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) Sligo Underground Worship, a worship service run by youth for youth, will be held today at 11:15 a.m. in the Youth Room. Our theme will be “Family is forever. ”Worship, fellowship, go deeper! Youth Social: Join us in the Youth Room today for a trip to the Corn Maze. It promises to be a night of fun and adventure. We plan to depart at 6:30 p.m. and return by 10:30 p.m. Young Adult Social: It’s that time of the year! Sligo YA invites you to our annual Corn Maze on October 21 @ 7:00 p.m. We’ll be heading to Summers Farm where you’ll have the chance to get lost in a maze, drink hot chocolate, and create great memories with friends. Organize Your Pictures! Do you have boxes of pictures at your house or hundreds of slides and wonder how you’ll ever be able to get them organized? Or would you like to know how to get your pictures into a digital form in your computer and make photo albums? If so, come to a Workshop on Sunday, October 22, at 2:00 p.m. in the Sligo Fellowship Room. You’ll see and learn many ways on how to easily get your pictures organized and how to put them in an e-Photo book and have it printed. 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. 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
Welcome to Sligo today. I’m sure that many, if not most of you, are familiar with the expression, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” But are you as October 14, Saturday familiar with its meaning and its origin? This wellYoung Adults GLOW, Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. known proverb has its earliest origin in a letter written by the North African theologian and philosopher, St. October 15, Sunday Augustine, in 390 AD to Januarius, a Bishop and martyr in the Roman Catholic Church. In his letter, Augustine wrote Exercise Class, Office Chapel, 9:00 a.m. the following: “When I go to Rome, I fast on Saturday, but here [Milan] October 16, Monday I do not. Do you also follow the custom of whatever church you attend, if you do not want to give or receive scandal?” In essence what Recovery Ministry, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m. Augustine was saying to Januarius is that whenever he visits a place that has a culture that is different from his own, instead of forcing his October 18, Wednesday practices on others, he feels it is best for all parties involved for him Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. to acquiesce to the norm of that particular culture, lest by not doing Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 8:00 p.m. so, it may erupt into a scandal. But should this practice hold true for WAU Chapel, Sligo Church Sanctuary, 11:15 a.m. the Church, especially in regards to welcoming new believers into the faith? - Charles A. Tapp
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worship schedule SABBATH, October 21 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 7 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. 7
$
MISCELLANEOUS
Oct. 8 YTD
Oct. 7 YTD
$ 412,415
Bulletin information deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: <kdriscoll@sligochurch.org>
BUDGET FOR OCTOBER 7 YTD:
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 *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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CHRIST FIRST O C T O B E R 14 , 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
$421,636
Church Building Improvement: Oct. 7 YTD $31,757 Balance from 2016 & YTD $72,820 Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference to help expand the Kingdom of God throughout our region and world.
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
Last Year:
This Year:
Oct. 8
$
Oct. 7
$
Oct. 8 YTD
$1,897,225
Oct. 7 YTD
$ 1,838,042
2017 Goal
$2,800,000
Remaining Goal $
52,498
• 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).
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This Year:
$ 400,172
at worship THE CHURCH
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Last Year: Oct. 8 $ 13,121
Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 6:32 p.m. and commences on Friday, October 20 at 6:21 p.m.
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48,995
961,958
Today’s designated offering goes to Voice of Prophecy, Voice of Hope/World Budget. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
worship.nurture.outreach
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
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SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.
