For the members, family and friends of the Downey Adventist Church
5 Gifts from God
Treasures of the Heart by Cary Fisher
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o you remember a time when you really got excited over something that you purchased? It may have been a car, a T.V. or maybe it was a computer. As time had passed, did you still get the same euphoric feeling every time that you use that item? Probably not. However, that doesn’t stop us from seeking out the next new thing to get revved up about. I remember when I bought my first iPhone, and I thought it was the coolest thing ever
that I could audibly give commands to my phone while it did whatever I asked. However, Siri never seemed to understand my accent, and I had to repeat myself over and over for it to finally follow what I was saying. Also, my phone eventually just got old and I started to desire something newer. That example helps me understand Jesus when he said, “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on
earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal, but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven...” (Matthew 6:19-20). If the things of the world are what we treasure, we will eventually be left feeling empty as everything in this world will ultimately turn to dust. Our relationships with our God and his children are what is eternal. If that is the treasure of our hearts, we are cherishing in things that will never leave us empty. continued on page 1
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The theme for 2014 is based on the outstanding historical Old Testament character Daniel. A prophet and leader he lived in the world, right in the epicenter of
Joy makes our hearts a little lighter. Faith makes our paths a little clearer. Hope makes our lives a little brighter. Peace brings us all a little nearer. —Author unknown
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Pathfinder Camporee he Pathfinders will be headed to Oshkosh Wisconsin for the week of Aug 10-17. They’ve worked long and hard to attend. We will also have several new Master Guides when they get back.
Love makes our friends a little dearer.
civilization at that time and yet was not conformed by it. We believe that it was his relationship with Jesus that made him forever faithful. We also believe that Jesus is the true forever faithful One to us. Our Pathfinders will have their hearts and minds refreshed in this story for our time. Let’s remember them in prayer. =
Who Are You? page 3 Doodles and Masterpieces page 4 Taste & Inspiration on page 5 What’s happening? see pages 6 & 9 Our Church Family page 8 Kid’s Page on page 9