Sept 3, 2016

Downey Adventist Church 

Sept 3, 2016

10:50 AM

With joy we welcome everyone here to the Lord’s house. Please greet one another with the warm hand of friendship.

Order of Worship

Welcome ....................Evan Aumack
Hymnal #724

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

Intercessory Prayer.....Edwin Morales

Children’s Story..........Dylan Joseph

Hymn #88
I Sing the Mighty Power of God

Message......................Cary Fisher
Bible Heroes #6: Samuel - Knowing what Matters

Invitation to Give........Gustavo Ortega
Church Budget

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

Message Notes

Bible Heroes #6
Samuel - Knowing What Matters


I prayed for this child, and the Lord has granted me what I asked of him. So now I give him to the Lord. For his whole life he will be given over to the Lord." And he worshiped the Lord there.  1 Samuel 1:27-28

And the boy Samuel continued to grow in stature and in favor with the Lord and with people. 1 Samuel 2:26

The Lord said to Samuel, "How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and be on your way; I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem. I have chosen one of his sons to be king."  1 Samuel 16:1

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. James 4:10

But Samuel said, "How can I go? If Saul hears about it, he will kill me." The Lord said, "Take a heifer with you and say, 'I have come to sacrifice to the Lord.' Invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what to do. You are to anoint for me the one I indicate." 1 Samuel 16:2-3

Samuel did what the Lord said. When he arrived at Bethlehem, the elders of the town trembled when they met him. They asked, "Do you come in peace?" Samuel replied, "Yes, in peace; I have come to sacrifice to the Lord. Consecrate yourselves and come to the sacrifice with me." Then he consecrated Jesse and his sons and invited them to the sacrifice. 1 Samuel 16:4-5

When they arrived, Samuel saw Eliab and thought, "Surely the Lord's anointed stands here before the Lord."
But the Lord said to Samuel, "Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart."  1 Samuel 16:6-7

Then Jesse called Abinadab and had him pass in front of Samuel. But Samuel said, "The Lord has not chosen this one either." Jesse then had Shammah pass by, but Samuel said, "Nor has the Lord chosen this one."
1 Samuel 16:8-9

So he asked Jesse, "Are these all the sons you have?" "There is still the youngest," Jesse answered. "He is tending the sheep." Samuel said, "Send for him; we will not sit down until he arrives." 1 Samuel 16:11

So he sent for him and had him brought in. He was glowing with health and had a fine appearance and handsome features. Then the Lord said, "Rise and anoint him; this is the one." 1 Samuel 16:12

God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things-and the things that are not-to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him. 1 Corinthians 1:26-27


In Our Prayers

Manuel Villegas: Gustavo’s sister-in-law’s father has been diagnosed with cancer. Prayers for healing and comfort for the family.
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.
Yolanda Ortegon: That the Lord will bless me to do his will.


Church Calendar

TODAY - Sep. 3
  9:30a Sabbath School
10:50a Worship Service, Cary Fisher
  2:00p Pathfinders
SUNDAY - Sep. 4
 9:00a Pathfinders
MONDAY - Sep. 5
        Labor Day: Office Closed
WEDNESDAY - Sep. 7
  7:00p Wed Fellowship, Book of Daniel
FRIDAY - Sep. 9
  7:00p Band Practice
NEXT SABBATH - Sep. 10
  9:30a Sabbath School
10:50a Worship Service, Cary Fisher



Upcoming Events

Sept. 5 -  Labor Day
Sept. 3 -    Pathfinders begins 2pm to 4pm
Sept. 4 -    Pathfinders 9am to 11am
Sept. 5 -    Office Closed for Labor Day
Sept. 15 -  Board 7pm
Sept. 16-18 Pathfinder Campout
Sept. 24    Community Sabbath
Oct. 1 -     Communion


This Week the message is Bible Heroes #6: Samuel - Knowing What Matters. This message reflects on how it’s so important to see beyond the superficial to determine what is best for our lives.

Next Week the message is Bible Heroes  #7: Daniel - For the Glory of God. This Sabbath will be the final message of our Bible Heroes sermon series.  Daniel was one of the greatest heroes of them all.  While he had so many godly characteristics, his ability to give God the glory may have been his most heroic quality.

Community Sabbath is Sept 24th. The Downey Mayor and representatives from our police department are coming. Bring friends for this special worship service.

Pathfinders starts Today: Our Pathfinder club starts back up today. If you are interest in joining the club, please see Tomas or Edwin.

Remember our Church Budget. We are back in the red. We appreciate your faithfulness.


The flowers today are for Celene’s Birthday and Celene and Alberto’s Anniversary.

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

Next Week
Team Leader: Tomas Aispuro
Team: Byron Molina, Erlinda Garcia, Pilar Centeno, Sr
Greeter: Frances Menendez

Sabbath Ends this week: 7:18
Sabbath Begins next week: 7:08