*Hymn of Reflection In Christ There Is No East nor West / No. 587
Prelude Prelude in A Minor / J.S. Bach
*Benediction
+Song of Gathering O Day of Rest and Gladness / No. 383 +Sligo Live Consumed Worship Conference
*Hymn of Praise Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart / No. 27 (stanzas 1, 2, 4 & 5) Prayer Amram Ewoo Anthem Did You Think to Pray / arr. Greg Gilpin w e r e f l e c t +Children’s Message
Scripture Ephesians 3:14-19 (NKJV)
Gerry Lopez Terri Jo Hayes +Abe Beltran
Leader: For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Congregation: from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, Leader: that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, Congregation: that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, Leader: may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height— All: to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
+Music for Meditation Psalm 1 / Nathan Carter Sermon Charles A. Tapp When in Rome… Part I; Rooted and Grounded Invitation to Give
Charles A.Tapp
Offertory Great God A’ Mighty / arr. Stacey Gibbs
Adult Sabbath School SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Charles A. Tapp
Postlude Fugue in A Minor / J.S. Bach
Cheryl Bridges
Welcome & Church Life Erwin Mack we honor and praise him
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
*Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:00 service only
Song Service Theme Song A Mighty Fortress is our God / No. 506 Welcome & Scripture
Lesson The Controversy
Leading our music today are: Paul Byssainthe, Jr., organist Kay Rosburg, chorister
Prayer
Sheila Schlisner-Hendricks
Paul Byssainthe, Jr., pianist
Footnotes: The Takoma Academy Camerata is a singing group that consists of students in grades 9-12 who perform several times a year for various functions in the community, state, and churches. Camerata’s goal is to pursue excellence through training in music performance, literacy, technical skill, music history, multicultural music, general musicianship, and music in worship and ministry. Abe Beltran has been a member of Sligo for 18 years. Abe retired from the US Navy and now works as a Program Analyst for the US Army Federal Government. He and and his wife, Ofelia, have three adult children: Rebecca, Leilani and Stephen and three grandchildren. Amram Ewoo is an Information Technology professional working for a biotechnology company. He and his wife, Afia, have three daughters: Tiffany, Arianna and Adrielle. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with family and volunteering. Terri Jo Hayes has been a member of Sligo for ten years. She has a passion for helping others. She leads Sligo’s AIM ministry and is a member of Sligo’s greeting ministry. Terri Jo works as a General Management Consultant in the field of Cyber. next week, here at Sligo... Pastor Tapp concludes his series titled, “When in Rome...” as he takes a look at the challenge that we as Christians face in coming to grips with the prejudice that resides in many of our hearts. Music will be provided by Roy Allan Imperio and the Sligo Sanctuary Choir.
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.
Sheila Schlisner-Hendricks
Special Music Theresa Garza
Michael Dulcich, deacon on duty Connie Merrill, deaconess on duty
Takoma Academy Camerata Lulu Mupfumbu, director
Heather Griffin
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 families of these deceased: Don Wheeler, Anita Milam, Neville D’Costa & Sara Zervos (mother of Brian Zervos) For healing and comfort: Darrell Milam, Louise Wheeler, William Miongo, Susan Bowen & Edna D’Costa Pastor 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. Full Plate Living Weight Loss Program: Fill your plate and still lose weight. This eight-week program which begins Thursday, October 19 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room is also for those who want to eat healthier. Registration is required. More information is available in the Atrium today or by calling 301.806.5207.
sabbath devotional
“A sacrifice to be real must cost, must hurt, and must empty ourselves. Give yourself fully to God. He will use you to accomplish great things on the condition that you believe much more in his love than in your weakness.” – Mother Teresa
Guest Ministry: All greeters and their families are invited to attend a lunch, followed by a meeting, on October 21, immediately after second service in the Fellowship Room. This is a potluck, so please bring a vegetarian entrée, salad or dessert that will serve at least 10-12 people. For additional information, contact <sligogreeter@ sligochurch.org> The next Sligo Fellowship Potluck is October 28. Guests are invited to join us, following the second service in the Fellowship Room. Members who wish to attend are requested to provide a vegetarian entrée, salad or dessert that will serve at least 10-12 people. Upcoming events at Washington Adventist University: Vespers, October 20, Student Activity Center, 7:30 p.m. AY/Ignite, October 21, Student Activity Center, 4:00 p.m. OpportuniTEA postponed! The annual Scholarshipping Our Sisters tea, which was originally planned to be held here at Sligo on October 29, has been postponed. Please watch for a new date.