November 1, 2014

Welcome, brothers and sisters in Christ! It's good to be here together to worship our Lord.

This Morning is Small Groups #4: Using Your Words.  This is the fourth week of our small groups, and this message will be on the power of words.  James calls our tongues like "fire that corrupts the whole body."  As we grow in Christ, help us see how our words can influence others in positive or negative ways.

Next Week is Small Groups #5: Submit Yourself to God. Our culture certainly idolizes people with big celebrity personalities and their giant egos; however, God values a much different characteristic in all of us.  James writes, "humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up" (James 4:10).  This Sabbath will be a message of putting less emphasis on ourselves by putting God's will ahead of our own.

Our annual Fall Party is TONIGHT at 5:30pm. There will be some awesome fall food, a time of worship and then a time play some board or table games. This will be a fun evening!
Bring some of your favorite fall foods. Dig a favorite board or table game out of the closet. Invite a friend or two and join us for the Fall Party!

Daylight savings time ends Sunday, November 2 at 2am. Remember to set your clocks BACK one hour. Yea for an extra hour of sleep!

Transfer In: Second Reading
Antonio, Raquel, Johanna and Noemilyn Luna from Norwalk Church.

November 15th- SG #6: Waiting Upon the Lord (James 5:1-19) -   We will learn in our final sermon on our Book of James series that Christian maturity comes as we are able to be patient and even rejoice in our sufferings. James says, "as you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered" (James 5:11).

Yard Sale November 23.  There will be another Yard Sale in November. So start getting your treasures ready to sell. Proceeds will go to the Pathfinder club.

Upcoming Dates to Note:
Nov 1 - Fall Party 5:30pm
Nov 2 - Daylight Savings Ends, set clocks BACK one hour
Nov 2 - Pathfinders 9am
Nov 15 - Pathfinders 3pm
Nov 22 - Celebration Sabbath and Luncheon
Nov 23 - Yard Sale

Flowers today are from Karen and the kids for Sal's birthday.

In Our Prayers
Sergio Garcia: Remember Sergio as he recovers from major back surgery.
Pat Compton: Phillip's friend has be diagnosed with incurable prostrate cancer. He needs our prayers.
Teresa Miranda: She has two fractured vertebrae. Please remember her in your prayers.
Roxie Aumack: She has been diagnosed with acute leukemia and doctors say she only has a few months left.  Please remember her in your prayers.
Hardie Massengill: Lourdes' coworker was diagnosed with cancer. Please remember him in your prayers.
Johnny Macias: He requesting prayer for healing in his leg.
Yolanda Ortegon: She requests prayer for healing and strength.

Church Calendar

TODAY - Nov. 1
  9:30a Sabbath School
10:50a Worship Service, Cary Fisher, Small Groups #4
 5:30p Fall Party
SUNDAY - Nov. 2
  2:00a Set clocks BACK 1 hour
  9:00a Pathfinders
WEDNESDAY - Nov. 5
  7:00p Wednesday Fellowship
FRIDAY - Nov. 7
  7:00p Band Practice
NEXT SABBATH - Nov. 8
  9:30a Sabbath School
10:50a Worship Service, Cary Fisher, Small Groups #5


This Week
Team Leader:  Eloy Luna
Team:              Jr. Deacons
Greeter:           Pilar Centeno, Sr.

Next Week
Team Leader:  Flor Munguia
Team:         Rick  & Kelly Gonzalez, Margaret Toban
Greeter:           Frances Menendez

Sabbath Ends this week:      6:00
Sabbath Begins next week:  4:54

October 25, 2014

In the name of our Triune God -- Father, Son and Holy Spirit -- welcome to this time of prayer and praise, Word and worship.

This Morning is Small Groups #3: Faith and Works - On our third topic of our small group, we will discuss the relationship between faith and works. While we believe that we are saved only by Jesus, James 2:24 writes, "You see that a person is considered righteous by what they do and not by faith alone." Works is a direct result of an outpouring of the Holy Spirit which means that our walk with God should compel us to do his will.

Next Week is Small Groups #4: Using Your Words.  This is the fourth week of our small groups, and this message will be on the power of words.  James calls our tongues like "fire that corrupts the whole body."  As we grow in Christ, help us see how our words can influence others in positive or negative ways.

