Thursday, November 6, 2014

November 8, 2014

Good morning, one and all. May God be honored as we come before him in worship.

This Morning 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.

Next Week is Small Groups #6: Waiting Upon the Lord.  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).

Pajama Drive:  Every child should have a good nights sleep. Part of that is having a warm set of pajamas and good night book. To that end we are donating NEW pajamas for children in our area.
Saturday, December 13th is the deadline to donate.  See the enclosed flyer for more details.


Celebration Sabbath Luncheon: The small groups will be bringing different types of soups to sample. Each group will have a table to showcase their soup. If you're not in a group and want to bring some food to help, please bring something that goes with soup (crackers, bread, corn bread, or something for the kids).

If you're enjoying the small group series and you are able to donate a few dollars, that will help us cover our costs and bring more series like this to you. Mark your donation for Small Group Series. Thanks!

November 22nd is Celebration Sabbath. This Sabbath's worship service caps off the Book of James small group series.  Bill Aumack will lead us in a time of testimony to show how powerfully God has lead in each of our small groups.  After our worship service, we will close our celebration with a fellowship lunch.

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 15 - Pathfinders 3pm
Nov 22 - Celebration Sabbath and Luncheon
Nov 23 - Yard Sale
Nov 27 - Thanksgiving
Nov 28 - Office closed
Dec 13 - Last day to donate for the Pajama Drive
Dec 20 - Community Christmas Program
Dec 21 - Downey Master Chorale concert 2:30pm

Flowers today are from the Gonzalez family. Happy Sabbath.

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. 8
  9:30a Sabbath School
10:50a Worship Service, Cary Fisher, Small Groups #5
WEDNESDAY - Nov. 12
  7:00p Wednesday Fellowship
FRIDAY - Nov. 14
  7:00p Band Practice
NEXT SABBATH - Nov. 15
  9:30a Sabbath School
10:50a Worship Service, Cary Fisher, Small Groups #6

This Week
Team Leader: Flor Munguia
Team:         Rick  & Kelly Gonzalez, Margaret Toban
Greeter:            Frances Menendez
Next Week
Team Leader: Mark Pond
Team:              Orlando & Zelina Archila, Vic Acuna
Greeter:           Phillip Mondragon

Sabbath Ends this week:   4:54
Sabbath Begins next week: 4:49

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