Sligo's Weekly Newsletter | March 15th, 2018
"THIS IS SAD!"
Greetings! I lifted the above and following out of an e-mail that was written by a frustrated Activities Director in a Ford Model T Club some distance from here, to which we belong. It’s been haunting me each time as I’ve read it over and over... (CONTINUE READING)

Erwin Mack (Head Elder) and his wife Sylvia
News To Think About
Adventist Students Join National Walkout Day

Today students across the United States walked out of their classrooms at 10:00 a.m. in voluntary demonstrations against gun violence in America. The walkouts came one month after the Parkland, Florida shooting of students and teachers at Marjory ...

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spectrummagazine.org
New Digital Resource Tackles Care for Elderly Family Members

Adventist Community Services (ACS) has released an online wellness hub to help bridge the long-distance gap between family caregivers and their parents and grandparents. Offering "The Right Care Resources, Right When You Need Them," CareOptions...

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www.adventistreview.org
RESURRECTION WEEKEND 2018
DOING LIFE TOGETHER.


What is a Journey Group?
A Journey Group is your place to do life, by building authentic 
relationships with others and strengthening your walk with God. 

How do Journey Groups Work?
Journey Groups are comprised of 8-12 people, and meet twice a month for three months. Our groups meet Jan-March, May-July and Sept-Nov. The groups gather to share life, and study the Word of God.
Journey Group sign-up begins in April. For more 
information contact Pastor Pranitha Fielder at 
Upcoming Items of Interest
Game, Set, Match!

Grab a racquet and get ready to serve up some fun! Join your Sligo family March 24th at Fairland Sports and Aquatic Complex @ 13820 Old Gun-powder Rd in Laurel, Maryland for a great nice of fellowship and fun! The event runs from 7pm to 11pm and admission is free! Proceeds from food and refreshment sales goes to support our youth mission trip to Puerto Rico!
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!


WAU Chaplain Mark Sigue tells his story.
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.
PowerUp Children's Church

Join us for PowerUp Children’s Church, this Sabbath! Our theme will be: GOD NEEDS YOU TO BE PLUGGED IN TO HIS WORD. Children's Church runs from 11:00a-12:30p and we are inviting our friends from ages 1-12! Our service is held in the Memorial Chapel. We'd love for you to invite your friends, neighbors and family!
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 Underground - THIS SABBATH!

What makes a good friend? Underground will encourage you to reconsider how you choose your friends, ultimately your friends will have a big influence on your life now, and where it ends up later. Your friends can make you or break you. Our Sligo Church Varsity Basketball team will be leading our worship service with Coach Michael Edwards sharing the message.
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:

Worshipping Community March 10 – March 16
Nurturing Community March 17 – March 23
Community in Outreach March 24 – March 30

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.
Bringing a dish and make some friends!
Put these dates on your calendar.
March 24 | April 7 | April 21
This Sabbath...
Featured Speaker for First and Second Service:

Pastor Joseph Khabbaz


" It's Not What You Think "
SUNSET FOR FRIDAY: 7:16pm | SUNSET FOR SATURDAY: 7:17pm

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