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. Volunteer Opportunity: Sligo Church is looking for someone to answer phones and greet people as they enter the office. Please consider volunteering your time each Tuesday afternoon (12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.) and/or each Friday morning (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.). If interested, please contact Kathleen Driscoll at 301.270.6777, ext. 239 or kdriscoll@sligochurch.org
YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS GLOW Worship Service for Young Adults: Takoma Park senior citizens need your help for the winter! On October 29 visit GLOW in the Memorial Chapel at 9:30 a.m. and help make a positive impact in our community. Peggy Gervasi of the Takoma Park Villages Program will be our guest speaker. Sligo Underground Youth Worship will be held on October 29 at 11:15 a.m. in the Youth Room. This is a worship service run by youth for youth. Worship, fellowship, go deeper! Our theme will be “The Heart of Horrors.” Corn Maze at Summers Farm - Join us for our Young Adult Social today. We will meet in the Greenwood Avenue entrance at 6:00 p.m. and return by 10:30 p.m. We can’t wait to see you at the Corn Maze for a night of fun and adventure.
MISCELLANEOUS Bulletin information deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: <kdriscoll@sligochurch.org> 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 Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 6:21 p.m. and commences on Friday, October 28 at 6:12 p.m.
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Welcome to Sligo today. At this time each year, our church pauses to celebrate one of our largest and most transformational ministries, Sligo Adventist School. October 22, Saturday There is probably no other ministry that the Seventh-day Young Adults GLOW, Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. Adventist Church has that is as far reaching than our educational system. From our elementary schools to October 24, Monday our universities, this ministry of Adventist Christian education which Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m. combines the disciplines of faith and learning, is without a doubt the bedrock of who we are as a denomination. Today we are pleased to October 26, Wednesday welcome one who has benefitted from the ministry of Sligo Adventist Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. School, Pastor Kyle Dever. Pastor Dever not only graduated from Sligo, (or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m.) but he grew up right here at Sligo Church. His time spent working in the area of youth ministries during his academy years played a large October 27, Thursday part not only in his maturation as a youth, but also in his call to the Exercise Class, Office Chapel, 6:30 p.m. gospel ministry. In many ways you can say that he is a product of Adventist Christian education and also a “Son of Sligo.” Please pray that God will use Pastor Dever as an instrument of His love and grace as he speaks to us today. - Charles A. Tapp
worship schedule
Summary of our Beliefs
SABBATH, October 29 Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:00 a.m. Speaker: Larry Evans Sligo Underground, Youth Room, 11:15 a.m. Mizo Service, Office Chapel, 11:00 a.m. Kerala Church, WAU Richards Hall, 10:00 a.m.
profile of giving - October 15
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: Oct. 17 $ 9,450 Oct. 17 YTD $ 427,551
This Year: Oct. 15 Oct. 15 YTD
$ 6,510 $406,682
BUDGET FOR OCTOBER 15 YTD: $433,033
Needed
• 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 2 2 , 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 Oct. 15 YTD $ 71,156 Total Raised Atrium Roof and Skylight: Total Raised $ 80,538 Goal $ 350,000 Outstanding Pledges $45,206
at worship THE CHURCH
ctapp@sligochurch.org
PASTOR FOR ADMINISTRATION & ADULT MINISTRIES Don McFarlane, ext. 116 dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org
$212,431
$ 269,462
Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference. Last Year: This Year: Oct. 17 $ 48,133 Oct. 15 $ 42,707 Oct. 17 YTD $1,857,779 Oct. 15 YTD $1,939,932 2016 Goal $2,800,000 Remaining Goal$ 860,068 Today’s designated offering goes to Potomac Partners. 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 gather in his name SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.
