This Mother's Day weekend we thank God for the special women in our lives while remembering Jesus' declaration: "Anyone who does God's will is my brother and sister and mother" (Mark 3:35, NLT). As Jesus' own family, let us worship God together now.
This Morning 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.
Next Week 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.
Happy Mother's Day! We want to remind all the Moms that we love you. We have a small gift for all the Moms after the service today.
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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.
May 23rd the message is Armor of God. In the final sermon in our Alive in Christ series, we are reminded that we live in a spiritual warfare, and we desperately need God's protection. We are urged by Paul to seek God's protection daily as he writes in Ephesians 6:13, "Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground."
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.
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.
Upcoming Events
May 10 - Mother's Day
May 30 - Celebration Sabbath
June 4 - AUS Graduation 7pm
June 27 - Communion
July 20-24 - Vacation Bible School
The flowers today are from Annie in honor of all the Moms.
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 9
9:30a Sabbath School
10:50a Worship Service, Cary Fisher
4:00p Bible Study
WEDNESDAY - May 13
7:00p Wednesday Fellowship
FRIDAY - May 15
7:00p Band Practice
NEXT SABBATH - May 16
9:30a Sabbath School
10:50a Worship Service, Cary Fisher
2:00p Pathfinders
4:00p Bible Study
This Week
Team Leader: Gustavo Ortega
Team: Pete Ramirez, Lourdes Centeno, Alex Chavez
Greeter: Frances Menendez
Next Week
Team Leader: Eloy Luna
Team: Jr. Deacons
Greeter: Phillip Mondragon
Sabbath Ends this week: 7:42
Sabbath Begins next week: 7:47
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