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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 8:00 & 11:00 A.M. at worship THE CHURCH SEPTEMBER 6, 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 13 Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:00 a.m. Speaker: Charles A. Tapp Mizo Service, Office Chapel, 11:00 a.m. Kerala Church, WAU Richards Hall, 10:00 a.m. Underground, Youth Room, 11:00 a.m. Crossroads, WAU Student Activity Center, 11:00 a.m. Sligo by the Sea, St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 10301 Coastal Highway in Ocean City, MD, 11:00 a.m. Welcome to Sligo today. By now, I’m sure that most of you are aware of the great deal of unrest in many of our communities both locally and internationally. Whether it’s racial tensions in the Midwestern city of Ferguson, Missouri or ethnic and religious persecution in Iraq, the words of Rodney King still ring true, “Why can’t we all welcome worship schedule profile of giving AUGUST 30, 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. 31 $ 9,616.25 Aug. 30 $ 10,887.74 Aug. 31 YTD $354,792.89 Aug. 30 YTD $365,543.56 BUDGET FOR AUGUST 30 YTD: $ 351,625.00 Church Building Improvement: Aug. 30 $ 3,060.00 Total Raised $ 81,774.40 Goal $150,000.00 Needed $68,225.60 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 Local Church Budget. Loose offering goes to Church Budget. our life together ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued) 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]. CHILDREN & YOUTH Come on, Ring those bells! Join the Sligo Ringers for another year of ringing praise to our Lord. You do not have to read music but you do need to be able to tell the difference between a space and a line. Being able to count to 4 is a help. Rehearsals are from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., beginning Tuesday, September 23 at Sligo School. Interested? Contact Pr. Cheryl Bridges at [email protected] or call 301.270.6777, ext. 123. Sligo Adventist School: The new school year has started with renewed enthusiasm! 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! Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 7:30 p.m. and commences on Friday, September 12 at 7:20 p.m. Bulletin Information Deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: [email protected] September 7, Sunday 55+ Club Brunch Potluck, Fellowship Hall A, 10:00 a.m. Knitting Ministry, Prayer Room, 11:00 a.m. September 8, Monday Regeneration Ministries, Office Conf. Room, 7:00 p.m. September 9, Tuesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. Or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m. September 10, Wednesday Full Plate Living, Fellowship Hall B, 7:00 p.m. Sligo Women’s Book Club, Discipleship Room, 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m. just get along?” Somehow being alongside people of similar interests living in a particular place would somehow guarantee a sense of community. But sadly, such is the not the case. Could the reason for this be that what we have are communities that are void of communion? As we pause to celebrate the Lord’s supper today, we would be remiss if we ignored the believers that the apostle Paul admonished regarding this holy meal in 1 Corinthians 11, was a community that was void of communion; a genuine presence of mutual understanding and respect. But what can be said of the church today? Are we a people that despite our coming to partake of Communion are lacking in communion? - Charles A. Tapp
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Sligo Church Bulletin
Transcript of September 6, 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
8:00 & 11:00 A.M.
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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 13
Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:00 a.m.
Speaker: Charles A. Tapp
Mizo Service, Office Chapel, 11:00 a.m.
Kerala Church, WAU Richards Hall, 10:00 a.m.
Underground, Youth Room, 11:00 a.m.
Crossroads, WAU Student Activity Center, 11:00 a.m.
Sligo by the Sea, St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 10301 Coastal
Highway in Ocean City, MD, 11:00 a.m.
Welcome to Sligo today. By now, I’m sure that most of you are aware of the great deal of unrest in many of our communities both locally and internationally. Whether it’s racial tensions in the Midwestern city of Ferguson, Missouri or ethnic and religious persecution in Iraq, the words of Rodney King still ring true, “Why can’t we all
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p r o f i l e o f g i v i n gAUGUST 30, 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. 31 $ 9,616.25 Aug. 30 $ 10,887.74Aug. 31 YTD $354,792.89 Aug. 30 YTD $365,543.56
BUDGET FOR AUGUST 30 YTD: $ 351,625.00
Church Building Improvement:
Aug. 30 $ 3,060.00 Total Raised $ 81,774.40Goal $150,000.00 Needed $68,225.60 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 Local Church Budget.Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued)
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].
CHILDREN & YOUTH
Come on, Ring those bells! Join the Sligo Ringers for another year of ringing praise to our Lord. You do not have to read music but you do need to be able to tell the difference between a space and a line. Being able to count to 4 is a help. Rehearsals are from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., beginning Tuesday, September 23 at Sligo School. Interested? Contact Pr. Cheryl Bridges at [email protected] or call 301.270.6777, ext. 123.
