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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, JULY 26

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: Don McFarlane

Welcome to Sligo today. This has been an exciting week with the sound of children singing praises, repeating “Jesus Loves Me” and just having fun. It has been our Vacation Bible School (VBS) week! Over 180 children attended, supported by 70 volunteers, despite severe thunderstorm warnings all week. I love

observing the little children as they interact with one another and see the look on their faces when they discover new information. This week the children had an opportunity to understand that they are loved by Jesus, even if they feel alone, are different, don’t understand, do wrong things or feel afraid. I understand even more fully after this week why Jesus said that we have to be like little children in order to enter into the Kingdom of heaven. Children are so trusting and are willing to be led by the hand anywhere. They are also humble, willing to love unconditionally and forgive freely. I invite you to celebrate with our children on this special VBS Sabbath.- Pr. Gerry Lopez

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p r o f i l e o f g i v i n gJULY 12, 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 13 $ 10,383.53 July 12 $ 11,525.90July 13 YTD $285,224.19 July 12 YTD $285,998.15

BUDGET FOR JULY 12 YTD: $ 284,400.00

Church Building Improvement:

July 12 $ 1,070.00 Total Raised $ 72,353.90Goal $150,000.00 Needed $ 77,646.10 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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July 21, Monday Regeneration Ministries, Office Conf. Room, 7:00 p.m. Finance Committee Mtg., Senior Pastor’s Office, 7:00 p.m.

July 22, Tuesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. Or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m.

July 23, Wednesday Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m.

July 26, Sabbath Joy Fuller Memorial Service, Sanctuary, 4:00 p.m.

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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.

“Full Plate Living” Informational Session will be held on Wednesday, July 23 at 7:00 p.m. at Sligo Church. Series begins on Wednesday, July 30 and runs for 8 weeks. Further information will be available in the Atrium following Sabbath School and Second Service. 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 jgilbertson@sligochurch.org.

Sligo Women’s Ministries Book Club will meet on Wednesday, August 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss “Wench” by Dolen Perkins-Valdez.

All WAU/CUC/WMC alumni and their families are invited to the 2nd Annual Alumni Ice Cream Social on Sunday, July 27 from 3:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. in the WAU Dining Hall. Come celebrate the summer with your Washington Adventist University family with an afternoon of fun and treats. Sugar-free, vegan, and healthy options too! The First Year Experience program at Washington Adventist University is looking for alumni and friends of the University to mentor new students. Mentors will provide educational guidance, career advice, and life lessons. We encourage you to get involved in giving back to the next generation of WAU alumni. For more information email fye@wau.edu

CHILDREN & YOUTH

On Friday, July 25, for our family style vespers we will meet in the Daley Home from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Please email the youth office for address detail pfielder@sligochurch.org

Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 8:34 p.m. and commences on Friday, July 18 at 8:30 p.m.

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

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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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“Each day of our lives we make deposits in the memory banks of our children.”

– Charles Swindoll

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SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.

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PreludeSummer Sabbath / M. Bartlett

+Songs of Gathering All Around the World Forever Reign

Welcome and Church Life Pranitha Fielder +Karen Marshall w e h o n o r a n d p r a i s e h i m

*Hymn of Praise All Creatures of Our God and King / No. 2

Prayer Victor Kindo +Bright Robinson

AnthemThere Is Singing Up In Heaven / arr. Gilbertson +The Holy City / Adams

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+Children’s Message David Turner

Scripture Monti KatribMark 9:36-37 (NIV) +Judith Robinson

Sermon Gerry LopezHumbly the Greatest

Invitation to Give Gerry Lopez

OffertoryAngels Watching Over Me / arr. Gilbertson +Jesus Loves Me

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*Hymn of Reflection Near to the Heart of God / No. 495 +You are Good

*Benediction Gerry Lopez

Postlude Postlude in G / H. Kihlkem

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

Barry Rowe & Becky Ratana, deacon & deaconess on duty

Leading our music today are:Victor Phillips Jr., organist Judith Pino, choristerIan Gilbertson, violinist Jon Gilbertson, pianist Soraya Homayouni, sopranoRaissa Jei Labrador, vocalist

VBS Praise TeamGabby Barrington, director

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 Mission Feature When You Open Your Heart’s Door to Jesus / Cole Lesson Study Class LeadersThe Holy Spirit

Benediction & Offering Class Leaders

Zelma Edwards, pianist

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: Wani Wilkinson, Cindy Esposito, Gerri Ann Campbell & Yolanda Swinton families Request healing: Gloria McQueen, Sheldon Metcalfe, Beverly Dickerson, Ginny Ferris & Charlie Davis

We grieve the loss of our members, Richard Nanson & Joy Fuller

A memorial service will be held for Joy Fuller on July 26 at 4:00 p.m. in the Sligo Sanctuary. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Sligo SDA Church/Sligo by the Sea.

Pick up your Directories in the Atrium today! Please check the insert for your name or inform any friend whose name you see. If you had your portrait included in the chuch directory or submitted your photo to be included in the directory, please come to the Atrium after worship service to receive your complimentary copy. Alternatively, call Kathleen Driscoll at 301.270.6777, ext. 239 for more information.

Homecoming 2014: Join the church family and Sligo friends on August 1-3 for Homecoming, the theme of which is, “We Are Nearing Home.” Fellowship with us at our Welcome and Family service on Friday evening. Worship with us on Sabbath morning, when Columbia Union Conference President, Pastor Dave Weigley, will be our speaker. Enjoy a delicious International Potluck luncheon on Sabbath afternoon. Have fun on Sunday at our Sligo Invitational Tennis Tournament at the University of Maryland.

Membership Report (first reading): Joining Sligo: Relyd Browning and Desmond Pierre-Louis Joining elsewhere: Arlene Canong, Magda Cardenas, Jose Fuentes, Rachel Fuentes, Albert Kamara, Natasha Kamara, Norma Nashid, Amy Soper, and Timothy Soper

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