Hello Family,
Well, here we are already in week six of this confinement. I’m not sure that any of us was prepared for the magnitude of the impact that COVID-19 would have on our lives. But I pray that as we continue along this journey we will take hold of the words of Jesus to the Apostle Paul that, “His grace is (and will be) sufficient for us.”
Thank you again to all who joined us this past Sabbath for our virtual worship service. As I say each week, we miss you dearly and we cannot wait until we are able to be reunited within the walls of Sligo.
As each week of this crisis passes, our Sligo community is still finding new and creative ways in which we all can remain connected while being apart. Please take a moment and review the opportunities for us to do life together while being apart:
Kindergarten Sabbath School – The staff has been missing your child(ren) and want to spend some time with them this Sabbath (April 25) via zoom! We’ll sing a few songs, celebrate birthdays, share pictures and video, and study the lesson. Join us on Zoom.
“Pray Without Ceasing” On Sundays from 11:00 to 11:30 a.m., please join us and invite your friends, colleagues, and family for an additional prayer time to claim God’s Power and surpassing Peace over the giants we are currently facing. Please dial 425-440-5010, and when prompted, enter the following conference pin: 867642#
Presidential Address and Concert – Join members from around the Potomac Conference on Saturday, May 2, at 4pm to hear a special message from its president Bill Miller as he shares information on the Conference’s response to the coronavirus. A concert featuring renowned violinist Jamie Jorge will follow the president’s address. Both events can be viewed at <www.pcsda.org>
Youth and Young Adult – If you are a youth or young adult and you’re looking for ways to remain connected with other youth and young adults, just click the link to get started on your journey. <sligoyouth@sligochurch.org>
Phone Calls – What better way to remain connected and at the same time make someone’s day than to simply pick up the phone and give them a call? In a world where “texting” has become the norm, how about going back to how it used to be done.
Prayer Gathering
– there is a call-in prayer service where those who desire to be a part of this gathering can call in and join other like-minded individuals. If you would like to be a part of this gathering on Wednesday evening from 7:00–7:30 p.m., you may call 425-440-5010, and when prompted, enter the following conference pin: 867642#
Journey Groups – If you are a member of a Journey group, or would like to be part of a Journey group that will meet through an online platform, such as zoom or Skype, please just click on the link to receive more information. <virtualjourneygroups>
Ministry Leaders – During this crisis we are continuing to encourage our ministry leaders to stay connected with your groups via an online platform, as this is vital to our continued development as disciples of Jesus Christ.
Assistance – If you are aware of a member of the church that has lost his or her means of livelihood as a result of the pandemic and needs assistance, please contact one of the pastors about this. We will certainly do our best to provide them with whatever support we can.
Giving –Thank you for your continued faithfulness during this time of unparalleled crisis. While many of you are continuing to return your tithes and offerings online, others are either mailing their contributions to the church or bringing them directly to the church office, and for this we are eternally grateful. <adventistgiving>
Stay Strong,
Charles A. Tapp Senior Pastor