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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 CONGREGATIONAL CARE Debbie Eisele, ext. 127 [email protected] PASTOR FOR MEDIA AND OUTREACH Paolo Esposito, ext. 136 [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 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) 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 & 11:15 A.M. at worship THE CHURCH MARCH 8, 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, MARCH 15 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) If someone were to ask you what it means to be a Christian, are you confident about what your response would be? In essence they would be asking, “What is the heart of Christianity?” And by the metaphorical use of the word “heart” the meaning inferred would be, “What is at the center of Christianity and the Christian life?” Is Christianity a set of beliefs that we as believers strive to follow closely, is it a lifestyle that encompasses one’s entire being, or is it just one of many beliefs that occupy the religious landscape of our culture? As you join us in worship today, we will be presenting the first in a series of messages under the banner of, “The Heart of Christianity” with the sole purpose of finding answers to these questions. We may even encounter some new ones along the way. As we begin this journey, my prayer is that this series will not only provide us with some badly-needed answers, but that the journey itself will be a transformative one. welcome worship schedule profile of giving MARCH 1, 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: Mar. 2 $ 9,683.14 Mar. 1 $ 11,859.82 Mar. 2 YTD $ 82,190.76 Mar. 1 YTD $ 74,066.79 BUDGET FOR MARCH 1 YTD: $ 83,772.00 Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference. February 2014 contributions are $ 178,818.40 February 2013 contributions are $ 167,664.57 Today’s designated offering goes to Adventist World Radio/WB Loose offering goes to Church Budget. our life together ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued) MINISTRY APPRECIATION SCHEDULE: 1. WORSHIP - March 8 Music, Greeters, Welcome Team, Hospitality, Prayer Gather- ing 2. YOUTH/CHILDREN - March 15 Youth, Young Adults, Children, Pathfinders, SAS 3. EVANGELISM/OUTREACH/COMMUNITY - March 22 Homes of Hope, AIM, ACS, Feed the Homeless, Welfare, Prison Ministry 4. SUPPORTIVE - March 29 Treasury, Finance, Stewardship, Media, Facility & Custodial Prayer Gathering meets Tuesdays from 7-8 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Halfway through the hour we separate into small groups for focused prayer on various topics, including family, health and community outreach. Between 7:30 and 7:55 p.m. you can join us by Internet or telephone. To connect, visit: http://ez.com/sligoprays or call 949.229.4400, pin is 4997774# At the Sligoprays webpage you can register and receive a reminder. Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington (ACSGW) is sponsoring an after school program for students in Montgomery County ages 10 and up. The program offers help with homework, computer skills training and help building a website. It meets Mondays and Wednesdays at ACSGW, 501 Sligo Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910, from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. through June 2014. The cost is $50/week. For more information, email [email protected]. “Crowns” Tea & Silent Auction: Join us for the “Crowns” Tea and Silent Auction on Sunday, April 13, at 4:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Wear your fanciest hat (optional). Enjoy deli- cious goodies and bid on marvelous auction items. All proceeds and donations benefit Scholarshipping Our Sisters to help SDA women around the world attend college. Attendance is free. To donate auction items and services or to let us know you will attend, please RSVP to [email protected] CHILDREN & YOUTH We invite all juniors and seniors who are in public school, home schooled or other Christian schools to join us on May 4, 2014 for Promenade at 6:30 p.m. Tickets will be $60 but $35 for the first 50 people that sign up. For more information and to register visit www.sligochurch.org/promenade. Bulletin Information Deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: [email protected] sunset Tonight: 6:08 March 8, Saturday Children’s Church, Primary II SS Room, 11:00 a.m. March 10, Monday Regeneration Ministries, Office Conf. Room, 7:00 p.m. March 11, Tuesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. March 12, Wednesday Sligo Ringers, SAS - Room 114, 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m. March 14, Friday Telugu Vespers, Memorial Chapel, 7:00 p.m. March 15, Saturday Homeless Ministry, Discipleship Room, 2:00 p.m. March 16, Sunday Pathfinder Meeting, Office Chapel, 9:00 a.m.
