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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 ADMINISTRATIVE & ADULT MINISTRIES Don McFarlane, ext. 116 dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org

PASTOR FOR CONGREGATIONAL CARE Debbie Eisele, ext. 127 eiseled@sligochurch.org

PASTOR FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS Pranitha Fielder, ext. 119 pfielder@sligochurch.org

PASTOR FOR CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRIESGerardo Lopez, ext. 122 glopez@sligochurch.org

PASTOR FOR WORSHIPCheryl Wilson-Bridges, ext. 123 cbridges@sligochurch.org

ADVENTIST COMMUNITY SERVICES HEAD ELDER Ken Flemmer 301.585.6556 Erwin Mack 301.434.1622

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).• Our love for God is demonstrated primarily by our love for our fellowmen. (1 John 4:20; Matthew 25:34-40)

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SABBATH, AUGUST 9

Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:00 a.m.

Speaker: Charles A. Tapp

Mizo Service, Office Chapel, 11:00 a.m.

Sligo by the Sea, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 10301 Coastal

Highway in Ocean City, MD, 11:00 a.m.

Speaker: Mark Sigue

Welcome to Sligo today. I don’t know how it is with you, but whenever it’s time for me to go on a trip, whether it is business or vacation, ah yes, especially if its vacation, it’s hard for me to concentrate on the work that I have in front of me. But as anxious as I am to get away for a time of rest and relaxation, before long I can’t wait to return home. For some reason,

there is something special about the place that we call “home” so that no matter how long we are away, it has a way of beckoning us back. I’m sure we are all familiar with the words of the poem by John Howard Payne, “Be it ever so humble, there’s no place like home.” You know, he’s right. As we celebrate our Fifth Annual Homecoming this weekend here at Sligo under the theme of, “We Are Nearing Home,” my mind can’t help but focus on a home that none of us has ever seen - our heavenly home. We welcome our Union president, Elder Dave Weigley and look forward to hearing his message titled, “Discovering the Sweet Spot.”

- Pr. Charles A. Tapp

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p r o f i l e o f g i v i n gJULY 26, 2014

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: July 27 $ 9,306.19 July 26 $ 8,184.63July 27 YTD $309,009.42 July 26 YTD $317,191.01

BUDGET FOR JULY 26 YTD: $ 306,250.00

Church Building Improvement:

July 26 $ 1,011.00 Total Raised $ 74,513.90Goal $150,000.00 Needed $ 75,486.10 Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference.June 2014 contributions are $ 207,468.10June 2013 contributions are $ 241,008.62

Today’s designated offering goes to Local Church Budget.Loose offering goes to Church Budget.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued)

First Monday will resume in the Fall. Many thanks to all those who have supported it and attended.

The 2014-15 Pathfinder year begins on August 24. There is a table in the Atrium for early registration. Club registration will only be open until September 14. No new members will be accepted after September 14 for the 2014-15 year.

CHILDREN & YOUTH

Sligo Adventurers: If you have children ages 4-9 years old, we invite you to join our Adventurer Club. We will have a table in the Atrium for pre-registration. The first meeting will be held in the Primary II room on August 9th starting with a potluck lunch at 1:45 p.m. The meeting, registration and parents meeting will begin at 2:30 p.m.

Sligo School: Apply today! Registration is underway for the 2014- 15 school year, which starts August 19. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Admissions Office at 301.434.1417. Families may register online through our website www.sligoadventistschool.org

We are happy to announce that Children’s Choir rehears-als resume in September under the leadership of Mrs. Joya Follette. Registration will be held in the Atrium on August 9 and 16. If your child was previously a choir member, please come and greet Mrs. Follette and let her know your child will continue with the choir. We also welcome new choir members, who must be signed up by their parents/guardians. Come and be a part of a vibrant music ministry! For more information you can contact Mrs. Follette at jkf530@aol.com.

Washington Adventist University is now offering six-month certificates in Cyber Security, Homeland Security or Emergency Preparedness & Disaster Response. Advance your career with once a week classes, experienced faculty and a convenient schedule. Classes begin August 24. For more information, email homelandsecurity@wau.edu or call 1.877.2goback. The First Year Experience program at WAU is looking for alumni and friends of the University to provide guidance and career advice to the next generation of WAU alumni. For more information email fye@wau.edu

Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 8:18 p.m. and commences on Friday, August 8 at 8:11 p.m.

Bulletin Information Deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: kdriscoll@sligochurch.org

August 3, Sunday 55+Club Brunch & Potluck is cancelled for today Tennis Tournament, University of Maryland, 8:00 a.m. Brayden Watts Memorial Service, Sanctuary, 11:00 a.m.

August 4, Monday Regeneration Ministries, Office Conf. Room, 7:00 p.m. First Monday will resume in the Fall

August 5, Tuesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. Or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m.

August 6, Wednesday Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m. Full Plate Living is cancelled for today

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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.

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“Whatever good thing you do for Him, if done according to the Word, is laid up for you as treasure in chests and coffers, to be brought out to be rewarded before both men and angels, to your eternal comfort.”

