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

December 15, 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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Advent 3 - Peace on Earth

Prelude“Infant Holy, Infant Lowly” / Wold

Welcome & Church Life Pranitha Fielder +Songs of Gathering

O Little Town of Bethlehem / No. 135Joy to the World! / No. 125

+Baby Dedication Debbie EiseleMilena Christiansen

+Children’s Lesson Gerry Lopez *Hymn of Praise

God Himself Is With Us / No. 3 Prayer Othniel Joseph Anthem ’Twas in the Moon of Winter Time / arr. Gilbertson

+O Come, O Come Emmanuel / arr. Sullivan-Mensah

*Advent Candle Lighting Chamkaga/Mtolela Family +Christiansen Family

We light this candle as a sign of the coming light of Christ, coming again to reign in glory. Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice! Keep awake, therefore, and be ready. The Lord is coming at an unexpected hour. The kingdom of heaven has come near. Go and tell what you have seen and heard: The virgin will conceive and bear a son, And they shall name him Emmanuel, God with us. Prepare the way of the Lord!

SABBATH CELEBRATIONSanctuary - 10:00 a.m.

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

SunsetTonight: 4:47

December 22: 4:50

WORSHIP SERVICE

Scripture Michael Edwards Psalm 27:4 (GWT)

Sermon Debbie Eisele Inner Space Invitation to Give Debbie Eisele Offertory What Child Is This? / arr. Gilbertson +O Holy Night / arr. Sullivan-Mensah

Hymn of Response I Cannot Tell Why / No. 255

*Benediction Debbie Eisele

Postlude “Now Thank We All Our God” / Manz

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

Barry Rowe & Marion Hudson, deacon & deaconess on duty

Worship Service Musicians:Matt Daley, organist Soraya Homayouni, soloist

Jon Gilbertson, chorister Sam Stone, baritone horn

Mischa Nowrangi, Jacqueline Pandiagnan & Raissa Labrador, children’s

lesson vocalists

+Sligo Children’s ChoirCharisse Sullivan-Mensah, director & soloist

Salima Omwenga, soloist

Footnotes:Debora Chamkaga and her husband Jason Mtolela have a 27-month old

girl, Aimee who loves the children’s Sabbath School, so they make sure they come

to the early service. They have enjoyed the worship and warmth of Sligo for the

past three years. Debora enjoys singing and loves children, so their household

is joyful. Jason likes to read and do volunteer service. Gardening and family

togetherness are important to them and Jason’s sister, Debora Mwijarubi, is part

of their extended family.

The Christiansen family has been attending Sligo faithfully since their bap-

tism three years ago. On that same day, August 15, 2009, Ayden was dedicated.

Today his baby sister Milena will be dedicated. Vic, an x-ray technician, and

Cynthia, an ultrasound technician, both desire that God will be in the picture

as they raise their children. May this church family provide them with the

encouragement they need to keep God the main focus of their lives.

Othneil Joseph is a Washington Adventist University student and leader in the

Sligo Pathfinder Club.

Michael Edwards and his wife, Charlene have two sons, six-year old Sean and

two-month old Jaxon. Michael coaches the Sligo Church Varsity Team.

Song Service Roland Halstead Theme Song

O Let Me Walk With Thee / No. 554

Scripture & Prayer Andre Mikhailenko

Welcome Andre Mikhailenko

Special Music Elizabeth Rossette Go Tell it on the Mountain

Mission Feature Class Leaders

Lesson Study Class Leaders The Christian Life

Benediction & Offering Class Leaders

Fred Weber, organist

8:45 and 11:15 a.m.

“Peace on Earth”

Fourth Week of AdventDecember 22 Paolo Esposito

December 29 Pranitha Fielder

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.!

Today’s Fellowship Lunch will be served by the Scur & Hussong team for the Prayer Ministry Team & visitors. 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, please contact Flor Balay at the Church Office, 301-270-6777, ext. 114.

Prayer Support: Prayers of comfort for the families of Joseph Sadanala, Elizabeth Charles & the family of Ivybelle Roye who lost a loved one.

Rajan Charles and his family thank everyone for their prayers and support following the loss of their loved one.

