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) Luella Scott, a charter member of Sligo church, celebrated her 100th birthday on Tuesday, October 15. She now lives with her neice and nephew in Georgia. Church Budget Target – Our profile of giving shows that we are $53,000 down on budget. If the church is to meet all its ongoing financial obligations and support its many nurture and outreach ministries, it is essential that we reach our budget target by the end of the year. We can do this by increasing our contributions to the church budget and, where we have not been in the habit of giving, start to honor God with our tithe and offerings. Increasing our contributions to the church budget by even 20% would significantly increase income and take us to our budget target. Beyond supporting our church, our offerings are our response of love to God’s blessings and goodness. LLU School of Medicine Alumni Luncheon: Loma Linda University School of Medicine alumni are invited to join Dr. Roger Hadley, Dean of the School of Medicine, and Nicole Batten, Executive Director of the Alumni Association, for a delicious luncheon at the home of Jim and Jeannie Callan (11 Barn Ridge Ct, Silver Spring, MD 20906) on Saturday, November 2 at 1:00 p.m. Come reconnect with your fellow alumni and learn what’s new at the School of Medicine. Please RSVP by October 30 to 909.558.4633 or lsanchez@llu.edu The Betty Howard Center for Student Success & Faculty Development is collecting coats & canned goods from now until November 16 to benefit those in need on behalf of Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington (ACSGW). Drop off your coats & canned goods in a labeled box in the Atrium of Sligo Church. New MBA online cohort starting November 1, 2013, at Washington Adventist University. Register today and receive a one-time discount of $150. Hurry! Only 17 spots left. Fill out the online application (http://online.wau.edu/admissions/ how-to-apply/) today and confirm your space. Any questions contact 301.891.4090 or email vrbattle@wau.edu. Bulletin Information Deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: bulletin@sligochurch.org
worship schedule FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 Reflections, Fellowship Hall A, 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:15 a.m., Speaker: Gerry Lopez Sligo Underground, Youth Room, 11:15 a.m., (Youth & Young Adult Service) Crossroads, WAU Activity Center, 11:15 a.m., (WAU Collegiate Service) Mizo Service, Office Chapel, 11:15 a.m.
Mark your calendar! Kids Church will be held on Sabbath, November 9, from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the Primary II Room. Our theme is “Hide and Seek.” Kids will have fun learning about a real Jesus in their lives through Bible stories, crafts, Sligo Puppets, and Bible games!
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The famous English novelist George Orwell once said that, “The most effective way to destroy a people is to deny and obliterate their own understanding of their history.” As Seventh-day Adventists, we have been endowed with a rich history that has served in keeping us united as a people as well as focused on our God-given destiny. The sad truth is that if we make the mistake of viewing our history simply as a relic of the past, we are in danger of losing both. In honor of Adventist Heritage month we are pleased to welcome David Trim, Director of Archives, Statistics, and Research for the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, as he shares with us his message titled, Stones of Meaning.
Summary of our Beliefs
OCTOBER 12, 2013
• 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)
CHURCH BUDGET: This offering pays for the outreach and
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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.
BUDGET FOR OCTOBER 12 YTD:
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October 19, Sunday AHE Meeting, Fellowship Hall B, 8:30 a.m. Homeless Ministry, Discipleship Room, 2:00 p.m. October 21, Monday Regeneration Ministries, Office Conf. Room, 7:00 p.m. Finance Committee Mtg., Senior Pastor’s Office, 7:00 p.m. October 22, Tuesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. October 23, Wednesday Sligo Ringers, SAS - Room 114, 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m.
Last Year: Oct. 13 $ 6,828.76 Oct. 13 YTD $407,789.02
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This Year: Oct. 12 $ 4,478.17 Oct. 12 YTD $ 410,453.59 $ 463,102.00
Media Projects: Oct. 12 $ 652.50 Total Raised $ 13,970.09 Goal $45,000.00 Needed $ 31,029.91 Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference. September 2013 contributions are $ 193,880.33 September 2012 contributions are $ 285,556.12 Today’s designated offering goes to Local Church Budget. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
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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
ADMINISTRATIVE & ADULT MINISTRIES PASTOR Don McFarlane, ext. 116 dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org CONGREGATIONAL CARE PASTOR Debbie Eisele, ext. 127
eiseled@sligochurch.org
MEDIA AND OUTREACH PASTOR Paolo Esposito, ext. 136
pesposito@sligochurch.org
YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS PASTOR Pranitha Fielder, ext. 119
pfielder@sligochurch.org
CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRIES PASTOR Gerardo Lopez, ext. 122 glopez@sligochurch.org PASTOR FOR WORSHIP Cheryl Wilson-Bridges, ext. 123
cbridges@sligochurch.org
HEAD ELDER Erwin Mack
301.434.1622
7700 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912 I 301.270.6777
8:45 & 11:15 A.M.
