September 21, 2013

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 calendar of events

welcome

ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued)

September 23, Monday Regeneration Ministries, Office Conf. Room, 7:00 p.m.

Administrative Board Mtg., Fellowship Hall A, 7:00 p.m.

September 24, Tuesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m.

September 25, Wednesday Knit Night, Prayer Room, 7:00 p.m.

Sligo Ringers, Sligo School/Room 114, 7:00 p.m.

Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m.

For several decades there has been something very special about going to church on Saturday. It is much more than the fact that it is the day identified by the Bible for rest and worship. I think it has to do with the sense of family that I feel when I am with fellow believers. In our 8:45 service today I seek to explore what lies behind this sense of family at church and what it all means in my message, “Water is Thicker than Blood.” In our 11:15 service we look again at one of the pillars of our beliefs, with particular emphasis being paid to Jesus’ discourse on His return to earth in Matthew 24. It is possible that we will discover, as we take another look at Matthew 24, that the interpretation we have given to the signs of the times is not necessarily that intended by Jesus. Welcome to Sligo; Welcome to your family!

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).

As we look forward to the overhaul of our Media Ministry this Fall, new positions and ministry opportunities will open.

All interested in serving are welcome to an orientation/training meeting tomorrow, September 22 in the Media Room (Balcony, baptistry side). You can email us at media@sligochurch.org First Monday will resume on Monday, October 7 in Fellowship Hall A at 7:00 p.m.

Bulletin Information Deadline is Monday evening!

E-mail information to: bulletin@sligochurch.org

CHILDREN & YOUTH The Sligo Ringers began their fall season two weeks ago.

Rehearsal is at 7:00 p.m. every Wednesday, at Sligo School, Room 114.

Mark your calendars! Kids Church will be held on Sabbath, November 9, from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the Primary II Room. Our theme is “Hide and Seek.” Kids will have fun learning about a real Jesus in their lives through Bible stories, crafts, Sligo Puppets, and Bible games!

Basketball church league: Boys younger than 12 years & girls younger than 13 years are invited to join the Pony coed Sligo Church team. For more information, email glopez@ sligochurch.org The Sligo Underground Choir meets every Friday from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. in the Youth Room. For any inquiries, contact our choir director, Matt Daley: modaley13@verizon.net.

2014 Youth Mission Trip: Registration for the 2014 Youth Mission Trip is now open! We will be going to the Dominican Republic from July 20 - 27, 2014, with International Children’s Care, an Adventist organization that helps orphaned and disadvantaged youth. The cost of the trip is $1000 and a $100 deposit is due by September 30. If you are interested, please contact the Youth Department for more information.

Corn maze: All high school aged youth are invited to a fun event - we’re going to the corn maze in Montpelier Farms on Sabbath, September 28! Meet at Sligo Church at 6:00 p.m.

The cost is $10. You can pay online at sligchurch.org under “Give” The deadline for the payment is September 21.

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worship schedule Friday, September 27 Reflections, Fellowship Hall A, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, September 28 Church Service, Sanctuary Speaker: Walter E. Carson, 8:45 a.m.

Speaker: J. Brent Walker, 11:15 a.m.

Sligo Underground, Youth Room, 11:15 a.m.,

(Youth & Young Adult Service) Crossroads, WAU Activity Center, 11:15 a.m., (WAU Collegiate Service) Mizo Service, Office Chapel, 11:15 a.m.

Sligo by the Sea in Ocean City, MD, 11:00 a.m., Speaker: Gary Gibb

profile of giving SEPTEMBER 14, 2013 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. 15 $ 10,603.55 Sept. 15 YTD $ 366,197.33

This Year: Sept. 14 $ 8,617.94 Sept. 14 YTD $ 369,780.69

BUDGET FOR SEPTEMBER 14 YTD:

at worship THE CHURCH

our life together

$404,999.00

Media Projects: Sept. 14 $ 1,488.10 Total Raised $ 9,868.59 Goal $45,000.00 Needed $ 35,131.41

Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference.

August 2013 contributions are $ 229,808.94 August 2012 contributions are $ 208,528.56 Today’s designated offering goes to Local Church Budget.

Loose offering goes to Church Budget.

worship.nurture.outreach

8:45 & 11:15 A.M.

S E P T E M B E R 21, 2 013

directory P: 301.270.6777

EMERGENCY: 301.980.1009 F: 301.270.3518 E: info@sligochurch.org DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE: 240.777.4000 SENIOR PASTOR Charles A. Tapp, ext. 126

ctapp@sligochurch.org

ADMINISTRATIVE & ADULT MINISTRIES PASTOR Don McFarlane, ext. 116

dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org CONGREGATIONAL CARE PASTOR Debbie Eisele, ext. 127

eiseled@sligochurch.org

YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS PASTOR Pranitha Fielder, ext. 119

pfielder@sligochurch.org

MEDIA AND OUTREACH PASTOR Paolo Esposito, ext. 126

pesposito@sligochurch.org

CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRIES PASTOR Gerardo Lopez, ext. 122

glopez@sligochurch.org HEAD ELDER Erwin Mack

301.434.1622

For additional information on support staff and church officers visit www.sligochurch.org 7700 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912 I 301.270.6777

