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