OUR VISION
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calendar of events October 20, Saturday Young Adults GLOW Study, Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. October 22, Monday Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m. October 24, Wednesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 8:00 p.m.
40th annual G. Arthur Keough Lectureship: Join us today in WAU’s Richard Hall Chapel at 3:30 p.m. to hear a presentation by guest speaker, Jennifer A. Herdt, titled “The Promise of Natural Law for a Secular Age.” Jennifer is Gilbert L. Stark Professor of Christian Ethics and Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the Yale University Divinity School. Young Adult Social: Corn Maze & Bonfire: It’s that time of the year! Sligo YA invites you to our annual Corn Maze! We’ll be heading to Summers Farm once again where you’ll have the chance to get lost in a corn maze with friends, drink hot chocolate, and make great memories. Join us for our Social on October 20 @ 7:00 p.m. Exploring the Gospels: You are invited to join Pastor Don McFarlane in a study of Scripture. What happened to the so-called Lost Gospels? Why were they not included in our Bible? How can we know what is the Word of God? Tuesday, October 23, 7:008:00 p.m., Sligo Church, Fellowship A. Bring your Bible and a friend.
worship schedule Join us next week when we highlight the importance of our disability ministry here at Sligo and the immense contribution this ministry along with those who lead it, make to our community. Guest speaker for the day will be Anil Lewis, Executive Director, Jernigan Institute at National Federation of the Blind. Music will be provided by Sligo Sanctuary Choir. Sligo Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:00 a.m. Speaker: Anil Lewis Mizo Service, Office Chapel, 11:00 a.m. Kerala Church, WAU Richards Hall, 10:00 a.m.
profile of giving - October 13
Join us for Prayer Gathering on Wednesday, October 24. 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!
CHURCH BUDGET: This offering pays for the outreach and
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. Underground Youth Worship Service run by the youth for the youth is being today at 11:15 a.m. in the Youth Room. Worship, fellowship, go deeper! Our theme will be “Pay Attention To Who You Listen To.”
Last Year: Oct. 14 $ 10,487 Oct. 14 YTD $ 422,902
MISCELLANEOUS
TITHE: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference to help expand the Kingdom of God throughout our region and world.
Bulletin information deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: <kdriscoll@sligochurch.org> Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 6:22 p.m. and commences on Friday, October 26, at 6:14 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. Follow us now on Facebook and Twitter
BUDGET FOR OCTOBER 13 YTD:
$ 6,612 $386,277
Last Year:
This Year:
Oct. 14 $ 45,620 Oct. 14 YTD $1,883,662
Oct. 13 Oct. 13 YTD
2018 GOAL
Remaining Goal $ 913,324
$2,800,000
CHRIST FIRST O C T O B E R 2 0 , 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
$450,440
$ 62,728
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.
who can help
CHURCH BUILDING IMPROVEMENT: Oct. 13 YTD
what we believe
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This Year:
at worship THE CHURCH
- Charles A. Tapp
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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.
Oct. 13 Oct. 13 YTD
Welcome to Sligo today! As a child, there was a character flaw that I possessed which would constantly get me into hot water with my parents, particularly my mother, and that was my determined, persistent desire to always have the “last word.” For someone to have the last word would simply mean that they would have the final say as to what decision was going to be made. This trait of mine would especially come to the surface whenever I found myself in strong disagreement with something that my mother had said. But I soon would come to the stark realization that in the home of Mrs. Nannie Bell Tapp, regardless of how determined I was to have the last word, in reality, it was my mother who had the final say. Today, as we continue our journey through the book of Revelation, we draw our attention to Jesus’ message to the church at Pergamum. We are reminded that despite the forces of evil that are at work from without as well as from within to destroy the body of Christ, ultimately it is God who will have the “last word!”
$ 31,013 $1,886,676
Today’s designated offering goes to Local Church 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.
