December 1, 2012

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 Harvey Cox’s “When Jesus Came to Harvard.”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

December 1, 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: [email protected]

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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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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Advent 1 - Peace on EarthHoly Communion

We GatherPrelude

Adagio / Peters+Five Meditations for Orchestra,Candlelight / Rutter

Welcome & Church Life Debbie Eisele

+Baby Dedication Debbie EiseleDaniel Mikhailenko

*Hymn of PraiseI Will Sing of Jesus Love / No. 183

+Call to Prayer Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silent / French Carol

Prayer Fred Khandagle

AnthemO Holy Night / Adam

+Cantata 172, Sing Praises Ye Faithful / J.S. Bach

*Advent Candle Lighting Beaven/DeClerck Family +Mikhailenko Family

We light this candle as a sign of the coming light of Christ, com-ing again to reign in glory. Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice! Prepare the way of the Lord!

Invitation to Give Kevin Robertson

SABBATH CELEBRATIONSanctuary - 10:00 a.m.

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

Sunset Tonight: 4:47

December 8: 4:46

WORSHIP SERVICE

Offertory Mary, Did You Know / Lowry & Green

+The First Noel / arr. Forrest

We ReflectScripture Carol Hammond John 14:21 - 27(NIV)

Homily Charles A. Tapp The Gift of Peace

We Prepare+Ordinance of Humility Women Fellowship Rooms A & B Men Memorial Chapel Families, Couples & Singles Youth Room

Children, accompanied by an adult, may stay in the Sanctu-ary for a special lesson during the Ordinance of Humility.

+Children’s Lesson Anton Dormer

The Lord’s Supper*Litany Don & Mary McFarlanefrom Colossians 3

Leader: As holy people whom God has chosen and loved, let us be sympathetic, kind, humble, gentle, patient, thank-ful and above all - be loving. Congregation: May we forgive as the Lord forgave us. Leader: As Christ became the Word incarnate, let Christ’s Word with all its wisdom and richness live in us. All: God has called us into His peace by bringing us into one body.

Sharing at the Table Charles A. Tapp We Go To Serve*Hymn of Response

When We All Get to Heaven / No. 633

*Benediction Charles A. Tapp

+Benediction ResponseGloria in excelsis / French Carol

PostludeThe Heavens Declare / Marcello

+Joy to the World / Rutter

An Emergency Aid Offeringwill be received by the deacons as you leave.

* congregation is standing congregation is kneeling on the lower level+ 11:15 service only

Sylvan Coke & Jean Ott, deacon & deaconess on duty

Worship Service MusiciansPatrick Alston, organist Theresa Garza, soloist

Jon Gilbertson, chorister

Jasmine Chavez, children’s lesson vocalist

+Columbia Collegiate Chorale of Washington Adventist University

James Bingham, director

Mark DiPinto, pianist

+New England Youth Ensemble of Washington Adventist University

Preston Hawes, director

8:45 and 11:15 a.m.

“Peace on Earth”Second Week of Advent

December 8 Don McFarlane

Third Week of AdventDecember 15 Debbie Eisele

Fourth Week of AdventDecember 22 Paolo Esposito

December 29 Pranitha Fielder

Song Service Theresa Garza Theme Song

O Let Me Walk With Thee / No. 554

Welcome Archie Marshall

Mission Feature Ingrid’s Papa - Peru

Lesson Study Class Leaders The Church: Rites and Rituals

Benediction & Offering Class Leaders

Norman Martin, pianist

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.!

*Fellowship Lunch will not be served today because of Communion. *Next week’s lunch will be served for the Prayer Ministry Team & visitors, hosted by the Scur & Hus-song team. Members who attend are to call Louvina Joseph, Hospitality Chair at (301) 431-2188 and ask how you can support this ministry and/or become a team leader!

Sanctuary Flowers: 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 Joseph Sadanala. Prayers of comfort for the family of Elizabeth Charles and the family of Ivybelle Roye who lost a loved one.

Elizabeth Charles, beloved wife of Rajan, mother of Daphne and Donny passed to her rest on November 24. A funeral service will be held for her tomorrow, December 2, 10:30 a.m. here in the Sanctuary.

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.

The next Adult Sabbath School Training Session for Teachers & Leaders is scheduled for Sunday, December 9 in Fellowship Hall A, commencing at 10:15 a.m. After a scrumptious brunch, Dr. James Gibson, a professor at Loma Linda University, will lead a discussion from his home in California on Origins, which is the subject of the Sabbath School lessons for the first quarter of 2013. Dr. Gibson is the principal contributor to the lessons. Sligo Women’s Ministries Book Club will meet on Wednesday, December 12 at 7 p.m. in the Discipleship Room to discuss The Tiger’s Wife by Tea Obreht.

The Church Office will be closed for the Christmas Holiday on Monday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 25. If you have an urgent matter that cannot wait until the office reopens, please call our emergency number 301-980-1009.

Testimony and Prayer Service December 29. Sharing what God has done for us strengthens our faith and uplifts others. If you are willing to share a testimony of God’s activity in your life with the church family please contact Pastor Pranitha Fielder before December 17 at <[email protected]> We look forward to hearing about what God has done in your life.

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. More yarn is needed. Bring yarn or donation to the information desk in the Atrium.For further information you can contact Wendy Trim at <[email protected]> or on 240-460-4409.