Our annual Fall Party is Saturday, November 1st at 5:30pm. There will be some awesome fall food, a time of worship and then a time play some board or table games. This will be a fun evening!
So sign up in the foyer to bring some of your favorite fall foods. Dig a favorite board or table game out of the closet. Invite a friend or two and join us for the Fall Party!

It's Not Too Late: Join a small group as we study the book of James.  James is a very practical book. It a study that will help your spiritual walk in a very real and tangible way. Sign up for a group in the foyer.

Transfer In: First Reading
Antonio, Raquel, Johanna and Noemilyn Luna from Norwalk Church.

Upcoming Dates to Note:
Nov 1 - Fall Party 5:30pm
Nov 2 - Daylight Savings Ends, set clocks BACK one hour
Nov 2 - Pathfinders 9am
Nov 15 - Pathfinders 3pm
Nov 22 - Celebration Sabbath and Luncheon
Nov 23 - Yard Sale

November 8th- SG #5: Submit Yourself to God. Our culture certainly idolizes people with big celebrity personalities and their giant egos; however, God values a much different characteristic in all of us.  James writes, "humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up" (James 4:10).  This Sabbath will be a message of putting less emphasis on ourselves by putting God's will ahead of our own.

Yard Sale November 23.  There will be another Yard Sale in November. So start getting your treasures ready to sell. Proceeds will go to the Pathfinder club.

Flowers today are from the Fisher's for Johanna's birthday.

In Our Prayers
Xavier Garcia: Please remember the family as Letty's father-in-law passed away.
Pat Compton: Phillip's friend has be diagnosed with incurable prostrate cancer. He needs our prayers.
Teresa Miranda: She has two fractured vertebrae. Please remember her in your prayers.
Roxie Aumack: She has been diagnosed with acute leukemia and doctors say she only has a few months left.  Please remember her in your prayers.
Hardie Massengill: Lourdes' coworker was diagnosed with cancer. Please remember him in your prayers.
Johnny Macias: He requesting prayer for healing in his leg.
Yolanda Ortegon: She requests prayer for healing and strength.
Church Calendar

TODAY - Oct 25
  9:30a Sabbath School
10:50a Worship Service, Cary Fisher, Small Groups #3
WEDNESDAY - Oct 29
  7:00p Wednesday Fellowship
FRIDAY - Oct 31
  7:00p Band Practice
NEXT SABBATH - Nov. 1
  9:30a Sabbath School
10:50a Worship Service, Cary Fisher, Small Groups #4
  5:30p Fall Party

This Week
Team Leader: Gustavo Ortega
Team:              Evan Aumack, Ricky Gonzalez, Lucille Martinez
Greeter:     Rick & Kelly Gonzalez

Next Week
Team Leader:  Eloy Luna
Team:              Jr. Deacons
Greeter:           Pilar Centeno, Sr.

Sabbath Ends this week:      6:07
Sabbath Begins next week:  6:00

October 18, 2014

"This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it" (Psalm 118:24, ESV). Good morning, and welcome to worship and Christian fellowship.

This Morning is Small Groups #2: Doers of the Word -  It is one thing to say we believe, but it is another to live by those beliefs. In James 1:23-24, it writes, "anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like."  The challenge is for us to comprehend and to be convicted by what God is constantly saying to us.

Next Week is Small Groups #3: Faith and Works - On our third topic of our small group, we will discuss the relationship between faith and works. While we believe that we are saved only by Jesus, James 2:24 writes, "You see that a person is considered righteous by what they do and not by faith alone." Works is a direct result of an outpouring of the Holy Spirit which means that our walk with God should compel us to do his will.

Our Thanksgiving Food drive is underway. See the enclosed flyer for more information.

Our annual Fall Party is Saturday, November 1st at 5:30pm. There will be some awesome fall food, a time of worship and then a time play some board or table games. This will be a fun evening!
So sign up in the foyer to bring some of your favorite fall foods. Dig a favorite board or table game out of the closet. Invite a friend or two and join us for the Fall Party!

It's Not Too Late: Join a small group as we study the book of James.  James is a very practical book. It a study that will help your spiritual walk in a very real and tangible way. Sign up for a group in the foyer.

Yard Sale November 23.  There will be another Yard Sale in November. So start getting your treasures ready to sell. Proceeds will go to the Pathfinder club.

