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) A Praying Church: The General Conference has designated the first Sabbath of every quarter as a day of prayer and fasting. Members should focus their prayer on specific themes, including local and individual needs. In addition, members are invited to pray on the hour or at 7:00 a.m. or 7:00 p.m. each day. Sligo Book Club will meet on Wednesday, October 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss “Between the World and Me” by Ta-Nahesi Coates. Attention! Oakwood University Alumni and friends. Join us for “Game night” at Brinklow SDA Church tonight, from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Bring your favorite dish and a membership fee of $40, which will get you a free ticket to the upcoming OU vs. WAU game on November 5. For more information, contact Chris Batson at 410.979.2885
calendar of events
Welcome to Sligo today. Several years ago while pastoring in New York, I discovered a briefcase one evening sitting on the sidewalk just outside the entrance to my church. October 1, Saturday Now, this was not unusual, as it was pretty common Young Adults GLOW, Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. in that neighborhood to find items that had been “conveniently” left behind. Upon further investigation, it October 3, Monday became apparent that this briefcase had been stolen and discarded Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m. just outside the church. Inside I found no identification, other than important immigration documents. Based on this information I was October 5, Wednesday able to track down the owner, which was a Russian family that was Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. migrating to the United States, only to have their briefcase stolen at (or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m.) the airport which was near my church. The family was so overjoyed that I had taken the time to locate them that one of them wanted to October 6, Thursday reward me for my efforts, which I graciously refused. I didn’t feel right Exercise Class, Office Chapel, 6:30 p.m. accepting a reward for doing the right thing. But did you know that God has a reward planned for all who remain faithful in this life? And if God is going to reward us based on our efforts, then are we truly saved by grace? - Charles A. Tapp
SABBATH, October 8 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.
YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS Underground Youth Worship Service will be held on October 1 at 11:15 a.m. in the Youth Room - a worship service run by youth for youth. Worship, fellowship, go deeper! Our theme will be “Dangerous Relationships.” GLOW Worship Service for Young Adults: Come join us on October 8 for the young adult worship service (ages 18-35). GLOW Worship starts at 11:30 a.m. in the Youth Room! We will be starting a new series entitled “Acts of God” based on the book of Acts. This worship service will be held once a month on the second Sabbath of the month. MISCELLANEOUS Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 6:52 p.m. and commences on Friday, October 7 at 6:41 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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profile of giving - September 24
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: Sept. 26 $ 10,192 Sept. 26 YTD $ 399,814
This Year: Sept. 24 Sept. 24 YTD
$ 9,650 $376,798
BUDGET FOR SEPTEMBER 24 YTD: $401,560
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• 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 1, 2 016 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
Church Building Improvement: Greenwood Avenue Entrance Women’s Bathrooms Sept. 24 YTD $ 66,584 Total Raised Atrium Roof and Skylight: Total Raised $ 79,393 Goal $ 350,000 Outstanding Pledges $45,206
at worship THE CHURCH
Summary of our Beliefs
worship schedule
CHILDREN The Children’s Choir is Back!!! Please join us as we restart our Children’s Choir for the new 2016-2017 choir season. All children who participated last year and all between the ages of 4-11 years old are welcomed! We hope to see some new faces. Bring your child to a training ground for young worshipers. For more information, contact Mrs. Follette, director at <jfollette@ sligoadventistshool.org>
welcome
ctapp@sligochurch.org
PASTOR FOR ADMINISTRATION & ADULT MINISTRIES Don McFarlane, ext. 116 dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org
$207,859
$ 270,607
Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference. Last Year: This Year: Sept. 26 $ 41,110 Sept. 24 $ 44,730 Sept. 26 YTD $1,707,823 Sept. 24 YTD $1,779,996 2016 Goal $2,800,000 Remaining Goal$1,020,004 Today’s designated offering goes to Local Church Budget. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
worship.nurture.outreach
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 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 .
THE CHURCH AT WORSHIP we go to serve
we gather in his name SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.
