July 30, 2016

Downey Adventist Church 

July 30, 2016

10:50 AM

The psalmist states (Psalm 50:23) that thanksgiving is the sacrifice that best glorifies God. Welcome to worship as we thank and praise the Lord together.


Order of Worship

Welcome.....................Evan Aumack
Hymnal #814

Praise Music.................Downey Praise Band

Intercessory Prayer.......Mark Pond

Baptism

Children's Story.............Kelly Gonzalez

Special Music.................Chris Martin

Message........................Pastor Cary
Bible Heroes #1 - Abel: The Offering

Invitation to Give............Bill Aumack
Church Budget

Benediction....................Cary Fisher
Postlude.........................Chris Martin

Message Notes

Bible Heroes #1
Abel: The Offering



In the course of time Cain brought some of the fruits of the soil as an offering to the Lord. And Abel also brought an offering--fat portions from some of the firstborn of his flock. The Lord looked with favor on Abel and his offering,   Genesis 4:3-4

but on Cain and his offering he did not look with favor. So Cain was very angry, and his face was downcast.  Genesis 4:5

By faith Abel brought God a better offering than Cain did. By faith he was commended as righteous, when God spoke well of his offerings. And by faith Abel still speaks, even though he is dead. Hebrews 11:4

Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the Lord? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams. I Samuel 15:22


Our offering is not about what we are willing to give, but what God is asking us to give.


Then the Lord said to Cain, "Why are you angry? Why is your face downcast? If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must rule over it."  Genesis 4:6-7

Now Cain said to his brother Abel, "Let's go out to the field." While they were in the field, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him.  Genesis 4:8

Then the Lord said to Cain, "Where is your brother Abel?" "I don't know," he replied. "Am I my brother's keeper?" The Lord said, "What have you done? Listen! Your brother's blood cries out to me from the ground."  Genesis 4:9-10

Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God--this is your true and proper worship.  Romans 12:1



In Our Prayers

Ava Meade: She passed away Monday at 9:30pm. Please remember the family in your prayers.
Sandra Sarta: Pilar Sr.'s friend had stomach surgery. Please pray for healing.
Susie Nava Ramirez: Pilar Sr.'s niece is out of the coma but still recovering. Please pray for healing.
Ofelia: Flor requests prayer for her aunt Ofelia. She is undergoing Chemo.
Alfonso Hoffman: Mike Garcia's 11 year old nephew was diagnosed with lymphoma. Remember him in prayer as he goes through treatments.
Sergio Garcia: He is recovering from another back surgery. Please pray for healing.
Johnny Macias: Please pray the infection in his leg will be healed.
Ava Meade: She requests prayer for healing from cancer.
Yolanda Ortegon: She requests prayer for healing and mobility.


Church Calendar

TODAY - July 30
  9:30a Sabbath School
10:50a Worship Service, Cary Fisher
WEDNESDAY - Aug 3
  7:00p Wed Fellowship
        Book of Daniel
FRIDAY - Aug 5
  7:00p Band Practice
NEXT SABBATH - Aug 6
  9:30a Sabbath School
10:50a Worship Service, Bill Aumack



Upcoming Events

Aug - Abundant Giving is for Bicycle Ambulances $500 per ambulance.

Aug 13 - Hawaiian Shirt Day
Aug 18 - Board @ 7pm
Aug 20 - Teacher Dedication
Aug 27 - Parking Lot Party


This Week the message is Bible Heroes #1 - Abel: The Offering. Today, we are starting a summer series that is themed around heroes of the Old Testament.  Our first hero comes from the story of Abel.  Abel was the first biblical martyr all because of his true offering to God.  This story tells us that our offering is not about what we are willing to give, but what God is asking us to give.

Next Week the message is Bible Heroes #2 - Rahab: Faithfully Yours. Bill Aumack will share the message about the unlikely hero who is remembered as a person of faith.

Remember our Church Budget. We are running a negative balance. We appreciate your faithfulness.

The Memorial Service for Ava Meade will be Sunday, August 7, at 4pm at the Downey Adventist Church.

