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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

ADVENTIST COMMUNITY SERVICES HEAD ELDER Sheila Hendricks 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, JUNE 28

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

Speaker: Don McFarlane

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: Dunbar Henri

Welcome to Sligo. If you have attended a communion service here at Sligo in recent years, then you know that it is my favorite service of those that we celebrate as Christians and I am proud to say that it has become that for many of our members as well. Sadly, this cannot be said of many of our churches.

For whatever the reason, the celebration of the Lord’s Supper does more to drive believers away from the worship of God than it does to draw them to it. Throughout my many years in ministry, I have witnessed firsthand members that arrived at church ready to worship God, but no sooner than they discovered it was going to be a communion service, were quick to make a beeline for the nearest exit. And this is not unique to any particular church or congregation, but I have witnessed it wherever I have served. Time will not permit me to list the many reasons for this, but what I believe is paramount to this condition is that, although we may show up on Sabbath, the painful reality is that there is a little of Judas in all of us.

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p r o f i l e o f g i v i n gJUNE 14, 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: June 15 $ 14,339.40 June 14 $ 12,101.92June 15 YTD $245,673.35 June 14 YTD $243,335.03

BUDGET FOR JUNE 14 YTD: $ 237,884.00

Church Building Improvement: June 14 $ 391.00 Total Raised $ 60,161.90Goal $150,000.00 Needed $ 89,838.10 Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference.May 2014 contributions are $ 207,093.05May 2013 contributions are $ 194,421.67

Did You Know...That our Budget for Nurture is $81,000?These include Sabbath School Materials, Children’s, Youth and Young Adult Ministries.

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

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ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued)

Volunteers needed for Meals on Wheels Ministry: Sligo Church has been involved with providing meals for home-bound members of the community for several years. There is currently a need for more volunteers for this ministry. Volunteers are needed who have a vehicle and time during the day. If interested, please fill out an information card, found at the back of each pew, indicating your desire to be involved or speak with Pastor McFarlane about it.

The ACSGW Board of Directors is pleased to announce that, effective Tuesday, June 10, 2014, Kenneth Flemmer accepted its offer to serve as the Executive Director for ACSGW. Ken replaces Sheila Schleisner-Hendricks who lead ACSGW the past 18 months. Sligo was one of the founding Churches of ACSGW in 1983.

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 and then be soothed by Southern gospel trio sensation, Sisters, who will be in concert in the evening. Have fun on Sunday at our Sligo Invitational Tennis Tournament at the University of Maryland.

CHILDREN & YOUTH

Mark your calendars for Vacation Bible School 2014! This year’s theme is “Weird Animals” - where Jesus’ love is one-of-a-kind. Join us July 13 – 19, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. as we teach God’s Word to the children in our community. Registration will be held in the Atrium for volunteers and participants today.

Mandatory VBS 2014 Volunteer Meeting: A mandatory VBS Volunteer Meeting will be held at Sligo Church tomorrow, June 22, from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Community service hours will be given for attendance.

Camp Upward Bound: When school is out, camp is in! CUB is a great opportunity for children ages 6 - 10 to interact with other children while being exposed to many fun and learning activities. The adventure begins on June 16 and ends on August 1. For more information please contact Sligo Adventist School at 301.434.1417 or www.sligoadventistschool.org

Friday Nights in June: All youth are invited to meet in the Youth Room at 6:00 p.m. for fellowship and prayerful discussion about the future of our youth ministry.

Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 8:38 p.m. and commences on Friday, June 27 at 8:37 p.m.

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

June 23, Monday Regeneration Ministries, Office Conf. Room, 7:00 p.m.

June 24, Tuesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. Or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m.

June 25, Wednesday Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m. Homes of Hope Health Series, Sanctuary, 6:30 p.m.

June 30, Monday Regeneration Ministries, Office Conf. Room, 7:00 p.m. Administrative Board Meeting, Fellowship Hall A, 7:00 p.m.

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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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“The hypocrite, like Judas, kisses Christ, but betrays Him, and, like ivy, he clasps about Christ, but is not united to Him; he again, like ivy, derives not sap and nourishment from Him, but from a root of his own.”