Sligo Adventist School Day Sligo Live Sligo School Day
Gerry Lopez
+Song of Gathering Praise Him, All Ye Little Children & Alleluia
*Hymn of Praise This is My Father’s World / No. 92 Prayer Joy Labrador
+Janelle Morency Anthem Thy Will / B. Herms, H. D. Scott, E. Weisband +Fairest Lord Jesus / arr. Willis; Be Thou My Vision we reflect +Baby Dedication Gerry Lopez Aaron Mugerwa +Special Music Jesus Loves Me / Cristo Me Alma
Sermon Growing Great Kids
Gerry Lopez Resty Labrador +Maya Swan Charles A. Tapp
Kyle Dever
SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Song Service
*Hymn of Reflection God Will Take Care of You / No. 99
Theme Song Let Your Heart Be Broken / No. 575
Kyle Dever
Postlude Toccata from Symphony No. 5 in F Minor / Charles-Marie Widor
Blair Peace & Elaine LaBastide, deacon & deaconess on duty Leading our music today are: Paul Byssainthe, Jr., organist Desmond Pierre- Louis, chorister Tim Vandeman, conductor Janice Broomfield, CDC director Jonathan and Joseph Pelote, violinists Sligo Strings Kennedy Green, student director
Leslie Hardware
Welcome & Prayer Special Music Mission Spotlight
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lesson Study God and Human Suffering Prayer
Sheila Schlisner-Hendricks Sheila Schlisner-Hendricks
Zelma Edwards, pianist
Sligo School Choir & Sligo Choral Ensemble Joya Follette, director & pianist
Resty & Joy Labrador have been married for 10 years and have two daughters, Raissa Jei & Jana Rei. They have been members of Sligo church for more than four years. Resty is self-employed and Joy works as a Special Education/Pre-school teacher in Virginia. Raissa Jei Labrador is a 4th grader at Sligo Adventist School. She loves to sing and play piano and violin. Janelle Morency hails from Boston, Massachusetts. She has attended SAS since the 4th grade, and was nominated as the 7th Grade Student of the Month in August, 2016. Maya Swan is a native of Maryland. She was the 8th Grade Student of the Month for September, 2016, and is in her 4th year at Sligo School. n e x t w e e k , h e r e a t S l i g o . . . We will celebrate members of the Sligo Community who live with special needs. Music will be provided by WAU’s Baroque Consort, and our speaker will be Dr. Larry Evans, Assistant to the president of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists for Special Needs Ministries.
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
Footnotes: Kyle Dever is the Pastor for Community Life at Church of the Advent Hope in New York City. He spent the first 18 years of his life at Sligo Church and credits this community with his decision to enter full-time ministry. Even though he hasn’t lived in the DC area for several years now, he still considers it, and Sligo, home.
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
Adult Sabbath School
we go to serve
*Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:00 service only
Welcome & Church Life G. Lopez & V. Anderson we honor and praise him
Scripture Psalms 127:3-5 (NLT) Introduction of Speaker +Music for Meditation Family of God / arr. Gaither
Invitation to Give Charles A. Tapp Offertory Be Though My Vision +Follow The Sun / arr. Angerman/Martin
*Benediction
Prelude Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer / Dale Wood +Kum Ba Yah, Swing Low Sweet Chariot, All Day All Night! / arr. Vandeman
+Children’s Message
THE CHURCH AT STUDY
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: Bobbie Mills-McCargo & Edward Cichosz A Celebration of Life for Edel Longard, will be held on Saturday, November 5 at 4:30 p.m., in the Silver Spring SDA Church (8900 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910). In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to TeamGleason.org or alsa.org, for ALS research, a cause close to her heart. October is Pastor Appreciation Month: October is Pastor Appreciation Month, but you can express your appreciation for the role our pastors play in our Sligo Church life anytime. Take some time today and during the next few days to pray for our Sligo pastors, their families, and their ministries. Today’s Sanctuary Flowers are given by
sabbath devotional
“Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children. I tell you the truth, anyone who doesn’t receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.” - Luke 18:16-17 (NLT)
JESUS PROJECT: Desire of Ages, Chapter 48, Oct. 23 - Oct. 29
• Rosie & Charlie’s 30th Wedding Anniversary • Maharajan Ponraj’s family in celebration his 70th birthday. Happy Birthday, Maharajan! Blood Pressure Screening & Ask a Doctor! Members and guests are welcome to ask a medical doctor health-related questions in the Atrium between 10:00 a.m. and 11:10 a.m. today. Information is also available on various health topics. Sponsored by the Health Action Team. Attention Federal Employees! Please consider donating to Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington (ACSGW) through the Combined Federal Campaign between now December 15. The CFC code to use for making donations is 57194. Thank you for supporting ACSGW! Sligo Book Club will meet on Wednesday, November 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss “All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr.