January 3, 2015

Happy New Year, and welcome to worship! May God restore and bless us as we praise his name together.

This Morning the message is The Opposite is True. We will be starting a new year with a sermon series surrounding Jesus' Sermon on the Mount.  We begin with the Beatitudes to show that the Christian life is very different than our culture's view on how to live.

Next Week the message is Let it Shine.  After the Beatitudes, Jesus calls us the "salt of the earth" and "the light of the world".  This sermon will focus on how we can have a greater impact on others to insure that we are always bright and salty.

Weekly Bible Passage: We are concentrating on learning Bible passages in 2015. Each week you will get a Bible passage on a business card to review and learn. We are providing a snap ring so you can keep your Bible texts together. Reviewing the passage one or two times a day for 7 days should commit it to memory. At the end of the year you will have learned 52 new verses.
     Be sure to pick up your ring and the first verse this week. You might want to consider putting your new key ring on the ring as well. This might even turn into something you can share with some co-workers.

Pancake Breakfast: January 17th we'll have a pancake breakfast. This breakfast is a time for fellowship and to help remind us about the importance of Sabbath School. Breakfast will be from 8:30 to 9:15am, so that we can all be to Sabbath School at 9:30am.

Flower signups: You can signup to provide the worship flowers for next year in the foyer. Thanks for helping with the worship service!

CREATION Health Series is starting in January on Wednesday evenings at 7pm. Invite your friends to come and get a healthy start to the new year. See the enclosed flyer for more info.

The message on January 17th is Love for Our Enemies.  During his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus asks us to love and pray for our enemies.  Jesus is telling us our need to be able to forgive those that have harmed us.  This Sabbath, we will reflect on how our anger or bitterness, can create a distance in our relationship with God.

Upcoming Dates to Note:

Jan 7 - CREATION Health Begins Week #1 at 7pm
Jan 17 - Pancake Breakfast

The flowers today are from the Aumacks. Happy Sabbath and Happy New year.

In Our Prayers

Elwin Edberg: Please remember the family of Ed as they mourn his passing.
Ramon Diaz: Juanita's dad has suffered a major stroke. Please pray for healing.
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.
Johnny Macias: He requesting prayer for healing in his leg.
Yolanda Ortegon: She requests prayer for healing and strength.

Church Calendar

TODAY - Jan. 3
  9:30a    Sabbath School
10:50a    Worship Service, Pastor Cary
  3:00p    Pathfinders
SUNDAY - Jan. 8
  9:00a    Pathfinders
WEDNESDAY - Jan. 7
  7:00p    Wednesday Fellowship
FRIDAY - Jan. 9
  7:00p    Band Practice
NEXT SABBATH - Jan. 10
  9:30a    Sabbath School
10:50a    Worship Service, Pastor Cary

Sabbath Ends this week:   4:56
Sabbath Begins next week:  5:02

December 27, 2014

Merry Christmas! Yes -- the Christmas season continues, and we welcome you to worship at this festive time of year. God bless us as we join in praise and contemplation.

This Morning the message is The Shepherd's Reaction. This sermon focuses on the shepherds after they witnessed the birth of Christ. According to Luke, "the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told" (Luke 2:20).  This sermon gives us a perspective of life after Christmas.

Next Week the message is The Opposite is True. We will be starting a new year with a sermon series surrounding Jesus' Sermon on the Mount.  We begin with the Beatitudes to show that the Christian life is very different than our culture's view on how to live.

In January, Pastor Cary will be presenting a sermon series about the best sermon ever given, Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. Invite your friends to hear this four part series.

Flower signups: You can signup to provide the worship flowers for next year in the foyer. Thanks for helping with the worship service!

Agape Feast: Join us for a special Communion Service on Friday, Jan. 2nd at 7pm in the Fellowship Hall.

CREATION Health Series is starting in January on Wednesday evenings at 7pm. Invite your friends to come and get a healthy start to the new year. See the enclosed flyer for more info.

