon Charles A. Tapp Christ First: A Journey through the Book of Revelation, Part V; With A Made Up Mind Invitation to Give
Charles A. Tapp
Offertory Love Like This / L. Daigle, J. Ingram, P. Mabury
we go to serve *Hymn of Reflection I Need Thee Every Hour / No. 483 *Benediction Charles A. Tapp Postlude Fanfare / Nicholas Jacques-Lemmons
Adult Sabbath School SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Song Service
Charlene Milam
Theme Song In Christ There is No East Nor West / No. 587 Welcome & Prayer Special Feature Lesson Study Causes of Disunity Prayer
Ken Flemmer
*Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:00 service only Michael Dulcich, deacon on duty Edna Mae Jemieson, deaconess on duty Leading our music today are: Patrick Alston, organist Charlene Milam, chorister Sligo Singers Paul Byssainthe, Jr., director Treasure John, Sara Devaraj, Cheryl Wilson-Bridges & Brianna Stewart, vocalists
Footnotes: Lynson Nallathambi has been a member of Sligo Church since birth. At 10 years old, he moved to India, then returned to the U.S. in 2016. Today Lynson is a student at George Washington University and a proud Sligo young adult. Mariana Amorim was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and came to the U.S. in 2016 to attend Washington Adventist University. Mariana is a music major and graduating senior who has brought love, friendship, and voluntary service to the Sligo Young Adult Ministry.
sabbath devotional
“Some Christians haven’t even attempted to think about whether or not they would die for Jesus because they haven’t really been living for Him.” – DC Talk, former Christian band
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.
Ken Flemmer
Zelma Edwards, pianist
Sligo Singers Band Paul Byssainthe, Jr., pianist Leroy Perumal, guitarist Ross Patterson, guitarist Jon Mark, bass guitarist William Brew, drummer
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
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: Families of these deceased: Clarence Dunbebin, For healing and comfort: Keith Mack & Sandra Brown October is Pastor’s Appreciation Month! Sligo Church is blessed with a talented pastoral staff that, while visible mostly on Sabbath mornings, dedicates countless hours of invisible service throughout the week. Please take a few minutes to write them a note of appreciation. Membership Report (first reading): Joining Sligo: Florella Cummings, Jessica Cummings, Ayzlei Edgecombe, Rowena Hutchins, Rikka Saunders, Sia Sesay Joining elsewhere: Myrna Candelaria, Carolyn Evans, Larry Evans, Ian Gilbertson, Reginald Gregory, Sr., Harifah Hendrickson, Desmond Pierre-Louis, Eolia Sibila, Wallis Sibila, Timothy Toscano Exploring the Gospels: Join Pastor Don McFarlane in our first session studying Mathew, Mark, Luke and John and why they are included as Scripture. We will also learn why certain so-called Lost Gospels are not included in the Bible. Tuesday, October 16, Sligo Church, Fellowship Hall A. Bring your Bible and a friend. 40th annual G. Arthur Keough Lectureship: Join us October 19-20 in WAU’s Richard Hall Chapel at 7:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. respectively. Guest speaker, Jennifer A. Herdt, is Gilbert L. Stark Professor of Christian Ethics and Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the Yale University Divinity School. She is also the author of Putting on Virtue: The Legacy of the Splendid Vices, and of Religion and Faction in Hume’s Moral Philosophy. She has published widely on virtue ethics, early modern and modern moral thought, and political theology. • First Lecture: Friday, October 19 at 7:00 p.m., “Why the Pursuit of Happiness is a Bad Idea.” • Second Lecture: Saturday, October 20 at 3:30 p.m., “The Promise of Natural Law for a Secular Age”