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. Last week I shared the first of a two-part series on the topic of stewardship titled, The Stewardship of Truth. We learned that the essence May 21, Saturday of biblical stewardship transcends the traditional view Young Adults GLOW, Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. that many believers hold, which only sees stewardship Sligo Underground, Youth Room, 11:00 a.m. in relationship to how well we manage our money, time North Caribbean University Concert, Sanctuary, 6:00 p.m. and our talents and forgetting that it encompasses every aspect of our existence as humans, and even more so as followers of Christ. In May 22, Sunday other words, as Christians, how we manage our lives from day to day, Pathfinder Teen Leadership Training , Office Chapel, 8:00 a.m. regardless of what this might involve, is a matter of our stewardship. VBS Volunteer Training, Youth Room, 9:30 a.m. The key to living a life that pleases God is in understanding that we are managers and not owners. There is one particular area of our life that May 23, Monday we sometimes fail to manage well and that is our minds. In today’s Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m. message, The Stewardship of the Mind, we will examine from God’s Administrative Board Meeting, Fellowship Hall A, 7:00 p.m. Word how our Creator expects us to manage this extremely delicate yet highly complex set of faculties that help us to navigate through May 25, Wednesday this thing we call life, sometimes successfully and other times not. Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. - Charles A. Tapp (or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m.) Sligo Adult Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 8:00 p.m.
calendar of events
Donate your computers! Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington (ACSGW) is accepting donations of new or used (if it’s less than five years old) computers. Call 301.585.6556 for more information. Takoma Park Area Schools Prayer Ministry: On Sabbath, May 28, we will celebrate three years of praying for 20 local schools, an initiative sponsored by Sligo Church. We’re grateful for your commitment to keep these schools lifted in prayer. AIM Praise Report: This week, the County Council voted unanimously to fund Child First in South Lake and Burnt Mills Elementary Schools to increase the Recordation Tax which will add an additional $30 million to the Housing Initiative Fund over the next 6 years! CHILDREN & YOUTH Mark your calendars for Vacation Bible School 2016! This year’s theme is “Cavequest” - following Jesus, the light of the world! Join us July 10 – 16, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. as we teach God’s Word to the children in our community. You’re invited to S.W.A.G: If you are in grades 5 - 8, please join us on May 28, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the Memorial Chapel. S.W.A.G is a church experience for preteens and earliteens dedicated to helping them successfully navigate the journey from adolescent to teenager while developing an appreciation of God. 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 8:19 p.m. and commences on Friday, May 27 at 8:24 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.
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Summary of our Beliefs
worship schedule SABBATH, May 28 Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:00 a.m. Speaker: Pranitha Fielder Mizo Service, Office Chapel, 11:00 a.m. Kerala Church, WAU Richards Hall, 10:00 a.m.
profile of giving - May 14 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: May 16 $ 8.654 May 16 YTD $ 189,955
This Year: May 14 May 14 YTD
$ 7,236 $ 200,496
BUDGET FOR MAY 14 YTD: $187,082
$ 23,556
Atrium Roof and Skylight: May 14 $ 2,150 Goal $ 350,000 Outstanding Pledges $45,206
CHRIST FIRST M AY 21, 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
Church Building Improvement: Greenwood Avenue Entrance Women’s Bathrooms May 14 YTD
• 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).
ctapp@sligochurch.org
PASTOR FOR ADMINISTRATION & ADULT MINISTRIES Don McFarlane, ext. 116 dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org
Total Raised
$ 164,831
Total Raised Needed
$ 11,767 $ 338,233
Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference. Last Year: This Year: May 16 $ 43,002 May 14 $ 35,059 May 16 YTD $ 852,591 May 14 YTD $ 887,904 2016 Goal $2,800,000 Remaining Goal $1,912,096 Today’s designated offering goes to Local Budget. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
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 *Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:00 service only
we gather in his name SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.
