OUR VISION
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our life together ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued) Volunteer Opportunity: Sligo Church is looking for someone to answer phones and greet people as they enter the office. Please consider volunteering your time each Wednesday afternoon 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and/or each Friday morning, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. If interested, contact Kathleen Driscoll at 301.270.6777, ext. 239 or kdriscoll@sligochurch.org Fall Fitness Festival at LivingWell – Don’t miss this great event tomorrow, September 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 12004 Cherry Hill Road, Silver Spring, MD. Free vegetarian hot dogs starting at 11:30; health screening throughout the day, Stacey Stone from WGTS will be signing her book at 2:00 p.m., activities and prizes for kids, seminars, food tastings and more! For complete details go to www.livingwellabc.com The next Sligo Fellowship Potluck is September 30. Guests are invited to join us, following the second service in the Fellowship Room. Members who wish to attend are requested to provide a vegetarian dish that will serve at least 10-12 people. Sligo Book Club will meet on Wednesday, October 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss “When Breath Becomes Air” by Abraham Verghese. “OpportuniTEA” Enjoy an elegant afternoon tea at Sligo at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 29. Proceeds from this tea and silent auction help SDA women around the world attend college. Donations and helpers welcome! Tickets $10. Sign up in the Atrium to attend this delightful event. Invite friends. Consumed Worship Conference, sponsored by Potomac Conference’s Cultivate initiative, Washington Adventist University and the North American Division Registration will be held November 1-4 here at Sligo church.This unique conference sets out to provide Biblical answers to your worship questions through training seminars and enhanced techniques offered by worship leadership experts. It is open to pastors, ministers of music, worship leaders, praise team members, choir directors, singers, musicians and anyone else! College credit and Continuing Education units offered. To register go to our website at <consumedworshipconference.com> 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 29 at 6:52 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. Follow us now on Facebook and Twitter
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Welcome to Sligo. As I have said many times in the past, the fact that Sligo Church is part of a larger campus that is Washington Adventist University is a blessing in many ways. September 23, Saturday One in particular is that as pastors we have an opportunity Young Adults GLOW, Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. from time to time to serve as adjunct instructors in the Department of Religion. This is just one of the many ways in which we can “engage the minds and help transform September 25, Monday the lives” of our students. The course that I am currently teaching is Jesus Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m. and the Gospels, where the focus is on the life and teachings of Jesus as portrayed throughout the four Gospels. One of the highlights of this class is September 27, Wednesday when we lecture on the miracles Jesus performed in the lives of those who Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. sought his “touch.” What stands out as one of the most interesting miracles (or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m.) of Jesus’ brief but powerful ministry is his very first. It happened while Jesus Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 8:00 p.m. was attending a wedding feast and turned water into wine. Although he did it out of necessity, could there have been more to this miracle than meets the eye? And if so, what on earth could it possibly be?
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at worship THE CHURCH
- Charles A. Tapp
worship schedule
Summary of our Beliefs
SABBATH, September 30 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.
p r o f i l e o f g i v i n g - S e p t e m b e r 16 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. 17 $ 11,773 Sept. 17 YTD $ 367,148
BUDGET FOR SEPTEMBER 16 YTD:
This Year: Sept. 16 $ 5,148 Sept. 16 YTD $ 386,661 $390,554
• 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).
Sept. 16 YTD $29,651 Balance from 2016 & YTD $70,714
PASTOR FOR ADMINISTRATION & ADULT MINISTRIES Don McFarlane, ext. 116 dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org
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: Sept. 17 $ 40,651 Sept. 17 YTD $1,735,266 2017 Goal $2,800,000
This Year: Sept. 16 $ 37,305 Sept. 16 YTD $ 1,699,107 Remaining Goal $ 1,100,893
Today’s designated offering goes to Potomac Partners. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
worship.nurture.outreach
8:45 & 11:00 A.M.
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
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Church Building Improvement:
Atrium Roof and Skylight: Total Raised $ 227,151 Outstanding Pledges $ 10,856
CHRIST FIRST
ctapp@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 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 .
