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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 [email protected] PASTOR FOR ADMINISTRATIVE & ADULT MINISTRIES Don McFarlane, ext. 116 [email protected] PASTOR FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS Pranitha Fielder, ext. 119 [email protected] PASTOR FOR CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRIES Gerardo Lopez, ext. 122 [email protected] PASTOR FOR WORSHIP Cheryl Wilson-Bridges, ext. 123 [email protected] 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) 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 & 11:00 A.M. at worship THE CHURCH AUGUST 30, 2014 OUR VISION We will glorify God by being increasingly transformed into the likeness of Christ calendar of events worship.nurture.outreach Follow us now on Facebook and Twitter SABBATH, SEPTEMBER 6 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. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 10301 Coastal Highway in Ocean City, MD, 11:00 a.m. Speaker: Al Reece Welcome to Sligo today. When we lived in Papua New Guinea, people used to ask about where to buy Seventh-day Adventist cosmetics. They said they could spot us Adventists from a distance by these wonder products that make our faces shine. We were baffled until we realized they were referring to the radiant faces of people with hope welcome worship schedule profile of giving AUGUST 23, 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: Aug. 24 $ 8,035.74 Aug. 23 $ 9,565.51 Aug. 24 YTD $337,140.86 Aug. 23 YTD $358,246.58 BUDGET FOR AUGUST 23 YTD: $ 342,550.00 Church Building Improvement: Aug. 23 $ 571.00 Total Raised $ 78,714.40 Goal $150,000.00 Needed $ 71,285.60 Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference. July 2014 contributions are $ 185,548.98 July 2013 contributions are $ 256,050.99 Today’s designated offering goes to Potomac Evangelism. Loose offering goes to Church Budget. our life together ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued) The Women’s Ministries “Knit Night” will resume on Wednesday, September 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room. We will meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, from 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m., and on the 1st Sunday of each month, from 11.00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. For further information you can contact Wendy Trim at 240.460.4409 or [email protected] School Supplies Needed: Many Sligo Adventist School students and ACSGW (Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington) clients need a helping hand in “Back to School Supplies.” Please bring pens, backpacks, markers, notebooks, binders, pencils, glue, scissors, etc. Drop items in the bin in the Atrium now through Labor Day weekend. We need you! The Sligo Sanctuary Choir would like to grow its ranks by adding new members. If you are skilled and committed to singing for the Lord, come join us! Give of your time and talents while learning music, enjoying good fellowship and fostering meaningful spiritual relationships. For more information, contact our choir director, Jon Gilbertson at 240.350.5699 or [email protected]. Sligo Women’s Ministries Book Club will meet on Wednesday, September 10 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss “Equal to the Task – Men & Women in Partnership” by Ruth Haley Burton. CHILDREN & YOUTH Sligo Adventist School began last week with a great group of enthusiastic learners. The teachers and staff have dedicated themselves to provide “Angel Care” for God’s heritage as we help them grow “in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and man.” There is room for a few more students in selected grades. Don’t delay, enroll your child today! It’s that time again! All children are invited to join us on September 13, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in the Memorial Chapel for Children’s Church. The theme is “Superheroes of the Bible.” There will be puppets, crafts, activities and a kid preacher! Bulletin Information Deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: [email protected] August 30, Saturday Homes of Hope Training, Atrium Suite, 4:30 p.m. September 1, Monday, Labor Day Holiday Regeneration Ministries is cancelled Church Office is closed September 2, Tuesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. Or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m. September 3, Wednesday Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m. Knitting Ministry, Prayer Room, 7:00 p.m. in God, compassion, confidence and a healthy life-style. This Sabbath, I want to talk about what it means to have the face of faith. Can people tell from a distance, whose side you’re on? Is there something about your face that radiates God’s glory? “I will thank the Lord at all times. My mouth will always praise him. My soul will boast about the Lord. Those who are oppressed will hear it and rejoice. Praise the Lord ’s greatness with me. Let us highly honor his name together. I went to the Lord for help. He answered me and rescued me from all my fears. All who look to him will be radiant. Their faces will never be covered with shame.” (Psalms 34:1-5 GW) - Debbie Eisele
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Transcript of August 30, 2014
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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 [email protected]
PASTOR FOR ADMINISTRATIVE & ADULT MINISTRIES Don McFarlane, ext. 116 [email protected]
PASTOR FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS Pranitha Fielder, ext. 119 [email protected]
PASTOR FOR CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRIESGerardo Lopez, ext. 122 [email protected]
PASTOR FOR WORSHIPCheryl Wilson-Bridges, ext. 123 [email protected]
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)
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 & 11:00 A.M.
