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) Tapestry of Worship Concert featuring Washington, DC based community choir and stellar award nominees, Patrick Lundy and the Ministers of Music will be held on Saturday, February 28, at 5:00 p.m. in Sligo Church. They will record their 7th CD of anthems, hymns and spirituals titled: “Majesty.” Tickets are $12 for adults. Children under 12 can attend for free! Call 301.894.1566 for more information. Want to become a part of our New Security Ministry? We are in need of both men and women who would like to assist in keeping our children and church family safe. Sign up today, using an information card found in the back of each pew and place your completed card in the offering plate. Training will be provided. Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 5:52 p.m. and commences on Friday, February 27 at 5:58 p.m.
CHILDREN & YOUTH The Parent Association of Takoma Academy would like to invite you to their 2nd Annual 3-on-3 March Madness Basketball tournament on Sunday, March 15 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Takoma Academy Gymnasium. Team entrance fee is $40 due by February 27. Call Tournament Director Vashon Williams at 301.520.2765 for more information. 2015 Career Fair: Washington Adventist University invites you to participate in their 2015 Career and Internship Fair, February 27 from 11 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in Wilkinson Hall. For additional information, call 301.891.4106 or email them at careers@wau.edu Washington Adventist University celebrates Black History Month, February 2015: This year’s theme is A Century of Black Life, History, and Culture. • February 25 - Sligo Church, 11:15 a.m., Convocation • February 25 - Richards Hall Chapel, 7:00 p.m., Lecture by Social Historian, Warren Shaw Please email jfrancis@wau.edu for more information on upcoming events. Bulletin information deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: kdriscoll@sligochurch.org
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Welcome to Sligo Church. I don’t know about you,
but whenever I am looking to make a purchase, whether it’s a big ticket item such as an February 23, Monday automobile, or something much less in price, like Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m. a suit or a cell phone, one of my major concerns Administrative Board Meeting, Fellowship Hall A, 7:00 p.m. is how much is it going to cost me. I understand February 24, Tuesday that for some money may not be an issue, but for me, as I’m sure it is for most Americans, it is a big deal indeed. Now, that Sligo Bell Choir Practice, SAS Room #114, 7:00 p.m. doesn’t mean I am a cheapskate by any means, but simply that February 25, Wednesday when I am finally ready to make the purchase, I need to know Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. that I am getting my money’s worth. But what about when it (or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m.) comes to being part of the kingdom of God? Is there a price Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m. that is to be paid and how can we know if we are getting our “money’s” worth? It has been said that the best things in life February 28, Saturday are free, but does this hold true when it comes to the Kingdom Patrick Lundy Concert, Sanctuary, 5:00 p.m. of God? March 1, Sunday Pathfinder Meeting, Office Chapel, 9:00 a.m. 55+ Club Brunch/Potluck, Fellowship Hall A, 10:00 a.m. Knitting Ministry, Discipleship Room, 11:00 a.m.
worship schedule SABBATH, FEBRUARY 28 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. Crossroads, WAU Student Activity Center, 11:00 a.m. Underground, Youth Room, 11:15 a.m.
profile of giving - Februar y 14 nurture ministries of the church and the church school, along with necessary expenses such as utilities and maintenance of the church building. Last Year: Feb. 15 $ 6,157 Feb. 15 YTD $ 55,870
This Year: Feb. 14 $ 9,152 Feb. 14 YTD $ 54,645
BUDGET FOR FEBRUARY 14 YTD: $48,276
Church Building Improvement: 2014 $ 118,817 Feb. 14 YTD $ 4,628 Total Raised $ 123,445 Goal $150,000 Needed $ 26,555 Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference. January 2015 contributions are $ 187,701 January 2014 contributions are $ 140,179 MTD Contributions are $47,522 more than last year.
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at worship THE CHURCH
- Charles A. Tapp
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)
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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 DISCIPLESHIP & CONGREGATIONAL CARE Pranitha Fielder, ext. 127 pfielder@sligochurch.org PASTOR FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS PASTOR FOR CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRIES Gerardo Lopez, ext. 122 glopez@sligochurch.org
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PASTOR FOR MEDIA AND OUTREACH
OUR MISSION
PASTOR FOR WORSHIP Cheryl Wilson-Bridges, ext. 123
cbridges@sligochurch.org
ADVENTIST COMMUNITY SERVICES Ken Flemmer 301.585.6556
HEAD ELDER Erwin Mack 301.434.1622
7700 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912 I 301.270.6777
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 .