OUR VISION
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calendar of events September 22, Saturday Young Adults GLOW Study, Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. September 24, Monday Church Admin. Board Meeting, Fellowship Hall A, 7:00 p.m. Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m.
Join us for Prayer Gathering on Wednesday, September 26. We are going through the book, Prayer, by Ole Hallesby. Prayer Gathering meets each Wednesday from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Sligo Sanctuary. Come and experience the blessing! Young Adults Game Night: Join us for our young adult social tonight, from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., in the Youth Room. Fun games and free food will be provided! Save the Date! Join us on Sunday, September 30 at 3:00 p.m. 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> Sligo Book Club will meet on Wednesday, October 10, at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss Three Stages of Amazement by Carol Edgarian. ATTENTION: DATE CHANGE!!! You are invited to hear a presentation by guest speaker, Dr. James Gulley, on getting your immune system to recognize and attack cancer. Dr. Gulley is an internationally recognized expert in immunotherapy for cancer. This free event will be held on Sunday, October 14 at 2:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall A. All are welcome. Sponsored by The Heart Lifters.
MISCELLANEOUS Bulletin information deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: <kdriscoll@sligochurch.org> Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 7:05 p.m. and commences on Friday, September 28, at 6:55 p.m. Sligo Live: If you have a story, a subject or an individual that you would like to see featured on Sligo Live, contact Pr. 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 26, Wednesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 8:00 p.m. September 29, Saturday Paul Byssainthe, Jr. Organ Concert, Sanctuary, 4:00 p.m.
worship schedule
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.
profile of giving - September 15 CHURCH BUDGET: This offering pays for the outreach and
how you connect
nurture ministries of the church and the church school, along with necessary expenses such as utilities and maintenance of the church building.
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This Year: Sept. 15 Sept. 15 YTD
BUDGET FOR SEPTEMBER 15 YTD:
$ 7,488 $350,167
TITHE: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference to help expand the Kingdom of God throughout our region and world. Last Year:
This Year:
Sept. 16 $ 37,305 Sept. 16 YTD $1,699,107
Sept. 15 $ 41,395 Sept. 15 YTD $1,703,045
2018 GOAL
Remaining Goal $1,096,955
S E P T E M B E R 2 2 , 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
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
$404,682
Sept. 15 YTD $ 59,890
CHRIST FIRST
who can help
CHURCH BUILDING IMPROVEMENT:
$2,800,000
at worship THE CHURCH
what we believe
SABBATH, September 29, 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.
Last Year: Sept. 16 $ 5,148 Sept. 16 YTD $ 386,661
Welcome to Sligo today. I recently read a list of the top 100 phobias or fears that we as humans have learned to cope with on a daily basis. What I found amazing, in addition to the fact that there are so many legitimate fears that people experience, is the nature of some of these phobias and the names given to them. For instance, did you know that the fear of spiders is called arachnophobia and that it affects women four times more than men? And what about acrophobia, the fear of heights, which by the way impacts five percent of the general population? But then there is the phobia that bears the name atychiphobia, which is the fear of failure, which incidentally happens to be the single greatest barrier when it comes to success. With all of these phobias among us, it is a wonder how many of us are able to make it from day to day. But as we shall see in our message today, Jesus provides for us in the book of Revelation, words of hope in these fearful and dreadful times, that show us that there is for the child of God, “No Need to Fear!” - Charles A. Tapp
Today’s designated offering goes to Potomac Partners. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
worship.nurture.outreach
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
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 we gather in his name SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.
Sermon Charles A. Tapp Christ First: A Journey through the Book of Revelation, Part III; No Need to Fear!
Prelude Talk About a Child That Do Love Jesus / Calvin Taylor +Songs of Gathering I Could Sing of Your Love Forever / Martin Smith How Great is Our God / Chris Tomlin +Sligo Live Pranitha Fielder OpportuniTEA Welcome & Church Life
Erwin Mack
*Hymn of Praise My Jesus, I Love Thee / No. 321
we honor and praise him Prayer
William Mack +Ken Flemmer Anthem Overcome / Jon Egan we reflect
+Children’s Message
Gladys Guerrero
Responsive Scripture Reading Francia Bissereth 1 John 4:13-18 (NKJV) Leader: By this we know that we abide in Him, and He in us, because He has given us of His Spirit. Congregation: And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent the Son as Savior of the world. Leader: Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. Congregation: And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him. Leader: Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as He is, so are we in this world. All: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. +Music for Meditation Overcome / Jon Egan
THE CHURCH AT STUDY
Invitation to Give
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
Adult Sabbath School SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Charles A. Tapp
Offertory I Will Rise / Chris Tomlin
we go to serve *Hymn of Reflection God Will Take Care of You / No. 99 *Benediction Charles A. Tapp Postlude King of Kings / Ralph Simpson
*Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:00 service only
Song Service
Zelma Edwards 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 & Prayer Special Feature Lesson Study Confinement in Caesarea Prayer
Enoch Thomas
Enoch Thomas
Norman Martin, pianist
Blair Peace, deacon on duty Carol Hooker, deaconess on duty Leading our music today are: Patrick Alston, organist Paul Byssainthe, Jr., chorister Sligo Singers: Naomy Rodrigues, Sasha Velgosha, Brianna Stewart & Jim Williams, vocalists
Children’s Message musicians Andrei Ramos, vocalist Michael Ramos, violinist Jayson Bacud, pianist 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, leads our Sligo community as we come together at the Lord’s Table as the Body of Christ to celebrate the Holy Communion. Music for our Communion service will be provided by the Sligo Sanctuary Choir.
Prayer Requests: Families of these deceased: Leopoldo Baylon & Leonardo Camagay For healing and comfort: Walton Dawson, Ellen Yutuc, Pui I, Rhona Magpayo & Clara Jagala Communion rehearsal takes place today, following the 11:00 a.m. service. Members of the diaconate are invited to be present. Please meet by the platform at approximately 15 minutes following the close of the worship service. Holy Communion will be celebrated next Sabbath, September 29, in both the first and second services. The Communion service, a celebration of our freedom from sin, is one of the highlights of our church life. If you know anyone who needs to have communion brought to his or her home, please contact Erwin Mack at 301.434.1622 or Marion Hudson 301.980.1862
Sligo Band: Paul Byssainthe, Jr., pianist; Jon Mark, bass guitarist; Leroy Perumal, guitarist; William Brew, drummer Sligo Children’s Choir Joya Follette, director
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
sabbath devotional
“Faith, which is trust, and fear are opposite poles. If a man has the one, he can scarcely have the other in vigorous operation. He that has his trust set upon God does not need to dread anything except the weakening or the paralyzing of that trust.” - Alexander MacLaren
Final chance for 2018-19 Pathfinder Registration: Sunday September 23 is the last chance to register for the 2018-19 club year. We will not be accepting any registrations the rest of the club year because of the participation requirements for the International Camporee August 2019. We don’t want anyone to miss out, but you must be part of a club the prior year. Simple Truths for Life: If you’re a friend of Simple Truths for Life, Pr. 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, 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