Treasurer’s Note: Many of you will be giving your year- end offerings in the month of December. You may contribute through our on-line giving, or if you prefer, by mail, but it must be post-marked by December 31. You can also put your giving envelope in the church office mail slot. Thank you for your faithfulness in giving your tithe and for supporting your local church by giving liberally and system-atically to the Church Budget.

Attention Administrative Board, Finance Commit-tee & Stewardship Committee members! December 2012 meetings are cancelled and will resume again in Janu-ary 2013! Enjoy the Holidays with your families!

Bulletin Information Deadline is Monday evening!E-mail information to <[email protected]> Thank you! CHILDREN/YOUTH/YOUNG ADULTSAttention Crafters and Small Business Owners!!! December 9, 2012, Sligo Adventist School will hold our 2nd Annual Craft Fair and Small Business Showcase from 11- 3 p.m. Table rentals are $35 with that money going towards the SAS Worthy Student Fund. Applications are available in the school office or online at <www.sligoad-ventistschool.org> under “Parent Resources” All shoppers welcome - $1 entrance fee.

Sligo Church Varsity Basketball Team: Your 3-0 Sligo Church Lions next basketball game is December 15, 9 p.m. at Takoma Academy, where they will face Takoma Park Church. Please come out and support your team as we push for a 4-0 record.

Homeless Ministry: Join the youth and Washington Ad-ventist University students as they “Raise the Roof” by serv-ing the homeless of DC on Sabbath, December 15 (NOTE THE DATE CHANGE). Meet in the Memorial Chapel for a light lunch and food preparation at 1 p.m.

Join the Homeless Ministry in service this month through your contribution of new or gently used adult sized gloves, hats, scarves, coats, blankets, thermal underware, socks, ear muffs, or hand and feet warmers. Place donated items in the collection box near the welcome desk in the atrium through December 15. As we seek warmth during this winter season, let us not forget those who are less fortu-nate. “Do for others what you would like them to do for you.” Matthew 7:12 (NLV)

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December 1, SaturdayChildren’s Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary, 1:30 p.m.

December 2, SundayElizabeth Charles Funeral, Sanctuary, 10:30 a.m.Pathfinder Meeting, Office Chapel, 9 a.m.55+Club Brunch Potluck, Fellowship Hall A, 10 a.m.

December 3, MondayRegeneration Ministries, Office Conf. Room, 7 p.m.First Monday, Fellowship Hall A, 7 p.m.

December 4, TuesdayPrayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7 p.m.

December 5, WednesdayWarmth for the Homeless, Prayer Room, 7 p.m.Sligo Ringers, Sligo School, 7 p.m.Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m.

December 7, FridayUnderground Vespers, Youth Room, 6 p.m.Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Junior SS Room, 7 p.m.Young Adult Bible Study, Fellowship Room B, 7:15 p.m.

December 8, SaturdayMembership Team Meeting, Discipleship Room, 9 a.m.Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary, 1:30 p.m.

December 9, SundayAdult SS Teachers & Leaders Brunch, Fellowship Hall B, 10:15 a.m.

December 10, MondayRegeneration Ministries, Office Conf. Room, 7 p.m.

December 11, TuesdayPrayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7 p.m.

December 12, WednesdayWarmth for the Homeless, Prayer Room, 7 p.m.Sligo Ringers, Sligo School, 7 p.m.Sligo Book Club Mtg., Discipleship Room, 7 p.m.Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room, 7:30 p.m.

December 13, ThursdaySAS Christmas Concert, Sanctuary, 7 p.m.

December 14, FridayTakoma Academy Christmas Concert, Sanctuary, 7 p.m.Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Junior SS Room, 7 p.m.Young Adult Bible Study, Fellowship Room B, 7:15 p.m.

PROFILE OF GIVING November 24, 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 YearNov. 5 $ 12,317.38 Nov. 3 $ 8,778.02Nov. 12 $ 6,556.42 Nov. 10 $ 6,930.39Nov. 19 $ 10,180.99 Nov. 17 $ 7,047.87Nov. 26 $ 6,306.73 Nov. 24 $ 6,933.19Nov. 26 YTD $519,132.14 Nov. 24 YTD $467,239.54

Total Contributing Families on Nov. 24, 2012 : 100Total Contributing Families on Nov. 26, 2011 : 111 Budget for Nov. 24 YTD : $467,409

Budget Booster: Goal $27,000.00 Raised by Nov. 24 YTD $16,445.59Needed $10,554.41 OSR LOAN It is with profound gratitude that we can now say that the Organ Sanctuary Renovation (OSR) Mortgage has been paid in full! There are so many that should be thanked, the many members who have been making regular monthly payments, those who made one-time payments, and those who challenged us to get this debt paid with large gifts and matching funds. In addition, there were significant bequests that were specified for OSR.

The total cost for this project was $4,482,455. To pay for this, a significant amount was raised before the project be-gan and then we borrowed $2,300,000 from the Colum-bia Union Revolving Fund with a monthly payment of $16,500, beginning in June 2005 for 20 years. Because of the generosity of our members, we have been able topay this off in 7.5 years and we are now able to focus more fully on the ministries of the church and on new initiatives. It is surely appropriate to say, “Praise God from whom all blessings flow!”

Wishing Well: Nov. 24 YTD $ 864.40

Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference.October 2012 contributions are $ 191,290.01October 2011 contributions are $ 223,167.71

Contributing Families in October 2012 : 580Contributing Families in October 2011 : 581

Today’s designated offering goes to Local Church Budget. Loose offering goes to Church Budget.

Thank you for your support!