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Sligo Church Bulletin
Transcript of March 8, 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 CONGREGATIONAL CARE Debbie Eisele, ext. 127 [email protected]
PASTOR FOR MEDIA AND OUTREACH Paolo Esposito, ext. 136 [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 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)
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 & 11:15 A.M.
at worshipT H E C H U R C H
M A R C H 8 , 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
c a l e n d a r o f e v e n t s
worship.nurture.outreachFollow us now on Facebook and Twitter
SABBATH, MARCH 15
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)
If someone were to ask you what it means to be a Christian, are you confident about what your response would be? In essence they would be asking, “What is the heart of Christianity?” And by the metaphorical use of the word “heart” the meaning inferred would be, “What is at the
center of Christianity and the Christian life?” Is Christianity a set of beliefs that we as believers strive to follow closely, is it a lifestyle that encompasses one’s entire being, or is it just one of many beliefs that occupy the religious landscape of our culture? As you join us in worship today, we will be presenting the first in a series of messages under the banner of, “The Heart of Christianity” with the sole purpose of finding answers to these questions. We may even encounter some new ones along the way. As we begin this journey, my prayer is that this series will not only provide us with some badly-needed answers, but that the journey itself will be a transformative one.
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p r o f i l e o f g i v i n gMARCH 1, 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: Mar. 2 $ 9,683.14 Mar. 1 $ 11,859.82Mar. 2 YTD $ 82,190.76 Mar. 1 YTD $ 74,066.79
BUDGET FOR MARCH 1 YTD: $ 83,772.00 Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference.February 2014 contributions are $ 178,818.40February 2013 contributions are $ 167,664.57
Today’s designated offering goes to Adventist World Radio/WBLoose offering goes to Church Budget.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued)
MINISTRY APPRECIATION SCHEDULE: 1. WORSHIP - March 8
Music, Greeters, Welcome Team, Hospitality, Prayer Gather-ing
2. YOUTH/CHILDREN - March 15 Youth, Young Adults, Children, Pathfinders, SAS
3. EVANGELISM/OUTREACH/COMMUNITY - March 22 Homes of Hope, AIM, ACS, Feed the Homeless, Welfare, Prison Ministry
4. SUPPORTIVE - March 29 Treasury, Finance, Stewardship, Media, Facility & Custodial
Prayer Gathering meets Tuesdays from 7-8 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Halfway through the hour we separate into small groups for focused prayer on various topics, including family, health and community outreach. Between 7:30 and 7:55 p.m. you can join us by Internet or telephone. To connect, visit: http://ez.com/sligoprays or call 949.229.4400, pin is 4997774# At the Sligoprays webpage you can register and receive a reminder.
Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington (ACSGW) is sponsoring an after school program for students in Montgomery County ages 10 and up. The program offers help with homework, computer skills training and help building a website. It meets Mondays and Wednesdays at ACSGW, 501 Sligo Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910, from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. through June 2014. The cost is $50/week. For more information, email [email protected].
“Crowns” Tea & Silent Auction: Join us for the “Crowns” Tea and Silent Auction on Sunday, April 13, at 4:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Wear your fanciest hat (optional). Enjoy deli-cious goodies and bid on marvelous auction items. All proceeds and donations benefit Scholarshipping Our Sisters to help SDA women around the world attend college. Attendance is free. To donate auction items and services or to let us know you will attend, please RSVP to [email protected]
CHILDREN & YOUTH
We invite all juniors and seniors who are in public school, home schooled or other Christian schools to join us on May 4, 2014 for Promenade at 6:30 p.m. Tickets will be $60 but $35 for the first 50 people that sign up. For more information and to register visit www.sligochurch.org/promenade.
Bulletin Information Deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: [email protected]
sunset
Tonight: 6:08
March 8, Saturday Children’s Church, Primary II SS Room, 11:00 a.m.
March 10, Monday Regeneration Ministries, Office Conf. Room, 7:00 p.m.
March 11, Tuesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m.
March 12, Wednesday Sligo Ringers, SAS - Room 114, 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m.
March 14, Friday Telugu Vespers, Memorial Chapel, 7:00 p.m.
March 15, Saturday Homeless Ministry, Discipleship Room, 2:00 p.m.
March 16, Sunday Pathfinder Meeting, Office Chapel, 9:00 a.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.
