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
calendar of events October 3, Saturday Young Adults GLOW (God Lighting Our World), Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. Crossroads, WAU Student Activity Center, 11:15 a.m. Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 1:15 p.m.
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Upcoming Concerts: Invite your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers to experience God through inspirational music. • Jaime Jorge, Sabbath, October 10, 6:00 p.m. His forceful, expressive mastery of the violin has delighted audiences around the globe. Jaime has dedicated his talents to sharing the love of God through sacred and classical concerts and special appearances the world over. From High School auditoriums to magnificent cathedrals, from simple church programs to Carnegie Hall, Jaime’s music can inspire, uplift, and bring peace. For over two decades, through 15 albums and more than 2,500 concerts in five continents, Jaime’s music has touched the lives of millions. It can touch yours too. Sandi Patty, Sunday, November 15, 5:00 p.m. 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. In 2004 Sandi was inducted into the GMA Hall of Fame and in 2005 she penned her autobiography Broken on the Back Row. Save the Date for Sligo’s first Sligo Action In Montgomery (AIM) 5K Walk-A-Thon - Sunday, October 18, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m., in Sligo Creek Park. This is in support of AIM’s Child First Montgomery campaign, an emerging after-school enrichment program for elementary students in lower economic communities. You can support this event by registering to walk ($25 fee) or providing a monetary donation. For more information, stop by the AIM table in the Atrium or contact Terri Jo Hayes at thayes7007@aol.com Sanctuary flowers:*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 CHILDREN & YOUTH Sligo Underground Youth Service will be held on October 10 at 11:00 a.m. in the Youth Room! Pr. Joseph Khabbaz will deliver a message on Peer Pressure. Worship, fellowship, go deeper! Bulletin information deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: kdriscoll@sligochurch.org Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 6:47 p.m. and commences on Friday, October 9 at 6:38 p.m.
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October 4, Sunday Pathfinder Meeting, Office Chapel, 9:00 a.m. 55+ Club Brunch Potluck, Fellowship Hall A, 10:00 a.m. October 5, Monday Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m. October 7, Wednesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. (or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m.) October 8, Thursday Exercise Class, Office Chapel, 6:30 p.m.
worship schedule SABBATH, October 10 Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:00 a.m. Speaker: Charles A. Tapp Sligo Underground, Youth Room, 11:00 a.m. Speaker: Joseph Khabbaz Crossroads, WAU Student Activity Center, 11:15 a.m. Mizo Service, Office Chapel, 11:00 a.m. Kerala Church, WAU Richards Hall, 10:00 a.m.
profile of giving - September 26 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. 27 $ 7,330 Sept. 27 YTD $409,047
This Year: Sept. 26 $ 10,192 Sept. 26 YTD $399,814
BUDGET FOR SEPTEMBER 26 YTD: $ 414,719
Church Building Improvement: Greenwood Avenue Entrance Women’s Bathrooms Sept. 26 YTD $ 40,999 Total Raised $111,616 Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference. August 2015 contributions are $ 213,137 August 2014 contributions are $ 221,145 MTD Contributions are $8,008 less than last year. Today’s designated offering goes to Local Church Budget. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
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welcome Welcome to Sligo Church. There is probably no other book in all of human history that has created as much controversy, intrigue and debate as the Bible. It is hard to imagine how the same book which for centuries has brought (and continues to bring) so much hope and encouragement to so many, also has the power to bring about such hatred in the hearts of countless others. One has to wonder how this ancient book, written by approximately 40 men of extremely diverse backgrounds, over the course of some 1500 years, which by the way, happens to cover an extremely wide range of topics, continues to possess the level of popularity that it has despite its many critics. Is the Bible more than a mere book, full of interesting tales and helpful advice? Or could it actually be what it claims to be and what so many others hope and believe it to be despite what many others fear it may be - the actual inspired Word of God? Today we begin Part II of our series, “Why I…” as we examine Why I Believe in the Bible.
at worship THE CHURCH
- Charles A. Tapp
Summary of our Beliefs • 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 3 , 2 015 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
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 .