OUR VISION
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calendar of events September 29, Saturday Young Adults GLOW Study, Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. Paul Byssainthe, Jr. Organ Concert, Sanctuary, 4:00 p.m. October 1, Monday Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m.
Connect-A-Ride (CAR) Program: This is a service offered for older residents in Montgomery County - age 50 and older, and persons with disabilities. Travel for medical services, grocery shopping, errands, social activities, as well as for other needs, is provided free of cost. Call 301.738.3252 or email <ConnectARide@ AccessJCA.org> for a ride. Connect-A-Ride is a service of the Jewish Council for the Aging. 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. Save Tuesday Evenings: Beginning October 16, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., you are invited to explore the Gospels with Pastor Don McFarlane in a series of lectures and discussions for the serious Bible student. This is your chance to learn how the Gospels were composed and interpret the teachings of Jesus in a manner that can be applied to everyday living. Bring your Bible and a friend. Sligo Church Atrium, Fellowship B.
October 3, Wednesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 8:00 p.m.
worship schedule
CHURCH BUDGET: This offering pays for the outreach and
Sept. 22 Sept. 22 YTD
CHURCH BUILDING IMPROVEMENT:
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$ 9,692 $359,859
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. 23 $ 46,804 Sept. 23 YTD $1,745,911
Sept. 22 $ 49,038 Sept. 22 YTD $1,752,083
2018 GOAL
Remaining Goal $1,047,917
CHRIST FIRST S E P T E M B E R 2 9 , 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
$414,742
Sept. 22 YTD $ 60,847
$2,800,000
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This Year:
Bulletin information deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: <kdriscoll@sligochurch.org>
*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.
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nurture ministries of the church and the church school, along with necessary expenses such as utilities and maintenance of the church building.
BUDGET FOR SEPTEMBER 22 YTD:
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
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 22
MISCELLANEOUS
Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 6:53 p.m. and commences on Friday, October 5 at 6:44 p.m.
at worship THE CHURCH
what we believe
SABBATH, October 13 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. 23 $ 9,145 Sept. 23 YTD $ 395,806
Welcome to Sligo today. If someone were to stop you in the neighborhood in which you live because they had heard that you were a Christian, and then began to ask you to explain to them what the Lord’s supper was all about, what would you tell them? Would you be able to share with them the essence and the historical significance behind the symbols of the bread and the wine and what they mean for Christians today or would you be at a loss for words? Sadly, there is many a believer who surprisingly and unfortunately would fall into the category of the latter. And the question that begs to be asked is simply, why is this the case? Think about it for a moment. The Lord’s Supper is not simply an ancient tradition that we as Christians follow as a way to honor the memory of Jesus’ death on the cross, it represents the very reason why we even exist as Christians. Today, as we prepare to come to the Lord’s table, let us be careful not to do so out of habit, but let us come out of necessity, as would a hungry beggar in need of bread. - Charles A. Tapp
Today’s designated offering goes to Washington Adventist University. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
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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
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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.
Holy Communion We Gather Prelude My Faith Looks Up to Thee / arr. Dale Wood +Song of Gathering I Will Sing of Jesus’ Love / No. 183
+Sligo Live
Richard Castillo Block Party Welcome & Church Life Joseph Khabbaz *Hymn of Praise Jesus Is All the World to Me / No. 185 Prayer Rosemary Ascencio +Lizeth Del-Cid Anthem O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing / Mark Hayes Invitation to Give
Charles A. Tapp
Offertory Here I Am, Lord / Mary McDonald
Ambrose Martin
Charles A. Tapp
We Prepare +Ordinance of Humility +Children’s Lesson +Hymn of Reunion
The Old Rugged Cross / No. 159
The Lord’s Supper *Litany Joseph Khabbaz 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
Charles A. Tapp
We Go To Serve
SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Song Service
Theresa Garza 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
Joviah Ndahayo
Special Feature Primary I & II Kind Hearts Praise the Lord with Songs and Instruments Lesson Study Journey to Rome Prayer
Joviah Ndahayo
Heather Griffin, pianist
*Hymn of Response
When We All Get to Heaven / No. 633 *Benediction
Gerry Lopez
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
Adult Sabbath School
Charles A. Tapp
Postlude Toccata on “Christ, The Lord, Is Risen Today” / arr. Diane Bish *Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:00 service only
We Reflect Responsive Scripture Reading Matthew 6:25-32 (NKJV) +Music for Meditation Think of Me and Remember / Joel Raney Homily Our Daily Bread
THE CHURCH AT STUDY
Leading our music today are: Paul Byssainthe, Jr., organist Judith Pino, chorister Sligo Strings Keri Tomenko, violinist; Moyna Daley, violinist; Renee Battle-Brooks, violinist; Courtney Daley, violinist; Deric Tomenko, violist; Katia Tomenko, cellist; Aleksandr Kudelich, double bassist; Ryan Conway, oboist; Jasmine Chavez, flutist; Toffelyn Deguzman, flutist An Emergency Aid Offering will be received by the deacons as you leave. Sylvan Coke & Claire Mitchell, deacon & deaconess on duty 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 resumes his series on the book of Revelation with his message titled, “The Last Word!”
sabbath devotional
“There is in man a disposition to esteem himself more highly than his brother, to work for self, to seek the highest place; and often this results in evil surmisings and bitterness of spirit. The ordinance preceding the Lord’s Supper is to clear away these misunderstandings, to bring man out of his selfishness, down from his stilts of selfexaltation, to the humility of heart that will lead him to serve his brother.” - Ellen G. White, The Desire of Ages, p. 650
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: Leopoldo Baylon For healing and comfort: Sandra Brown, Fred Rada, Sr., Walton Dawson & Ellen Yutuc 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 tomorrow, September 30, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Living Well Christian Book and Health Food store in Silver Spring, 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, just go to simpletruthsforlife.org OpportuniTEA! Join us tomorrow, 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> Glow Worship will be held on Sabbath, October 6 at 11:15 a.m. in the Youth room and every 1st Sabbath of each month thereafter, followed by Homeless Ministry in DC. Underground Youth Worship Service, run by the youth for the youth, will be held on Sabbath, October 13 at 11:15 a.m. in the Youth Room. Worship, fellowship; go deeper! Our theme will be “Pay Attention To Whom You Listen To.” Join us for Prayer Gathering on Wednesday, October 3. 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!