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 September 17, Saturday Young Adults GLOW, Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. Atonement Discussion, Sanctuary, 3:30 p.m. September 18, Sunday Nicholas LaBastide Funeral, Sanctuary, 10:30 a.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued)
September 19, Monday Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m.
Attention! Oakwood University Alumni and friends. Join us for “Game night” at the home of Drs. Milton and Sandra Brown (21212 Denit Estates Drive, Brookeville, MD 20833) on Saturday, October 1, from 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. Feel free to bring your favorite dish and a donation. For more information, call 410.979.2885
September 21, Wednesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. (or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m.)
Volunteer Opportunity: Do you wish to be more involved with your church and have the opportunity to meet new people? If so, why not consider volunteering four hours each week at the church office? If interested, please contact Kathleen Driscoll at <kdriscoll@sligochurch.org> or 301.270.6777, ext. 239
SABBATH, September 24, Holy Communion 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. Sligo by the Sea, St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 10301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 11:00 a.m. Speaker: Nathan Krause
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 Underground Youth Worship Service: Sligo Underground Worship will be held today at 11:15 a.m. in the Youth Room for a worship service run by youth for youth. Worship, fellowship, go deeper! Our theme will be “Dangerous Influences.”
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 7:14 p.m. and commences on Friday, September 23 at 7:03 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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p r o f i l e o f g i v i n g - S e p t e m be r 10
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. 12 $ 7,371 Sept. 12 YTD$ 377,605
This Year: Sept. 10 Sept. 10 YTD
$ 10,154 $355,375
$206,516
$ 79,293 $ 270,707
Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference. Last Year: This Year: Sept. 12 $ 37,739 Sept. 10 $ 42,033 Sept. 12 YTD $1,609,249 Sept. 10 YTD $1,694,615 2016 Goal $2,800,000 Remaining Goal $1,105,385 Today’s designated offering goes to Local Church Budget. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
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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 S E P T E M B E R 1 7, 2 0 1 6 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 ctapp@sligochurch.org
PASTOR FOR ADMINISTRATION & ADULT MINISTRIES Don McFarlane, ext. 116 dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org
Church Building Improvement: Greenwood Avenue Entrance Women’s Bathrooms Sept. 10 YTD $ 65,241 Total Raised Total Raised Needed
Welcome to Sligo! This week on our campus, we have experienced a time of spiritual renewal as we joined with our sister institution, Washington Adventist University, in what has come to be known simply as WISE, which stands for Week in Spiritual Emphasis. The theme for this week has been “Extreme Makeover,” which is based on this year’s overall theme for the campus, “BE.” It is always a special time for us when the entire campus pauses each day from 11:15 to noon as we escape from the rigors of academia to come together as a community for corporate worship and see our students leading out in the various aspects of the service. Our speaker for this year’s WISE is Dr. Carlton P. Byrd, Senior Pastor of the Oakwood University Church in Huntsville, Alabama. He also serves as the Speaker/Director for the worldwide Breath of Life television ministry. Dr. Byrd’s messages throughout the week have resonated with our students as well as the faculty, administration and staff. Today we are pleased to welcome Pastor Byrd to the Sligo pulpit as he shares his final message for the week, titled, “God Will Deliver.” - Charles A. Tapp
SENIOR PASTOR Charles A. Tapp, ext. 126
BUDGET FOR SEPTEMBER 10 YTD: $380,017
Atrium Roof and Skylight: Sept. 10 $ 40 Goal $ 350,000 Outstanding Pledges $45,206
welcome
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 *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 Washington Adventist University (WAU)
Barry Rowe & Carol Hooker, deacon & deaconess on duty
Cheryl Kisunzu
Prelude Nearer My God to Thee / arr. Phipps +Suite Antique, Aria / Albert Stoessel
Joseph Khabbaz
+Dedication of WAU
Leading our music today are: Wendell Phipps, organist Desmond Pierre-Louis, chorister Theresa Garza, vocalist Yonalda Rodrigues, vocalist Columbia Collegiate Chorale of Washington Adventist University James Bingham, director
+Song of Gathering Sweet By and By / No. 428 Welcome & Church Life
THE CHURCH AT STUDY
Charles A. Tapp
we honor and praise him *Hymn of Praise Marching to Zion / No. 422 Prayer
James Thomas +Jazmine Walls Anthem Coming Home / arr. Yonalda Rodrigues +Brother James’s Air / arr. Gordon Jacob we reflect
New England Youth Ensemble of Washington Adventist University Preston Hawes, director Mark Di Pinto, piano Karina Beebe, violin Alexander Marte, violin Sonny Moretta, trumpet Footnotes: Dr. Carlton P. Byrd is currently the Senior Pastor of the Oakwood University Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church on the campus of Oakwood University in Huntsville, Alabama, and the Speaker/Director of the Breath of Life Television Broadcast for the SDA Church in North America. Carlton is married to his wife of eighteen years, the former Danielle Mounter, and they have three daughters, Christyn, Caileigh, and Carissa.