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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“All I have seen teaches me to trust the Creator for all I have not seen.”
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
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SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:15 A.M.
PreludeAs The Deer / Jehovah Jireh / arr. Campbell
+Song of Gathering Come, Christians, Join to Sing / No. 10
Welcome and Church Life Cheryl Bridges
Ministry Appreciation Charles A. Tapp w e h o n o r a n d p r a i s e h i m
*Hymn of Praise My Faith Looks Up to Thee / No. 517
Prayer Andrew Bethea
AnthemThere Is A Balm In Gilead/ My Lord What A Morning / arr. Campbell
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+Baby Dedication Debbie Eisele David Bouhga-Hagbe Scripture Ivybelle RoyeMark 9:14 - 24 (NIV) +Kay Rosburg +Music for Meditation How Can I Keep from Singing / arr. Bingham
Sermon Charles A. TappThe Heart of Christianity Part 1: The Heart of the Matter
Invitation to Give Charles A. Tapp
OffertoryJust A Closer Walk With Thee/ arr. Campbell
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*Hymn of Reflection Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus / No. 524
*Benediction Charles A. Tapp
Postlude Ain’t That Good News / arr. Campbell
*Congregation is standing Congregation is kneeling where possible + 11:15 service only
Manuel Rosette & Marion Hudson, deacon & deaconess on duty
Leading our music today are:Matt Daley, organist Desmond Pierre-Louis, chorister Audrey Moise, soloist
Sounds of SteelDavid Campbell, directorArmand Davilla, soloist
Footnotes:Andrew Bethea is a third year religion major at Washington Adventist University. He desires to impact lives after graduation by entering the field of clinical pastoral ministry (Chaplaincy). He is the youngest of four siblings and hails from Upper Marl-boro, Maryland.
Audrey Moise is a local emerging soprano whose passion for music started at the tender age of four. One of her alma maters is Washington Adventist University, where she has had the privilege of sharing Christ’s light through music around the world. Her artistic motto is to use her God-given talent to uplift, unite and inspire.
Kay Rosburg and her husband, Jeff Dever, have been running a graphic design studio in Laurel for almost 30 years. She is also involved in Sligo’s book club, greeting and a hospitality team.
Ivybelle Roye loves the Lord and loves people. She serves as an elder, deaconness, welcome team leader and member of the disability action team. She is the smiling face we see in the Sligo Atrium nearly every Sabbath, epitomizing warmth and grace.
Adult Sabbath School
SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Song Service
Theme SongHark! ‘Tis the Shepherd’s Voice I Hear / No. 361
Scripture & Prayer Enoch Thomas
Welcome Enoch Thomas
Special Music
Mission Feature Palan Mulonda Lesson Study Class LeadersDiscipling the Nations
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 11:15 a.m.
We hold in prayer those who:
Have lost loved ones: Jenny Wright, Nate Day and the Jane Bainum families Request healing: Shaila Chopde, Reva Correia, Ed Davis, Audrey Messenger, Joan Silver, Hepsey Charles, Julius Semple-Dormer and Joycynthia Anderson We grieve the loss of our member Stewart Bainum.
We regret to announce that Jack Wright, husband of Jenny Wright passed away on Friday, February 28. His funeral was held yesterday in Catonsville, MD.
Today’s Sanctuary flowers are from Carla, John & Megan in celebration of Ryan Conway’s 15th birthday.
Nominating Report (second reading):Adult Sabbath School Teacher: Aimee Seheult Head Deacon: Manuel RosetteDeacons: James Eadie, Othniel Joseph, Scott Lawrence, Robert SmallwoodStewardship Committee Chair: Anthony BetheaSligo Adventist School Board: Vicki RosetteAIM Coordinator: Terri Jo Hayes
Sligo Women’s Ministries Book Club will meet on Wednesday, March 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss “Between a Church and a Hard Place” by Andrew Park Avery.
Join us on March 15, immediately after our 11:15 a.m. service to distribute over 1,750 door hangers in our local community. This year we plan to expand our territory, covering wards two, five and six of Takoma Park, reaching more than 6,000 residents. We are looking for individuals to lead the 10 groups that will be going out. If you would like to lead a group please contact Pastor Esposito at [email protected]
