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
calendar of events August 6, Saturday Young Adults GLOW, Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. International Luncheon, Takoma Academy Gym, 2:00 p.m. August 7, Sunday Tennis Tournament, Maryland University, 8:00 a.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued) A Praying Church: The General Conference has designated the first Sabbath of every month as a day of prayer and fasting. Members should focus their prayer on specific themes, including local and individual needs. In addition, members are invited to pray on the hour or at 7:00 a.m. or 7:00 p.m. each day.
August 8, Monday Church Office is closed Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m. August 10, Wednesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. (or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m.)
worship schedule YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS Sligo Young Adult GLOW Sabbath School, Memorial Chapel, • Breakfast, 9:30 a.m. & Bible Discussion, 10:00 a.m.
MISCELLANEOUS Bulletin information deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: <kdriscoll@sligochurch.org> Sligo Live: If you have a story, a subject or an individual that you would like to see featured on Sligo Live, please contact Pastor McFarlane at <dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org> or 301.270.6777, ext. 116 Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 8:22 p.m. and commences on Friday, August 5 at 8:14 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.
profile of giving - July 30
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. This Year: July 30 July 30 YTD
$ 10,017 $302,983
BUDGET FOR JULY 30 YTD: $292,044
Church Building Improvement: Greenwood Avenue Entrance Women’s Bathrooms July 30 YTD $ 50,320 Total Raised Atrium Roof and Skylight: July 30 $ 230 Goal $ 350,000 Outstanding Pledges $45,206 Tithe: All of Last Year: Aug. 1 Aug. 1 YTD 2016 Goal
Total Raised Needed
• 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).
at worship THE CHURCH
CHRIST FIRST A U G U S T 6 , 2 016 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
$191,595 $ 76,798 $ 273,202
these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference. This Year: $ 48,238 July 30 $ 43,392 $ 1,350,077 July 30 YTD $1,413,563 $2,800,000 Remaining Goal$1,386,437
Today’s designated offering goes to Local Church Budget. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
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Welcome to Sligo! Recently, there has been a great deal of turmoil in our nation, which in many ways has done more to divide us than to bring us together. That’s why for me, this year’s Sligo Homecoming has taken on even greater significance than it had in previous years. As the community of Christ, I believe it is our God-given mission to demonstrate to the broader community that it is possible for a diverse body such as ours to do more than simply tolerate each other and actually live in harmony with one another. But this mandates that we must be willing to appreciate one another, including those things that we find different in each other. Each Sabbath as I stand behind the pulpit and look at the beautiful mosaic that is Sligo, it truly warms my heart. To see such a diverse community connecting and bonding with one another as we all unite in worship of the same God, is something to behold. I pray that we never take this precious gift for granted but cherish it for the privilege that it is. Speaking of community, as you know, our theme for this year’s Homecoming Celebration is “Created for Community.” This acknowledges the fact that our desire to live in community comes from the understanding that we were created to exist in community by a God that also exists in community. We are pleased to welcome back to Sligo as our speaker for Homecoming 2016, former senior pastor here at Sligo, Ron Halverson Jr., as he shares the message “Waking the Dead.” - Charles A. Tapp
Summary of our Beliefs
SABBATH, August 13 Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:00 a.m. Speaker: Don W. McFarlane Mizo Service, Office Chapel, 11:00 a.m. Kerala Church, WAU Richards Hall, 10:00 a.m. Sligo by the Sea, St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 10301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 11:00 a.m. Speaker: Gerald Klingbeil
Last Year: Aug. 1 $ 12,589 Aug. 1 YTD $ 301,817
welcome
worship.nurture.outreach
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
cbridges@sligochurch.org
ADVENTIST COMMUNITY SERVICES Ken Flemmer 301.585.6556
HEAD ELDER Erwin Mack 301.434.1622
HEAD DEACON HEAD DEACONESS Manuel Rosette 301.370.1255 Marion Hudson 301.980.1862
7700 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912 I 301.270.6777
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 WORSHIP we gather in his name
we go to serve
SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.
*Hymn of Reflection The Church Has One Foundation / No. 348
Homecoming Sabbath Sligo Live Homecoming Celebration
Cheryl Kisunzu
+Song of Gathering How Great Thou Art / No. 86 Welcome & Church Life Christina Khabbaz we honor and praise him *Hymn of Praise All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name / No. 229 +Parade of Nations Prayer
Zo Renthlei +Shane Kelley
Anthem Give Me Jesus +Circle of Friends / Douglas McKelvey & Steve Siler we reflect +Children’s Message Scripture Ezekiel 37:1-3 (NKJV)
Gerry Lopez Sarah Renthlei +Komal Nowrangi
Introduction of Speaker Charles A. Tapp +Music for Meditation The Great Divide / Grant Cunningham & Matt Huesmann Sermon Waking The Dead! Invitation to Give
Ron Halvorsen, Jr.
