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
calendar of events January 2, Saturday Young Adults GLOW (God Lighting Our World), Memorial Chapel, 9:30 a.m. January 3, Sunday
ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued)
Sligo Women’s Ministries Book Club will meet on Wednesday, January 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss “The Boys in the Boat” by Daniel James Brown. Potomac Conference executive committee voted to suspend English camp meeting for one year (2016) while a designated subcommittee researches and explores different avenues for camp meeting. Potomac members’ ideas and input are encouraged. Please read the full statement and submit your input at <http:// pcsda.org/campmeeting2016>. The Sligo music department is inviting you to join the choir! For more information, contact our new Choral Conductor, Paul Byssainthe Jr., at pbyssainthe@sligochurch.org or by calling 301.270.6777, ext. 124 Winter Haven Emergency Shelter opens on January 2nd. The shelter will operate 7 days a week from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. at varied locations. Volunteers are needed. Members can also provide meals and financial contributions through your church offering. Please contact Dr. Donna Robinson at 240 8886775 or donna.robinson@houseofdivineguidance.org for more information.
January 4, Monday Regeneration Ministries, Office Conference Room, 7:30 p.m. January 6, Wednesday Prayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. (or by phone: 949.229.4400 Pin:4997774#, 7:35 p.m.) Sanctuary Sligo Adult Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 8:00 p.m.
worship schedule SABBATH, January 9 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.
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CHILDREN & YOUTH Bulletin information deadline is Monday evening! E-mail information to: kdriscoll@sligochurch.org
welcome Welcome to Sligo Church on this the first Sabbath of 2016! A new year signals a new start and new opportunities that God provides each one of us. Embrace those opportunities, as each one is intended for our growth. Our message today, titled, “The Great ‘IF,’” comes from the chapter of the Bible, Romans 8, that many consider to be the greatest passage in scripture, in that it puts into perspective our sad plight as human beings and God’s comprehensive provision to deal with our condition. Some theologians have gone as far as calling this passage, “The Great 8.” It is like an oratorio that commences with a grand opening and crescendos to its acme in verse 31. This verse provides the basis for all that God has ever done for us, currently does for us and will do for us: “If God is for us, who can be against us? We will certainly face challenging situations and numerous disappointments during 2016 but we can approach each one with the confidence that comes from knowing that God is on our side. He is in our corner! - Don McFarlane
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).
CHRIST FIRST J A N U A R Y 2 , 2 016 8:45 & 11:00 A.M.
directory PHONE: 301.270.6777 EMERGENCY: 301.980.1009 FAX: 301.270.3518 WEBSITE: www.sligochurch.org Domestic Violence Hotline: 240.777.4000
Sunset: Sabbath celebration ends today at 4:52 p.m. and commences on Friday, January 1 at 4:xx p.m.
SENIOR PASTOR Charles A. Tapp, ext. 126
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PASTOR FOR ADMINISTRATION & ADULT MINISTRIES Don McFarlane, ext. 116 dmcfarlane@sligochurch.org 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
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