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)
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calendar of events
Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington (ACSGW) needs volunteers for the Holiday Giving Project, which provides Thanksgiving meals to families in need. If you are able to assist with food pickups, deliveries and distribution between November 22 and November 23, please call 301.585.6556 Budget Booster: It’s that time of year again when we ask our members to give extra to our budget through the Budget Booster. Our goal this year is $40,000. In faith, we allocated more for our ministries at Sligo. Thank you in advance for your generosity and for your continued support of the needs here at your local church. Women’s Ministries: Join us on Sunday, November 1 for knitting and crocheting at 11:00 a.m. in the Discipleship Room. We need help to make scarves and baby items. Please contact Joan Francis <jfrancis@wau.edu> or Wendy Trim <wendytrim@gmail. com> to get wool in advance. The items made will be donated to the homeless and to hospitals. Sandi Patty Concert: Invite your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers to experience God through the inspirational music of Sandi Patty on Sunday, November 15 at 5:00 p.m. in the Sligo Sanctuary. Sandi Patty is the most awarded female vocalist in contemporary Christian music history with thirty-nine Dove Awards, five Grammy Awards, and four Billboard Music Awards. Her twenty-four albums have sold more than eleven million units including three platinum and five gold recordings. Tickets can be purchased at www.sligochurch.org or at the Sligo Church Office.
Welcome to Sligo. We are honored to worship our Lord in fellowship with you. Anyone who has ever been October 31, Saturday through a break-up knows just quite how devastating Young Adults GLOW (God Lighting Our World), it could be. The time, energy, emotion, love, and resources poured into the relationship were to no avail. Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. You put in all you had and it resulted in a broken heart. Sligo Underground, Youth Room, 11:00 a.m. A break-up is the instance any relationship in which we’ve invested Crossroads, WAU Student Activity Center, 11:15 a.m. ends. This could be a romance, a marriage, a friendship, a family Homes of Hope Training, Memorial Chapel, 4:00 p.m. relation... But the most devastating break-up goes back to the beginning of humanity. God had invested His all in the human race, November 1, Sunday He created them in His own image, sheltered them in His own garden, Pathfinders Meeting, Office Chapel, 8:00 a.m. walked with them and talked with them; He was theirs and they were 55+ Club Brunch Potluck, Fellowship Hall A, 10:00 a.m. His. One day as He sought out those whom He loved, He found they had broken up with Him. They had chosen a different relationship, a November 2, Monday different life. He had to let them go, as it was what they had chosen, Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m. but it wasn’t without a plan to win them back. November 4, Wednesday - Pranitha Fielder Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. (or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m.) Summary of our Beliefs November 5, Thursday Exercise Class, Office Chapel, 6:30 p.m.
worship schedule SABBATH, November 7 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. Crossroads, WAU Student Activity Center, 11:15 a.m.
profile of giving - October 24 CHURCH BUDGET: This offering pays for the outreach and
• 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).
PHONE: 301.270.6777 EMERGENCY: 301.980.1009 FAX: 301.270.3518 WEBSITE: www.sligochurch.org Domestic Violence Hotline: 240.777.4000
CHILDREN & YOUTH Sligo Underground Youth Service will be held today at 11:00 a.m. in the Youth Room! Worship, fellowship, go deeper!
Last Year: Oct. 25 $ 10,065 Oct. 25 YTD $ 447,514
SENIOR PASTOR Charles A. Tapp, ext. 126
Bulletin information deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: kdriscoll@sligochurch.org
BUDGET FOR OCTOBER 24 YTD: $ 445,591
Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 6:08 p.m. and commences on Friday, November 6 at 5:02 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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Church Building Improvement: Greenwood Avenue Entrance Women’s Bathrooms
Oct. 24 YTD $ 44,301 Total Raised $114,918 Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference. September 2015 contributions are $ 190,781 September 2014 contributions are $ 194,212 MTD Contributions are $3,431 less than last year. Today’s designated offering goes to North American Division Evangelism. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
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CHRIST FIRST O C T O B E R 31, 2 015 8:45 & 11:00 A.M.
