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We will g lorif y G od by be i n g i n creasi n g ly tran sfo rmed i nto the l i keness of C hri s t
our life together
calendar of events December 14, Sabbath Christmas Caroling, Youth Room, 4:00 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued) Sligo Adventist School’s third Annual Christmas Craft Fair and small business showcase will be held tomorrow, December 15 from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Come shop and share in the holiday spirit with your school and community! Vendor space is available for $35 a table! Call 301.434.1417 for more information. To help Adventist women around the world attend college, come visit the “World Market” booth (unusual donated items from around the world) at the Sligo School Craft Fair, Sunday, December 15, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. All proceeds go to the GCWM program, “Scholarshipping Our Sisters.” Adult Sabbath School Teachers needed: If you wish to serve as an Adult Sabbath School teacher, please fill in one of our information cards to indicate this. Alternatively, please email Pr. McFarlane at dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org Bulletin Information Deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: bulletin@sligochurch.org
There is probably no more exciting time in the life of a husband and wife than the December 15, Sunday birth of their first child. There is something Adult SS Brunch & Training, Fellowship Hall A, 10:00 a.m. very special about the birth experience that December 16, Monday brings with it a feeling of joy and hope. But Regeneration Ministries, Office Conf. Room, 7:00 p.m. this feeling is not simply limited to the birth SAS Christmas Craft Fair, SAS Gym, 11:00 a.m. of a child, for there is a sense of hope and expectation that accompanies any birth; whether it is the birth of a child, an December 17, Tuesday idea or even the birth of a nation. As we continue to celebrate Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. the season of the Advent here at Sligo, we do so with the December 18, Wednesday understanding and amazement of the incredible duality that we find in the birth of Jesus. Not only was He the firstborn of Sligo Ringers, SAS - Room 114, 7:00 p.m. Mary and Joseph, but clothed within His birth lies the hope of Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m. a nation and the entire world.
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Pathfinder Fundraiser: Sligo Challengers are headed to the International Camporee in Oshkosh Wisconsin and we are kicking off our fundraising with the return of Pathfinder Candy. You can taste samples of our hand made gourmet candies and chocolates in the Atrium today. Orders will be taken today. Candy will be ready for pick up the weekend of December 21st. Please help us meet our goal of $38,000. For more information contact Pr. Lopez at glopez@sligochurch.org or Darrell Milam at dmilam@sligochurch.org
DECEMBER 7, 2013
Christmas Caroling this evening, December 14, from 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Join our Youth along with your families in the Youth Room at 4:00 p.m. as we minister to our neighbors! Prayer Room, Friday December 20, from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in the Youth Room. Join us as we fellowship and develop a closer relationship with God.
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SABBATH, DECEMBER 21 Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:15 a.m., Sligo Underground, Youth Room, 11:15 a.m., (Youth Service) Crossroads, WAU Activity Center, 11:15 a.m., (Young Adult Service) Mizo Service, Office Chapel, 11:15 a.m.
CHILDREN & YOUTH
• 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)
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: Nov.Online Dec. 8 Dec. 8 YTD
$ 7,998.54 $ 7,489.34 $ 492,316.35
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This Year: Nov. Online $ 10,623.09 Dec. 7 $ 6,603.77 Dec. 7 YTD $ 510,317.79
BUDGET FOR DECEMBER 7 YTD: $ 567,246.00
Media Projects: Dec. 7 $ 1,440.00 Total Raised $ 23,873.41 Goal $45,000.00 Needed $ 21,126.59 Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference. November 2013 contributions are $ 242,010.49 November 2012 contributions are $ 193,549.89 Today’s designated offering goes to Adventist Community Services/WB. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.
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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
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 MINISTRIES Gerardo Lopez, ext. 122 glopez@sligochurch.org PASTOR FOR WORSHIP Cheryl Wilson-Bridges, ext. 123
cbridges@sligochurch.org
HEAD ELDER Erwin Mack 301.434.1622
7700 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912 I 301.270.6777
Sligo
a seventh-day adventist church The Washington Adventist University Church
OUR MISSION 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 .