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