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! The word church conjures up various images. For some it is a comfortable childhood memory, for others a cold distant building. It may May 28, Saturday be a place of judgement or a place of love and Young Adults GLOW, Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. relationships, a place where like minded people gather or a place where one can hear and learn about God. May 30, Monday, Memorial Day Holiday For most, the word “church” has little to do with its original meaning, Church Office is closed which is a people who have been called out or an assembly. In the Regeneration Ministries is cancelled Christian context, it is people who have been called out by Jesus to June 1, Wednesday Jesus. The call of Jesus has always been to the whole person, not Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. a part. When the disciples were called out 2000 years ago, ‘they forsook all and followed Him.’ I trust that in our worship today we will (or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m.) understand that Jesus’ call to us today is not different from that given Sligo Adult Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 8:00 p.m. to the disciples. June 2, Thursday - Pranitha Fielder Exercise Class, Office Chapel, 6:30 p.m.
calendar of events
Save the date for Sligo by the Sea, Saturdays, June 18 until September 24. Plan to join us for spiritual refreshing and fellowship, led by a variety of speakers in a relaxed atmosphere. Sabbath School begins at 10:00 a.m. & worship at 11:00 a.m. in St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 10301 Coastal Highway in Ocean City, MD. 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. AIM Praise Report: Last 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. 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 8:24 p.m. and commences on Friday, June 3 at 8:29 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.
Summary of our Beliefs worship schedule SABBATH, June 4, SAS Baccalaureate Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:00 a.m. Speaker: Cheryl Wilson-Bridges Sligo Underground, Youth Room, 11:00 a.m. Mizo Service, Office Chapel, 11:00 a.m. Kerala Church, WAU Richards Hall, 10:00 a.m.
p r o f i l e o f g i v i n g - M a y 21 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 23 $ 7,595 May 23 YTD $ 199,024
This Year: May 21 May 21 YTD
$ 5,975 $ 206,471
BUDGET FOR MAY 21 YTD: $198,830
Church Building Improvement: Greenwood Avenue Entrance Women’s Bathrooms May 21 YTD
$ 24,234
Atrium Roof and Skylight: May 21 $ 119 Goal $ 350,000 Outstanding Pledges $45,206
• 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 M AY 2 8 , 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
Total Raised
$ 165,509
Total Raised Needed
$ 11,886 $ 338,114
Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference. Last Year: This Year: May 23 $ 54,812 May 21 $ 38,160 May 23 YTD $ 907,403 May 21 YTD $ 926,064 2016 Goal $2,800,000 Remaining Goal $1,873,936 Today’s designated offering goes to Potomac Partners. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
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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
The Washington Adventist University Church
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
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 we gather in his name
*Benediction
SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.
Postlude Fantasy on “O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing” / arr. Mark Thallander
Sligo Live Sligo 2016 Concert Series
Cheryl Wilson-Bridges
Prelude Jesus Thou Joy of Loving Hearts with “If With All Your Hearts” / arr. Anna Laura Page +Song of Gathering Oh, How I Love Jesus Welcome & Church Life Cheryl Wilson-Bridges we honor and praise him *Hymn of Praise Jesus Is All the World to Me / No. 185 Prayer
Sara Devaraj
Remembering in Hope
Pranitha Fielder
Anthem Good Days / Aren Bruce +Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us we reflect +Children’s Message
Gerry Lopez
Scripture Luke 5: 1-11 (NKJV) +Music for Meditation Good Days / Aren Bruce
Darius Bridges +Peter Barnwell
Sermon Launch Out Into The Deep Invitation to Give
Pranitha Fielder
Pranitha Fielder
Blair Peace & Juanitta Leigh, deacon & deaconess on duty Leading our music today are: Patrick Alston, organist Jon Gilbertson, chorister Wendell Phipps, pianist Aren Bruce, vocalist & guitarist Sligo Children’s Choir Joya Follette, director & pianist
Footnotes: Peter Barnwell has been a Sligo member for 20 years. He enjoys small group ministry and shares the belief that Wednesday Night Prayer Gathering is one of the most important ongoing events at Sligo. He is married to Dacia. They have two adult sons, DeAndre and Demitris.
*Hymn of Reflection Christ for the World / No. 370
SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
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 Jesus Saves / No. 340 Scripture & Prayer
Jeanette Bryson
Welcome
Jeanette Bryson
Special Music As the Deer Special Feature
Theresa Garza Zelma Edwards
Lesson Study Idols of the Soul (and Other Lessons From Jesus) Prayer Jeanette Bryson Norman Martin, pianist
Darius Bridges is Takoma Academy’s 2016 graduating Class President and President of the Ambassadors. He is also a member of TA’s Camerata choir and author of a children’s book. He plans to commence study in architecture at Andrews University this August. Aren Bruce is an aspiring musician and student at Southern Adventist University. He enjoys writing songs and spending time in the outdoors. Aren’s life goal is to use music to share Christ’s love. Sara Devaraj is a Senior at Takoma Academy and has been singing her whole life. Her first voice lesson was at the age of one-and-a-half. She performed for 3ABN at the age of six and strives to share the love of Jesus through music.
Pranitha Fielder
Offertory Fairest Lord Jesus / arr. Ronald Ravenscroft we go to serve
Adult Sabbath School
Song Service *Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:00 service only
n e x t w e e k , h e r e a t S l i g o . . . We celebrate the academic achievements for 8th Grade students of Sligo Adventist School. Pr. Cheryl Wilson-Bridges will share a message titled, “How to Slay Your Giants.” Music will be provided by Sligo School Choir.
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
sabbath devotional
“Faith does not grasp a doctrine, but a heart. The trust which Christ requires is the bond that unites souls with Him; and the very life of it is entire committal of myself to Him in all my relations and for all my needs, and absolute utter confidence in Him as all sufficient for everything that I can require.” - Alexander MacLaren
JESUS PROJECT: Desire of Ages, Chapter 27, May 29 - June 4
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: Brenda Flemmer, Joselaine Bazile, Tamara Simpson, Ella Mae Hartlein, Vasantha Wesley, Nancy Szasz, Pui I & Ron Carreno The Church Office will be closed in observance of Memorial Day Holiday on Monday, May 30. If you have an urgent matter that cannot wait until the office reopens, please call our emergency number 301-980-1009. Nominating Report (first reading): Adult Sabbath School General Superintendent: Jeanette Bryson Adult Sabbath School Teacher: Deric Tomenko Deacon: Amram Ewoo 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. 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. 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.