SABBATHC E L E B R A T I O N

We will glorify God by being increasingly transformed into the likeness of Christ.

OUR VISION

We seek to grow passionate disciples of Jesus through worship of God, nurture of one another, and outreach to the world.

OUR MISSION

SLIGO SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH

THE CHURCH AT STUDYThe ten o’clock hour provides opportunities throughout the complex to study God’s word in small groups, to reflect on the meaning of faith, and to fellowship with one another.

ADULTSDiscipleship for Everyday Believers. Sanctuary.

GATHER AROUND THE COLORED BANNERS:BLUE RED BROWN FUCHSIA GREEN PURPLE SILVER BLACK

Believers and Doubters: Room 44, Balcony Level, currently studying Rick Rice’s, Believing, Behaving, Belonging: Finding a New Love for the Church.Triple S Class: Fellowship Room A. Conversations on Scripture and current issues.Mizo Bible Study: Church Office Building. Sabbath School lesson taught in Mizo.Words To Live By: First Level Conference Room, Church Office Building. Sabbath School lesson study for one hour.

CHILDREN AND YOUTHBeginners (ages 0-2) Level 1Little Friends (ages 3-4) Level 1Kindergarten (ages 4-5) Level 1Primary I (1st and 2nd graders) Level 1Primary II (3rd and 4th graders) Level 3Juniors (5th and 6th graders) Level 3Earliteens (7th and 8th graders) Level 3, Behind BalconyYouth (High School) Level 1, Youth Room

October 27, 2012 8:45 & 11:15 a.m.

CHURCH DIRECTORYChurch Office: 301-270-6777 Fax: 301-270-3518Emergency Line: 301-980-1009 www.sligochurch.orgE-Mail: sligo@sligochurch.org

Senior Pastor Administrative PastorChildren’s Pastor Congregational Care Pastor Interim Music Coordinator Media & Outreach Pastor Youth & Young Adults Pastor Treasurer Office Manager Treasury Assistant Church Clerk Senior Ministries Admin. Board Chair Head Elder Head Deacon Head Deaconess Sligo School Principal WAU President ACS Interim Director

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Ram/Goring TeamCandelaria TeamWesley TeamWomen & the WordTeamVedamuthu TeamBattle-Brooks TeamYoung Adults Team

Charles A. TappDon McFarlaneGerry LopezDebbie EiseleJon GilbertsonPaolo EspositoPranitha FielderCharlotte ConwayKathleen DriscollFlordeliza BalayTheresa BeltranIsrael CastroSteve ChavezErwin MackAllan ManuelMarion HudsonLarry RichW. SpenceGene Milton

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Radio Day Prelude

Adoration Antiphon on Holy Holy / J. Owens

Welcome & Church Life Paolo Esposito +Songs of Gathering

To God Be the Glory / No. 341 (all stanzas)I Will Sing of Jesus’ Love / No. 183 (all stanzas)

+Baby Dedication Peter BathNoah William Rhodes

+Children’s Lesson Yolande Melbourne *Hymn of Praise

All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name / No. 229

Prayer Alex Lamarre Anthem O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee / arr. Hayes Scripture Mary Jones Matthew 18:15 - 22 (NIV)

Sermon Charles A. Tapp The Heart of Forgiveness Invitation to Give Charles A. Tapp Offertory

selected / arr. Alston

SABBATH CELEBRATIONSanctuary - 10:00 a.m.

ADULT SABBATH SCHOOL8:45 & 11:15 a.m.

Sunset Tonight: 6:14

November 3: 6:06

WORSHIP SERVICE8:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m

November 3 Jan Paulsen

November 10 Charles A. Tapp

November 17 Don McFarlaneFestival of Praise

November 24 Charles A. Tapp

*Hymn of ResponseCome, Thou Fount of Every Blessing / No. 334

*Benediction Charles A. Tapp

Postlude To God Be The Glory / Alston

* congregation is standing congregation is kneeling where possible+ 11:15 service only

Blair Peace & Joan Silver, deacon & deaconess on duty

Worship Service Musicians:Patrick Alston, organist Jon Gilbertson or Charlene Milam, choristerDesmond Pierre-Louis, baritoneLori Bryan, altoJoya Follette, soprano

Sligo Sanctuary ChoirJon Gilbertson, director

Footnotes:Mary Jones is a faithful listener of Simple Truths for Life. During our 2012 Easter week celebration, she visited our church & has been coming ever since. She even joined our Sligo Sanctuary Choir!