Sligo

a seventh-day adventist church The Washington Adventist University Church

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

Benediction

Prelude Variations on “In Times Like These” / arr. Phillips +Song of Gathering When Jesus Comes in Glory / No. 219 (Tune of 230)

Welcome and Church Life Paolo Esposito

we honor and praise him *Hymn of Praise Come, Thou Almighty King / No. 71 +Rejoice, the Lord Is King / No. 221 Gerald Thompson

Anthem The Twenty-third Psalm / Malotte Rebecca Wilhelm, soprano

we reflect Baby Dedication Calia Abel +Children’s Message Scripture

Mark 3:31-35 (NIV) +Matthew 24:36-44 (NIV)

Sermon Water is Thicker than Blood +Stand Ready!

Invitation to Give Offertory My Father’s Heart / Eaton Rebecca Wilhelm, soprano

we go to serve *Hymn of Reflection Thy Hand, O God Has Guided / No. 351 +It May Be at Morn / No. 207

Don McFarlane

Postlude

SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:15 A.M.

Prayer

Gerry Lopez

Gerry Lopez

Joy Spicer Beth Wear

Don McFarlane

Don McFarlane

OUR LIFE TOGETHER

Adult Sabbath School SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.

Toccata on “Jesus Is Coming Again” / arr. Phillips

Song Service

Theresa Garza

*Congregation is standing  Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:15 service only

Welcome

Gerry Lopez

Prayer & Scripture

Earliteens

Leading our music today are: Victor Phillips Jr., organist Jon Gilbertson, chorister Rebecca Wilhelm, soprano

Special Music I’ve Got Peace Like a River / Kindergarten & Little Friends Zaccheus & I Have Decided / Primary I Don’t Build Your House on Sandy Land / Primary II

Sylvan Coke & Marion Hudson, deacon & deaconess on duty

Recitation of the Ten Commandments

Footnotes: Joy Spicer, has been part of our church family for more than thirty-six years. She is passionate about serving the Lord and is currently hosting a Home of Home Bible Study group in her home.

Lesson Study Class Leaders Reformation: Healing Broken Relationships

Gerald Thompson has been a member of Sligo Church since he was five years old. He enjoys the fellowship of his church family along with activities such as music, politics, and traveling with his wife Maybell Laluna and their daughter Isabella. He currently services in our church as an Elder and Home of Hope Discussion Leader. He is the Operations Manager for Blackboard Inc., an education technology company headquartered in Chinatown, Washington, D.C.

Norman Martin, pianist

Beth Wear is also a long time Sligo Church member with more than thirty three years of service at our church.

Together with her husband Doug, they serve our congregation passionately through many ministries such us Prayer Gathering, Children’s Ministries and the Hope for Today outreach ministry. Doug and Elizabeth have also been blessed with four grandchildren whom they cherish and love to spend time with.

Rebecca Wilhelm has been a voice student of Jon Gilbertson for the last 6 years. She is married with 4 children. She is an International Personnel Specialist for the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventist World Headquarters. sunset Tonight: 7:08 Sept. 28: 6:57

Benediction & Offering

Juniors

Class Leaders

sabbath devotional

“Jesus is not looking for followers who will hold on to the world as long as possible. He is calling his disciples to let go of the world, to fix their eyes on him, and to always be ready for his return.”

Chris Roberts

welcome 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.

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 a friend, then invite them to come to church in person at 11:15 a.m.

We hold in prayer those who: Request healing: Poleta Hutchinson, Dharam Thamby & David Lazarus

We grieve the loss of our members, Taylor Clapp The Women’s Ministries “Knit Night” meets on Wednesday nights at 7:00 p.m. in the Prayer Room. For further information you can contact Wendy Trim at 240.460.4409 or on wendytrim@ gmail.com Membership Report (second reading): Joining Sligo: Brendon Albury, Grace Bacud, Celeste Ryan Blyden, Christopher Daley, Christopher Eckford, Margaret Grant, Sylvie Johnson, Kaingu Milunga, Walya Milunga, Nerlyne Noisette, Jason Rhodes, Ariadna Stamp, Grace Vidal, Shirley Zork, Warren Zork Joining elsewhere: Barry Bloomer, Jacqueline Carson, Walter Carson, Sr., Shireen Mall, Sonia Perkins, Larry Rich, Molly Rich, Nora Sarkar, Nripen Sarkar Nominating Report (first reading): Administrative Board: Jonathan Mowry and Marcus Robinson Adult Sabbath School Assoc. Superintendent: Yuri Tomenko Adult Sabbath School Teacher: Yealuri Rathan Raj Deacon: Troy Campbell Sligo Women’s Ministries Book Club will meet on Wednesday, October 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss “Please Look after Mom” by Kyung-sook Shin.

Family 2 Family, a 12-week series for caregivers of persons with brain disorders started on September 12 and will be held from 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. in the Washington Adventist University Music Building – Room #008, every Thursday evening, except November 7 and November 28. Call the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill at 301.949.5852 to register for the series. Flyers will also be available at the Information Desk.