Pancake Breakfast: January 17th we'll have a pancake breakfast. This breakfast is a time for fellowship and to help remind us about the importance of Sabbath School. Breakfast will be from 8:30 to 9:15am, so that we can all be to Sabbath School at 9:30am.

The message on January 10th is Let it Shine.  After the Beatitudes, Jesus calls us the "salt of the earth" and "the light of the world".  This sermon will focus on how we can have a greater impact on others to insure that we are always bright and salty.

Upcoming Dates to Note:

Jan 2 - Agape Feast Communion 7pm
Jan 7 - CREATION Health Begins Week #1 at 7pm
Jan 17 - Pancake Breakfast

The flowers today are from Judy for Dylan's birthday.

In Our Prayers

Carina Castillo: The Morales' niece passed away. Please remember the family.
Elwin Edberg: He is suffering from pneumonia and blood clots throughout his legs and has been placed in hospice. Remember him in your prayers.
Ramon Diaz: Juanita's dad has suffered a major stroke. Please pray for healing.
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.
Johnny Macias: He requesting prayer for healing in his leg.
Yolanda Ortegon: She requests prayer for healing and strength.

Church Calendar

TODAY - Dec. 27
  9:30a    Sabbath School
10:50a    Worship Service, Pastor Cary
WEDNESDAY - Dec. 31
               No Wednesday Fellowship
THURSDAY - Jan. 1
              New Year's Day
 7:00p    Band Practice
FRIDAY - Jan. 2
 7:00p    Agape Feast Communion
NEXT SABBATH - Jan. 3
  9:30a    Sabbath School
10:50a    Worship Service, Pastor Cary

This Week
Team Leader: Eloy Luna
Team: Jr. Deacons
Greeter: Rick & Kelly Gonzalez

Next Week
Team Leader: Flor Munguia
Team:  Johnny Macias, Mark Toban, Divine Munguia
Greeter: Pilar Centeno, Sr.

Sabbath Ends this week:  4:51
Sabbath Begins next week:  4:56

December 13, 2014

Welcome to Downey Adventist Church as we worship in the name of the One who was, who is and who is to come, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

This Morning is Pathfinder Sabbath. This will be the induction ceremony for the new year. Please come and support our Pathfinder club. Pastor Cary will share the message on this day.

Next Week is our Community Christmas Program.  We will spend time singing our favorite Christmas hymns, and we will have a narrated drama that is centered around the birth of Jesus.  This service is always a special program as we recognize the unbelievable story of God's son coming to Earth.  Invite your family and friends. All are welcome!

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.
Today is the deadline to donate.

Directory Pictures: We are taking pictures for the church directory this Sabbath. Today is the last day to get your picture taken.  We'd love to have current pictures of our church family, so stop by and see Tomas in foyer. Also stop by the table and double check your contact information. Thanks!

Flower signups: You can signup to provide the worship flowers for next year in the foyer. Thanks for helping with the worship service!

CREATION Health Series is starting in January on Wednesday evenings at 7pm. Invite your friends to come and get a healthy start to the new year. Sign ups will be coming soon, watch for them in the foyer.

On December 27th the message is The Shepherd's Reaction. This sermon focuses on the shepherds after they witnessed the birth of Christ. According to Luke, "the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told" (Luke 2:20).  This sermon gives us a perspective of life after Christmas.

Upcoming Dates to Note:

Dec 20 - Community Christmas Program
Dec 21 - Downey Master Chorale concert 2:30pm
Jan 2 - Agape Feast Communion 7pm
Jan 17 - Pancake Breakfast


Flowers today are from the Ortega's for Lourdes' birthday.

In Our Prayers

Carina Castillo: The Morales' niece is in the final battle against cancer. Remember her in prayer.
Veronica Bautista: This Morales family member passed away this week. Please remember the family in prayer.
Elwin Edberg: He is suffering from pneumonia and blood clots throughout his legs and has been placed in hospice. Remember him in your prayers.
Ramon Diaz: Juanita's dad has suffered a major stroke. Please pray for healing.
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.
Johnny Macias: He requesting prayer for healing in his leg.
Yolanda Ortegon: She requests prayer for healing and strength.

Church Calendar

TODAY - Dec. 13
  9:30a        Sabbath School
10:50a        Worship Service, Pathfinder Sabbath
WEDNESDAY - Dec. 17
  7:00p        Wednesday Fellowship
FRIDAY - Dec. 19
  7:00p        Band Practice
NEXT SABBATH - Dec. 20
  9:30a        Sabbath School
10:50a        Worship Service, Community Christmas Program

This Week
Team Leader:  Mark Pond
Team:              Pathfinders
Greeter            Frances Menendez

Next Week
Team Leader:   Gustavo Ortega
Team:               Alex Aumack, Laura Luna, Evelyn Garcia
Greeter:            Phillip Mondragon

Sabbath Ends this week        4:45
Sabbath Begins next week:   4:47

December 6, 2014

Welcome to worship! We gather to anticipate the joy of God's coming -- at Bethlehem, in our hearts and at the end of days.

This Morning Elder Gerard Kiemeney will share the message, The Value of One. Dr. Kiemeney is the LA Metro Region Director of the Southern California Conference, and his message will be on the impact that one person can have when sent by God.

Next Week is Pathfinder Sabbath. This will be the induction ceremony for the new year. Please come and support our Pathfinder club. Pastor Cary will share the message on this day.

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.

Flower signups: You can signup to provide the worship flowers for next year in the foyer. Thanks for helping with the worship service!

The annual production of The Journey to Bethlehem, hosted by San Gabriel Academy, will be presented on the evenings of Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, December 5-7, from 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. on the campus of San Gabriel Academy. This interactive journey and musical concert is free to the public. Outdoor journeys depart throughout the evening. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors. For more details and directions, visit our website at www.thejourneytobethlehem.org.

Directory Pictures: We are taking pictures for the church directory this Sabbath. Today and next week are the only remaining days to get your picture taken.  We'd love to have current pictures of our church family, so stop by and see Tomas in foyer. Also stop by the table and double check your contact information. Thanks!

Downey Master Chorale concert here at  church on Sunday, Dec. 21 at 2:30pm. Tickets available from Laura in the office. Call her during the week to get your tickets.

Thank you!  The Aumack family would like to thank everyone for the love and support shown to them during the recent loss of Bill's Mom.  It's wonderful to have such a great group of friends. We look forward to the day when there are no more tears!

Flowers today are from the Gonzalez family. Happy Sabbath.

Thank you to everyone who showed up last Sunday to decorate the sanctuary for Christmas!

Upcoming Dates to Note:

Dec 5-7 - The Journey to Bethlehem @ SGA
Dec 13 - Last day to donate for the Pajama Drive
Dec 13 - Last day for Directory Pics
Dec 13 - Pathfinder Sabbath
Dec 20 - Community Christmas Program
Dec 21 - Downey Master Chorale concert 2:30pm

In Our Prayers

Elwin Edberg: He is suffering from pneumonia and blood clots throughout his legs and has been placed in hospice. Remember him in your prayers.
Ramon Diaz: Juanita's dad has suffered a major stroke. Please pray for healing.
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.
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 - Dec. 6
  9:30a     Sabbath School
10:50a     Worship Service, Gerard Kiemeney
  3:00p     Pathfinders / Adventurers
SUNDAY - Dec. 7
  9:00a     Pathfinders / Adventurers
WEDNESDAY - Dec. 10
  7:00p     Wednesday Fellowship
FRIDAY - Dec. 12
  7:00p     Band Practice
NEXT SABBATH - Dec. 13
  9:30a     Sabbath School
10:50a     Worship Service, Pathfinder Sabbath

This Week
Team Leader:    Flor Munguia
Team:               Pete Ramirez, Lourdes Centeno, Myrna Cuyuch
Greeter:             Pilar Centeno, Sr.

Next Week
Team Leader:   Mark Pond
Team:               Pathfinders
Greeter:            Frances Menendez

Sabbath Ends this week:       4:43
Sabbath Begins next week:   4:45