Parking Lot Party is coming Saturday Aug. 27th, right here in our parking lot. Make sure to save the date and bring a few friends.

The orchid on the organ is in honor of Ethan's birthday.

The flowers today are for Kelly's birthday from the Gonzalez family.


This Week
Team Leader: Flor Munguia
Team: Alex Aumack, Laura Luna, Evelyn Garcia
Greeter: Lourdes Centeno

Next Week
Team Leader: Rick Gonzalez
Team: Ellis Perry, Frances Menendez, Linda Bewley
Greeter: Pilar Centeno, Sr.

Sabbath Ends this week: 7:56
Sabbath Begins next week: 7:50

July 19, 2016

Downey Adventist Church 

July 16, 2016

10:50 AM

Followers of Jesus, welcome to worship! Please greet the disciples worshiping near you.


Order of Worship

Welcome...................Gustavo & Lourdes Ortega
Hymnal #740

Praise Music...............Downey Praise Band

Intercessory Prayer ....Rick Gonzalez

Children's Message......Annie Mendez

Hymn 590
Trust and Obey

Message.....................Pastor Cary
The Jesus Message

Invitation to Give.........Bill Aumack
Church Budget

Benediction.................Cary Fisher
Postlude.....................Chris Martin

Message Notes

The Jesus Message

God is real

For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities-his eternal power and divine nature-have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse. Romans 1:20

The sin problem

Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all people, because all sinned... Romans 5:12

You can't do this alone

Therefore no one will be declared righteous in God's sight by the works of the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of our sin.  Romans 3:20

It begins with faith

If you declare with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9

Accept God's grace

... just as sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness to bring eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 5:21

God will never leave you

For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers,  neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.  Romans 8:38-39





In Our Prayers

Susie Nava Ramirez: Pilar Sr.'s niece is out of the coma but still recovering. Please pray for healing.
Ofelia: Flor requests prayer for her aunt Ofelia. She is undergoing Chemo.
Alfonso Hoffman: Mike Garcia's 11 year old nephew was diagnosed with lymphoma. Remember him in prayer as he goes through treatments.
Sergio Garcia: He is recovering from another back surgery. Please pray for healing.
Johnny Macias: Please pray the infection in his leg will be healed.
Ava Meade: She requests prayer for healing from cancer.
Yolanda Ortegon: She requests prayer for healing and mobility.


Church Calendar

TODAY - July 16
  9:30a Sabbath School
10:50a Worship Service, Cary Fisher
MON-FRI - July 18-22
  6:00p VBS
FRIDAY - July 22
  7:00p Band Practice
NEXT SABBATH - July 23
  9:30a Sabbath School
10:50a Worship Service, Bill Aumack
        VBS Closing



Upcoming Events

Jul 18-22 - VBS
Aug 13 - Hawaiian Shirt Day
Aug 18 - Board @ 7pm
Aug 20 - Teacher Dedication
Aug 27 - Parking Lot Party



This Week the sermon is The Jesus Message. While religion can come with many complicated and confusing messages, Jesus' message was simple as he said, "I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved" (John 10:9).  Today's message will be an important one to make sure our faith is centered on Christ and Christ alone.

Next Week we will have the VBS Closing program. Bill Aumack will wrap up the week and share some thoughts about how we know God is with us Wherever We Go.

Remember our Church Budget. We are running a negative balance. We appreciate your faithfulness.

Vacation Bible School is July 16-22. If you would like to help, please talk to Bill or Linda. We need kitchen volunteers to prepare the food and clean up. Also, please sign up to bring some food in the foyer. Thanks!

The flowers today are for Grant's birthday from the Fishers.


This Week
Team Leader: Gustavo Ortega
Team: Mark Pond, Mark Toban, Divine Munguia
Greeter: Phillip Mondragon

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

Sabbath Ends this week: 8:04
Sabbath Begins next week: 8:01

July 9, 2016

Downey Adventist Church 

July 9, 2016

10:50 AM

Welcome! Brothers and sisters in Christ, a warm welcome to Downey Adventist Church! May you leave here reminded of and filled with God's lavish love. 

