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directory P: 301.270.6777 EMERGENCY: 301.980.1009 F: 301.270.3518 E: [email protected] SENIOR PASTOR Charles A. Tapp, ext. 126 [email protected] ADMINISTRATIVE & ADULT MINISTRIES PASTOR Don McFarlane, ext. 116 [email protected] CONGREGATIONAL CARE PASTOR Debbie Eisele, ext. 127 [email protected] YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS PASTOR Pranitha Fielder, ext. 119 [email protected] MEDIA AND OUTREACH PASTOR Paolo Esposito, ext. 126 [email protected] CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRIES PASTOR Gerardo Lopez, ext. 122 [email protected] HEAD ELDER Erwin Mack 301.434.1622 For additional information on support staff and church officers visit www.sligochurch.org Summary of our Beliefs 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). 7700 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912 I 301.270.6777 OUR MISSION We seek to grow passionate disciples of Jesus through worship of God, nurture of one another,and outreach to the world. The Washington Adventist University Church Sligo a seventh-day adventist church 8:45 & 11:15 A.M. at worship THE CHURCH APRIL 20, 2013 OUR VISION We will glorify God by being increasingly transformed into the likeness of Christ April 20, Sabbath Parenting Workshop, Memorial Chapel, 10:00 a.m. Love and Other Things, Fellowship Hall B, 10:00 a.m. Scholarshipping Our Sisters, Discipleship Room, 12:30 p.m. Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 1:30 p.m. April 21, Sunday Pathfinder Meeting, Office Chapel, 9:00 a.m. 5K Walk/Run, WAU Gym, 9:00 a.m. April 22, Monday Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:00 p.m. Admin. Board Mtg. is rescheduled for Monday, April 29 April 23, Tuesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. April 24, Wednesday Knit Night, Prayer Room, 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m. April 27, Sabbath Love and Other Things, Fellowship Hall B, 10:00 a.m. Sligo Underground, Youth Room, 11:15 a.m. Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 1:30 p.m. Breath of Life Quartet Concert, Sanctuary, 6:30 p.m. calendar of events worship.nurture.outreach profile of giving worship schedule 8:45 and 11:15 a.m. our life together Follow us now on Facebook and Twitter ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued) The Philippine Madrigal Singers will perform a concert at Sligo Church on May 12 at 6:00 p.m. The concert will benefit the Washington Adventist University’s Music Center Fund. All seats are General Admission $20 for adults, $15 for students and senior citizens (65 +). For more information, please contact Lloyd at 240-575-0050. Bulletin Information Deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: [email protected] CHILDREN & YOUTH 5K Walk/Run: Join us Sunday, April 21 as we walk/run for Christian Education! We will meet at the WAU Gym for registration between 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. All race registrations, proceeds and donations will directly go to benefit SAS and JNA Worthy Student Funds. Register online at http://www. sligoadventistschool.org/ under parent resources and turn in to SAS or JNA or register on race day! Adventurer Bike-a-thon will be held at 10:00 a.m. on April 28, in DC. Location details to follow soon. For more information, please contact [email protected] Basketball Coaches are needed for the Pee Wee and Pony church leagues. Please contact Pr. Gerry Lopez at glopez@ sligochurch.org for more information. Outreach: Get involved in this month’s outreach on April 27 when we will be cleaning up Sligo Creek. This is one of the many ways that Sligo youth give back to the community. If you want to sign up to volunteer and get service hours, please call the Youth Office or come to a youth event. Acro Airs Homeshow: Enjoy an exciting evening with the internationally acclaimed Acro Airs at the Washington Adventist University Gym on Sunday, April 21 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 at the door & $7 in advance. WAU students and faculty get in free (ID required) at the door. sunset April 27 Charles A. Tapp May 4 Dan Jackson May 11 Charles A. Tapp Tonight: 7:49 April 27: 7:56 April 20, 2013 Welcome to Sligo today! There is nothing that is able to touch our hearts and warm our souls, than the smile of a child. I’m not quite sure what it is, but there’s something about their sweet and innocent disposition that is able to soften even the hardest of hearts. But you know it hasn’t always been that way. Unlike our culture today, children in the first century were not considered to be cute or innocent. So when Jesus said in Mark 10:14 to “Suffer the little children to come unto me and forbid them not for such is the kingdom of heaven,” that was a big deal! In his message today, As for My Family and Me, Pastor Lopez is prepared to remind the church, that since children are such a “big deal” with God, then he expects for us to make them a “big deal” in our lives as well. welcome APRIL 13, 2013 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: This Year: Apr. 7 $ 9,552.97 Apr. 6 $ 8,199.33 Apr. 14 $ 7,821.95 Apr. 13 $ 6,338.19 Apr. 14 YTD $ 125,541.44 Apr. 13 YTD $144,852.43 BUDGET FOR APRIL 13 YTD: $137,331 Total Contributing Families in March 2013: 462 Total Contributing Families in March 2012: 469 Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference. March 2013 contributions are $ 253,129.17 March 2012 contributions were $ 274,524.15 Total Contributing Families in March 2013: 611 Total Contributing Families in March 2012: 655 Today’s designated offering goes to Local Church Budget. Loose offering goes to Church Budget. Thank you for your support!