Upcoming Dates to Note:
Oct 18 - Pathfinders 3pm
Nov 1 - Fall Party 5:30pm
Nov 2 - Daylight Savings Ends, set clocks BACK one hour
Nov 2 - Pathfinders 9am
Nov 15 - Pathfinders 3pm
Nov 22 - Celebration Sabbath and Luncheon
Nov 23 - Yard Sale

November 1st - SG #4: Using Your Words (James 3:1-18) -  This is the fourth week of our small groups, and this message will be on the power of words.  James calls our tongues like "fire that corrupts the whole body".  As we grow in Christ, help us see how our words can influence others in positive or negative ways.

Flowers today are from Roland & Leticia in honor of Antonia Vierna.

In Our Prayers
Xavier Garcia: Please remember the family as Letty's father-in-law passed away.
Pat Compton: Phillip's friend has be diagnosed with incurable prostrate cancer. He needs our prayers.
Teresa Miranda: She has two fractured vertebrae. Please remember her in your prayers.
Roxie Aumack: She has been diagnosed with acute leukemia and doctors say she only has a few months left.  Please remember her in your prayers.
Hardie Massengill: Lourdes' coworker was diagnosed with cancer. Please remember him in your prayers.
Johnny Macias: He requesting prayer for healing in his leg.
Yolanda Ortegon: She requests prayer for healing and strength.

Church Calendar
TODAY - Oct 18
  9:30a     Sabbath School
10:50a     Worship Service, Cary Fisher, Small Groups #2
  3:00p     Pathfinders
WEDNESDAY - Oct 22
  7:00p     Wednesday Fellowship
FRIDAY - Oct 24
  7:00p     Band Practice
NEXT SABBATH - Oct 25
  9:30a     Sabbath School
10:50a     Worship Service, Cary Fisher, Small Groups #3

This Week
Team Leader:  Mark Pond
Team:  Ellis Perry, Frances Menendez, Linda Bewley
Greeter: Phillip Mondragon

Next Week
Team Leader: Gustavo Ortega
Team: Evan Aumack, Ricky Gonzalez, Lucille Martinez
Greeter: Rick & Kelly Gonzalez

Sabbath Ends this week:      6:15
Sabbath Begins next week:  6:07

October 11, 2014

"Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ ... to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen" (Galatians 1:3, 5, NRSV). Welcome to worship!

This Morning is Small Groups #1: The message is Dealing with Trials. We will see how we can find blessings in the midst of our struggles. The challenges that we face every day are actually opportunities for growth. According to James 1:12, he writes, "Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him."

Next Week is Small Groups #2: Doers of the Word -  It is one thing to say we believe, but it is another to live by those beliefs. In James 1:23-24, it writes, "anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like."  The challenge is for us to comprehend and to be convicted by what God is constantly saying to us.

It's Not Too Late: Join a small group as we study the book of James.  James is a very practical book. It a study that will help your spiritual walk in a very real and tangible way. Sign up for a group in the foyer.

October 25th - SG #3: Faith and Works - On our third topic of our small group, we will discuss the relationship between faith and works. While we believe that we are saved only by Jesus, James 2:24 writes, "You see that a person is considered righteous by what they do and not by faith alone." Works is a direct result of an outpouring of the Holy Spirit which means that our walk with God should compel us to do his will.

Yard Sale November 23.  There will be another Yard Sale in November. So start getting your treasures ready to sell. Proceeds will go to the Pathfinder club.

Upcoming Dates to Note:
Oct 11 - Small Groups Begin
Oct 18 - Pathfinders 3pm
Nov 1 - Fall Party 5:30pm
Nov 2 - Daylight Savings Ends, set clocks BACK one hour
Nov 2 - Pathfinders 9am
Nov 15 - Pathfinders 3pm
Nov 22 - Celebration Sabbath and Luncheon
Nov 23 - Yard Sale

Flowers today are from Armando for Natalie's birthday.

In Our Prayers
Xavier Garcia: Letty's father-in-law's cancer is not responding to the chemo. Please pray as the
doctors are trying different options.
Pat Compton: Phillip's friend has be diagnosed with incurable prostrate cancer. He needs our prayers.
Teresa Miranda: She has two fractured vertebrae. Please remember her in your prayers.
Roxie Aumack: She has been diagnosed with acute leukemia and doctors say she only has a few months left.  Please remember her in your prayers.
Hardie Massengill: Lourdes' coworker was diagnosed with cancer. Please remember him in your prayers.
Johnny Macias: He requesting prayer for healing in his leg.
Yolanda Ortegon: She requests prayer for healing and strength.