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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. This Year: Oct. 24 $ 8,263 Oct. 24 YTD $ 435,814
at worship THE CHURCH
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
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 STUDY
THE CHURCH AT WORSHIP we gather in his name
Offertory selected we go to serve
SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.
+Sligo Live Homes of Hope
*Hymn of Response When I Survey the Wondrous Cross / No. 155
Prelude For the Beauty of the Earth / Bish/Alston
*Benediction
+Song of Gathering Come, Christians, Join to Sing / No. 10 Welcome and Church Life +Celebration of Ministry
Richard Castillo J. Khabbaz & G. Lopez
we honor and praise him *Hymn of Praise Face to Face / No. 206 Prayer
Blanca Davis
Anthem selected +Seek and You Will Find / Natalie Sleeth we reflect +Baby Dedication Don McFarlane James Calvin Nizur Clark, II Emily Estelle Amelia Lawrence Elliott George Scott Lawrence +Children’s Message
Gerry Lopez
Scripture Helen Espenida Revelation 21:1-7 (NLT) +Music for Meditation selected Sermon The Break-Up
Pranitha Fielder
Invitation to Give
Pranitha Fielder
Pranitha Fielder
Postlude Grand Choeur / Theodore Dubois *Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:00 service only
Sylvan Coke & Elaine La Bastide, deacon & deaconess on duty Leading our music today are: Patrick Alston, organist Desmond Pierre-Louis, chorister Lester Black, vocalist Paul Byssainthe, Jr., pianist
Adult Sabbath School SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Song Service
Kay Rosburg
welcome
Theme Song Trust and Obey Scripture & Prayer Welcome
Sheila Schlisner-Hendricks
Mission Feature Special Music Lesson Study More Woes for the Prophet Prayer
next week, here at Sligo... Pastor Tapp will share the fourth message in his sermon series, “Why I Believe In Christianity.” Music will be provided by trumpeter, Shane Kelley and saxophonist, Dwight Joseph.
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 Ken Flemmer
Sheila Schlisner-Hendricks
Zelma Edwards, pianist
Sligo Children’s Choir Joya Follette, director Footnotes: Lester Black attended Blue Mountain Academy, Columbia Union College and studied voice under Jon Gilbertson. He uses his rich baritone voice as a soloist and in music ministry with various groups. Lester has contributed to several recordings which include a CD with a cappella, male sextet Mutual Agreement. Blanca (Rosie) Davis has been a member of Sligo Church since 1962. She is a registered nurse at Doctors Community Hospital. She is a beloved support member of the Sligo Media Team. Helen Espenida is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator. She has been a member of Sligo Church for more than 20 years and serves in the Media Ministries.
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 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 We hold in prayer those who: Have lost loved ones: Zork, Sandstrom, Snyder & Bergman families Request healing/comfort: David Peters, Pushpawati Borge, Josalaine Bazile, Kyle Alexander, Erwin Simpson, Poleta Hutchinson & Ed Davis Today’s Sanctuary flowers are in celebration of Jeff Dever and Kay Rosburg’s 30th wedding anniversary. *If you would like to enhance the beauty of our worship by providing flowers, please contact Flor Balay at the Church Office, 301-2706777, ext. 114
sabbath devotional
Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were a present far too small; Love so amazing, so divine, Demands my soul, my life, my all. - Isaac Watts, When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
October is Pastor Appreciation Month. We can thank God that in His providence He has assembled a pastoral staff for Sligo Church that is international in scope, and represents more years of experience than most of us have been alive. And while we’re thanking God, let’s not forget to thank our pastors for their dedicated service with a hug, a note, or some other expression of appreciation. TODAY Adventist writer, Ruthie Jacobsen, author of twelve books including, The Difference is Prayer, will share how God works in our lives, in our church and in our Homes of Hope. Join us in Sligo Church’s Memorial Chapel this afternoon, October 31, from 4:00 -- 6:00 p.m. as we discuss how to effectively prepare for soul winning in 2016. Fall back! Daylight Saving Time ends and Standard Time begins at 2:00 a.m. tomorrow, November 1. Please remember to turn your clocks back one hour. Sligo Women’s Ministries Book Club will meet on Wednesday, November 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss “Absence of Mind“ by Marilynne Robinson.