Order of Worship

Welcome & Prayer......Bill Aumack 

Hymnal #800

Praise Music...............Downey Praise Band

Intercessory Prayer.....Alberto Melenciano

Invitation to Give.........Gustavo Ortega

World Budget

Message......................Pastor Cary

               Foot Washing

            The Bread and Cup

Make Me a Servant.......Praise Band

Benediction...................Cary Fisher

Postlude........................Chris Martin

July 9 2 8pm

Message Notes

The Lord's Supper is a participation in the emblems of the body and blood of Jesus as an expression of faith in Him, our Lord and Savior. In this experience of communion Christ is present to meet and strengthen His people. As we partake, we joyfully proclaim the Lord's death until He comes again. Preparation for the Supper includes self-examination, repentance, and confession. The Master ordained the service of foot-washing to signify renewed cleansing, to express a willingness to serve one another in Christlike humility, and to unite our hearts in love. The communion service is open to all believing Christians.

(Matt. 26:17-30; John 6:48-63; 13:1-17; 1 Cor. 10:16, 17; 11:23-30; Rev. 3:20.)


Following the Lord's Example of Foot Washing

Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash on another's feet. John 13:14

To participate in foot washing, please go the following rooms.
Families in the Fellowship Hall;
Women in the Classroom adjacent to kitchen;
Men in the Youth room.
You may also remain quietly in the sanctuary.


Celebrating Communion at the Lord's Table

As the bread and juice is served, please take the opportunity to serve one another. As the deacon or deaconess hands you the tray with the emblems on it, please carefully serve the person next to you.  Communion emphasizes service. Of course, if you need help, we will provide assistance.

We celebrate an open communion, which means that all who are old enough to understand what it means to accept Jesus as their Savior are invited to partake in communion. You do not have to be an official member of the Adventist Church to partake in communion.

The Bread
And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, "This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me." Luke 22:19

The Cup
In the same way, after supper he took the cup, Saying, "This cup in the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me."  1 Cor. 11:25

In Our Prayers

Susie Nava Ramirez: Pilar Sr.'s niece is out of the coma but still recovering. Please pray for healing.
Ofelia: Flor requests prayer for her aunt Ofelia. She is undergoing Chemo.
Alfonso Hoffman: Mike Garcia's 11 year old nephew was diagnosed with lymphoma. Remember him in prayer as he goes through treatments.
Sergio Garcia: He is recovering from another back surgery. Please pray for healing.
Johnny Macias: Please pray the infection in his leg will be healed.
Ava Meade: She requests prayer for healing from cancer.
Yolanda Ortegon: She requests prayer for healing and mobility.


Church Calendar

TODAY - July 9
  9:30a    Sabbath School
10:50a    Worship Service, Cary Fisher
     Communion
  8:00p    Mid Summer Movie
     Soul Surfer
WEDNESDAY - July 13
  7:00p    Wed Fellowship
     Book of Daniel
FRIDAY - July 15
  7:00p    Band Practice
NEXT SABBATH - July 16
  9:30a     Sabbath School
10:50a     Worship Service, Cary Fisher

Upcoming Events

Jul 9 -  Communion
Jul 9 - Mid Summer Movies
Jul 18-22 - VBS
Aug 13 - Hawaiian Shirt Day
Aug 18 -  Board @ 7pm
Aug 20 - Teacher Dedication
Aug 27 -  Parking Lot Party


This Week is Communion. This Sabbath we will be reminded of what Jesus had done for us as we partake of the Lord Supper. This special service creates an intimate encounter with Jesus which provides us an opportunity to recommit our lives to Him.

Next Week the sermon is The Jesus Message. While religion can come with many complicated and confusing messages, Jesus' message was simple as he said, "I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved" (John 10:9).  Today's message will be an important one to make sure our faith is centered on Christ and Christ alone.



Remember our Church Budget. We are running a negative balance. We appreciate your faithfulness.

Vacation Bible School is July 18-22. If you would like to help, please talk to Bill or Linda. We need kitchen volunteers to prepare the food and clean up. Also, please sign up to bring some food in the foyer. Thanks!

The flowers today are for Grant's birthday from the Fishers.