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d i r e c t o r y
P: 301.270.6777 EMERGENCY: 301.980.1009
F: 301.270.3518 E: [email protected] SENIOR PASTOR Charles A. Tapp, ext. 126 [email protected]
ADMINISTRATIVE & ADULT MINISTRIES PASTOR Don McFarlane, ext. 116 [email protected]
CONGREGATIONAL CARE PASTOR Debbie Eisele, ext. 127 [email protected]
YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS PASTOR Pranitha Fielder, ext. 119 [email protected]
MEDIA AND OUTREACH PASTOR Paolo Esposito, ext. 126 [email protected]
CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRIES PASTORGerardo Lopez, ext. 122 [email protected]
HEAD ELDERErwin Mack 301.434.1622
For additional information on support staff and church officers visit www.sligochurch.org
Summary of our BeliefsThe 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).
7700 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912 I 301.270.6777
O U R M I S S I O NWe seek to grow pass ionate d isc ip les of Jesus through worship of God, nur ture o f one another,and outreach to the world .
The Washington Adventist University Church
Sligoa seventh-day adventist church
8:45 & 11:15 A.M.
at worshipT H E C H U R C H
A P R I L 2 0 , 2 0 1 3
O U R V I S I O N We w i l l g lo r i f y God by be ing increas ing ly t rans formed in to the l i keness o f Chr is t
April 20, SabbathParenting Workshop, Memorial Chapel, 10:00 a.m. Love and Other Things, Fellowship Hall B, 10:00 a.m.Scholarshipping Our Sisters, Discipleship Room, 12:30 p.m. Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 1:30 p.m.
April 21, SundayPathfinder Meeting, Office Chapel, 9:00 a.m.5K Walk/Run, WAU Gym, 9:00 a.m.
April 22, MondayRegeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:00 p.m.Admin. Board Mtg. is rescheduled for Monday, April 29
April 23, TuesdayPrayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m.
April 24, WednesdayKnit Night, Prayer Room, 7:00 p.m.Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m.
April 27, SabbathLove and Other Things, Fellowship Hall B, 10:00 a.m. Sligo Underground, Youth Room, 11:15 a.m.Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 1:30 p.m.Breath of Life Quartet Concert, Sanctuary, 6:30 p.m.
c a l e n d a r o f e v e n t s
worship.nurture.outreach
p r o f i l e o f g i v i n g
w o r s h i p s c h e d u l e8:45 and 11:15 a.m.
o u r l i f e t o g e t h e r
Follow us now on Facebook and Twitter
ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued)
The Philippine Madrigal Singers will perform a concert at Sligo Church on May 12 at 6:00 p.m. The concert will benefit the Washington Adventist University’s Music Center Fund. All seats are General Admission $20 for adults, $15 for students and senior citizens (65 +). For more information, please contact Lloyd at 240-575-0050.
Bulletin Information Deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: [email protected]
CHILDREN & YOUTH 5K Walk/Run: Join us Sunday, April 21 as we walk/run for Christian Education! We will meet at the WAU Gym for registration between 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. All race registrations, proceeds and donations will directly go to benefit SAS and JNA Worthy Student Funds. Register online at http://www.sligoadventistschool.org/ under parent resources and turn in to SAS or JNA or register on race day!
Adventurer Bike-a-thon will be held at 10:00 a.m. on April 28, in DC. Location details to follow soon. For more information, please contact [email protected]
Basketball Coaches are needed for the Pee Wee and Pony church leagues. Please contact Pr. Gerry Lopez at [email protected] for more information.
Outreach: Get involved in this month’s outreach on April 27 when we will be cleaning up Sligo Creek. This is one of the many ways that Sligo youth give back to the community. If you want to sign up to volunteer and get service hours, please call the Youth Office or come to a youth event.
Acro Airs Homeshow: Enjoy an exciting evening with the internationally acclaimed Acro Airs at the Washington Adventist University Gym on Sunday, April 21 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 at the door & $7 in advance. WAU students and faculty get in free (ID required) at the door.
s u n s e t
April 27 Charles A. Tapp
May 4 Dan Jackson
May 11 Charles A. Tapp
Tonight: 7:49
April 27: 7:56
April 20, 2013
Welcome to Sligo today! There is nothing that is able to touch our hearts and warm our souls, than the smile of a child. I’m not quite sure what it is, but there’s something about their sweet and innocent disposition that is able to soften even the hardest of hearts. But you know
it hasn’t always been that way. Unlike our culture today, children in the first century were not considered to be cute or innocent. So when Jesus said in Mark 10:14 to “Suffer the little children to come unto me and forbid them not for such is the kingdom of heaven,” that was a big deal! In his message today, As for My Family and Me, Pastor Lopez is prepared to remind the church, that since children are such a “big deal” with God, then he expects for us to make them a “big deal” in our lives as well.
w e l c o m e
APRIL 13, 2013
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: This Year: Apr. 7 $ 9,552.97 Apr. 6 $ 8,199.33Apr. 14 $ 7,821.95 Apr. 13 $ 6,338.19Apr. 14 YTD $ 125,541.44 Apr. 13 YTD $144,852.43
BUDGET FOR APRIL 13 YTD: $137,331
Total Contributing Families in March 2013: 462Total Contributing Families in March 2012: 469
Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference.March 2013 contributions are $ 253,129.17March 2012 contributions were $ 274,524.15
Total Contributing Families in March 2013: 611Total Contributing Families in March 2012: 655
Today’s designated offering goes to Local Church Budget.Loose offering goes to Church Budget.Thank you for your support!