Mónica Chica
Theresa M. Garza is a graduate of Duke Ellington School of the Arts. She is the founder and Director of Gifted Academy.
Sermon God Will Deliver
Carlton Byrd
Yonalda Rodrigues is an international student from Argentina starting her 4th year of medical school this spring. She is currently visiting her family and will soon return to Universidad del Plata to continue her studies.
Invitation to Give
Joseph Khabbaz
Offertory There is a Quiet Place / Ralph Carmichael +He Hideth My Soul / arr. Mark Shepperd we go to serve *Hymn of Reflection When We All Get to Heaven / No. 633 *Benediction Postlude Festive Trumpet Tune / David German +Trumpet Voluntary / Jeremiah Clarke
Carlton Byrd
Adult Sabbath School SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Song Service
Leslie Hardware 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 Let Your Heart Be Broken / No. 575 Welcome & Prayer
Archie Marshall
Special Music
Leslie Hardware
Mission Spotlight Building Lives
Archie Marshall
Lesson Study Urban Ministry in the End Time Prayer Archie Marshall
Zelma Edwards, pianist
Mónica Chica is sophmore at Washington Adventist University (WAU), majoring in Biology. She is also on the WAU Women’s Basketball Team.
Scripture Acts 1: 1-17 (KJV)
James Thomas is a senior at Washington Adventist University, majoring in Religion. Jazmine Walls is a student at Washington Adventist University majoring in Religion and minoring in Math. She also serves as a Resident Assistant on campus. n e x t w e e k , h e r e a t S l i g o . . . We will celebrate Holy Communion as we remember Christ’s atonement and renew our personal commitment to Him. Pr. Charles Tapp will deliver a sermon titled, “The Gospel of Communion.” Sligo Sanctuary Choir will provide the music.
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 Prayer Requests Families of these deceased: Nicholas LaBastide, Juanita Faust, Alfreda Irene Goodwin & Ernest Runge People requesting healing: Bob Nixon & Charles A. Tapp We are sad to announce the passing of Sligo member, Nicholas LaBastide at the age of 74. He is survived by his wife, Elaine and sons - Hubert, Richard & Nicholas Jr. A viewing and funeral service will be held for him tomorrow, beginning at 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Today’s Sanctuary Flowers are from Sylvan Coke, given in appreciation of the dedicated service of our deaconesses.
sabbath devotional
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.
“God will lead you into a deliverance where the means that delivers you will be those who would destroy you.”
Children’s Church: All children are welcome to attend PowerUp Children’s Church today at 11:00 a.m. in the Memorial Chapel. We will explore “Love,” one of the“Fruits of the Spirit.”
- Edwin Louis Cole
URGENT! ACSGW needs volunteers and emergency funds for the Silver Spring apartment fire victims. Thanks to all who have donated so far.
JESUS PROJECT: Desire of Ages, Chapter 43, Sept. 18 - Sept. 24
Atonement Discussion: Sligo Church will host a discussion on “Non-Violence and the Atonement: Living Out the Way of Christ,” this afternoon at 3:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Gregory Boyd, a noted Christian theologian, author and pastor is the main presenter, with responses from Adventist scholars, including William Johnsson, former member of Sligo and Editor of the Adventist Review. The event is sponsored by Adventist Forum and is open to everyone with a passion for thoughtful conversation of Biblical Theology.