Sligo's Weekly Newsletter | February 22nd, 2018
HIS SERVICE PLAN
Greetings! It’s amazing what you don’t know until you know it. It became apparent this week that God cares about the car I drive. We can get caught up in the ins and outs of what or how God is concerned with our everyday life, but I tend to lean towards the idea that God is interested in the very smallest details of our life. It is only proof to me of just how... (CONTINUE READING)
News To Think About
Undying Influence: Mark Finley Reflects on Billy...

I first heard Billy Graham preach in Boston in October of 1964 when I was a freshman theology student at Atlantic Union College in South Lancaster, Massachusetts. I was deeply impressed with the simplicity of his Biblical message and the profound ...

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What's Your Story?

Castillo says topics are meant to reach into attendees' everyday life, challenge them to reach deep and find something to share that, in some cases, they may have never shared or been given the opportunity to share before. Then, it's the...

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Upcoming Items of Interest
Bringing a dish and make some friends!
THIS SABBATH!!!
FEBRUARY 24 | March 24 | April 7 | April 21
Join us at Reset!

Stories are how we share our lives. At Reset you have an opportunity to learn about those around you and share your story as well. Join us this Saturday evening!

Victor Christianson shares his story!
GLOW Worship

Come join us this Sabbath for the young adult worship service (ages 18-35). GLOW Worship starts at 11:15 a.m. in the Youth Room! Pr. Joseph Khabbaz will sharing a powerful message titled, ”Moving On From Empty.” This worship service is held on the second Sabbath of each month. At 2:00 p.m. GLOW Outreach feeds the Homeless in D.C. We will be meeting in the Discipleship Room at Sligo Church to prepare meals.
Whether it’s being the first to welcome guests as soon as they arrive to Young Adult ministry events, operating cameras, lights, screens, and sound to support the gospel being presented on stage, assisting the Young Adult Team with projects and preparations for upcoming worship experiences and events, or leading others to have a greater understanding of God's word as a Small Groups Leaders, Grow Track is Sligo's Young Adult workshop for you to learn what God can do through you! 

Sign-up for this free two-part event where you will learn about Sligo’s Young Adult ministry vision and learn the ropes in areas of ministry that interest you. Lunch will be provided and an RSVP is required! To RSVP email “Count me in!” to  youngadults@sligochurch.org
JOIN US EACH WEDNESDAY
Join us each Wednesday evening as Pastor Tapp takes us on a life-changing journey in learning how to hear the voice of God and understand the languages that God uses to get his message across.
Our resource for this series is the book, WHISPER, by New York Times best-selling author, Mark Batterson.
A Bible Study for Kids Every Sabbath

There is now a Bible Study each Sabbath for kids ages 7-10. It is led by Pastor Gerry Lopez from 1-1:45pm in the Sligo Church Discipleship Room. Don't forget your bible!

To get more information contact Pastor Gerry at glopez@sligochurch.org
After school program for high school students. 

If you are a high school student or a busy parent of a high school student, a new after-school program called M.I.N.D.S. will offer some exciting new opportunities.

What:  M.I.N.D.S. seeks to provide a safe, structured and supervised after-school program that supports students both academically and through mentorship. Food provided!
When:  Starts Wednesday, March 7th, from 6 pm to 7:00 pm and then every Wednesday for 12 weeks. 
Where:  Sligo Youth Room
Sligo Youth Mission Trip Meeting and Sign Up

Our first parent Puerto Rico Summer Mission Trip meeting will be held on February 10th , right after Sligo Underground (Youth service) in the youth room. You can preregister for the mission trip by completing the registration form, note that spaces are limited so get in early!  Registration form . Please note that a $100 non-refundable deposit needs to be made by the end of February to reserve your place.
You need to know...
In response to our local church context at Sligo, we’ve produced a Curriculum by Sligo members for Sligo members. We invite the whole church to study together during this first quarter of 2018 what it means to be the Biblical Community Christ created us to be. 

February Dates:

Diversity and Community | February 17 – February 23
Sin in Community | February 24 – March 2


If you are unable to attend Sabbath School, we’d still love for you to study the lesson in your home, with your family, or with fellow Sligo members. 

Click here to download the Curriculum. 

No matter how you choose to engage in the study of this Curriculum, please join us in the conversation in our discussion group located at Sligo Church facebook page.  Click Here

*Traditional Quarterly is available at Welcome Desks.
This Sabbath...
Featured Speaker for First and Second Service:


Olive Hemmings  


" Love Is Enough "
SUNSET FOR FRIDAY: 5:54pm | SUNSET FOR SATURDAY: 5:55pm

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