Prelude Veni Creator, verset No. 1 / Nicolas De Grigny +Songs of Gathering O Day of Rest and Gladness / No. 383 +Sligo Live Gerry Lopez Simple Truths for Life Welcome & Church Life
Don McFarlane
*Hymn of Praise Holy, Holy, Holy / No. 73
we honor and praise him Prayer
Charles Sandefur Anthem The Holy City / Stephen Adams we reflect
+Children’s Message
Gerry Lopez
Responsive Scripture Reading Kathleen Driscoll Psalm 2:1-12 (NKJV) +Flor Balay Leader: Why do the nations rage, And the people plot a vain thing? Congregation: The kings of the earth set themselves, And the rulers take counsel together, Against the LORD and against His Anointed, saying, Leader: “Let us break Their bonds in pieces And cast away Their cords from us.” Congregation: He who sits in the heavens shall laugh; The Lord shall hold them in derision. Leader: Then He shall speak to them in His wrath, And distress them in His deep displeasure: Congregation: “Yet I have set My King On My holy hill of Zion.” Leader: “I will declare the decree: The LORD has said to Me, ‘You are My Son, Today I have begotten You. Congregation: Ask of Me, and I will give You The nations for Your inheritance, And the ends of the earth for Your possession. Leader: You shall break them with a rod of iron; You shall dash them to pieces like a potter’s vessel.’ ” Congregation: Now therefore, be wise, O kings; Be instructed, you judges of the earth.
THE CHURCH AT STUDY Leader: Serve the LORD with fear, And rejoice with trembling. All: Kiss the Son, lest He be angry, And you perish in the way, When His wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all those who put their trust in Him.
+Music for Meditation Deep River / H. T. Burleigh
Sermon Charles A. Tapp Christ First: A Journey through the Book of Revelation, Part VI; The Last Word Invitation to Give
Charles A. Tapp
Offertory Sinner, Please Don’t Let This Harvest Pass / Colin Lett we go to serve *Hymn of Reflection Only Trust Him / No. 279 *Benediction
Adult Sabbath School SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Song Service
Theresa Garza
Theme Song In Christ There is No East Nor West / No. 587 Welcome & Prayer Lesson Study “That They All May Be One” Prayer
Enoch Thomas
Norman Martin, pianist
Postlude Carillon de Westminster / Louis Vierne
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: Shirley Womack & Clarence Dunbebin For healing and comfort: Keith Mack & Walton Dawson A Celebration of Life for longtime Sligo member, Clarence Dunbebin, will be held on Sunday, November 1, at 1:00 p.m. in the Sligo Sanctuary. Clarence passed away on October 4 at the age of 89. He served as Principal of Sligo SDA School for 21 years. He is survived by his children, Sharin, Donna, Bob and daughter-inlaw, Marcia. In lieu of flowers, consider donating to a Seventh-day Adventist school of your choice. For more information, contact Bob Dunbebin at 301.455.9241 or <intlmail69@gmail.com>
*Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:00 service only Barry Rowe, deacon on duty Eileen Nowrangi, deaconess on duty
Footnotes: Flor Balay is from the Philippines and has been a member of Sligo Church for 26 years. She serves Sligo Church as Treasury Assistant and is also involved with the hospitality ministry at Sligo. Flor and her husband, Joevel, have a son, Patrick. Carole Dorlipo, Guadeloupean soprano began her musical pursuit at the age of five when she joined her church choir. She obtained her Bachelor of Music from the University of Maryland School of Music, and graduated with a Master of Music in Voice Performance from Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore. Currently, she teaches French and Music at Connelly School of the Holy Child. She is also the Choral Director and Vocal Coach for both Middle School and Upper School theatrical productions including Alice in Wonderland Jr. and Mamma Mia!. In her spare time, she enjoys playing tennis, going to the beach and spending time with family and friends.
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.
Enoch Thomas
Charles A. Tapp
Leading our music today are: Paul Byssainthe, Jr., organist Judith Pino, chorister Carole Dorlipo, vocalist
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
sabbath devotional
“Remember whose you are and whom you serve. Provoke yourself by recollection, and your affection for God will increase tenfold; your imagination will not be starved any longer, but will be quick and enthusiastic, and your hope will be inexpressibly bright.” - Oswald Chambers
October is Pastor’s Appreciation Month! This month we’re recognizing the contributions our pastoral staff makes to our congregational life 12 months of the year. Please take time to encourage our pastors for the service they provide for Sligo Church. Blood Pressure Screening, sponsored by the Health Action Team, is being held in the Atrium between 10:00 a.m. and 11:10 a.m. today. Information is available on various health topics. Nominating Report (first reading): Children’s Ministry Coordinator: Jonathan Ogburn Great Kids Development Center Chair: Jasper Cox Prayer Ministry Coordinator: Myrna Bas Women’s Ministries Action Team Chair: Elizabeth Abel Membership Report (second reading): Joining Sligo: 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