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 1, Saturday Young Adults GLOW, Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. September 2, Sunday 55+ Club Brunch & Potluck is canceled, but re-scheduled for September 9
Summer Budget Booster: Thank you for supporting the Budget Booster. We have reached our $10,000 target. Our Profile of Giving shows that we are behind in our regular church budget offerings. Thank you in advance for helping us to catch up and be in a position to support our many ministries. Join us for Prayer Gathering on Wednesday, September 5. Prayer Gathering meets each Wednesday from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Sligo Sanctuary. Come and experience the blessing! General Conference Library Book Sale will be held on September 10-13 & September 17-20, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Many things (not everything) must go! Most hardbacks, $2.00, most paperbacks $1.00, with occasional special offers on unique items! The location is the Atrium of the Seventh-day Adventist World Headquarters at 12501 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring MD 20904! Items will be added throughout the two weeks, so come early and often! For further information, email us at <hechta@GC.adventist.org> or call 301.680.6495 Save the Date! Sunday, September 30. Join us for OpportuniTEA, an elegant tea here in the Sligo Atrium. Enjoy a delightful afternoon with delicious treats and a silent auction. Proceeds help our sisters around the world attend college. Buy tickets at <sostea2018@eventbrite.com> To help with the tea or to donate for the silent auction, email Carolyn at <kujawac@ gc.adventist.org>
MISCELLANEOUS Bulletin information deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: <kdriscoll@sligochurch.org> Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 7:38 p.m. and commences on Friday, September 7 at 7:29 p.m. 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 *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. Follow us now on Facebook and Twitter
September 3, Monday, Labor Day Holiday Church Office will be closed Regeneration Ministries is canceled
worship schedule SABBATH, September 8 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: Ron Halvorsen, Jr.
profile of giving - August 25 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: Aug. 26 $ 12,685 Aug. 26 YTD $ 358,584
This Year: Aug. 25 Aug. 25 YTD
BUDGET FOR AUGUST 25 YTD:
$ 9,266 $321,871 $374,502
BUDGET BOOSTER: Aug. 25 YTD GOAL
$ 10,000
TITHE: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference to help expand the Kingdom of God throughout our region and world.
Aug. 25 Aug. 25 YTD
$ 39,932 $1,562,713
2018 GOAL
Remaining Goal $1,237,287
Today’s designated offering goes to Local Church Budget.
worship.nurture.outreach
at worship THE CHURCH
what we believe
We believe the Bible is the inspired word of God and our only rule of faith and practice. As Scripture teaches, we believe God became man in the person of Jesus Christ, saving us from sin by grace through faith. We believe the seventh-day Sabbath was established by God at Creation and honored by Jesus in His earthly ministry as a gift of rest and rejuvenation for all. We celebrate the church as the diverse “new community” forged through the death and resurrection of Jesus, in which all are called, all are gifted, and all are valued. We anticipate Jesus’ personal and visible return to earth to raise the righteous dead, make the earth new, and dwell with His faithful children throughout eternity . We live out our love for Jesus by growing in His likeness and by serving our fellowmen.
how you connect • • • •
CHRIST FIRST S E P T E M B E R 1, 2 018 8:45 & 11:00 A.M.
Take your next step at “Connection Central” in the Atrium Do life together: Join a Journey Group Fill out a pew menu card and place it in the offering plate Visit sligochurch.org/connect2ministry
who can help PHONE: 301.270.6777 EMERGENCY: 301.980.1009 FAX: 301.270.3518 www.sligochurch.org Domestic Violence Hotline: 240.777.4000 National Suicide Hotline: 1.800.273.8255 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
This Year:
Aug. 26 $ 47,812 Aug. 26 YTD $1,603,524 $2,800,000
Welcome to Sligo. Whenever many of us think about the book of Revelation, almost immediately, images of the beast and all kinds of apocalyptic destruction come to our minds. But the essence of what Revelation is all about transcends these mental pictures. For John, the author of the book, makes it clear from the very beginning that Revelation is from Jesus and about Jesus. It is a message to remind us that just as God was with his people in the difficult times of old, he will be with us today and see us through the difficult challenges that await us in the future. The God who safely carried his people from Egypt through the wilderness and into the Promised Land, will safely guide us through to our final destination. Today we begin the series, “Christ First: A Journey through the Book of Revelation.” In the times in which we live, it appears as though our world is falling apart at the seams and that there is no reason to be hopeful. But as we will discover in our Journey through the book Revelation, the sovereign God of the universe has promised to be with us and to see us through to the very end. - Charles A. Tapp
SENIOR PASTOR Charles A. Tapp, ext. 126
$ 10,820
Last Year:
welcome
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
HEAD DEACON Manuel Rosette 301.370.1255
HEAD DEACONESS Marion Hudson 301.980.1862
7 7 0 0 C a r r o l l A v e n u e , Ta k o m a P a r k , M D 2 0 9 1 2
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
THE CHURCH AT STUDY
we gather in his name
Invitation to Give
SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.