This Week
Team Leader: Rick Gonzalez
Team: Byron Molina, Erlinda Garcia, Pilar Centeno, Sr.
Greeter: Frances Menendez

Next Week
Team Leader: Gustavo Ortega
Team: Mark Pond, Mark Toban, Divine Munguia
Greeter: Phillip Mondragon

Sabbath Ends this week: 8:07
Sabbath Begins next week: 8:04

July 2, 2016

Downey Adventist Church 

July 2, 2016

10:50 AM

Welcome to Worship! "Sing the praises of the LORD, you his faithful people; praise his holy name" (Psalm 30:4, NIV).


Order of Worship

Welcome ....................Mark & Yvonne Pond
Hymnal #802

Praise Music................Downey Praise Band

Intercessory Prayer......Edwin Morales

Children's Message......Dylan Joseph

Hymn 645
God of Our Fathers

Message.......................Pastor Cary
Choose Wisely

Invitation to Give..........Evan Aumack
Church Budget

Benediction..................Cary Fisher
Postlude.......................Chris Martin

July 9 2 8pm

Message Notes

Choose Wisely


"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."    Declaration of Independence

The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.  And the LORD God commanded the man, "You are free to eat from any tree in the garden;  but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat from it you will certainly die." Genesis 2:15-17

Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails. Proverbs 19:21

Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. Matthew 7:13-14

Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Galatians 6:7-8

No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. I Corinthians 10:13

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20







In Our Prayers

Susie Nava Ramirez: Pilar Sr.'s niece is out of the coma but still recovering. Please pray for healing.
Ofelia: Flor requests prayer for her aunt Ofelia. She is undergoing Chemo.
Alfonso Hoffman: Mike Garcia's 11 year old nephew was diagnosed with lymphoma. Remember him in prayer as he goes through treatments.
Sergio Garcia: He is recovering from another back surgery. Please pray for healing.
Johnny Macias: Please pray the infection in his leg will be healed.
Ava Meade: She requests prayer for healing from cancer.
Yolanda Ortegon: She requests prayer for healing and mobility.


Church Calendar

TODAY - July 2
  9:30a Sabbath School
10:50a Worship Service, Cary Fisher
MONDAY - July 4
         Independence Day
         Office Closed
WEDNESDAY - July 6
  7:00p Wed Fellowship
        Book of Daniel
FRIDAY - July 8
  7:00p Band Practice
NEXT SABBATH - July 9
  9:30a Sabbath School
10:50a Worship Service, Cary Fisher
        Communion

Upcoming Events

Jul 4 - Independence Day, Office Closed
Jul 9 - Communion
Jul 9 - Mid Summer Movies
Jul 18-22 - VBS
Aug 13 - Hawaiian Shirt Day
Aug 18 - Board @ 7pm
Aug 20 - Teacher Dedication
Aug 27 - Parking Lot Party



This Week the message is Choose Wisely. While we live in a great country with many freedoms, our most cherished freedom is our right to worship. God has given us a free will to love and worship Him, and we should be grateful that our country values our right to do the same.

Next Week is Communion. This Sabbath we will be reminded of what Jesus had done for us as we partake of the Lord Supper. This special service creates an intimate encounter with Jesus which provides us an opportunity to recommit our lives to Him.


June Abundant Giving: Wells - We raised $2826 OR 56 wells. Thank you for your support.

Remember our Church Budget. We are running a negative balance. We appreciate your faithfulness.

Vacation Bible School is July 18-22. If you would like to help, please talk to Bill or Linda. We need kitchen volunteers to prepare the food and clean up. Also, please sign up to bring some food in the foyer. Thanks!

The flowers today are from Bill and Linda in memory of Manuel Padilla.

This Week
Team Leader: Tomas Aispuro
Team: Orlando & Zelina Archila, Vic Acuna
Greeter: Pilar Centeno, Sr.

Next Week
Team Leader: Rick Gonzalez
Team: Byron Molina, Erlinda Garcia, Pilar Centeno, Sr.
Greeter: Frances Menendez

Sabbath Ends this week: 8:08
Sabbath Begins next week: 8:07