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 today. Expectations, if we’re honest, we have to admit that we all have them. Whether they’re the expectations an employer might have of March 19, Saturday his and her employee, the expectations that parents have of their children, wives of their husbands and Young Adults GLOW, Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. husbands of their wives; we are all guilty. But have you Sligo Underground, Youth Room, 11:00 a.m. ever stopped to wonder why? Why do we create these Adventurers Meeting, Primary Room, 1:30 p.m. presumptions when it comes to people and, yes, even when it Lennox Westney Funeral, Sanctuary, 4:30 p.m. comes to life itself? I believe that the answer lies in understanding what an expectation is. Simply put, they are beliefs that we hold March 20, Sunday about the future. And when you think about it, who doesn’t possess a desire, a hope that his or her future will be much improved over Ladies Annual Tea Party, Atrium Suite, 2:00 p.m. their past and even their present? But what happens when we set our expectations too high? Are we in danger of setting ourselves March 21, Monday up for a disappointment? And what about the danger in setting our Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m. expectations too low? As we will see in our message today, sometimes we set our expectations too high, even when it comes to God. March 23, Wednesday - Charles A. Tapp Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. (or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m.) Summary of our Beliefs Sligo Adult Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 8:00 p.m. • The Bible is the inspired word of God and our only rule of faith and practice. (2 Timothy 3:16, 17). worship schedule • Jesus Christ is the Divine Son of God and our personal Savior from SABBATH, March 26 sin by grace through faith. (John 1:1-3; Ephesians 2:8). • Having been saved, followers of Jesus live in obedience to Him by Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:00 a.m. observing the Ten Commandments. (Exodus 20: 1-17; John 14:15). Speaker: Charles A. Tapp • The Sabbath – the seventh day of the week- established by God Mizo Service, Office Chapel, 11:00 a.m. at creation and honored by Jesus in His earthly ministry, is to be Kerala Church, WAU Richards Hall, 10:00 a.m. 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 Crossroads, WAU Student Activity Center, 11:15 a.m. righteous dead and give His faithful children of all ages immortality Crossroads, WAU Student Activity Center, 11:15 a.m. in an earth made new. (1 Thessalonians 4:15-17; Revelation 22:12; 21:1-3). profile of giving - March 12 • Our love for God is demonstrated primarily by our love for our fellowmen. (1 John 4:20; Matthew 25:34-40). 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 directory the church building. PHONE: 301.270.6777 EMERGENCY: 301.980.1009 Last Year: This Year: FAX: 301.270.3518 WEBSITE: www.sligochurch.org Mar. 14 $ 6,747 Mar. 12 $ 9,567 Domestic Violence Hotline: 240.777.4000 Mar. 14 YTD $ 88,977 Mar. 12 YTD $ 96,208
calendar of events
Sligo Book Club will meet on Wednesday, April 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss “The Short & Tragic Life of Robert Peace” by Jeff Hobbs. CHILDREN & YOUTH Children’s Church: All children are welcome to attend PowerUp Children’s Church today at 11:00 a.m. in the Memorial Chapel. We will explore New Testament Hero, The Apostle Paul. Sligo Church League Pee Wee team won the first round of play-offs and moved on to the semi-final round! Plan to come and cheer on our team tonight at 7:30 p.m. in John F. Kennedy High School (1901 Randolph Rd Silver Spring MD 20902). There will be a $5 cover charge at the door. Children’s Choir Rehearsal Update: Starting in April, choir rehearsals will be held immediately following the Children’s Message on one Sabbath per month. For more information, please contact director, Joya Follette at 240.505.8020 or <jkf530@aol.com> Adventist Heritage Seminar - Sligo’s Pathfinders are sponsoring a lecture series, the second segment of which will take place on March 26 from 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Dr. David Trim, Director of Archives at the General Conference, will present a historical look at key early Adventist leaders including many local to the Takoma Park area.
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 7:19 p.m. and commences on Friday, March 25 at 7:25 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.
SENIOR PASTOR Charles A. Tapp, ext. 126
BUDGET FOR MARCH 12 YTD: $ 91,664
9,405
Total Raised
$ 151,816
Atrium Roof and Skylight: Mar. 12 $ 306 Total Raised $ 1,106 Goal $ 350,000 Needed $ 348,894 Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference. Last Year: This Year: Mar. 14 $ 35,804 Mar. 12 $ 46,132 Mar. 14 YTD $ 445,735 Mar. 12 YTD $ 462,447 2016 Goal $2,700,000 Remaining Goal $2,237,553 Today’s designated offering goes to Local Church Budget. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
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ctapp@sligochurch.org
PASTOR FOR ADMINISTRATION & ADULT MINISTRIES Don McFarlane, ext. 116 dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org
Church Building Improvement: Greenwood Avenue Entrance Women’s Bathrooms Mar. 12 YTD $
at worship THE CHURCH
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 HEAD ELDER Ken Flemmer 301.585.6556 Erwin Mack 301.434.1622 HEAD DEACON Manuel Rosette 301.370.1255
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 STUDY
THE CHURCH AT WORSHIP Postlude Now Thank We All Our God / arr. Virgil Fox +Fanfare and Flourishes “2” / James Curnow
we gather in his name
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
Adult Sabbath School SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.
