november 24, 2012
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Sligo Seventh-Day Adventist Church bulletinTRANSCRIPT
SABBATHC E L E B R A T I O N
We will glorify God by being increasingly transformed into the likeness of Christ.
OUR VISION
We seek to grow passionate disciples of Jesus through worship of God, nurture of one another, and outreach to the world.
OUR MISSION
SLIGO SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
THE CHURCH AT STUDYThe ten o’clock hour provides opportunities throughout the complex to study God’s word in small groups, to reflect on the meaning of faith, and to fellowship with one another.
ADULTSDiscipleship for Everyday Believers. Sanctuary.
GATHER AROUND THE COLORED BANNERS:BLUE RED BROWN FUCHSIA GREEN PURPLE SILVER BLACK
Believers and Doubters: Room 44, Balcony Level, currently studying Rick Rice’s, Believing, Behaving, Belonging: Finding a New Love for the Church.Triple S Class: Fellowship Room A. Conversations on Scripture and current issues.Mizo Bible Study: Church Office Building. Sabbath School lesson taught in Mizo.Words To Live By: First Level Conference Room, Church Office Building. Sabbath School lesson study for one hour.
CHILDREN AND YOUTHBeginners (ages 0-2) Level 1Little Friends (ages 3-4) Level 1Kindergarten (ages 4-5) Level 1Primary I (1st and 2nd graders) Level 1Primary II (3rd and 4th graders) Level 3Juniors (5th and 6th graders) Level 3Earliteens (7th and 8th graders) Level 3, Behind BalconyYouth (High School) Level 1, Youth Room
November 24, 2012 8:45 & 11:15 a.m.
CHURCH DIRECTORYChurch Office: 301-270-6777 Fax: 301-270-3518Emergency Line: 301-980-1009 www.sligochurch.orgE-Mail: [email protected]
Senior Pastor Administrative PastorChildren’s Pastor Congregational Care Pastor Interim Music Coordinator Media & Outreach Pastor Youth & Young Adults Pastor Treasurer Office Manager Treasury Assistant Church Clerk Senior Ministries Admin. Board Chair Head Elder Head Deacon Head Deaconess Sligo School Principal WAU President ACS Interim Director
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Ram/Goring TeamCandelaria TeamWesley TeamWomen & the WordWanderers TeamVedamuthu TeamBattle-Brooks TeamYoung Adults Team
Charles A. TappDon McFarlaneGerry LopezDebbie EiseleJon GilbertsonPaolo EspositoPranitha FielderCharlotte ConwayKathleen DriscollFlordeliza BalayTheresa BeltranIsrael CastroSteve ChavezErwin MackAllan ManuelMarion HudsonLarry RichW. SpenceGene Milton
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301-270-6777301-989-1331301-434-1622301-237-8220301-335-6043301-434-1417301-891-4128301-585-6556
PreludePrelude on Hyfrydol / Willan
Welcome & Church Life Don McFarlane
+Songs of Gathering For the Beauty of the Earth / No. 565 The Lord in Zion Reigneth / No. 7
+Children’s Lesson Mary McFarlane *Hymn of Praise
All Creatures of Our God and King / No. 2 Prayer Jean Arthur Anthem
You Are My Hiding Place / Groves Scripture Karen Kautz 2 Corinthians 4:8 - 15 (NIV)
Sermon Charles A. Tapp Heavy Metal Invitation to Give Charles A. Tapp Offertory
As Water to the Thirsty / arr. Gilbertson
Hymn of Response Great Is Thy Faithfulness / No. 100
SABBATH CELEBRATIONSanctuary - 10:00 a.m.
ADULT SABBATH SCHOOL8:45 & 11:15 a.m.
Sunset Tonight: 4:49
December 1: 4:47
WORSHIP SERVICE8:45 and 11:15 a.m.
December 1 Charles A. TappHoly Communion
December 8 Don McFarlane
December 15 Debbie Eisele
December 22 Paolo Esposito
December 29 Pranitha Fielder
*Benediction Charles A. Tapp
Postlude Grand Cheour / T. Dubois
* congregation is standing congregation is kneeling where possible+ 11:15 service only
Blair Peace & Sandra Brown, deacon & deaconess on duty
Worship Service Musicians:Patrick Alston, organistJon Gilbertson, accompanist & choristerOksana Skrypkar, violinist
Footnotes:Jean Arthur, an attorney who works for the Montgomery County Council, is a Sabbath School teacher and chair of Sligo Church’s finance committee. She lists biking, gardening, read-ing, running and travelling among her hobbies.