Alex Lamarre is studying to become a teacher & currently works as a substitute teacher at John Nevins Andrews School while managing their before and after school care programs.

Yolande Melbourne is the 8th grade Homeroom teacher at Sligo Adventist School. Her hobbies include collecting dolls from around the world, collecting smiley face memorabilia, photogra-phy, and reading. She also participates in a mentoring program for at risk children in Prince George’s County.

Song Service Judith Pino

Theme Song O Let Me Walk With Thee / No. 554

Scripture & Prayer Carmine Pino

Welcome Carmine Pino

Special Music Judith Pino Calling / Peterson

Mission Feature

Lesson Study Class Leaders Salvation: The Only Solution

Benediction & Offering Class Leaders

Fred Weber, organist

ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS Let us hear from you! To write the pastors a note, make a prayer request or inquire about becoming a member of Sligo Church, please use the Note Card from the hymnal rack.

“Simple Truths for Life:” Sligo’s Radio Ministry, can be heard each Sabbath morning from 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. on WGTS 91.9 FM. Listen with a friend, then invite them to come to church in person at 11:15 a.m.!

Refreshments will be provided for Radio Day guests by the Conway & Rosburg team after the 11:15 a.m. service today in Fellowship Hall A.*Hospitality luncheon on November 3 will be served by the Joseph & Griffin team to our Sligo Adventist School teach-ers, staff and their families.

Sanctuary Flowers today are are given with thankfulness and praise for our son, Noah Rhodes, and his continued health, and for our family and friends who have been a great support to us. *If you would like to enhance the beauty of our worship by providing flowers, contact Flor Balay at the Church Office, 301-270-6777, ext. 114.

Prayer Support: Prayers of recovery for Donald Hutchins, Juanitta Byrd, David Payne, & Darrill Stowell. Prayers of comfort for the families of Doug Nanson, Arne Wasli, Su-jatha Kalapala, and Robert Bond and for the Devie Phipps and Tony Futcher families who lost loved ones.

Prayer Gathering: Let all the faithful pray to you while you may be found; ... You surround [us] with songs of deliv-erance. (Psalm 32:6,7) Gather with us for a special time of prayer on Tuesdays, from 7 – 8 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

Arne Wasli passed away last Sunday morning. The Memo-rial Service for Arne Wasli will be at 3:30 p.m., in the Spen-cerville Church today. His family thanks you for the many cards, flowers, prayers and support that they received.

Nominating Report (second reading):Finance Committee Chair: Jean Arthur Stewardship Committee: Yuri Tomenko

Membership Report (second reading):Joining Sligo: Akifa Mall, Milton Nebblett, Dana Poole, Carla Thrower, Samy WatsonJoining elsewhere: Cristiane Torres, Joseph Darrikhuma, Warren Johns, John Lauterbach, Kirsten Mattos, Myra Nerona-Benerayan, Jonathan Notice, Nicole Notice, Bobby Ravenell, Christopher Reynolds, Patrick Reynolds, Richard Ridley, Shirley Westberg

Donations Needed: The Center for Student Success/First Generation Ambassadors Program will be collecting canned goods and gently used coats for people in need. Please look for boxes in Wilkinson Hall, Halycon & Morrison Hall and at Takoma Academy & Sligo Church. All donations benefit Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington. For more information please email Kassie Edwards @ <ked-wards@wau.edu>

The Haven: “Friendship, Fellowship & Faith” -November 3. You’re invited to bring a dish (labeled “The Haven”), wear comfortable shoes, and come share your faith! We will eat lunch in the church office basement, fel-lowship as we walk along Sligo Creek Parkway, then have devotion by Pr. McFarlane. Please RSVP by November 2. Call 301-431-2188.

Sligo Women’s Ministries Book Club will meet on Wednesday, November 14 at 7 p.m. in Room 44 to discuss “Sex, Mom and God” by Frank Schaeffer.

Sligo Church needs knitters and crocheters! As part of the Raising the Roof initiative, Sligo’s knitters and crocheters are being challenged to produce hats, scarves and mittens for the homeless. Free, basic crochet and knitting patterns are being provided and finished items will be col-lected in the Atrium until December 15th, when they will be collected and distributed to those in need in time for Christmas. If you are unable to actually produce items, but you have yarn you could donate for other knitters/crochet-ers please leave it in the donation box. For further informa-tion you can contact Wendy Trim at <wendytrim@gmail.com> or on 240-460-4409.