Offertory Was Jesus a Sailor? / Tom Prasada-Rao
SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Prelude Processional Grand Choeur / George F. Handel
we go to serve
Song Service
+Song of Gathering Leaning on the Everlasting Arms / No. 469 +Sligo Live Richard Castillo Revelation Series Welcome & Church Life
Pranitha Fielder
+Baptism Jessica Martinez
Cheryl Wilson-Bridges
we honor and praise him *Hymn of Praise Holy, Holy, Holy / No. 73 Prayer Tony Futcher +Keri Tomenko Anthem I Begin to See Your Face / Tom Prasada-Rao
we reflect +Child Dedication Selena Kate C. Beltran
+Children’s Message Responsive Scripture Reading Psalm 119:1-4 (NLT)
Charles A. Tapp Gerry Lopez Mary Futcher +Deric Tomenko
Leader: Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the Lord. Congregation: Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts. Leader: They do not compromise with evil, and they walk only in his paths. All: You have charged us to keep your commandments carefully.
+Music for Meditation Out of the Darkness / Tom Prasada-Rao Sermon The Writing Is On The Wall
Charles A. Tapp
Charles A. Tapp
*Hymn of Reflection I Know Whom I Have Believed / No. 511 *Benediction Charles A. Tapp Postlude Festival Toccata / Percy E. Fletcher *Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:00 service only Sylvan Coke, Deacon on duty Becky Ratana, Deaconess on duty Leading our music today are: Patrick Alston, organist Vernon Rogers, chorister Tom Prasada-Rao, singer-songwriter
Adult Sabbath School
Roland Halstead 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 Go, Preach My Gospel / No. 378 Welcome
Sheila Schlisner-Hendricks
Scripture Sheila Schlisner-Hendricks Lesson Study The Second Missionary Journey Prayer Sheila Schlisner-Hendricks Patrick Alston, pianist
Children’s Message Musicians: Svetlana Joshua & Stella Vonumu, vocalists Footnotes: Tony & Mary Futcher have been members at Sligo since the early 1970’s. Mary enjoys teaching children, and has taught in the Kindergarten Sabbath School since 1973. Tony has retired from full-time work as Professor of Biology and Registrar at WAU, but continues as an adjunct professor. He has been a deacon for over 40 years. His hobbies include birding and photography. Both greatly enjoy their six teenage grandchildren. Tom Prasada-Rao is a singer-songwriter who grew up in Takoma Park and performed his first solo at age six here in Sligo Church. He writes, teaches, produces records, and performs across the country, from house concerts to The Kennedy Center. He has received 12 Wammies (Washington Area Musicians Association) for best male vocalist, instrumentalist, and songwriter of the year. Deric & Keri Tomenko live in Takoma Park and have attended Sligo Church for many years. They participate in Sligo Strings and lead a Journey Group. Deric and Keri enjoy traveling with their three children Nikolai, Elena and Natalia. They feel lucky to have several family members in the area and feel blessed to be part of their lives. n e x t w e e k , h e r e a t S l i g o . . . Join us next week as our Senior Pastor, Charles Tapp, continues his journey through the book of Revelation with a message titled, Blessed Assurance. Music will be provided by Jessica Flores.
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
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: Daryl Colbert For healing and comfort: Bartholomew Philpotts-Kerr Thank you Sligo Church for your cards, gifts, prayers and words of condolence during our bereavement for our brother Daryl Colbert. He loved Sligo Church and your show of support during this sad time has meant so much to his family. The Jackson, Colbert and Brooks families. The Church Office will be closed in observance of Labor Day Holiday on Monday, September 3. If you have an urgent matter that cannot wait until the office reopens, please call our emergency number 301-980-1009. 55+ Club Brunch & Potluck, will be held on Sunday, September 9, in Fellowship Room A at 10:00 a.m.
sabbath devotional
“I believe that one reason why the church of God at this present moment has so little influence over the world is because the world has so much influence over the church.” - Charles Spurgeon
Sligo Book Club will meet on Wednesday, September 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss The Age of Anger by Pankaj Mishra. Simple Truths for Life: If you’re a friend of Simple Truths for Life, pastor Tapp and the Simple Truth team would like to invite you to join them for a special meet and greet on Sunday, September 30, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Living Well Christian Book and Health Food store in Silver Spring in the Orchard Plaza shopping center, next to Target. There will be food tasting, Christian contemporary artist Chaya Miranda, puppet ministry for the kids, and an opportunity to meet with Pastor Tapp and receive a copy of his latest devotional CD, Keys to Practical Christian Living, absolutely FREE. This is definitely an opportunity you don’t want to miss. For more information and to register for your free CD, Keys to Practical Christian Living, just go to simpletruthsforlife.org