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Sligo
a seventh-day adventist church The Washington Adventist University Church
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 STUDY
THE CHURCH AT WORSHIP we gather in his name
we go to serve
Adult Sabbath School SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:15 A.M.
*Hymn of Reflection How Sweet Are the Tidings / No. 442
Song Service
Prelude In Dulci Jubilo / J.S. Bach +Fugue in G minor / J.S. Bach / arr. Y. Kimura +Chorale: Prelude for the Beauty of the Earth / Colquitt +Holy Holy Holy / arr. Himes
Benediction
+Song of Gathering I’m a Pilgrim / No. 444 Welcome and Church Life Paolo Esposito +Celebration of Ministry Sheila Schlisner Hendricks ACSGW & Ken Flemmer we honor and praise him
*Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:15 service only
*Hymn of Praise I Saw One Weary / No. 441 Prayer
Shane Kelley
Anthem Jesus Medley / arr. Gilbertson +Be Thou My Vision / arr. Larry Clarke
we reflect +Children’s Message
Gerry Lopez
Scripture Jamie J. Schneider Joshua 4:1-7 (ESV) +Responsive Reading +Music for Meditation Morning Trumpet / arr. Gilbertson Sermon Stones of Meaning Invitation to Give
David Trim
David Trim
Postlude “Toccata” from Symphony No. 1 / Louis Vierne +Fugue / Handel / arr. Thurston
Leading our music today are: Matt Daley, organist Jon Gilbertson, chorister Soraya Homayouni, soprano Washington Adventist University Concert Winds Preston Hawes, director Jose Luis Oviedo, Jr., assistant director Footnotes:
Judith Pino
Theme Song The Wonders of Redeeming Love
welcome
Scripture & Prayer
Andre Mikhailenko
Welcome
Andre Mikhailenko
Special Music The Lord Bless You and Keep You / Rutter Mission Feature Lesson Study Sacrifices Benediction & Offering
Judith Pino
Class Leaders Class Leaders
Fred Weber, organist
Shane Kelley is a passionate musician who enjoys serving the Lord. He is currently an Assistant International Standards Coordinator at the US Department of Transportation where he has been employed since 1995. Jamie J. Schneider is currently the E-Marketing Specialist for The Smithsonian Associates, and formerly the Digital Marketing Manager for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. She loves to learn about and experience new and challenging things, especially in the fields of religion, art, culture, languages, and travel. She is an active member of Sligo Church and the Communications Committee. David Trim is Director of Archives, Statistics, and Research for the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. He is also one of the church’s finest historians. He has been a member at Sligo for just over a year, having moved to the United States from Britain in 2011. He and his wife, Wendy, are active in the SST Sabbath School class. Barry Rowe & Jean Ott, deacon & deaconess on duty
Paolo Esposito
Offertory Precious Lord, arr. Gilbertson +Doxology / arr. William Himes
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
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 a friend, then invite them to come to church in person at 11:15 a.m. We hold in prayer those who: Have lost loved ones: Candelaria, Pino, Sahlin, Barnwell & Clementson families Request healing: Eva Christian, Loretta Romero, Chuck Hess, Ralph Mensah, Ivybelle Roye, Nirmal Nowrangi, Louis Tilts, Poleta Hutchinson & Dharam Thamby We grieve the loss of Taylor Clapp & Lois Carr Sanctuary Flowers are from Dolly Wasli in remembrance of her husband who passed away a year ago. Flowers are designed by Mary McFarlane. *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..
sabbath devotional
“Again and again I have been shown that the past experiences of God’s people are not to be counted as dead facts.” Ellen G. White
sunset Tonight: 6:25 Oct. 26: 6:16
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.
This month we’re recognizing the contributions our pastoral staff makes to our congregational life 12 months of the year. Its called Pastor Appreciation Month. Please take time to encourage our pastors in the service they provide for Sligo Church. Membership Report (first reading): Joining Sligo: Joan Bailey, Rennecks Bailey, Sr., Tiffany Bailey, Oliver Cortez, Deborah Hess, Clara Jagdhale, Regina Johnson, Albert Kamara, Natasha Kamara, Ethel Watley, Juwel Watson Joining elsewhere: Prem Choppala, Charity Sillero, Violeta Sillero, Linda Tatum, Olivia Thomas, John Wu Nominating Report (first reading): Administrative Board: Victor Kindo Adult Sabbath School Teacher: Lawrence Saunders Communications Taskforce: Christopher Daley, Celeste Ryan Deputy Head Deacon: Manuel Rosette Greeters: Kathleen Driscoll, Vijaya Ganta, Chile Wigwe Hospitality Team Leader: Donna Robinson