December 16, 2017 by Sligo Church

OUR VISION

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 ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued) Young Adults Social: If you’re looking for a warm community of young adults and an opportunity to visit downtown Silver Spring, join us this evening at 7:00 p.m. as we have dinner and fellowship together. Meet us in the Youth Room at 7:00 p.m., we will then head out to Silver Spring. If you have any questions, contact Alexandra at 301.204.5935 Clase en español - La clase de escuela sabática en español se a estado reuniendo en la parte izquierda del balcón del santuario. Desde 2 de diciembre el Hno. Edwin Martinez a enseñando la clase a los miembros del habla hispana. Están invitado a formar parte de esta clase todos los sábados a las 10:00 a.m. (All are welcome to be part of a new Spanish Sabbath School class, led by Edwin Martinez, that meets at 10:00 a.m. on the left side of the balcony). Save the date: Sunday, December 24, 7:00 p.m. in The Memorial Chapel, University of Maryland, College Park, featuring the Lloyd Mallory, Jr. Singers, Tre Voce, The Three Tenors, Monique Griffiths and a full orchestra. This live recording will benefit ongoing hurricane relief efforts in the Caribbean. All donations are tax deductible. For ticket information visit: <www. mohiminc.com/events> Share in the mission! Conference leadership hopes to see you at the DC Metro / Maryland regional town hall meeting. This is a time to learn about conference happenings, like that of the Cultivate Initiative, women in ministry, office relocation, conference finances, development for Camp Blue Ridge and Impact: Camp Meeting Re-imagined. This is also an opportunity for open dialogue with church leaders and to share items of your own. This meeting will be held on January 13 at 5:15 p.m. at the Southern Asian SDA Church at 2001 E. Randolph Road, Silver Spring MD. Lost and found: Tolu Tola, a valuable Apple product is currently in our possession. Please come to the church office and claim it. Thank you! MISCELLANEOUS Bulletin information deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: <kdriscoll@sligochurch.org> Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 4:47 p.m. and commences on Friday, December 22 at 4:49 p.m. Sligo Live: If you have a story, a subject or an individual that you would like to see featured on Sligo Live, please contact Pastor McFarlane at <dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org> or 301.270.6777, ext. 116 *Consent To Use Photographic Images: Sligo SDA Church films all worship services. Attendance at, or participation in Sligo worship services constitutes an agreement by the participant to Sligo’s use and distribution of the attendee’s image, voice, or likeness in photos, video, electronic reproduction and audio tapes of such activities. Follow us now on Facebook and Twitter

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Welcome to Sligo. While driving to church earlier this week, I did what I often do which is listen to the radio. The kind of mood I’m in will determine, to a large December 16, Saturday degree, my station of choice. On this particular day, Young Adults GLOW, Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. I decided to channel surf the dial to see what would catch my fancy, even though there are six frequencies December 17, Sunday that I have preprogrammed so that at any time I can quickly go to one of my favorites. But while listening to a Exercise Class, Office Chapel, 9:00 a.m. religious station, I heard the pastor who was preaching remind his Annual Christmas Brunch for SS Leaders, Atrium, 10:00 a.m. congregation that the work of Christianity is one that begins from the inside-out, not the outside-in. When I heard these words, my December 18, Monday mind quickly thought of our theme for Advent this year which is, Recovery Ministry, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m. The Hope of Glory.” This is based on Paul’s words to the Colossian believers, found in Colossians 1:27, “Christ in you, the hope of glory,” December 20, Wednesday Paul’s words remind us that it is only the result of Christ’s Spirit Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. working from within that will produce the transformation that we so desperately need in our lives. Not a sermon, but a great thought for us Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 8:00 p.m. to remember this season and every season. - Charles A. Tapp

calendar of events

worship schedule

Summary of our Beliefs

SABBATH, December 23 Church Service, Sanctuary, 8:45 & 11:00 a.m. Speaker: Joseph Khabbaz Mizo Service, Office Chapel, 11:00 a.m. Kerala Church, WAU Richards Hall, 10:00 a.m.

profile of giving - December 9 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: Dec. 10 $ 15,043

This Year: Dec. 9

$ 9,848

Dec. 10 YTD $ 510,574

Dec. 9 YTD

$521,837

BUDGET FOR DECEMBER 9 YTD:

• 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).

Dec. 9 YTD $41,985 Balance from 2016 & YTD $79,041 Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference to help expand the Kingdom of God throughout our region and world.

PASTOR FOR DISCIPLESHIP & CONGREGATIONAL CARE Pranitha Fielder, ext. 127 pfielder@sligochurch.org PASTOR FOR YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS Joseph Khabbaz, ext. 119 jkhabbaz@sligochurch.org

PASTOR FOR CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRIES Gerardo Lopez, ext. 122 glopez@sligochurch.org

This Year: 50,310

Dec. 9

Dec. 10 YTD $2,324,190

Dec. 9 YTD

$2,311,125

2017 Goal

Remaining Goal $ 488,875

$2,800,000

8:45 & 11:00 A.M.

ctapp@sligochurch.org

PASTOR FOR ADMINISTRATION & ADULT MINISTRIES Don McFarlane, ext. 116 dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org

Dec. 10

D E C E M B E R 16 , 2 017

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

$566,442

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