August 13, 2016

Downey Adventist Church 

August 13, 2016

10:50 AM

We welcome with pleasure all who have come to worship. Let us joyfully open our hearts to God and to one another.

Order of Worship
Welcome...................Bill Aumack
Hymnal #721

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

Intercessory Prayer ....Alex Chavez

Children's Story...........Celene Aispuro

Hymn #573
He Leadth Me

Message.....................Pastor Cary
Bible Heroes #3: Noah - Against the Grain

Invitation to Give.........Alberto Melenciano
World Budget

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

Message Notes

Bible Heroes 3
Noah - Against the Grain


The Lord saw how great the wickedness of the human race had become on the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of the human heart was only evil all the time. Genesis 6:5

But Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord. This is the account of Noah and his family. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked faithfully with God. Genesis 6:8-9

He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just.  Deuteronomy 32:4

Never let the culture compromise your walk with God

As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark; Matthew 24:37-38


God saw how corrupt the earth had become, for all the people on earth had corrupted their ways.
Genesis 6:12


... if he did not spare the ancient world when he brought the flood on its ungodly people, but protected Noah, a preacher of righteousness, and seven others;    2 Peter 2:5

Share God's salvation even when the world rejects you.

So God said to Noah, "I am going to put an end to all people, for the earth is filled with violence because of them. I am surely going to destroy both them and the earth. So make yourself an ark of cypress wood; make rooms in it and coat it with pitch inside and out."  Genesis 6:13-14

Follow God even when it doesn't make sense.

I am going to bring floodwaters on the earth to destroy all life under the heavens, every creature that has the breath of life in it. Everything on earth will perish. But I will establish my covenant with you, and you will enter the ark-you and your sons and your wife and your sons' wives with you.   Genesis 6:17-18

Trust in God's promises even when the world seems to be falling apart.

By the first day of the first month of Noah's six hundred and first year, the water had dried up from the earth. Noah then removed the covering from the ark and saw that the surface of the ground was dry.  Genesis 8:13

Be patient as you are waiting for the Lord's working in your life.


Then Noah built an altar to the Lord and, taking some of all the clean animals and clean birds, he sacrificed burnt offerings on it. The Lord smelled the pleasing aroma and said in his heart: "Never again will I curse the ground..." Genesis 8:20-21

Living and praising God will change to the world.



Notes:






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.
Ava Meade: She requests prayer for healing from cancer.
Yolanda Ortegon: She requests prayer for healing and mobility.


Church Calendar

TODAY - Aug 13
  9:30a Sabbath School
10:50a Worship Service, Cary Fisher
WEDNESDAY - Aug 17
  7:00p Wed Fellowship
Book of Daniel
FRIDAY - Aug 19
  7:00p Band Practice
NEXT SABBATH - Aug 20
  9:30a Sabbath School
10:50a Worship Service, Cary Fisher

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 #3: Noah - Against the Grain. This Sabbath's message is about Noah as he was able to resist the ridicule from others and still be faithful to what the Lord was asking him to do. The truth is that people would rather defend their faith with their life rather than be mocked because of it.

Next Week the message is Bible Heroes #4: Abraham - Faith Triumphs. Abraham showed his willingness to do anything to follow God.  While he set the example of what God did for us, he also showed us the incredible power that comes with faith.

The First Day of School is August 22 at AUS and SGA. Make sure you're signed up for the new year.

Remember our Church Budget. We are just getting back to a positive balance. We appreciate your faithfulness.

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.

Abundant Giving is for Bicycle Ambulances to help people in rural areas get to medical help. Total so far: $760

The flowers today are from the Gonzalez family. Happy Sabbath.

This Week
Team Leader: Tomas Aispuro
Team: Evan Aumack, Ricky Gonzalez, Lourdes Centeno
Greeter: Frances Menendez

Next Week
Team Leader: Gustavo Ortega
Team: Kelly Gonzalez, Myrna Cuyuch, Lucille Martinez
Greeter: Phillip Mondragon

Sabbath Ends this week: 7:43
Sabbath Begins next week: 7:35

August 6, 2016

Downey Adventist Church 

August 6, 2016

10:50 AM

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, we welcome you to worship. Please greet those worshiping near you.

Order of Worship

Welcome ................Mark & Yvonne Pond
Hymnal #740

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

Intercessory Prayer.....Gustavo Ortega

Children's Story...........Karen Ramirez

Special Music..............Elora Chavez

Message.....................Bill Aumack
Bible Heroes #2: Rahab - Faithfully Yours

Invitation to Give.........Rick Gonzalez
Church Budget

Benediction..................Bill Aumack
Postlude.......................Chris Martin

