February 28, 2015 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) Tapestry of Worship Concert featuring Washington, DC based community choir and stellar award nominees, Patrick Lundy and the Ministers of Music will be held tonight, at 5:00 p.m. in Sligo Church. They will record their 7th CD of anthems, hymns and spirituals titled: “Majesty.” Game, Set, Match! Grab a racquet and get ready to serve up some fun at the 2nd Annual Sligo Tennis Social on March 7, at the Fairland Sports and Aquatic Complex (13820 and 13950 Old Gunpowder Road, Laurel, MD) from 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Admission is only $1 per person. Food will be sold by the Sligo Pathfinders. Activities for all ages. HDG’s Winter Haven Hypothermia Shelter continues at the Sligo Church Office serving homeless women and children through March 14. Volunteer your time, cook a hot meal or provide financial support (contributions should be marked “Winter Haven” when given through your church offering.) For more information on how you can help, contact Dr. Donna Robinson at 240.888.6775 or visit the website www.houseofdivineguidance. org Join the ladies of Sligo for knitting and crocheting on Sunday March 1 at 11:00 a.m. in the Discipleship Room. From beginners to experts, all are welcome! Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 5:59 p.m. and commences on Friday, March 6 at 6:06 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. For more information, please call Mr. Williams at 301.520.2765 Attention Youth! Come out and support Sligo’s varsity basketball game against Breath Of Life Church at 9:30 p.m. tonight in Paint Branch High School (14121 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, MD). Bulletin information deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: kdriscoll@sligochurch.org

Welcome to Sligo Church. Have you ever heard someone use the expression, “Good for nothing?” The phrase “good for nothing” refers to something or February 28, Saturday someone that is of little or no use or value, especially Patrick Lundy Concert, Sanctuary, 5:00 p.m. for the purpose that was intended. In the case of some material object such as a piece of machinery or one of March 1, Sunday the many electronic gadgets that we can’t seem to live without, to be Rose Bara Funeral, Sanctuary, 9:00 a.m. “good for nothing” would mean that is invariably useless. But when it Pathfinder Meeting, Office Chapel, 9:00 a.m. is used to refer to an individual, it describes someone that is self-indul55+ Club Brunch/Potluck, Fellowship Hall B, 10:00 a.m. gent and who spends a great deal of time avoiding work or some other Knitting Ministry, Discipleship Room, 11:00 a.m. useful activity. Some of the synonyms that are used to describe these kinds of people are words like bum or loafer and even slouch. Harsh March 2, Monday words indeed, but they definitely get the point across. But what I find Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m. surprising is that Jesus himself used this very phrase in his Sermon First Monday, Fellowship Hall A, 7:00 p.m. on the Mount when referring to his church. How in the world could Jesus refer to the church, the apple of his eye in such a derogatory March 3, Tuesday way. Better yet, despite the harshness of it all, is it true? Sligo Bell Choir Practice, SAS Room #114, 7:00 p.m. - Charles A. Tapp

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at worship THE CHURCH

March 4, Wednesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. Summary of our Beliefs (or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m.) • The Bible is the inspired word of God and our only rule of Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m. faith and practice. (2 Timothy 3:16, 17). • Jesus Christ is the Divine Son of God and our personal Savior

worship schedule SABBATH, March 7 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.

p r o f i l e o f g i v i n g - Fe b r u a r y 21 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: Feb. 22 $ 9,380 Feb. 22 YTD $ 65,250

This Year: Feb. 21 $ 4,579 Feb. 21 YTD $ 59,224

BUDGET FOR FEBRUARY 21 YTD: $56,904

Church Building Improvement: 2014 $ 118,817 Feb. 21 YTD $ 4,793 Total Raised $ 123,610 Goal $150,000 Needed $ 26,390 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. Today’s designated offering goes to Potomac Partners. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.

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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)