– John Bunyan, Pilgrim’s Progress

ANNOUNCEMENTSSimple 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 11:00 a.m.

We hold in prayer those who: Have lost loved ones: Alex Lamarre, Kay Rosburg, Mariane Olibrun, Wani Wilkinson, Cindy Esposito, Geri Ann Campbell & Yolanda Swinton families Request healing: Ralph Mensah, Ken Worrow, Sheldon Metcalfe, Beverly Dickerson, Ginny Ferris & Charlie Davis

Today’s Sanctuary flowers are from Jess Cooley, in loving memory of his wife Sally, who went to her rest on July 28, 2013. The flowers also commemorate July 31, 2014 as the 54th anniversary of their wedding. *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.

55+Club Brunch & Potluck will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 10 in Fellowship Hall A.

Sligo by the Sea: Come and join us for spiritual refreshing and fellowship, led by a great list of guest speakers in a relaxed atmosphere. Sabbath School begins at 10:00 a.m. & worship at 11:00 a.m. in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 10301 Coastal Highway in Ocean City, MD. Nominating Report (second reading): Homes of Hope Coordinator: Elisabeth Wear Sligo Adventist School Board: Kesha Hayes Stewardship Committee: Pastor for Children & Family Ministries, Pastor for Youth and Young Adults, Treasurer, Cosette Jamieson, Johnson Ram

Sligo’s Homeless Ministry needs new volunteers! Every second Sabbath of the month we provide lunches to needy brothers and sisters in Washington, D.C. Meet at 2:00 p.m. in the Disciple-ship Room and return by 5:00 p.m. Contact Shane Kelley at 301.512.0227 for more details.

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SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.

Sligo Live

PreludeAl Post Comunio / Domenico Zipoli

+Song of Gathering When the Roll is Called Up Yonder / No. 216 Shall We Gather at the River / No. 432

Welcome and Church Life Charles A. Tapp

Celebration of Ministry Charles A. Tapp Debbie Eisele & family w e h o n o r a n d p r a i s e h i m

*Hymn of Praise Sweet By and By / No. 428

Prayer Bogdan Scur +Olive Hemmings

AnthemThe King of Love My Shepherd Is / arr. Forrest

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+Children’s Message Gerry Lopez

Scripture Paul CopizMark 10:21 (NIV) +Michelle Koilpillai

+Music for MeditationAin’t-a-That Good News

Sermon Dave WeigleyDiscovering the Sweet Spot

Invitation to Give Charles A. Tapp OffertoryI Must Tell Jesus / Larson

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*Hymn of Reflection We Are Nearing Home

*Benediction Fitzroy Thomas +Charlotte Conway

Postlude Grand Cheour In Dialogue (abridged) / Eugene Gigout

*Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:00 service only

Sylvan Coke & Carol Hooker, deacon & deaconess on duty

Leading our music today are:Patrick Alston, organist Cheryl Bridges & Choir Trio, choristersLori Bryant, soloistSligo Sanctuary ChoirJon Gilbertson, director

Footnotes:Charlotte Conway is currently Treasurer of Sligo Church, a position she accepted after retiring from Washington Adventist University. She became a member at Sligo in 1975 after returning from mission service in Beirut, Lebanon. Her children attended Sligo School, Takoma Academy and Washington Adventist University and all four have been members at Sligo Church along with their family members.

Paul Copiz is a well-loved former teacher of Sligo School, where he taught for 27 years. He & his wife Heidi are known for their gourmet cooking. He is enjoy-ing retirement by volunteering, traveling & hiking.

Dr. Olive Hemmings is a professor at Washington Adventist University. She is married to Charles Paintsil and they have three children, William, Alexandra & Harold.

Michelle Koilpillai is a dentist. She has been attending Sligo Church since birth. In her spare time, she can be found hiking, reading, baking and spending time with family, friends, and her dog, Rocky.

Bogdan Scur is a Sabbath School and small group leader. Bogdan, an As-sociate Professor of Religion, teaches the languages of the Bible at Washington Adventist University along with other Old Testament subjects.

Fitzroy Thomas is dedicated to serving others with his gifts of welcoming and connecting visitors and members. He, along with his wife, Jennifer lead a Sabbath School class especially for new believers. Fitzroy is looking forward to the new year at Washington Adventist University, where he plays a key role in welcoming new students.

Dave Weigley is President of the Columbia Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists in the mid-Atlantic United States where more than 130,000 baptized members worship in 700 churches and operate 95 schools and eight com-munity service centers. Weigley attended Washington Adventist University and Southern Adventist University. He also holds a Master of Business Administra-tion in Managerial Leadership. He has served in a variety of leadership positions in the church, including pastor, department director and administrator. Dave and his wife, Becky, have two adult children—Christy and Jon—and five grand-children.

Adult Sabbath School

SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.

Song Service Charlene Milam

Theme SongWonderful Words of Life / No. 286

Scripture & Prayer James Gulley

Welcome James Gulley

Special Music Luverne Bacud & Wenbe Lunsford Mission Feature Lesson Study Roo McKenzieHow to Be Saved

Offering

Prayer Roo McKenzie

Zelma Edwards, pianist