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THE CHURCH AT WORSHIP +Hymn of Reunion
we gather in his name
SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
The Lord’s Supper
Holy Communion
We Gather Prelude Near to the Heart of God / arr. Don Hustad
+Song of Gathering
At the Cross / No. 163 Sligo Live Jean Arthur Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? Welcome & Church Life Richard Castillo *Hymn of Praise Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing / No. 334 Prayer Richard Castillo +Ken Flemmer Anthem Here, O My Lord / Ovid Young +Creations Crescendo / Ily Matthew Maniano Charles A. Tapp
Offertory Let Us Break Bread Together / Moses Hogan +Light of a Million Mornings / Clonniger /Hayes/Gershmehl
Maureen Tapp
Charles A. Tapp
We Prepare +Ordinance of Humility
Women (Fellowship Halls A & B), Men (Memorial Chapel), Families, Couples & Singles (Youth Room)
+Children’s Lesson
*Litany Richard Castillo Leader: Merciful Father, be present with us, as You were present in the Upper Room, and have mercy upon us as we come to Your table. Congregation: Help us to examine our thoughts, our actions, our motives and our attitudes toward you and toward others, that we may represent your character. Leader: We stand in need of your grace, your strength and your mercy. Look upon us with compassion and forgive our sins. Congregation: As we eat the bread, which represents the body of your Son that was broken for us, open our eyes to recognize the intimacy that you yearn to share with us. Leader: As we drink the cup, which represents the blood of your Son that was shed for us, open our hearts to accept Him anew and the life-giving power that He provides through the Holy Spirit. All: May your love renew us for service and enable us to transcend our doubts, our circumstances, our inadequacies and our enemies, for the glory of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Sharing at the Table
Dana Audain
Song Service
Roland Halstead
Theme Song Jesus Your Blood and Righteousness / No. 177 Welcome
Ken Flemmer
Scripture
Ken Flemmer
Lesson Study The Gospel and the Church Closing Prayer
Ken Flemmer
Fred Weber, organist
Charles A. Tapp
We Go To Serve *Hymn of Response
When We All Get to Heaven / No. 633 *Benediction
Charles A. Tapp
Postlude Finale Organ Symphony No.2 / Charles M. Widow *Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:00 service only
We Reflect Scripture John 2:1-10 (NKJV) +Music for Meditation Let Us Break Bread Together / Moses Hogan Homily The Feast of Communion
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
Adult Sabbath School
Let Us Break Bread Together / No. 403
SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.
Invitation to Give
THE CHURCH AT STUDY
Leading our music today are: Patrick Alston, organist Vernon Rogers, chorister Karla Rivera, vocalist The Philippine Madrigals Mark Anthony Carpio, director An Emergency Aid Offering will be received by the deacons as you leave. Blair Peace & Aurora Constantino, deacon & deaconess on duty n e x t w e e k , h e r e a t S l i g o . . . Pastor Charles A. Tapp takes a look at the all too familiar topic of suffering. With all that has recently taken place in our world from the increase in natural disasters to man’s continual inhumanity to man, is there any hope to be found in God’s word? Pastor Tapp seeks to answer this question in his message, “A Song for the Suffering.” Music will be provided by the Sligo Sanctuary Choir.
sabbath devotional
“The day of the Lord’s Supper is an occasion of joy for the Christian community. Reconciled in their hearts with God and the brethren, the congregation receives the gift of the body and blood of Jesus Christ, and, receiving that, it receives forgiveness, new life, and salvation. ”
- Dietrich Bonhoeffer
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 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 For families of these deceased: Neville D’Costa & Sara Zervos (mother of Brian Zervos) For healing and comfort: Edna D’Costa We are sad to announce the passing of long-time Sligo member, Neville D’Costa, on Monday, September 18. Neville is survived by his wife, Edna; children, Yvonne & Brian and five grandchildren. Thank you from the Netteburg family: The Netteburg family thanks everyone who came to Ronnalee’s memorial service, who have sent cards and messages of condolences, who have prayed for them, and who have supported them in other ways as well. We know that Ronnalee was precious to you, as well as to us. The Philippine Madrigals will perform a concert in the Sligo Sanctuary at 7:00 p.m. today. Proceeds from this concert will benefit the WAU Music Building fund Phase 2–a new concert hall. Please plan to join us and feel free to invite friends and family to this music event. Tickets are affordable at $10 for General Admission and $20 for VIP seating. Young Adults Game Night: Join us for our young adult social tonight, from 8:00 p.m. till 10:00 p.m. in the Youth Room. Great games and free food will be provided! Join us this afternoon at 3:30 p.m. in WAU’s Richard Hall Chapel for the 39th annual G. Arthur Keough Lectureship as we commemorate the fifth centennial of the Reformation. Aleksander Santrac, WAU’s Professor of Religion and Ethics, Chair of Religion Department will be the keynote speaker. The title of his speech is “The Legacy of Martin Luther’s Sola Fide.” Rethinking the Christian struggle for liberation, goodness, justice, beauty and truth in the light of the legacy of Martin Luther’s Sola Fide – justification by faith alone. The event is free and open to the public.