*Benediction
Charles A. Tapp
Offertory It Is Well / Philip Paul Bliss +Praise Forevermore / Darlene Zschech
Adult Sabbath School SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Ron Halvorsen, Jr.
Postlude Crown Him with Many Crowns / arr. Donald P. Hustad *Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:00 service only
Prelude Festival Allelujah / Dan Miller
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
THE CHURCH AT STUDY
Sylvan Coke & Retenella Martin, deacon & deaconess on duty Leading our music today are: William Patrick Alston, organist Desmond Pierre-Louis, chorister Candace Williams & Marc Simons, vocalists Point of Grace Densie Jones, Shelley Breen & Leigh Cappillino, vocalists Andrew Greer, pianist Dana Cappillino, guitarist Footnotes: Point of Grace is celebrating over 20 years of inspiring Music and Ministry. The Multi Dove Award Winning group received their 3rd Grammy nomination this year for their current project, DIRECTIONS HOME, which features special appearances by Country Music Legends, Vince Gill and Ricky Skaggs. Ron Halvorsen, Jr. is the President of the Ohio Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. He came to this post with many years of pastoral experience on high school and university campuses. These include Keene SDA Church on the campus of Southwestern Adventist University, Mount Ellis Academy, Sligo SDA Church on the campus of Washington Adventist University and College View Church on the Campus of Union College. Ron is married to Buffy Vercio, who is a Pastor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She has served alongside him since they entered ministry 30 years ago. They have two grown children, who are married, and one grandson.
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 Let Your Heart Be Broken / No. 575 Welcome & Prayer Mission Feature Homes of Hope Lesson Study Jesus on Community Outreach Prayer
Enoch Thomas Beth Wear Sligo Youth Enoch Thomas
Norman Martin, pianist
Komal Nowrangi worked as an educator for 20 years and now works as a registered nurse. He is married to Swapna, a teacher, and they have two sons, Rajeev and Rakesh, daughter-in-law, Sharon and a grandson Noah. Komal has been a member of Sligo Church for 25 years. Zo Renthlei is an educator and has been a member of Sligo since 1983. He has served Sligo in various capacities, including Elder, Deacon and Sabbath School teacher. Zo is a graduate of Howard University with post graduate studies in Education. He currently manages a business in College Park. Sarah Renthlei is a longstanding member of Sligo Church. She is a Registered Nurse at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, DC and a Sabbath School teacher who enjoys teaching children in the Primary I Class. Candace Williams and Marc Simons are natives of Maryland and have been singing from a very young age. They are currently majoring in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy at Oakwood University, where they have the privilege of singing and traveling with the world renowned Oakwood University Aeolians. n e x t w e e k , h e r e a t S l i g o . . . Pr. Don W. McFarlane will be our speaker and musical guest will be Moses Andradé.
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: Wayne Alvarez, Dim Za Cingh & Satyavardhan Rao Kalapala People requesting healing: Jess Cooley, Kamala Prasada Rao & Wayne Dockter International Luncheon! Join the church family and Sligo friends for a delicious International Potluck luncheon today at Takoma Academy. Tennis Tournament: Join fellow enthusiasts tomorrow, for a Tennis Tournament at the University of Maryland from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon.
Shane Kelley has been a Sligo member for over twenty years. He works for the Department of Transportation & leads out in Young Adult & Homeless ministries at Sligo. Christina Zaiback-Khabbaz is a native of Silver Spring and grew-up attending Sligo Church. As a young adult, she served in various ministries at Sligo before moving to Australia after getting married. She considers it a blessing to participate in ministry alongside her husband, Joseph, at Sligo. She will soon be completing her Masters in Strategic Communication.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
sabbath devotional
“I continue to dream and pray about a revival of holiness in our day that moves forth in mission and creates authentic community in which each person can be unleashed through the empowerment of the Spirit to fulfill God’s creational intentions.” - John Wesley
JESUS PROJECT: Desire of Ages, Chapter 37, August 7 - August 13
Upcoming Concerts at Sligo Church: Invite your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers to experience God through inspirational music. • Point of Grace, Sabbath, August 6, 6:00 p.m. • Sandi Patty, November 6, 6:00 p.m. • Wintley Phipps, October 22 The Church Office will be closed on Monday, August 8. If you have an urgent matter that cannot wait until the office reopens, please call our emergency number 301-980-1009. Sligo Book Club will meet on Wednesday, August 10 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss “My Bright Abyss” by Christian Wiman. Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington needs volunteers to distribute weekend snack packs to 150 campers at our “Making Tracks Day Camp” in Greencastle Elementary School (13611 Robey Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904). Please call us at 301.585.6556 if you’re able to volunteer from 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 11