Friends & Family Day Sligo Live WGTS Radio Station
Richard Castillo
Prelude He Leadeth Me / arr. Phipps +The Old Hundredth Psalm Tune / Ralph Vaughan Williams, arr. David Stone +Song of Gathering He Lives / No. 251 Welcome & Church Life Don McFarlane we honor and praise him *Hymn of Praise All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name / No. 229 Prayer
Michael Dulcich
Anthem Sing Unto God / Handel +Creation, The Heavens Are Telling / Joseph Haydn we reflect
+Children’s Message
Gladys Guerrero
Scripture Nancy Guevara Revelation 22:6-12 (NKJV) +Music for Meditation Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us / William Bradbury, arr. Fred Bock Sermon The Gospel of Reward Invitation to Give
THE CHURCH AT STUDY
*Hymn of Reflection Worthy, Worthy Is the Lamb / No. 246 *Benediction
Postlude Prelude in Classic Style / David German +Church Sonata No. 14 / Wolfgang A. Mozart, arr. David Stone
*Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:00 service only Sylvan Coke & Aruna Nowrangi, deacon & deaconess on duty
Leading our music today are: Wendell Phipps, organist Leslie Hardware, vocalist Judith Pino, chorister
Columbia Collegiate Chorale of Washington Adventist University James Bingham, director Denique Isaac, soprano Jeffery Wilson, tenor Adrian Chambers, bass
SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Song Service
Kay Rosburg 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.
Theme Song I Know Whom I Have Believed / No. 511 Welcome & Prayer Mission Spotlight
Archie Marshall
Lesson Study The End Prayer
Archie Marshall
Archie Marshall
Zelma Edwards, pianist
New England Youth Ensemble of Washington Adventist University Preston Hawes, director Footnotes: Michael Dulcich is an architect, who specializes in school design. He serves in Sligo’s deacon and pathfinder ministries. He and his wife, Melanie, have two sons, Joshua and Matthew. Nancy Guevara has been a Sligo church member for 14 years, involved in various ministries. She has been teaching at Sligo Child Development Center for 15 years. Leslie Hardware has been attending Sligo Church for more than 40 years. He sang in the church choir for more than 25 of those years and was chair of the design committee for the church renovation project from 2001 - 2002.
Charles A. Tapp
Offertory How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling Place / Josef Haydn +Cantique de Jean Racine / Gabriel Fauré
Adult Sabbath School
Charles A. Tapp
Charles A. Tapp
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
n e x t w e e k , h e r e a t S l i g o . . . Pr. Charles A. Tapp will preach a sermon titled, “The Gospel of Giving” and Sligo Sanctuary Choir will provide the music.
sabbath devotional
“The reward of being ‘faithful over a few things’ is just the same as being ‘faithful over many things’ ; for the emphasis falls upon the same word; it is the ‘faithful’ who will enter ‘into the joy of their Lord.’” – Charles S. Robinson
JESUS PROJECT: Desire of Ages, Chapter 45, Oct. 2 - Oct. 8
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 Families of these deceased: Edward Cichosz & Clothilda Plas People requesting healing: Charles A. Tapp We extend our deepest gratitude to the Sligo Church family for the outpouring of support during our time of bereavement. A special thank you to the pastoral staff for their help and support; to the deaconesses and to members of the Purple Sabbath School Class for their heartfelt generosity. Please continue to pray for us. - The LaBastide family Today’s Sanctuary flowers have been contributed by Sylvan Coke, in appreciation of the ministry of the pastors of the church. October is Pastor Appreciation Month, the month we stop to recognize the contributions our pastors make to our congregational life throughout the year. Please take time to express your personal appreciation to our pastors in whichever way you choose. Nominating Report (first reading): Elders: Jean Arthur, Myrna Bas, Fedor Tomenko, Yuri Tomenko Emergency Aid Committee Chair: Donna Robinson Hospitality Committee Chair: Denise Hussong Membership Report (first reading): Joining Sligo: Opal Barnes, Jocelyn Bethea, Francis Bolden, Christian Canjura, Christy Conjura, Ana Escobar, Rhoda Gottfried, Glen Grant, Melvin Hardy, Wayne Junior, Gloria Manns, Maleek Mitchell, Samuel Perez, Geoffrey Ramsay, II, Petal Ramsay, Magdiel Rome, Imani Rowe, June Rowe, Leonardo Rowe, Stephanie Salvador, Vincent Ssuuna Joining elsewhere: Brian Arner, Lori Banks, Kenneth Barney, Lydia Beyeen Solomon, Juan Castillo, Diane Douglas, John Ehrlich, Cindy Esposito, Paolo Esposito, Elizabeth Fitchijan, Kenrie Hylton, Konnor Hylton, Sean Johnson, Immanuel Joseph, Ruth Joseph, L. Roo McKenzie, Nellie McKenzie, Christine Meier, John Meier, Nerlyne Noisete, Deanna Ongwela, Jamie Schneider, Ellen Shin, Marilyn Shultz, Jenny Wright