Bulletin Information Deadline is Monday evening!E-mail information to <kdriscoll@sligochurch.org> Thank you! CHILDREN/YOUTH/YOUNG ADULTSChildren’s Ministry: We are urgently seeking volunteers to assist in various departments of Children’s Ministry. If you are interested in helping with Primary I, Juniors and Earliteen Sabbath School classes or help with “Our Hands” Puppet Ministry, please contact Pastor Gerry Lopez at 301-270-6777 ext. 122 The Sligo youth department is partnering with Young Life, an international teen Christian mentoring program. Sligo church will become a site for Young Life in this area starting in the spring. We are currently seeking people of any age who are willing to be mentors. A free 8-week train-ing will be provided. Please email Pastor Pranitha Fielder at <pfielder@sligochurch.org> if you are interested in Young Life.

CALENDAR

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The Washington Adventist University Church

October 27, SaturdayChildren’s Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 1:30 p.m.

October 28, Sunday Sujatha Kalapala’s Funeral Service, Sanctuary, 10 a.m.

October 29, MondayRegeneration Ministries, Office Conf. Room, 7 p.m.

October 30, TuesdayPrayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7 p.m.

October 31, WednesdayIn the Footsteps of Paul, Discipleship Room, 6:30 p.m.Revelation Seminar, Discipleship Room, 7:30 p.m.Warmth for the Homeless, Prayer Room, 7 p.m.Sligo Ringers, Sligo School, 7 p.m.Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m.

November 2, FridayUnderground Vespers, Youth Room, 6 p.m.Young Adult Bible Study, Fellowship Room B, 7:15 p.m.

November 3, SaturdayChildren’s Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 1:30 p.m.

November 4, SundayPathfinder Meeting, Office Chapel, 9 a.m.55+ Club Potluck/Brunch, Fellowship A, 10 a.m.

November 5, MondayRegeneration Ministries, Office Conf. Room, 7 p.m.First Monday, Fellowship Hall A, 7 p.m.

November 6, TuesdayPrayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7 p.m.

November 7, WednesdayIn the Footsteps of Paul, Discipleship Room, 6:30 p.m.Revelation Seminar, Discipleship Room, 7:30 p.m.Warmth for the Homeless, Prayer Room, 7 p.m.Sligo Ringers, Sligo School, 7 p.m.Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m.

WASHINGTON ADVENTIST UNIVERSITYOctober 31, WednesdayChapel, Sligo Church, 11:15am

November 2, FridayReflections, Fellowship Hall A, 7:30 p.m.Singspiration, Morrison Hall Chapel, 8:45 p.m.

PROFILE OF GIVING October 20, 2012

Church Budget: This offering pays for outreach and nurture ministries of the church and the church school along with nec-essary expenses like utilities and upkeep of the church building.

Last Year This YearOct. 1 $ 8,933.33 Sept. 29 $ 8,743.57Oct. 8 $ 8,682.95 Oct. 6 $ 8,315.83Oct. 15 $ 6,665.97 Oct. 13 $ 6,858.76Oct. 22 $ 6,781.70 Oct. 20 $ 7,752.88Oct. 22 YTD $468,257.22 Oct. 20 YTD $415,571.90Total Contributing Families on Oct. 20, 2012 : 112Total Contributing Families on Oct. 22, 2011 : 116

Budget for Oct. 20 YTD : $421,893

Organ / Sanctuary Renovation (OSR) Monthly Mortgage Payment:Monthly payment- $16,500- Approx. $1,800 is for interest

OSR DEBTReceived OSR REDUCTION Month to Date

Oct. 6 $ 956.37 $ 758.00 $ 1,714.37Oct. 13 $ 947.00 $ 50,626.33 $ 53,287.70Oct. 20 $ 233.00 $ 861.35 $ 54,382.05 Balance as of Oct. 20, 2012: $ 242,076.83

Budget Booster:Goal $27,000.00Raised by Oct. 20 YTD $10,536.59Needed $16,463.41

Wishing Well: Oct. 20 YTD (incl. in OSR Debt Reduction) $ 786.34

Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference.September 2012 contributions are $ 285,556.12September 2011 contributions are $ 214,758.32Contributing Families in September 2012 : 642Contributing Families in September 2011 : 579

Today’s designated offering goes to Potomac Partners. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.

Thank you for your support!

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