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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 MEDIA AND OUTREACH Paolo Esposito, ext. 136 pesposito@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

HEAD ELDERErwin 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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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 .

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January 20, Monday Regeneration Ministries, Office Conf. Room, 7:00 p.m. Church Office is closed

January 21, Tuesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m.

January 22, Wednesday Sligo Ringers, SAS - Room 114, 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m.

January 24, Friday Telugu Vespers, Memorial Chapel, 7:00 p.m.

January 25, Saturday Children’s Church, Primary II Room, 11:00 a.m.

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SABBATH, JANUARY 25

Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:15 a.m.,

Speaker: Charles A. Tapp

Sligo Underground, Sanctuary, 11:15 a.m.,

(Youth & Young Adult Service)

Crossroads, WAU Activity Center, 11:15 a.m.,

(WAU Collegiate Service)

Mizo Service, Office Chapel, 11:15 a.m.

The Pathfinders have been part of many of our childhood and youth memories. Some have gone through the classes and done the honors and have displayed them on the sash that hangs across their chest. Some have never had the chance to recall those

camporees or clubs they belonged to. Which ever the case may be, one thing is certain...we need to practice caution when we come in contact with a Pathfinder, because they could be armed and dangerous. Armed with the shield of faith and dangerous because they carry the sword of the Spirit. This morning we worship with our Sligo Challengers, a ministry that has been part of our church since the 1960’s. We welcome you this morning as we all worship together during our Sligo Pathfinder Sabbath.

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JANUARY 11, 2014CHURCH 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: Jan. 12 $ 6,064.02 Jan. 11 $ 5,206.51Jan. 12 YTD $ 13,081.96 Jan. 11 YTD $ 10,240.79 Year-end Summary 2012 2013 Sligo Church Offerings $ 676,038.00 $ 709,491.00 Building Improvement $ $ 144,833.00Tithe $2,787,702.00 $2,787,735.00

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

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CHILDREN & YOUTH

Children’s Church: It’s that time again! All children are invited to join us on Sabbath, January 25 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in the Primary II Sabbath School room for Power Up Children’s Church. The theme is “Can You Hear Him Now?” There will be puppets, crafts, activities, and a “child preacher.” See you then!

A mandatory “Mission Trip” meeting will be held this afternoon in the Youth Room at 1:00 p.m. for all high school students and their parents attending the July 20 - 27, 2014 trip to the Dominican Republic. Lunch will be provided. Email pfielder@sligochurch.org if you have not yet registered.

Come join the youth today for our outreach to the Men’s/Women’s Shelters from 2:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., followed by a Social at the bowling alley from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. bring a friend!

All high school youth are invited to the Potomac Conference Sponsored Youth Fest X, Friday, January 31 (5:00 p.m.) - Saturday, February 1 (10:00 a.m.) at Takoma Academy. Join hundreds of youth from around the Conference for worship, fellowship, outreach events, a concert, youth talent show, and food. Please register with the Youth Department if you would like to attend, sligoyouth@sligochurch.org.

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

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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: Have lost loved ones: Germain, Dawson & Gilbertson families Request healing: Carol Dawson, Karnnel Charles, Tammie Conway & William Miongo

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.

The Church Office will be closed for the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday on Monday, January 20. If you have an urgent matter that cannot wait until the office reopens, please call our emergency number 301-980-1009.

Sligo Women’s Ministries Book Club will meet on Wednesday, February 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss “The Girl Who Fell From the Sky” by Heidi Durrow.

EQUIP 2014 Training Event - the Potomac Conference presents classes that will equip and empower interested members to serve and lead - Sabbath, February 1, 2014, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:50 p.m. starting here in the Sligo Sanctuary. There are 26 classes to choose from, taught by various leaders in our conference, including our very own Pastors: Charles Tapp, Debbie Eisele, Paolo Esposito, Gerry Lopez and Cheryl Wilson-Bridges. Dinner will be held from 6:10 - 6:40 p.m. A box supper will be provided for all attendees. Child care is provided for ages birth to 10 years old. See the bulletin insert and posters in the Atrium for more information. Pre-register for the service online www.pcsda.org

Get a certificate in six months and advance your career with classes once a week in Homeland Security, Cyber Security or Emergency Preparedness & Disaster Response at Washington Adventist University. Classes start March 2014. For more information email homelandsecurity@wau.edu or call 1.877.246.2225

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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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“When the servants of Christ take the shield of faith for their defense, and the sword of the Spirit for war, there is danger in the enemy’s camp.”

- E.G. White, God’s Amazing Grace pg. 32

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SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:15 A.M.

PreludeAt Break of Day / D. Paxton +Pastorale in D / Richard Hudson

+Song of GatheringStand Up! Stand Up for Jesus! / No. 618 Welcome and Church Life Victor Kindo

+Celebration of Ministry D. Milam & G. Lopez w e h o n o r a n d p r a i s e h i m

*Hymn of Praise Onward, Christian Soldiers! / No. 612

Prayer Masongo Ogora +Adriana Ponton AnthemJesus, Name Above All Names / Nadia Hearn

w e r e f l e c t +Children’s Message Jonathan Ogburn & Marina Van Putten

Scripture Jahadi Kolawole Ephesians 6:16-18 (NIV) + Alina Tomenko Sermon Gerry LopezArmed and Dangerous

Invitation to Give Gerry Lopez

OffertoryI Walked Today Where Jesus Walked / Geoffrey O’Hara

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*Hymn of Reflection Faith is the Victory / No. 608

*Benediction Gerry Lopez

Postlude Come Let Us Sing / D. Paxton +Processional in C / Hal H. Hopson

*Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:15 service only

Barry Rowe & Joan Silver, deacon & deaconess on duty

Leading our music today are:Victor Phillips Jr., organist for first serviceDeborah Kijak-Hess, organist for second serviceAaron Wilson, chorister Christina Rosette, soloistAnna Karla Carreno, soloistCharisse Sullivan-Mensah, accompanist

Adult Sabbath School

SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.

Song Service Theresa Garza

Theme SongHark! ‘Tis the Shepherd’s Voice I Hear / No. 361

Scripture & Prayer Yuri Tomenko

Welcome Yuri Tomenko

Special Music

Mission Feature Lesson Study Class LeadersDiscipling and Prayer

Benediction & Offering Class Leaders

Norman Martin, pianist