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 a friend, then invite them to come to church in person at 11:15 a.m.
We hold in prayer those who: Request healing: Hrangsote Darrikhuma, Juanitta Leigh Have lost loved ones: Enoch Thomas, William Isaac family, Battle & Battle Brooks families & Sandra Carter
Suseela Drumheller thanks you for all the calls, prayers and visits during her recent illness.
Today’s Fellowship Lunch will be hosted by the Ongwella and Douglas team for first time visitors and Sligo school families in honor of “Growing Great Kids”. We apologize in advance - space is limited. Members who attend are to call Louvina Joseph, Hospitality Chair at (301) 431-2188 and ask how you can support this ministry and/or become a team leader!
Sanctuary Flowers *If you would like to enhance the beauty of our worship by providing flowers, please contact Flor Balay at the Church Office, 301-270-6777, ext. 114.
Nominating Report (second reading): Communications Taskforce: Jamie SchneiderDisabilities Action Team: Denise Hussong Sligo by the Sea co-chairs: Genene Sharp, Stephen Sharp
Attention Administrative Board members! The April 22 meeting has been rescheduled for Monday, April 29 at 7:00 p.m.
The Breath of Life Quartet: Come join us on April 27 at Sligo Seventh-Day Adventist church, for a memorable concert by the internationally known group Breath of Life Quartet. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free, but a free-will offering will be collected.
Sligo Women’s Ministries Book Club will meet on Wednesday, May 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss “Behind the Beautiful Forevers” by Katherine Boo.
w e l c o m eTHANK YOU FOR JOINING US IN WORSHIP TODAY
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.
O U R L I F E T O G E T H E RT H E C H U R C H A T S T U D Y
Adult Sabbath School
SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Song Service Roland Halstead
Theme SongMarvelous Grace / No. 109
Welcome & Prayer Enoch Thomas
Special Music Nathan & Sam StoneA Shelter in the time of Storm
Mission Feature
Lesson Study Class LeadersA Holy and Just God (Joel)
Benediction & Offering Class Leaders
Fred Weber, organistSam Stone, baritone hornNathan Stone, tuba
s a b b a t h d e v o t i o n a l
w e g a t h e r i n h i s n a m e
SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:15 A.M.
Growing Great Kids Sabbath
PreludeJesus Loves the Little Children /arr. Phillips Jr. This Little Light of Mine /arr. Simpson-Curenton Welcome and Church Life Heather Lunsford
+Musical SelectionAin’t That Good News / arr. CampbellSounds of Steel
+Celebration of Ministry Don McFarlaneSligo Prayer Initiative
+Children’s Lesson SAS Drama Team
w e h o n o r a n d p r a i s e h i m
*Hymn of Praise‘Tis Love That Makes Us Happy / No. 579
+Musical SelectionThis Little Light of Mine / arr. ReynoldsErin Stewartson, soprano
Prayer Brendon Albury +Anthony Bethea
Anthem This Too Shall Pass / arr. CampbellSounds of SteelJacyia Hopkins, soloist+The Great Commission / Sullivan-Mensah & MensahAndre Mikhailekov, clarinet w e r e f l e c t
Scripture Arthur & Valerie GantaJoshua 24:13-15 (GNT) +Arner family Music for MeditationBe Unto Your Name / Salima & Minna Omwenga
T H E C H U R C H A T W O R S H I P
Sermon Gerry Lopez As For My Family and Me
Invitation to Give Gerry Lopez
OffertoryPraise That Name / AdamsSounds of SteelJacyia Hopkins, soloist+Holy, Holy, Lord You’re Holy / arr. CampbellSounds of Steel
w e g o t o s e r v e
*Hymn of ReflectionLove at Home / No. 652
Benediction Gerry Lopez
PostludeToccata on Jesus Loves Me /arr. Phillips Jr.+When He Cometh /arr. Simpson-Curenton
*Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:15 service only
Leading our music today are:Victor Phillips Jr., organist for 1st serviceEvelyn Simpson-Curenton, organist for 2nd serviceChristina Rosette, choristerErin Stewartson, children’s lesson violinistSalima & Minna Omwenga, soloists
Sligo Children’s ChoirCharisse Sullivan-Mensah, directorAndre Mikhailekov, clarinet
Sounds of SteelDavid Campbell, directorJacyia Hopkins, soloist
Barry Rowe & Marion Hudson, deacon & deaconess on duty
“Those who love God should feel deeply interested in the children and youth. To them God can reveal His truth and salvation. Jesus calls the little ones that believe on Him, the lambs of His flock. He has a special love for and interest in the children.”
- Ellen G. White, Reflecting Christ, p. 373