Prayer Gathering: “We are confident that God listens to us if we ask for anything that has His approval.We know that He listens to our requests. So we know that we already have what we ask Him for.” 1 John 5:14-15 (GWT) Gather with us for a special time of prayer on Tuesdays, from 7 – 8 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

Year-end A/V Team Meeting: All current members and anyone who would like to join the A/V team next year is invited to a very important year-end meeting tomorrow, December 16, at 11 a.m. in the Media Room (on the left side of the Balcony).

Come Raise the Roof! Sligo’s knitters and crocheters are producing hats, scarves and mittens for the homeless to be distributed December 22. We will take a one week break and continue Wednesday nights in the new year to create homemade warmth for infants and children. More yarn is needed. Bring yarn or donation to the information desk in the Atrium. For further information you can contact Wendy Trim at <wendytrim@gmail.com> 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 contrib-ute 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 sup-porting your local church by giving liberally and systemati-cally to the Church Budget.

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 <pfielder@sligochurch.org> We look forward to hearing about what God has done in your life.

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

Bulletin Information Deadline is Monday evening!E-mail information to <kdriscoll@sligochurch.org> Thank you! CHILDREN/YOUTH/YOUNG ADULTSProgram for 13th Sabbath: The Children’s Sabbath School divisions will be participating in a special program December 29, 2012 during the Adult Sabbath School time. We want to encourage all parents to bring your children on time that Sabbath because they will participating in the program.

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

Sligo Underground: All high school students are invited to join us for Sligo Underground on December 22, the topic is “Reverence”. Prepare for a full day of events, fellow-ship, and fun. 1 p.m. - Homeless Ministry, Memorial Chapel/DC 6 p.m. - Underground Worship, Youth Room 8 p.m. - Social, Youth Room

Homeless Ministry: Join Sligo Underground as the youth “Raise the Roof” by serving food and providing clothing for the homeless of DC on Sabbath, December 22 (NOTE THE DATE CHANGE). Meet in the Memorial Chapel for a light lunch and food preparation at 1 p.m. *Please 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 22.

CALENDAR

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December 15, Saturday55+ Club Christmas Party, Atrium Suite, 6 p.m.Sligo Lions B-ball Game, Takoma Academy, 9 p.m.

December 16, SundayA/V Meeting, Media Room, 11 a.m.

December 17, MondayRegeneration Ministries, Office Conf. Room, 7 p.m.

December 18, TuesdayPrayer Gathering, Sanctuary, 7 p.m.

December 19, 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 21, FridayChildren’s Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary, 7 p.m. Underground Bible Study, Youth Room, 6 p.m.Young Adult Bible Study, Fellowship Room B, 7:15 p.m.

December 22, SaturdayCelebration of Christmas Concert, Sanctuary, 11:15 a.m.Homeless Ministry, Memorial Chapel,1 p.m.Sligo Underground, Youth Room, 6 p.m.

December 24, MondayRegeneration Ministries is cancelled!

December 25, TuesdayPrayer Gathering is cancelled!

December 26, WednesdayWarmth for the Homeless is cancelled!Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal is cancelled!

December 28, FridayYoung Adult Bible Study, Fellowship Room B, 7:15 p.m.

PROFILE OF GIVING December 8, 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 Year

Dec. 03 $ 12,769.31 Dec. 01 $ 9,749.93Dec. 10 $ 9,363.87 Dec. 08 $ 7,280.59Dec. 10 YTD $548,559.67 Dec. 08 YTD $492,107.60

Total Contributing Families on Dec. 8, 2012 : 105Total Contributing Families on Dec. 10, 2011 : 127

Budget for Dec. 8 YTD : $511,662

Budget Booster: Goal $27,000.00 Raised by Dec. 8 YTD $18,592.59Needed $ 8,407.41 Wishing Well: Dec. 08 YTD $ 906.65

Tithe: All of these funds are sent to the Potomac Conference.November 2012 contributions are $193,549.89November 2011 contributions are $207,674.86

Contributing Families in November 2012 : 564Contributing Families in November 2011 : 594

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

Thank you for your support!

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