Karen Kautz has been a member of Sligo Church since 1977. She is a keen Bible student and at present belongs to two Bible Study groups. Running is one of her favorite hobbies.
Oksana Skrypkar is currently working on her Master of Public Administration at Washington Adventist University. Her hobbies include decorating, playing the violin, running & travelling.
Song Service Roland Halstead Theme Song
O Let Me Walk With Thee / No. 554
Scripture & Prayer Vincent Ganta
Welcome Enoch Thomas
Special Music Marilyn Dimas I Wonder as I Wander / arr. Gilbertson
Mission Feature
Lesson Study Class Leaders The Church: In Service to Humanity
Benediction & Offering Class Leaders
Zelma Edwards, pianistMarilyn Dimas, soprano
ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS 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 the Note Card from the hymnal rack.
“Simple Truths for Life:” Sligo’s Radio Ministry, can be heard each Sabbath morning from 8:30 - 9 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.!
Potluck Request: Today was designated for your small group, parish, Sabbath School class, or ministry team to hold its own potluck in order to strengthen your team spirit and productiveness for ministry. One Sabbath per month will be set aside for this purpose. Call our hospitality chair, Louvina Joseph 301-431-2188 to find out which dates are available and make your reservation.
Sanctuary Flowers: If you would like to enhance the beauty of our worship by providing flowers, contact Flor Balay at the Church Office, 301-270-6777, ext. 114.
Prayer Support: Prayers of recovery for Joseph Sadanala, Stacey Cazarez, Robin Lee & Vada Gentry. Prayers of comfort for the families of Glenn Larsen, Doug Nanson, Arne Wasli, Sujatha Kalapala, and Robert Bond and for the Wendell Phipps, Devie Phipps and Tony Futcher families who lost loved ones.
Prayer Gathering: Let all the faithful pray to you while you may be found; ... You surround [us] with songs of deliv-erance. (Psalm 32:6,7) Gather with us for a special time of prayer on Tuesdays, from 7 – 8 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Membership Report (second reading):Joining Sligo: John Ehrlich and Donald ThrowerJoining elsewhere: Arturo Albino, Ethel Dell Evans, Bobbie Hudson, and James Pino
Deacons and Deaconesses, rehearsal for Communion will take place following the 11:15 a.m. service today. Please meet by the platform at approximately 15 minutes following the close of the worship service.
Holy Communion will be celebrated on Sabbath, December 1, in both the first and second services. This is a time of reflection on our relationship with our heavenly Fa-ther, as well as a time when we celebrate our freedom from sin, made possible by the sacrifice of our Lord. If you know anyone who needs to have communion brought to their home, please call Erwin Mack at 301-434-1622.
Sligo Women’s Ministries Book Club will meet on Wednesday, December 12 at 7 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss The Tiger’s Wife by Tea Obreht.
Adult Sabbath School Brunch: The next Adult Sabbath School Training Session is scheduled for Sunday, December 9 in Fellowship Halls A & B, commencing at 10:15 a.m. After a scrumptious brunch, Dr. James Gibson, a professor at Loma Linda University, will lead a discussion from his home in California on Origins, which is the subject of the Sabbath School lessons for the first quarter of 2013. Dr. Gibson is the principal contributor to the lessons.
Testimony and Prayer Service December 29. Sharing what God has done for us strengthens our faith and uplifts others. If you are willing to share a testimony of God’s activity in your life with the church family please contact Pastor Pranitha Fielder before December 17 at <[email protected]> We look forward to hearing about what God has done in your life.
Treasurer’s Note: Many of you will be giving your year- end offerings in the month of December. You may contrib-ute through our on-line giving, or if you prefer, by mail, but it must be post-marked by December 31. You can also put your giving envelope in the church office Mail Slot. Thank you for your faithfulness in giving your tithe and for supporting your local church by giving liberally and system-atically to the Church Budget.
Sligo Church needs knitters and crocheters! As part of the Raising the Roof initiative, Sligo’s knitters and crocheters are being challenged to produce hats, scarves and mittens for the homeless. More yarn is needed. Bring yarn or donation to the information desk in the Atrium.For further information you can contact Wendy Trim at <[email protected]> or on 240-460-4409.
