Sept. 10, 2016

Downey Adventist Church 

Sept 10, 2016

10:50 AM

Let no one feel like a stranger here. We all have the same Creator, who loves each of us unconditionally. Welcome, children of God! Greet one another joyfully.


Order of Worship
Welcome..................Bill Aumack
Hymnal #884

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

Baptism

Intercessory Prayer ....Alberto Melenciano

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

Hymn #487
In the Garden

Message......................Cary Fisher
Bible Heroes #7: Daniel - For the Glory of God

Invitation to Give..........Rick Gonzalez
World Budget

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

Message Notes

Bible Heroes #7
Daniel - For the Glory of God


Now Daniel so distinguished himself among the administrators and the satraps by his exceptional qualities that the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom.  Daniel 6:3


Finally these men said, "We will never find any basis for charges against this man Daniel unless it has something to do with the law of his God."  Daniel 6:5


The royal administrators, prefects, satraps, advisers and governors have all agreed that the king should issue an edict and enforce the decree that anyone who prays to any god or human being during the next thirty days, except to you, Your Majesty, shall be thrown into the lions' den. Daniel 6:7


Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before. Daniel 6:10

When the king heard this, he was greatly distressed; he was determined to rescue Daniel and made every effort until sundown to save him. Daniel 6:14


So the king gave the order, and they brought Daniel and threw him into the lions' den. The king said to Daniel, "May your God, whom you serve continually, rescue you!" Daniel 6:16


When he came near the den, he called to Daniel in an anguished voice, "Daniel, servant of the living God, has your God, whom you serve continually, been able to rescue you from the lions?" Daniel 6: 20


"My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, because I was found innocent in his sight. Nor have I ever done any wrong before you, Your Majesty."
Daniel 6:22

The king was overjoyed and gave orders to lift Daniel out of the den. And when Daniel was lifted from the den, no wound was found on him, because he had trusted in his God. Daniel 6:23

At the king's command, the men who had falsely accused Daniel were brought in and thrown into the lions' den, along with their wives and children. And before they reached the floor of the den, the lions overpowered them and crushed all their bones. Daniel 6:24

Then King Darius wrote to all the nations and peoples of every language in all the earth:
"May you prosper greatly! I issue a decree that in every part of my kingdom people must fear and reverence the God of Daniel. For he is the living God and he endures forever; his kingdom will not be destroyed, his dominion will never end." Daniel 6:25-26

So Daniel prospered during the reign of Darius and the reign of Cyrus the Persian. Daniel 6:28




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. 10
  9:30a Sabbath School
10:50a Worship Service, Cary Fisher
  1:00p Outreach Team
WEDNESDAY - Sep. 14
  7:00p Wed Fellowship
Book of Daniel
FRIDAY - Sep. 16
  7:00p Band Practice
NEXT SABBATH - Sep. 17
  9:30a Sabbath School
10:50a Worship Service, Cary Fisher



Upcoming Events

Sept. 15 -  Board 7pm
Sept. 16-18 Pathfinder Campout
Sept. 24    Community Sabbath
Oct. 1 -     Communion
Oct. 8 -     Small Groups begin



This Week the message is Bible Heroes  #7: Daniel - For the Glory of God. 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.

Next Week the message is Reaching the Un-Churched. Fewer and fewer American's are going to church weekly, we must come to terms that we are living in a deep-rooted secular society.  It is time to revisit our motive and our approach on how our faith is making an impact on the world around us.

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

Luncheon: Everyone is invited to join us today for a fellowship luncheon after the service.

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

Baptism Today: We are proud of Nadia Aponte to make a public commitment for Jesus today. Be sure to welcome her into the family of God.

Small Groups: Small groups are starting in Oct. This is a video series called Tracing the Footsteps of Jesus. There are sign up sheets in the foyer. We also need more small groups. Please let us know if you are interested in hosting/leading a group.

The flowers today are for Elora's Birthday.


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

Next Week
Team Leader: Rick Gonzalez
Team: Mark Pond, Mark Toban,
Divine Munguia
Greeter: Phillip Mondragon

Sabbath Ends this week: 7:08
Sabbath Begins next week: 6:58

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

August 27, 2016

Downey Adventist Church 

August 27, 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...................Eloy & Laura Luna
Hymnal #794

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

Intercessory Prayer ....Alberto Melenciano

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

Hymn #44
Morning Has Broken

Message......................Cary Fisher
Bible Heroes #5: Ruth - Knowing Your Identify

Invitation to Give..........Edwin Morales
Conference Advance

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

Message Notes

Bible Heroes #5
Ruth - Knowing Your Identity


In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land. So a man from Bethlehem in Judah, together with his wife and two sons, went to live for a while in the country of Moab. The man's name was Elimelek, his wife's name was Naomi, and the names of his two sons were Mahlon and Kilion. They were Ephrathites from Bethlehem, Judah. And they went to Moab and lived there.  Ruth 1:1-2

Now Elimelek, Naomi's husband, died, and she was left with her two sons. They married Moabite women, one named Orpah and the other Ruth. After they had lived there about ten years, both Mahlon and Kilion also died, and Naomi was left without her two sons and her husband. Ruth 1:3-5

But Naomi said, "Return home, my daughters. Why would you come with me? Am I going to have any more sons, who could become your husbands?  Ruth 1:11

But Ruth replied, "Don't urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God. Where you die I will die, and there I will be buried. May the Lord deal with me, be it ever so severely, if even death separates you and me."  Ruth 1:16-17

