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October 6, 2011Sligo e-weekend Newsletter
No Child Left Behind
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Greetings!
I believe that Sligo is blessed for many reasons. One is because of the many ministries that we have in our church that help to create passionate disciples of Jesus Christ. One of the largest ministries that we are fortunate to have is Sligo Adventist School. In case you are not aware, SAS is a thriving school with great staff and teachers, all under the able leadership of its principal, Larry Rich. Larry and his team are doing an exemplary job in providing our children with a sound Christian education.
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UPCOMING SABBATH:
October 8
Speaker:
Charles A. Tapp
(8:45 & 11:15 a.m.)
Worship Service Musicians:
Matt Daley, organist
Jon Gilbertson, pianist
Kerrian Wanga, chorister & soprano
Joya Follette, pianist & soprano
Valerie Ganta, children's lesson vocalist
Sligo Middle School Choir
Joya Follette, director
UPCOMING SPEAKERS:
October 15
Charles A. Tapp
October 22
Charles A. Tapp
Worship Services every Saturday:
First Service - 8:45am
Sabbath School - 10:00am
Sabbath Celebration - 11:15am
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 No Child Left Behind...
And yes I did say "our" children. Now if you're like me, you may not have any students currently enrolled at Sligo School. My wife and I have been blessed to have all three of our daughters spend some time at Sligo School. And out of the three that attended, two were blessed to graduate from Sligo as well. And the only reason Maeling, our oldest, did not graduate from Sligo is because we moved just prior to what would have been her eighth grade year. But whether you've had children enrolled in our school in the past, or even if you've never had or never will have a child at our school, every child that walks the halls of Sligo Adventist School, falls into the category as "ours." In other words, at SAS, no child is left behind.
For the past two years at Sligo Church, we have designated the second Sabbath in October as our Sligo Adventist School Day, and this year will be no different. This Sabbath October 8, we will be privileged to have our students, along with the SAS staff, leading out in both the 8:45 as well as the 11:15 worship services. I have titled my message for the day, "A Friend at Midnight." Our principal Larry Rich will share with us the many achievements that have taken place recently at SAS, as well as let us know what we can do to guarantee that the quality education that our students are currently receiving, only improves with time.
Pastor Charles A. Tapp
Senior Pastor
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 Project Top Grade
At the Church Business Meeting on Tuesday, May 3, Sligo Church voted for Sligo Adventist School (SAS) and Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church to partner with the Commonweal Foundation and the Potomac Conference in donating funds to update Sligo School's physical facilities and improve the overall educational experience. As a result of the generous gifts of over a million dollars from Commonweal Foundation and the Potomac Conference, funds will be made available for a new HVAC, fire alarm system, fire doors, new windows and other needed repairs, plus provide professional development for teachers and special tutoring for students. Our part is to provide scholarships for needy students. SAS and Sligo Church will be expected to raise $350,000 to be placed in a special scholarship fund for students who otherwise would not be able to afford a Christian education.
We invite you to be a part of this investment in our children by placing your funds in the Giving Envelope, and marking it Project "TOP GRADE," which stands for Project Takoma Park: Guaranteeing Revitalized Adventist Education. For more information about this project, please call Principal Larry Rich at (240) 464-7054. Or give online here.
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May God continue to richly bless you!
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