Message Notes

Bible Heroes #2
Rahab - Faithfully Yours

8 Before the spies lay down for the night, she went up on the roof 9 and said to them, "I know that the LORD has given you this land and that a great fear of you has fallen on us, so that all who live in this country are melting in fear because of you. 10 We have heard how the LORD dried up the water of the Red Sea[a] for you when you came out of Egypt, and what you did to Sihon and Og, the two kings of the Amorites east of the Jordan, whom you completely destroyed. 11 When we heard of it, our hearts melted in fear and everyone's courage failed because of you, for the LORD your God is God in heaven above and on the earth below. 12 "Now then, please swear to me by the LORD that you will show kindness to my family, because I have shown kindness to you. Give me a sure sign 13 that you will spare the lives of my father and mother, my brothers and sisters, and all who belong to them-and that you will save us from death." 14 "Our lives for your lives!" the men assured her. "If you don't tell what we are doing, we will treat you kindly and faithfully when the LORD gives us the land." Joshua 2:8-14

Rahab was unfaithful to men

Rahab could be called a traitor
When we heard of it, our hearts melted in fear and everyone's courage failed because of you, for the LORD your God is God in heaven above and on the earth below. Joshua 2:11

Rahab was faithful towards the Israelite spies
"Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved" (Acts 4:12).

Rahab is honored by God and included in Jesus' family tree



Notes:






In Our Prayers

Ava Meade: She passed away last Monday. 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 - Aug 6
  9:30a Sabbath School
10:50a Worship Service, Bill Aumack
SUNDAY - Aug 7
  4:00p Ava Memorial WEDNESDAY - Aug 11
  7:00p Wed Fellowship
        Book of Daniel
FRIDAY - Aug 12
  7:00p Band Practice
NEXT SABBATH - Aug 13
  9:30a Sabbath School
10:50a Worship Service, Cary Fisher


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

Next Week the message is Bible Heroes #3: Noah - Against the Grain. This Sabbath's message is about Noah as he was able to resist the ridicule from others and still be faithful to what the Lord was asking him to do. The truth is that people would rather defend their faith with their life rather than be mocked because of it.

Remember our Church Budget. We are just barely pulling out of a negative balance. We appreciate your faithfulness.

The Memorial Service for Ava Meade will be tomorrow 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.

Abundant Giving is for Bicycle Ambulances to help people in rural areas get to medical help.

The flowers today are from Bill and Linda for their Anniversary.


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

Next Week
Team Leader: Tomas Aispuro
Team: Evan Aumack, Ricky Gonzalez, Lourdes Centeno
Greeter: Frances Menendez

Sabbath Ends this week: 7:50
Sabbath Begins next week: 7:43

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

June 25, 2016

Downey Adventist Church 

June 25, 2016

10:50 AM

Welcome to Worship! On this new summer day, we turn our eyes to Jesus and bow our hearts before him.


Order of Worship

Welcome ......................Evan Aumack
Hymnal #743

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

Intercessory Prayer ......Mark Pond

Children's Message .......Celene Aispuro

Hymn 327
I'd Rather Have Jesus

Message.........................Bill Aumack
But I Don't Want to be a Sidewalk Preacher!

Invitation to Give.............Alberto Melenciano
Conference Advance

Benediction.....................Bill Aumack
Postlude..........................Chris Martin

July 9, 8pm

Message Notes

But I Don't Want to be a Sidewalk Preacher!


American churchgoers believe they should share their faith, but the majority never do, according to recent LifeWay Research. The vast majority of those polled (80 percent) agreed that sharing their faith is an important part of discipleship, and 75 percent of them feel comfortable that they are able to communicate the gospel well, but more than 60 percent haven't done so in the past six months, and nearly half (48 percent) have never invited anyone to attend a church service or program.


Ways to Share Your Faith

1. Your __________________________________________

So Paul stood in the midst of the Areopagus and said, "Men of Athens, I observe that you are very religious in all respects. For while I was passing through and examining the objects of your worship, I also found an altar with this inscription, 'TO AN UNKNOWN GOD.' Therefore what you worship in ignorance, this I proclaim to you. Acts 17:22-23 (NIV)


2. Your _________________________________

Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:16 (NIV)


3. Your ____________________

Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12 (NIV)

By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. John 13:35 (NIV)



4. Your ___________________

And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. Mark 16:15 (NIV)




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 - June 25
  9:30a Sabbath School
10:50a Worship Service, Bill Aumack
WEDNESDAY - June 29
  7:00p Wed Fellowship
        Book of Daniel
FRIDAY - July 1
  7:00p Band Practice
NEXT SABBATH - July 2
  9:30a Sabbath School
10:50a Worship Service, Cary Fisher


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 But I Don't Want to be a Sidewalk Preacher! Whenever we talk about evangelism it seems like we imagine the worst case. Telling people about God should be something we look forward to doing, not something we dread. Bill Aumack will share some easy ways to share your faith in this message.

Next 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.


June Abundant Giving: Wells - For $50 you can provide a well in village where there is not currently a well. You can give any amount, $0.50, $5, $50 or $500. The important part is to remember how generous God has been to you and to be generous to others. Total so far $2583.

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 Sarah's birthday from Eloy and Laura.


This Week
Team Leader: Flor Munguia
Team: Kelly Gonzalez, Myrna Cuyuch, Lucille Martinez
Greeter: Rick & Kelly Gonzalez

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

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