At this, she bowed down with her face to the ground.  She asked him, "Why have I found such favor in your eyes that you notice me - foreigner?"  Ruth 2:10

As she got up to glean, Boaz gave orders to his men, "Let her gather among the sheaves and don't reprimand her. Even pull out some stalks for her from the bundles and leave them for her to pick up, and don't rebuke her."  Ruth 2:15-16


So Boaz took Ruth and she became his wife. When he made love to her, the Lord enabled her to conceive, and she gave birth to a son. Ruth 4:13

The women said to Naomi: "Praise be to the Lord, who this day has not left you without a guardian-redeemer. May he become famous throughout Israel! He will renew your life and sustain you in your old age. For your daughter-in-law, who loves you and who is better to you than seven sons, has given him birth." Ruth 4:14-15

Then Naomi took the child in her arms and cared for him. The women living there said, "Naomi has a son!" And they named him Obed. He was the father of Jesse, the father of David. Ruth 4:16-17

But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.  1 Peter 2:9






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 - Aug. 27
  9:30a Sabbath School
10:50a Worship Service, Cary Fisher
  5:30p Parking Lot Party
WEDNESDAY - Aug. 31
  7:00p Wed Fellowship
        Book of Daniel
FRIDAY - Sep. 2
  7:00p Band Practice
NEXT SABBATH - Sep. 3
  9:30a Sabbath School
10:50a Worship Service, Cary Fisher



Upcoming Events

Aug 27 - Parking Lot Party
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


This Week the message is Bible Heroes #4: Abraham - Faith Triumphs. Abraham as he 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.

Next Week the message is Bible Heroes #5: Ruth - Knowing Your Identity. This message will remind us that whether we acknowledge it or not, we are all foreigners, and Ruth taught us that doing what is right determines a person's identity much more than someone's nationality.

Save the Date! Sept 24th is our Community Sabbath. Bring friends for this special worship service.

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

Parking Lot Party is today, right here in our parking lot. Make sure to bring a few friends.

Abundant Giving is for Bicycle Ambulances to help people in rural areas get to medical help. Total so far: $1370

The flowers today are from Sal and Karen for their Anniversary.


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

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

Sabbath Ends this week: 7:27
Sabbath Begins next week: 7:18

August 20, 2016

Downey Adventist Church 

August 20, 2016

10:50 AM

Welcome, everyone! May God open our hearts so love can come forth -- love for God and love for one another! Rejoice! We're with the Lord.


Order of Worship
Welcome.....................Gustavo & Lourdes Ortega
Hymnal #801

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

Intercessory Prayer......Mark Pond

Children's Story............Annie Mendez

Hymn #337
Redeemed!

Message.......................Cary Fisher
Bible Heroes #4: Abraham - Faith Triumphs

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

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

Message Notes

Bible Heroes #4
Abraham - Faith Triumphs

Abram believed the Lord, and he credited it to him as righteousness. Genesis 15:6

Faith: a strong belief in God  based on spiritual apprehension rather than proof

Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, "Abraham!"
"Here I am," he replied.  Genesis 22:1

Then God said, "Take your son, your only son, whom you love-Isaac-and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on a mountain I will show you."  Genesis 22:2

Abraham took the wood for the burnt offering and placed it on his son Isaac, and he himself carried the fire and the knife. As the two of them went on together, Genesis 22:6

Isaac spoke up and said to his father Abraham, "Father?" "Yes, my son?" Abraham replied. "The fire and wood are here," Isaac said, "but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?" Genesis 22:7

Abraham answered, "God himself will provide the lamb for the burnt offering, my son." And the two of them went on together. Genesis 22:8

When they reached the place God had told him about, Abraham built an altar there and arranged the wood on it. He bound his son Isaac and laid him on the altar, on top of the wood. Then he reached out his hand and took the knife to slay his son.  Genesis 22:9-10

But the angel of the Lord called out to him from heaven, "Abraham! Abraham!" "Here I am," he replied. Genesis 22:11

"Do not lay a hand on the boy," he said. "Do not do anything to him. Now I know that you fear God, because you have not withheld from me your son, your only son."  Genesis 22:12

Abraham looked up and there in a thicket he saw a ram  caught by its horns. He went over and took the ram and sacrificed it as a burnt offering instead of his son.  Genesis 22:13

So Abraham called that place The Lord Will Provide. And to this day it is said, "On the mountain of the Lord it will be provided." Genesis 22:14

I will surely bless you and make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will take possession of the cities of their enemies, and through your offspring all nations on earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed me." Genesis 22:17-18



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 - Aug. 20
  9:30a Sabbath School
10:50a Worship Service, Cary Fisher
WEDNESDAY - Aug. 24
  7:00p Wed Fellowship
Book of Daniel
FRIDAY - Aug. 26
  7:00p Band Practice
NEXT SABBATH - Aug. 27
  9:30a Sabbath School
10:50a Worship Service, Cary Fisher


Upcoming Events

Aug 20 - Teacher Dedication
Aug 27 - Parking Lot Party
Sept 5 - Labor Day
Sept 17 - Pathfinder Camporee
Sept 24 - Open House

This Week the message is Bible Heroes #4: Abraham - Faith Triumphs. Abraham as he 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.

Next Week the message is Bible Heroes #5: Ruth - Knowing Your Identity. This message will remind us that whether we acknowledge it or not, we are all foreigners, and Ruth taught us that doing what is right determines a person's identity much more than someone's nationality.

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. 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: $990

The flowers today are from Linda B. Happy summer!


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

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

Sabbath Ends this week: 7:35
Sabbath Begins next week: 7:27

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