Bulletin Information Deadline is Monday evening!E-mail information to <[email protected]> Thank you! CHILDREN/YOUTH/YOUNG ADULTSAttention Crafters and Small Business Owners!!! December 9, 2012, Sligo Adventist School will hold our 2nd Annual Craft Fair and Small Business Showcase from 11- 3 p.m. Table rentals are $35 with that money going towards the SAS Worthy Student Fund. Applications are available in the school office or online at <www.sligoad-ventistschool.org> under “Parent Resources” All shoppers welcome - $1 entrance fee/raffle ticket.
Takoma Academy: Our next School Prayer Day is December 5. TA is looking for families to house exchange students, contact Principal Thrower at <[email protected]> or call 301-434-4700.
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November 24, SaturdayCommunion Rehearsal for Diaconate, Sanctuary, follow-ing 11:15 a.m. service
November 26, MondayRegeneration Ministries, Office Conf. Room, 7 p.m.Administrative Board Mtg., Fellowship Hall A, 7 p.m.
November 27, TuesdayPrayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7 p.m.
November 28, WednesdayWarmth for the Homeless, Prayer Room, 7 p.m.Sligo Ringers, Sligo School, 7 p.m.Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m.
November 29, ThursdayDisability Action Team Mtg., Discipleship Room, 7 p.m.
November 30, FridayWAU Christmas Concert, Sanctuary, 7 p.m.Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Junior SS Room, 7 p.m.Young Adult Bible Study, Fellowship Room B, 7:15 p.m.
December 1, SaturdayChildren’s Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary, 1:30 p.m.
December 2, SundayDeacons Meeting, Sanctuary, 9 a.m.Pathfinder Meeting, Office Chapel, 9 a.m.55+Club Brunch Potluck, Fellowship Hall A, 10 a.m.
December 3, MondayRegeneration Ministries, Office Conf. Room, 7 p.m.First Monday, Fellowship Hall A, 7 p.m.
December 4, TuesdayPrayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7 p.m.
December 5, WednesdayWarmth for the Homeless, Prayer Room, 7 p.m.Sligo Ringers, Sligo School, 7 p.m.Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m.
December 7, FridayUnderground Vespers, Youth Room, 6 p.m.Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary, 7 p.m.Young Adult Bible Study, Fellowship Room B, 7:15 p.m.
December 8, SaturdayMission Orientation, Fellowship Hall B, 9 a.m.Membership Team Meeting, Discipleship Room, 9 a.m.Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary, 1:30 p.m.Homeless Ministry, Discipleship Room, 2 p.m.
PROFILE OF GIVING November 17, 2012
Church Budget: This offering pays for outreach and nurture ministries of the church and the church school along with nec-essary expenses like utilities and upkeep of the church building.
Last Year This YearNov. 5 $ 12,317.38 Nov. 3 $ 8,778.02Nov. 12 $ 6,556.42 Nov. 10 $ 6,930.39Nov. 19 $ 10,180.99 Nov. 17 $ 7,047.87Nov. 19 YTD $512,825.41 Nov. 17 YTD $460,164.45
Total Contributing Families on Nov. 17, 2012 : 115Total Contributing Families on Nov. 19, 2011 : 134 Budget for Nov. 17 YTD : $459,823
Budget Booster: Goal $27,000.00 Raised by Nov. 17 YTD $11,335.59Needed $15,664.41 OSR LOAN
It is with profound gratitude that we announce today that the Organ Sanctuary Renovation (OSR) Mortgage is no longer a focus of Sligo Church. There are many that should be thanked: the many members who have been making regular monthly payments, those who made one-time payments, and those who challenged us to get this debt paid with large gifts and matching funds. In ad-dition, there were significant bequests that were specified for OSR.
The total cost for Organ/Sanctuary Restoration project was $4,482,455. To pay for this, a significant amount was raised before the project began and then we bor-rowed $2,300,000 from the Columbia Union Revolving Fund with a monthly payment of $16,500, beginning in June 2005, for 20 years. Because of the generosity of our members, we are now able to focus more fully on the ministries of the church and on new initiatives. It is surely appropriate to say, “Praise God from whom all blessings flow!”
Wishing Well: Nov. 17 YTD $ 828.15
Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference.October 2012 contributions are $ 191,290.01October 2011 contributions are $ 223,167.71Contributing Families in October 2012 : 580Contributing Families in October 2011 : 581
Today’s designated offering goes to Potomac Partners. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
Thank you for your support!