This Morning the message is Mystery of God. As we continue on our Alive in Christ small groups series, the message should remind us that God is always teaching us. God was teaching Paul a mystery that the Gospel is also for the Gentiles in Ephesians 3, and in a world that wants to divide and separate people from each other, God reminds us that the Gospel is for everyone and as Christians we need to be inclusive to the people around us.
Next Week the message is Living in Unity. Paul writes to the people of Ephesus to "make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace" (Ephesians 4:4). We will spend this time talking about how the Holy Spirit can humble our hearts so unity can even be possible, and how important unity is to fulfill the purpose of the body of Christ.
Movie Night: TONIGHT. We will be showing the movie "God's Not Dead." Doors open at 6pm. We will have a time of worship at 6:30pm. Then there will be some snacks as we get ready for the movie.
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May 16th the message is Walking in Love. In Ephesians 5:2, Paul calls us to walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Do you walk with love for people, or is it a struggle? Hopefully, we can see through this study how to understand God's immense love for us, and that love propels us to treat others as God has treated us.
Small Groups! Our small group study is the Alive in Christ: 6 weeks with the Book of Ephesians. It's not too late to sign up for a group in the foyer.
Graduates Needed! If you know someone in our church family who is graduating from Kindergarten, 8th grade, High School, or College - please let us know. We'd love to recognize them and celebrate with them. Email us at DowneyChurch@gmail.com or call the office at 562.869.6013.
Upcoming Events
May 2 - Small Group Outreach - God's Not Dead movie night
May 10 - Mother's Day
May 30 - Celebration Sabbath
July 20-24 - Vacation Bible School
Weekly Bible Passage: We complete list of Bible texts are listed on our website. Check out the graphic version of the memory verses on Facebook or in our mobile app.
The flowers today are for Brian's birthday from the Luna family.
In Our Prayers
Ava Meade: She requests prayer for healing from cancer.
Alejandro Hoyos: Vic's girlfriend's uncle has liver cancer. Please pray for him and the family.
Jim Aumack: Bill's Uncle had a massive stroke. Please pray for his recovery.
Marilyn Hahn: Linda B.'s friend was diagnosed with colon and lung cancer and is getting chemo.
Cliff Britton: The Aumack's family friend has been diagnosed with cancer. Please remember him in prayer as he undergoes treatment.
Ramon Diaz: Juanita's dad needs continued prayer as he covers from a stroke.
Sergio Garcia: Remember Sergio as he recovers from major back surgery.
Johnny Macias: He is requesting prayer for healing in his leg.
Yolanda Ortegon: She requests prayer for healing and help with balance.
Church Calendar
TODAY - May 2
9:30a Sabbath School
10:50a Worship Service, Cary Fisher
2:00p Pathfinders
4:00p Bible Study
SUNDAY - May 3
9:00a Pathfinders
WEDNESDAY - May 6
7:00p Wednesday Fellowship
FRIDAY - May 8
7:00p Band Practice
NEXT SABBATH - May 9
9:30a Sabbath School
10:50a Worship Service, Cary Fisher
4:00p Bible Study
This Week
Team Leader: Mark Pond
Team: Byron Molina, Erlinda Garcia, Pilar Centeno, Sr.
Greeter: Pilar Centeno, Sr.
Next Week
Team Leader: Gustavo Ortega
Team: Pete Ramirez, Lourdes Centeno, Alex Chavez
Greeter: Frances Menendez
Sabbath Ends this week: 7:37
Sabbath Begins next week: 7:42
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