– R. VENNING

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: Rennecks Bailey, Orlando Mastrapa, Audain, Cosette Jameison, Kevin Knight & Joanna Kimura families Request healing: Ginny Ferris, Charlie Davis & Joy Fuller

Cosette Jamieson and her family would like to say THANK YOU to the church community and friends for the loving calls, support, cards and prayers extended to them at the recent passing of Cosette’s mom, Lilieth Harris.

James Wharton Eadie’s life ended abruptly on May 17. A memorial service will be held for him at Sligo Church tomorrow, June 22, at 2:00 p.m.

Today’s Sanctuary flowers are in celebration of our love, publicly consecrated 16 years ago and with God’s help, growing deeper each day! - Trenise and James Gulley

Hope and Health: Another life-changing meeting in our health series will be held next Wednesday, June 25, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in the Atrium and Sanctuary of Sligo Church. We will hear convincing reasons to entice our families to eat more fresh food. At 6:30 p.m. Alex Joseph will demonstrate how to make healthy Smoothies, and his wife Louvina will take us through a vigorous exercise routine. The 7:00 p.m. lecture by Cecelia Hall-Carrington, MD, a Baltimore pediatrician and member of Sligo Church, will tell us how to Eat More and Weigh Less. Time will be provided for questions.

Sligo by the Sea is beginning next Sabbath, June 28. 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.

Sligo Women’s Ministries Book Club will meet on Wednesday, July 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss “How the Light Gets In” by Louise Penny.

Adult Sabbath School

SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.

Song Service Judith Pino

Prayer Earliteens

Scripture Earliteens

Welcome Gerry Lopez

Special 13th Sabbath Participation: Kindergarten/Little FriendsPrimary IPrimary IIJuniors Lesson Study Class LeadersChrist’s Church and the Law

Benediction & Offering Class Leaders

Arla Clapp, pianist

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SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.

Holy CommunionWe Gather

Sligo Live

PreludeAria / Flor Peeters

+Song of Gathering My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less / No. 522

Welcome & Church Life Cheryl Wilson-Bridges

+Baptism Gerry LopezPrescilia Nyamadam Johnson

*Hymn of PraiseThe Church Has One Foundation / No. 348

Prayer Dan Conway AnthemCome Ye Disconsolate / Rasbach

Invitation to Give Charles A. Tapp

OffertoryRoom at the Table / Lantz III

We ReflectScripture Carmine Pino John 13:18-27 (NKJV)

Homily Charles A. TappThe Judas in Me

We Prepare

+Ordinance of HumilityWomen Fellowship Halls A & B Men Memorial ChapelFamilies, Couples & Singles Youth Room

Children, accompanied by an adult, may stay in the Sanctuary for a special lesson during the Ordinance of Humility.

+Children’s Lesson Gerry Lopez

+Hymn of Reunion Draw Me Nearer / No. 306

The Lord’s Supper*Litany Cheryl Wilson-Bridges (from Colossians 3)Leader: As holy people, whom God has chosen and loved, let us be sympathetic, kind, humble, gentle, patient, thankful and above all - be loving.

Congregation: May we forgive as the Lord forgave us. Leader: As Christ became the Word incarnate, let Christ’s Word with all its wisdom and richness live in us.

All: God has called us into His peace by bringing us into one body.

Sharing at the Table Charles A. Tapp

We Go To Serve

*Hymn of ResponseWhen We All Get to Heaven / No. 633

*Benediction Charles A. Tapp

PostludeToccata on CMW Rhonda (Guide Me O Thou Great Redeemer) / arr. W.P. Alston

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

An Emergency Aid Offering will be received by the deacons as you leave.

Leading our music today are:Patrick Alston, organistJudith Pino, choristerEvonne Baasch, viola & violinSandhya Abraham, Patrick Balay, Stephanie Birmingham, Aniza Moore, violins

Sligo Sanctuary ChoirJon Gilbertson, director

Barry Rowe & Carol Hooker, deacon & deaconess on duty