Song Service
+Sligo Live Resurrection
Don McFarlane
*Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:00 service only
Welcome and Church Life
Ross Patterson
we honor and praise him +Triumphal Entry *Hymn of Praise All, Glory Laud, and Honor / No. 230 Prayer
Elvina Newton
+Music for Meditation How Great Thou Art / arr. Carrie Underwood Sermon Great Expectations
Charles A. Tapp
Invitation to Give
Charles A. Tapp
Offertory In Heaven’s Eyes / Phill Mchugh +If Thou Be Near / J.S. Bach
we go to serve *Hymn of Response Crown Him with Many Crowns / No. 223 *Benediction
Barry Rowe & Eileen Nowrangi, deacon & deaconess on duty
Leading our music today are: Paul Byssainthe, Jr., organist Matt Daley, pianist Charlene Milam, chorister Raissa Jei Labrador, vocalist
Washington Concert Winds Jose Luis Oviedo, Jr., director
Yuri Tomenko
Special Music Theresa Garza Order My Steps Mission Feature Lesson Study The Church Militant Prayer
Yuri Tomenko
Paul Byssainthe, Jr., pianist
Dan Conway
Anthem How Great Thou Art / arr. Carrie Underwood +All Hail the Power / Stephen Bulla we reflect Scripture John 12:27-32 (NIV)
Theme Song I Will Sing of My Redeemer / No. 343 Scripture & Prayer
Prelude Festive Prelude on “St. Theodulph” / Douglas E. Wagner +Intermezzo / Bizet +Song of Gathering All Hail the Power of Jesus Name / No. 229
Heather Griffin
Charles A. Tapp
Elvina Newton has been attending Sligo Church for the past ten years. She recently graduated from the University of Maryland. She is currently pursuing a career in Civil and Environmental Engineering. Her hobbies include drawing and photography.
n e x t w e e k , h e r e a t S l i g o . . . We will commemorate Resurrection Week, using the theme, “Because of Love.” On Thursday, we will enjoy an Agape Feast, followed by a Tenebrae Service on Friday evening, with music by WAU’s Pro Musica. Christ’s rest in the tomb will be celebrated on Sabbath with a message from Charles Tapp and music by the Sanctuary Choir and the Columbia Collegiate Chorale of WAU. Sunday’s Resurrection service, with another message from Charles Tapp and music by the WGTS Gateway fellowship Band, provides a fitting climax to the week-end’s celebrations.
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: The families of these deceased: Lennox Westney, Misha Tomenko, Doug Dunbebin & Beza Mesfin People requesting healing/comfort: Mary Fields-Jones, Usha Alexander & April Edwards Lennox Samuel Westney’s Funeral will be held in the Sligo Sanctuary today at 4:30 p.m. Repast will follow in the Atrium. A graveside service will be held at George Washington Cemetery tomorrow, March 20 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Dr. Lennox S. Westney Scholarship Fund, Howard University Medical Alumni Association.
Footnotes: Dan Conway currently serves as Director of Transportation at the German School in Potomac, MD. He has been a Sligo member for almost 40 years. He has been married to Tammie for 20 years and they have a daughter, Danielle. He enjoys staying active by playing basketball, softball and gardening. Raissa Jei Labrador began singing for Jesus at the age of two. She is an active member of Sligo’s Sabbath School, Explorer Adventurer Club & Children’s Choir. She is now in 3rd grade at Sligo Adventist School.
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.
sabbath devotional
“When Christ entered into Jerusalem the people spread garments in the way: when He enters into our hearts, we pull off our own righteousness, and not only lay it under Christ’s feet but even trample upon it ourselves.” - Augustus Toplady
JESUS PROJECT: Desire of Ages, Chapter 17, March 20 - March 26
Blood Pressure Screening & Ask a Doctor! Members and guests are welcome to ask a medical doctor health-related questions in the Atrium between 10:00 a.m. and 11:10 a.m. today. Information is also available on various health topics. Sponsored by the Health Action Team. The choirs of Washington Adventist University will be presenting an Evensong Concert at 4:00 p.m. in Spencerville SDA Church today. The featured works are the Mass in D by Anton Dvorak and the Requiem by Bob Chilcott. Esteemed alumni return as soloists and the works are accompanied by organist, Jason West. Proceeds from the concert will help fund the Paul Hill Memorial Choral Scholarship of WAU. The Ladies Annual Tea Party and Silent Auction will be held tomorrow, from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. in the Atrium, to benefit Scholarshipping Our Sisters (SOS). Plan to attend and bring family, friends and neighbors. Game, Set, Match! Grab a racquet and get ready to serve up some fun at the 3rd Annual Sligo Tennis Social on April 16, at the Fairland Sports and Aquatic Complex (13820 and 13950 Old Gunpowder Road, Laurel, MD) from 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Admission is free! Food will be sold by the Sligo Pathfinders. Activities for all ages.