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May 11, Sabbath Homeless Ministry, Discipleship Room, 2:00 p.m. Pathfinder Investiture, Youth Room, 2:00 p.m.
Welcome to Sligo today! In case you haven’t noticed lately, we live in an age where just about everything that is deemed bad or evil by our society is being blamed on God. Now, I know you might find that hard to believe, but sadly, it’s true. How did we ever move from a nation that was founded “under God” to one that sees this same God as a creator of doom and gloom? But what is even more surprising is that many who have devoted their lives to him, share this same sentiment. In today’s message, Barren, but Blessed, we will see a God that reveals his genuine goodness, not only in the abundant blessings of our lives, but in the barren places as well.
May 12, Sunday Philippine Madrigal Singers Concert, Sanctuary, 6:00 p.m. May 13, Monday Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:00 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued)
May 14, Tuesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m.
150th Anniversary of the SDA Church: Next Sabbath, May 18, Sligo will join the world church in commemorating 150 years since the organization of the initial Seventh-day Adventist Church.
May 15, Wednesday Knit Night, Prayer Room, 7:00 p.m. Full Plate Diet Follow-up Meeting, Junior SS Room, 7:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m.
A Ministry for Crafters: Do you sew, crochet or knit? Our project to make blankets and hats for babies born prematurely in the Mother and Baby unit at Washington Adventist Hospital is still ongoing. Blankets should be 18” or 24” and hats should be sized to fit a large orange, a small orange, or a golf ball. For more information call Wendy Trim on 240-460-4409 or email wendytrim@gmail.com
May 17, Friday Dorothy Detwiler Funeral, Sanctuary, 11:00 a.m. Underground Bible Study, Youth Room, 6:00 p.m. May 19, Sunday Harold Messenger Memorial Service, Sanctuary, 11:00 a.m.
The Church Office will be closed for the Memorial Day Holiday on Monday, May 27. Bulletin Information Deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: kdriscoll@sligochurch.org
profile of giving May 4, 2013
Children & YoutH
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.
Promenade: Sometimes it’s hard to be an Adventist in public high schools and other private schools, especially when functions and Sabbath clash. That is why Sligo created a Promenade to celebrate our high school seniors! This special event will take place May 26. Visit www.sligochurch.org for more information.
Last Year: Apr. Online $ 11,911.75 May 5 $ 9,306.44 May 5 YTD $159,173.74
Takoma Academy 2013 Graduation exercises: Consecration: Friday, May 24, Sligo Church, 7:00 p.m. Baccalaureate: Sabbath, May 25, Sligo Church, 11:15 a.m. Commencement: Sunday, May 26, Takoma Academy Gym, 10:00 a.m.
Budget for May 4 YTD:
Sligo Adventist School 2013 Graduation exercises: Baccalaureate: Sabbath, June 1, Sligo Church, 11:15 a.m. Commencement: Thursday, June 6, Sligo Church, 7:00 p.m.
worship schedule 8:45 and 11:15 a.m.
May 18 May 25 June 1
Charles A. Tapp Maurice Battle Mark Sigue
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sunset Tonight: May 18:
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This Year: Apr. Online May 4 May 4 YTD
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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).
8:45 & 11:15 a.m.
M ay 11, 2 013
$ 9,900.77 $ 8,190.75 $177,229.24
$174,219
Total Contributing Families in March 2013: 462 Total Contributing Families in March 2012: 469
directory P: 301.270.6777 F: 301.270.3518
EMERGENCY: 301.980.1009 E: info@sligochurch.org
Senior Pastor Charles A. Tapp, ext. 126
ctapp@sligochurch.org
Administrative & ADULT MINISTRIES Pastor Don McFarlane, ext. 116 dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org
Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference. March 2013 contributions are $ 253,129.17 March 2012 contributions are $ 274,524.15
Congregational Care Pastor Debbie Eisele, ext. 127
eiseled@sligochurch.org
Youth and Young Adults Pastor Pranitha Fielder, ext. 119
pfielder@sligochurch.org
Total Contributing Families in March 2013: 611 Total Contributing Families in March 2012: 655
Media and Outreach Pastor Paolo Esposito, ext. 126
pesposito@sligochurch.org
Today’s designated offering goes to Disaster & Famine Relief/WB. Loose offering goes to Churcha Budget. Thank you for your support!
HEAD ELDER Erwin Mack
worship.nurture.outreach
Sligo
a seventh-day adventist church The Washington Adventist University Church
Children & FAMILY MINISTRIES Pastor Gerardo Lopez, ext. 122 glopez@sligochurch.org
301.434.1622
For additional information on support staff and church officers visit www.sligochurch.org 7700 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912 I 301.270.6777
O u r M i s s i on We s eek to g row passi onate d i sc i pl es of J es us th ro ugh wor shi p of God , nur ture of o ne a noth er,and outreach to the worl d .