Sligo's Weekly Newsletter | March 22nd, 2018
PREPARING FOR HIGH PRAISE
Greetings! Have you ever heard a rock sing? Yes, I stated my question correctly and no, I didn’t mean have you ever heard a rock singer. I’m sure you’ve heard one of those! I’m asking you, have you ever heard a rock sing out? It sounds like a silly question doesn’t it? Yet the Bible tells a story that... (CONTINUE READING)

News To Think About
Takoma Academy Choir to Compete on World's Largest Stage ...

Story by Ron Mills Takoma Academy's (TA) chorale and camerata are joining forces to participate in the Music for All National Choir Festival and the World Choir Games (WCG)-the largest choral competition in the world!

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Emperors of Wellness: The Kellogg Brothers

The Kelloggs: The Battling Brothers of Battle Creek (Pantheon Books, 2017) is a wonderful read. Howard Markel tells the story of two brothers - John Harvey Kellogg (1852-1943) and Will Keith Kellogg (1860-1951) - who "were magnificent showmen,...

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spectrummagazine.org
Upcoming Items of Interest
THIS SATURDAY NIGHT!!! 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!
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 
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!
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:
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.

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

Pastor Charles A. Tapp


" The Promise of Community: Body Building "
SUNSET FOR FRIDAY: 7:23pm | SUNSET FOR SATURDAY: 7:24pm

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