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
ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued)
welcome
Welcome to Sligo Church. As a child I had many questions that for the most part I would always go to my father for the answers. Like the time I asked September 26, Saturday him where babies came from and he responded as Young Adults GLOW (God Lighting Our World), thoughtfully as he could with, “Babies come from Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. God.” Well, of course you know what my next question was going to be. You’re right, I asked him, “But then Sligo Underground, Youth Room, 11:00 a.m. where does God come from?” I was around eight at the time I asked Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 1:15 p.m. that question and although it has been decades since, I am still National Christian Choir Concert, Sanctuary, 6:00 p.m. waiting on the answer. But despite the fact I am now an adult and in ministry for over thirty years, I still have some of those same kinds of September 27, Sunday questions, especially as they relate to the nature and origin of God. PCSDA Second Quinquennial Constituency Meeting, And what is so interesting is that I am not alone. There are many, Sanctuary, 10:00 a.m. including some Christians, who although they believe in God, when questioned are not able to articulate why. Today, I begin a five part September 28, Monday series called, “WHY I…,” as I attempt to explore the reasons why I Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m. believe in God, the Bible, Jesus, Christianity and Adventism. - Charles A. Tapp September 30, Wednesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. (or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m.)
calendar of events
Upcoming Concerts: Invite your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers to experience God through inspirational music. • National Christian Choir (NCC), today at 6:00 p.m. NCC will perform a FREE concert tonight. • Jaime Jorge, Sabbath, October 10 His forceful, expressive mastery of the violin has delighted audiences around the globe. Jaime has dedicated his talents to sharing the love of God through sacred and classical concerts and special appearances the world over. From High School auditoriums to magnificent cathedrals, from simple church programs to Carnegie Hall, Jaime’s music can inspire, uplift, and bring peace. For over two decades, through 15 albums and more than 2,500 concerts in North and South America, Europe, Australia, and Asia, Jaime’s music has touched the lives of millions. It can touch yours too. • Sandi Patty, Sunday, November 15 Sandi Patty is the most awarded female vocalist in contemporary Christian music history with thirty-nine Dove Awards, five Grammy Awards, and four Billboard Music Awards. Her twenty-four albums have sold more than eleven million units including three platinum and five gold recordings. In 2004 Sandi was inducted into the GMA Hall of Fame and in 2005 she penned her autobiography Broken on the Back Row. She has regularly appeared on network TV including The Tonight Show, Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee, CNN, and Entertainment Tonight. CHILDREN & YOUTH Youth Lock-in! Join us tonight for a lock-in hosted by the Youth Department, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Invite a friend to come with you. There will be games, snacks and plenty of fun! Sligo Underground Youth Service will be held today at 11:00 a.m. in the Youth Room! Join Pr. Joseph Khabbaz as he shares God’s Word with us. Worship, fellowship, go deeper! That box of rocks? Do you have one of those boxes filled with rocks that you don’t know what to do with? This year the pathfinders will be teaching lapidary and are looking for rocks that can be cut and polished. Contact Darrell Milam <dmilam@ sligochurch.org> if you have some rocks to donate. Bulletin information deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: kdriscoll@sligochurch.org
October 1, Thursday Exercise Class, Fellowship Hall A, 6:30 p.m.
worship schedule SABBATH, October 3 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.
profile of giving - September 19 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. 20 $ 9,059 Sept. 20 YTD $ 401,727
This Year: Sept. 19 $ 12,007 Sept. 19 YTD $389,612
BUDGET FOR SEPTEMBER 19 YTD: $ 403,432
Church Building Improvement: Greenwood Avenue Entrance Women’s Bathrooms Sept. 19 YTD $ 40,421 Total Raised $111,038 Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference. August 2015 contributions are $ 213,137 August 2014 contributions are $ 221,145 MTD Contributions are $8,008 less than last year. Today’s designated offering goes to Potomac Partners. 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 2 6 , 2 015 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 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
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 .