Church Calendar
TODAY - Oct 11
  9:30a  Sabbath School
10:50a Worship Service, Cary Fisher -  Small Groups #1
WEDNESDAY - Oct 15
  7:00p Wednesday Fellowship
FRIDAY - Oct 17
  7:00p Band Practice
NEXT SABBATH - Oct 18
  9:30a Sabbath School
10:50a Worship Service, Cary Fisher - Small Groups #2

This Week
Team Leader: Flor Munguia
Team: Alex Aumack, Laura Luna, Evelyn Garcia
Greeter: Frances Menendez

Next Week
Team Leader: Mark Pond
Team: Ellis Perry, Frances Menendez, Linda Bewley
Greeter: Phillip Mondragon

Sabbath Ends this week:      6:24
Sabbath Begins next week:  6:15

October 4, 2014

Welcome to worship at Downey Seventh-day Adventist Church, where we seek to live in and share Jesus' love for all.

This Morning is the kick-off for our "Book of James" small groups. The message is Growing in Christ. As we introduce our small groups this week, we should be challenged to grow in spiritual maturity. James helps us to recognize what that growth looks like, and the goal is to allow God to teach us and for us to be growing every day.

Next Week is Small Groups #1: The message is Dealing with Trials. We will see how we can find blessings in the midst of our struggles. The challenges that we face every day are actually opportunities for growth. According to James 1:12, he writes, "Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him."

Pathfinders.  Our Pathfinder club is  starting up today. Enroll your child to help their spiritual and mental growth. Plus our clubs are great fun!

It's Not Too Late: Join a small group as we study the book of James.  James is a very practical book. It a study that will help your spiritual walk in a very real and tangible way. Sign up for a group in the foyer.

October 18 is Small Groups #2: Doers of the Word -  It is one thing to say we believe, but it is another to live by those beliefs. In James 1:23-24, it writes, "anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like."  The challenge is for us to comprehend and to be convicted by what God is constantly saying to us.

Yard Sale in November.  There will be another Yard Sale in November. So start getting your treasures ready to sell. Proceeds will go to the Pathfinder club.

Upcoming Dates to Note:
Oct 4 - Intro to Small Groups
Oct 4 - Pathfinders 3pm
Oct 5 - Pathfinders 9am
Oct 11 - Small Groups Begin
Nov 1 - Fall Party 5:30pm

Flowers today are from the Aumack's for Evan's birthday next week.

In Our Prayers
Pat Compton: Phillip's friend has be diagnosed with incurable prostrate cancer. He needs our prayers.
Danny Vasquez: Becky's friend is fighting cancer and it has spread to his brain. Please pray for Danny and his family.
Teresa Miranda: She has two fractured vertebrae. Please remember her in your prayers.
Roxie Aumack: She has been diagnosed with acute leukemia and doctors say she only has a few months left.  Please remember her in your prayers.
Hardie Massengill: Lourdes' coworker was diagnosed with cancer. Please remember him in your prayers.
Johnny Macias: He requesting prayer for healing in his leg.
Yolanda Ortegon: She requests prayer for healing and strength.


Church Calendar

TODAY - Oct 4
  9:30a     Sabbath School
10:50a     Worship Service, Cary Fisher
 3:00p      Pathfinders
SUNDAY - Oct 5
  9:00a     Pathfinders
WEDNESDAY - Oct 8
  7:00p     Wednesday Fellowship
FRIDAY - Oct 10
  7:00p     Band Practice
NEXT SABBATH - Oct 11
  9:30a     Sabbath School
10:50a     Worship Service, Cary Fisher, Small Groups #1

This Week
Team Leader: Eloy Luna
Team:             Jr. Deacons
Greeter:          Pilar Centeno, Sr.

Next Week
Team Leader: Flor Munguia
Team:             Alex Aumack, Laura Luna, Evelyn Garcia
Greeter:          Frances Menendez

Sabbath Ends this week:       6:33
Sabbath Begins next week:   6:24