Sligo Adventist School: The new school year has started with renewed enthusiasm! 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!
Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 7:30 p.m. and commences on Friday, September 12 at 7:20 p.m.
Bulletin Information Deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: [email protected]
September 7, Sunday 55+ Club Brunch Potluck, Fellowship Hall A, 10:00 a.m. Knitting Ministry, Prayer Room, 11:00 a.m.
September 8, Monday Regeneration Ministries, Office Conf. Room, 7:00 p.m.
September 9, Tuesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. Or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m.
September 10, Wednesday Full Plate Living, Fellowship Hall B, 7:00 p.m. Sligo Women’s Book Club, Discipleship Room, 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m.
just get along?” Somehow being alongside people of similar interests living in a particular place would somehow guarantee a sense of community. But sadly, such is the not the case. Could the reason for this be that what we have are communities that are void of communion? As we pause to celebrate the Lord’s supper today, we would be remiss if we ignored the believers that the apostle Paul admonished regarding this holy meal in 1 Corinthians 11, was a community that was void of communion; a genuine presence of mutual understanding and respect. But what can be said of the church today? Are we a people that despite our coming to partake of Communion are lacking in communion? - Charles A. Tapp
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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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“The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a participation in the body of Christ? Because there is one bread, we who are many are one body, for we all partake of the one bread. ”
– 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 (ESV)
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: Nadim Owais, Becky Ratana, Aurora Constantino & Fitzgerald Birmingham, Sr. families Request healing: Purificacion Curameng, Mike Womack & Esther Mallos
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 Women’s Ministries “Knit Night” meets 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. at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room. For further information you can contact Wendy Trim at 240.460.4409 or on wendytrim@gmail. com
Sligo Church Needs Receptionists: Wishing to be more involved with your church and have the opportunity to meet new people? Be part of a dynamic office family - consider serving as a receptionist on a voluntary basis each Wednesday afternoon (12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.) at the Sligo Church office. Training will be provided for volunteers. If interested, please contact Kathleen Driscoll at 301.270.6777, ext. 239 or [email protected]
Action in Montgomery (AIM) University is coming to Sligo in September! The AIM University Training Series will be held on the following two dates: Part 1 - Tuesday, September 16th (7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.); and Part 2 - Thursday, September 18th (7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.) Participants will learn crucial skills for understanding and analyzing power and how to conduct 1-1 relational meetings. Please email Terri Jo Hayes, Sligo AIM Coordinator, if you plan to attend ([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.
Adult Sabbath School
SANCTUARY – 10:00 A.M.
Song Service Theresa Garza
Theme SongWonderful Words of Life / No. 286
Scripture & Prayer James Gulley
Welcome James Gulley Mission Feature Lesson Study Class LeadersThe Law of God
Benediction Class Leaders
Prayer James Gulley
Norman Martin, pianist
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SANCTUARY – 8:45 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.
Holy CommunionWe Gather
Sligo Live
PreludeSpirit Of God Descend Upon My Heart / arr. J. Utterbach
+Songs of Gathering Redeemed! / No. 338 O How He Loves You and Me (see insert)
Welcome & Church Life Gerry Lopez
+Celebration of Ministry Pranitha Fielder
*Hymn of PraiseTo God Be the Glory / No. 341
Prayer Diane Douglas +Regina Johnson AnthemJesus At Your Holy Table / arr. Larson
Invitation to Give Charles A. Tapp
OffertoryPeace Like A River / arr. Raney
We ReflectScripture Aaron and Ian Douglas 1 Corinthians 11:17 - 24 (NIV) +Vincent Wilson
Hymn of MeditationWere It Not For Grace/Amazing Grace / Hamilton & Newton Homily Charles A. TappCommunity without Communion
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 David Turner
+Hymn of Reunion Draw Me Nearer / No. 306
The Lord’s Supper*Litany Gerry Lopez (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. TappLamb of God / Twila Paris
We Go To Serve
*Hymn of ResponseWhen We All Get to Heaven / No. 633
*Benediction Charles A. Tapp
PostludeAlleluya / William Faulkes
*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, organistDesmond Pierre Louis, choristerDuawne Starling, soloistBeth Petit, flutistSligo Sanctuary ChoirJon Gilbertson, director
Sylvan Coke & Rose Bara, deacon & deaconess on duty
Footnotes:Duawne Starling’s artistic conviction to depict God’s love for us, and his love for God, is woven throughout this inspired musi-cal tapestry of ardent praise & worship. He describes himself as a simple man and says, “I just want to be all that I am intended to be - a man of honor, a faithful husband, and a loving father. I want my life to bring light to the world around me.”