at worshipT H E C H U R C H
A U G U S T 3 0 , 2 0 1 4
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
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worship.nurture.outreachFollow us now on Facebook and Twitter
SABBATH, SEPTEMBER 6
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. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 10301 Coastal
Highway in Ocean City, MD, 11:00 a.m.
Speaker: Al Reece
Welcome to Sligo today. When we lived in Papua New Guinea, people used to ask about where to buy Seventh-day Adventist cosmetics. They said they could spot us Adventists from a distance by these wonder products that make our faces shine. We were baffled until we realized they were referring to the radiant faces of people with hope
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p r o f i l e o f g i v i n gAUGUST 23, 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: Aug. 24 $ 8,035.74 Aug. 23 $ 9,565.51Aug. 24 YTD $337,140.86 Aug. 23 YTD $358,246.58
BUDGET FOR AUGUST 23 YTD: $ 342,550.00
Church Building Improvement:
Aug. 23 $ 571.00 Total Raised $ 78,714.40Goal $150,000.00 Needed $ 71,285.60
Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference.July 2014 contributions are $ 185,548.98July 2013 contributions are $ 256,050.99
Today’s designated offering goes to Potomac Evangelism.Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued)
The Women’s Ministries “Knit Night” will resume on Wednesday, September 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room. We will meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, from 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m., and on the 1st Sunday of each month, from 11.00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. For further information you can contact Wendy Trim at 240.460.4409 or [email protected]
School Supplies Needed: Many Sligo Adventist School students and ACSGW (Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington) clients need a helping hand in “Back to School Supplies.” Please bring pens, backpacks, markers, notebooks, binders, pencils, glue, scissors, etc. Drop items in the bin in the Atrium now through Labor Day weekend.
We need you! The Sligo Sanctuary Choir would like to grow its ranks by adding new members. If you are skilled and committed to singing for the Lord, come join us! Give of your time and talents while learning music, enjoying good fellowship and fostering meaningful spiritual relationships. For more information, contact our choir director, Jon Gilbertson at 240.350.5699 or [email protected].
Sligo Women’s Ministries Book Club will meet on Wednesday, September 10 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss “Equal to the Task – Men & Women in Partnership” by Ruth Haley Burton.
CHILDREN & YOUTH
Sligo Adventist School began last week with a great group of enthusiastic learners. The teachers and staff have dedicated themselves to provide “Angel Care” for God’s heritage as we help them grow “in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and man.” There is room for a few more students in selected grades. Don’t delay, enroll your child today!
It’s that time again! All children are invited to join us on September 13, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in the Memorial Chapel for Children’s Church. The theme is “Superheroes of the Bible.” There will be puppets, crafts, activities and a kid preacher!
Bulletin Information Deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: [email protected]
August 30, Saturday Homes of Hope Training, Atrium Suite, 4:30 p.m.
September 1, Monday, Labor Day Holiday Regeneration Ministries is cancelled Church Office is closed
September 2, Tuesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. Or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m.
September 3, Wednesday Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m. Knitting Ministry, Prayer Room, 7:00 p.m.
in God, compassion, confidence and a healthy life-style. This Sabbath, I want to talk about what it means to have the face of faith. Can people tell from a distance, whose side you’re on? Is there something about your face that radiates God’s glory? “I will thank the Lord at all times. My mouth will always praise him. My soul will boast about the Lord. Those who are oppressed will hear it and rejoice. Praise the Lord ’s greatness with me. Let us highly honor his name together. I went to the Lord for help. He answered me and rescued me from all my fears. All who look to him will be radiant. Their faces will never be covered with shame.” (Psalms 34:1-5 GW)
- Debbie Eisele
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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.