Sligo Live The Shepherd’s Table
Richard Castillo
+Song of Gathering Showers of Blessing / No. 195 Welcome & Church Life Pranitha Fielder we honor and praise him *Hymn of Praise O Worship the King / No. 83 Prayer
Myrna Bas
Anthem No More Night / Glen Campbell +Sheep May Safely Graze / J.S. Bach we reflect
Scripture Philippians 4:4-9 (NKJV) +Music for Meditation Alabaster Box / Cece Winans
Footnotes: Alex Ajayi is an engineering student at Johns Hopkins and one of the leaders of Adventist Christian Fellowship there. He is originally from northern California. His hobbies include playing the keyboard, guitar, oboe, and trumpet, among other instruments. Myrna Bas is from the island of Mauritius. She spent six years in the West Africa Indian Ocean Division of the Adventist Church leading a community project for poor children. She earned her MA in Religion at WAU and was trained as a chaplain at the Washington and Shady Grove Adventist hospitals. Her dream is to become a chaplain and counselor. Anjali Christian is a student at UMBC (University of Maryland Baltimore Campus) where she is majoring in Information Systems with a minor in music. Anjali attends the Southern Asian SDA Church in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Song Service
Judith Pino 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 Jesus Saves / No. 340 Scripture & Prayer
James Gulley
Welcome
James Gulley
Special Music Heather Griffin His Strength is Perfect / Chapman & Salley Lesson Study Peter and the Rock Prayer
Enoch Thomas
Zelma Edwards, pianist
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 Families of these deceased: Nathaniel Gentles People requesting healing/comfort: Tamara Simpson, Ella Mae Hartlein, Vasantha Wesley, Nancy Szasz, Pui I & Ron Carreno 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. North Caribbean University/DC Chapter Alumni concert will be held this evening in Sligo Church at 6:00 p.m.
Charles A. Tapp
Charles A. Tapp
Offertory Marching to Zion / arr. by Robert Lowry
we go to serve *Hymn of Reflection Come, All Christians Be Committed / No. 634 (stanzas 1, 2 & 3) *Benediction
SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Alex Ajayi
Sermon The Stewardship of the Mind Invitation to Give
Adult Sabbath School
Barry Rowe & Joy Wigwe, deacon & deaconess on duty Leading our music today are: Paul Byssainthe, Jr., organist Kay Rosburg, chorister Anjali Christian, vocalist Atecia Edwards, flutist
Prelude Brother James’ Air / Dale Wood
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
Charles A. Tapp
Postlude Nun danket alle Gott / Sigfrid Karg-Elert
n e x t w e e k , h e r e a t S l i g o . . . For Memorial Day, we will honor our loved ones who are no longer with us. Pr. Pranitha Fielder will deliver the sermon and music will be provided by guitarist/singer, Aren Bruce and Sligo Children’s Choir.
sabbath devotional
“Without doubt, the mightiest thought the mind can entertain is the thought of God, and the weightiest word in any language is its word for God.” – A. W. Tozier
JESUS PROJECT: Desire of Ages, Chapter 26, May 22 - May 28
Join us on May 28 as we “Remember in Hope” all of our loved ones who have passed away in the past 12 months. Please email <pfielder@sligochurch.org> by Tuesday May 24 if you would like to have the names of your loved ones honored during this ceremony. Sligo Adventist School 2016 graduation exercises: Baccalaureate: Sabbath, June 4, Sligo Church, 11:00 a.m. Commencement: Sabbath, June 4, Sligo Church, 7:00 p.m. Takoma Academy 2016 graduation exercises: Consecration: Friday, June 10, Sligo Church, 7:00 p.m. Baccalaureate: Sabbath, June 11, Sligo Church, 11:00 a.m. Commencement: Sunday, June 12, TA Gym, 10:00 a.m. Membership Report (second reading): Joining Sligo: Queen Dioni, Kenrie Hylton, Cherie Jones, Denise Manns, Kelsey Napier Joining elsewhere: Adedayo Adepoju, Leela Bathini, Rajan Charles, Hadia Damtew, Cyndi Prouty Sligo Book Club will meet on Wednesday, June 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss “The Righteous Mind: Why Good People are Divided By Politics and Religion” by Jonathan Haidt.