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. YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS GLOW Worship Service for Young Adults: Come join us today in the Youth Room for GLOW Worship,which starts at 11:30 a.m.! We will be starting a new series entitled, “Acts of God,” based on the book of Acts. GLOW worship is held on the second Sabbath of each month. Sligo Underground Youth Worship will be held on October 22 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 - Join us for our Youth Social on October 15. We will meet in the Youth Room 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 6:41 p.m. and commences on Friday, October 14 at 6:30 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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Welcome to Sligo today. One of the most challenging messages that many a preacher is reluctant to share, and in just as many cases, the parishioner is reluctant to October 8, Saturday hear, is a message on the subject of “giving.” What is it Young Adults GLOW, Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. about this word that when uttered from the pastor’s lips causes many church members to cringe? Could it be October 10, Monday that the word “giving” for some of us is synonymous with money? And Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m. if there is one thing people in our culture hold dear, it is definitely their hard earned money. If we confine giving to the category of money, October 12, Wednesday we have done our church, the community we’ve been called to serve Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. and our God a grave disservice. Yes, giving can be related to money, (or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m.) but it transcends money. The concept of giving, when placed in light of the gospel, is the very foundation of the gospel. You see, giving October 13, Thursday is not about what you have in your hand, but rather it’s more about Exercise Class, Office Chapel, 6:30 p.m. what you have in your heart. And if that is the case, and I believe it is, then at the heart of the message of Christianity is the gospel of giving. - Charles A. Tapp
worship schedule SABBATH, October 15 Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:00 a.m. Speaker: Richard Castillo Mizo Service, Office Chapel, 11:00 a.m. Kerala Church, WAU Richards Hall, 10:00 a.m.
profile of giving - October 1
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. 3 $ 9,286 Oct. 3 YTD $ 409,100
This Year: Oct. 1 Oct. 1 YTD
$ 9,985 $386,731
BUDGET FOR OCTOBER 1 YTD: $412,051
Tithe: All of Last Year: Oct. 3 Oct. 3 YTD 2016 Goal
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 8 , 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. 1 YTD $ 69,055 Total Raised Atrium Roof and Skylight: Total Raised $ 79,532 Goal $ 350,000 Outstanding Pledges $45,206
at worship THE CHURCH
Summary of our Beliefs
ctapp@sligochurch.org
PASTOR FOR ADMINISTRATION & ADULT MINISTRIES Don McFarlane, ext. 116 dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org
$210,330
$ 270,468
these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference. This Year: $ 54,820 Oct. 1 $ 64,681 $1,762,643 Oct. 1 YTD $1,844,677 $2,800,000 Remaining Goal$ 955,323
Today’s designated offering goes to Voice of Prophecy/World Budget. Loose offering goes to Church Budget. Follow us now on Facebook and Twitter
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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 *Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:00 service only
we gather in his name SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.
Sligo Live Jordan Mission Project
Sylvan Coke & Diane Douglas, deacon & deaconess on duty
Geri Ann Campbell
Prelude Hymn to Joy / arr. Albert Travis +Song of Gathering Draw Me Nearer / No. 306 Welcome & Church Life Pranitha Fielder we honor and praise him *Hymn of Praise Praise to the Lord / No. 1 Prayer
Deric Tomenko Anthem Make Me an Instrument / Craig Courtney we reflect
+Children’s Message
Sermon The Gospel of Giving
Charles A. Tapp
Charles A. Tapp
Offertory Declare Your Maker’s Praise! / arr. Lloyd Larson +Piece V / Cesar Franck
we go to serve *Hymn of Reflection I Will Sing of Jesus’ Love / No. 183 *Benediction
Leading our music today are: Patrick Alston, organist Keri Tomenko, violinist Kristin Bakkegard, violinist Paul Bagley, violinist Maritta Puyul, violinist Deric Tomenko, violist Yuri Tomenko, violist Aleksandr Kudelich, double bassist Ryan Conway, oboist
Sligo Sanctuary Choir Paul Byssainthe, Jr., director & chorister
Footnotes: Jennifer Okoson has been attending Sligo Church since 2008. She is a member of the mySligo team and is developing a single parent small group. She enjoys baking with her 5-yearold daughter, writing for blogs, reading, and tennis.
SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Song Service
Theresa Garza 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 Song of Trust Anywhere With Jesus / No. 508 Lesson Study The Great Controversy Prayer
Enoch Thomas ANNOUNCEMENTS
Enoch Thomas
Norman Martin, pianist
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 October is Pastor Appreciation Month: Sligo Church is blessed with a talented pastoral staff that, while visible mostly on Sabbath mornings, dedicates countless hours of invisible service throughout the week. Please take a few minutes to write them a note of appreciation.
Deric Tomenko began attending Sligo Church while studying at Washington Adventist University. His hobbies are music and traveling with his family. Deric is a violinist and met his wife, Keri, who is also a violinist, in the New England Youth Ensemble. They have three children.
Today’s Sanctuary Flowers are given in celebration of Prabha Borge’s birthday, from her husband, children & grandchildren! n e x t w e e k , h e r e a t S l i g o . . . Pr. Richard Castillo will preach a sermon titled, “Three Blind Men” and music will be provided Matt Daley.
sabbath devotional
“As base a thing as money often is, yet it can be transmuted into everlasting treasure. It can be converted into food for the hungry and clothing for the poor. It can keep a missionary actively winning lost men to the light of the gospel and thus transmute itself into heavenly values. Any temporal possession can be turned into everlasting wealth. Whatever is given to Christ is immediately touched with immortality.” ” - A.W. Tozer
Charles A. Tapp
Postlude Toccata from Cathedral Suite / Gordon Young
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
Adult Sabbath School
Gabrielle Barrington
Scripture Jennifer Okoson Matthew 10:1 - 8 (NKJV) +Music for Meditation Declare Your Maker’s Praise! / arr. Lloyd Larson
Invitation to Give
THE CHURCH AT STUDY
JESUS PROJECT: Desire of Ages, Chapter 46, Oct. 9 - Oct. 15
Nominating Report (second reading): Elders: Jean Arthur, Myrna Bas, Fedor Tomenko, Yuri Tomenko Emergency Aid Committee Chair: Donna Robinson Hospitality Committee Chair: Denise Hussong Membership Report (second reading): Joining Sligo: Opal Barnes, Jocelyn Bethea, Francis Bolden, Christian Canjura, Christy Canjura, 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 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.