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 W O R S H I P T H E C H U R C H A T S T U D Y
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“God desires to manifest through you the holiness, the benevolence, the compassion, of His own character.”“The light that shines upon [you reflects] upon others in works that are luminous with the love of Christ.”
– Ellen White
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: Fitzgerald Birmingham, Sr. & Alex Lamarre families
Request healing: Naim Owais, Mike Womack & Esther Mallos
Charlie and Rosie Davis thank each of you for your prayers, visits, flowers and food during Charlie’s several major operations and many weeks in a nursing home. He is still recovering at home after being away for 112 days. They hope to be back at Sligo Church soon.
Sanctuary flowers today are given by the children and grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. William Muller Isaac, in celebration of their 70th wedding anniversary today!
• 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.
TODAY-- HOMES OF HOPE: Training for the 2014 Fall Sligo Church Homes of Hope teams will be held this afternoon, August 30, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Atrium Suite. Host a discussion group in your home, lead a discussion group in another home, support a group through prayer -- find out your options for doing Sligo Church Home Evangelism.
The Church Office will be closed for the Labor Day Holiday on Monday, September 1. If you have an urgent matter that cannot wait until the office reopens, please call our emergency number 301-980-1009.
Holy Communion will be celebrated on Sabbath, September 6, in both the first and second services. The Communion service, a celebration of our freedom from sin, is one of the highlights of our church life. If you know anyone who needs to have communion brought to his or her home, please call Erwin Mack at 301-434-1622.
Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 7:41 p.m. and com-mences on Friday, September 5 at 7:32 p.m.
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SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.
Sligo Live
PreludeJesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring / J. S. Bach
+Song of Gathering Blessed Jesus, at Thy Word / No. 60
Welcome and Church Life Don McFarlane
+Baptism Arthur Jonathan Mubiru Mugerwa Gerry Lopez Slavic TomenkoJonelle Duke Debbie Eisele Ola Alexander-Samuels w e h o n o r a n d p r a i s e h i m
*Hymn of Praise O Love of God Most Full / No. 77
Prayer Herbert Eisele AnthemCome to Jesus / Point of Grace
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+Baby Dedication Pranitha Fielder Sharis Anthony Laraque
+Children’s Message Gerry Lopez
Scripture Kathleen DriscollRevelation 14:6, 7 (NKJV)
Sermon Debbie EiseleThe First Angel’s Message
Invitation to Give Don McFarlane OffertoryGlory / Selah
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*Hymn of Reflection Take My Life and Let it Be / No. 330
*Benediction Don McFarlane Postlude Toccata on “Ode to Joy” / Thallander
*Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:00 service only
Allan Manuel & Becky Ratana, deacon & deaconess on duty
Leading our music today are:Patrick Alston, organist Charlene Milam, choristerAnjali Christian, vocalist
Footnotes:Anjali Christian first started singing in church when she was 2 1/2 years old. Anjali loves singing praises to God, using the gift He has given her to enlarge His kingdom. She is currently a freshman at University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
Kathleen Driscoll is the Executive Assistant to our Senior Pastor, Charles Tapp and Office Manager. In her spare time, she loves to bake, cook, read and travel. Most of all, she loves to spend time with her beautiful daughter, Alexis.
Herbert Eisele works for ADRA (Adventist Development and Relief Agency) as the director for human resources development. His work involves the coordination of training for ADRA leaders around the world which compliments passion for travel, cultural diversity and faith-based, international development.
Adult Sabbath School
SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Song Service Judith Pino
Theme SongWonderful Words of Life / No. 286
Scripture & Prayer Yuri Tomenko
Welcome Yuri Tomenko
Special Music Judith PinoCalvary Conquered My Heart / John W. Peterson Mission Feature Lesson Study Class LeadersOur Mission
Benediction & Offering Class Leaders
Prayer Yuri Tomenko
Zelma Edwards, pianist
