For the members, family and friends of the Downey Adventist Church
Children of God
Mr Rogers on Parenting
by Cary Fisher
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He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God” (John 1:11-12). As we read the first chapter of John he identifies that the coming of Jesus was the incarnation of God being with us, and for those that believed in this incarnation, he gives them the right to call themselves the “children of God.”
When you are describing a person, you could describe them by a person’s appearance such as their height, their weight, or the color of their hair and skin. You could also describe a person based on their culture, interests, occupation or personality. There are so many ways to define an individual, but hopefully, our identity as a child of God supersedes any other characteristic that may define us. Certainly, our walk with the Lord will
affect the way we live and treat others to where the people around us can truly see where we came from. For the Month of May, I am starting a sermon series that will help us understand who we really are. It’s important to know that our identity is not only based upon our belief in God, but also, our understanding of God’s character and His will for His people. I believe that the Seventhday Adventist Church is continued on page 1
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Victorian Tea Party
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ou are invited to a Victorian Tea Party for the benefit of the Downey Pathfinder Club trip to the International Camporee. As you know the Pathfinders are raising funds to travel to Oshkosh Wisconsin this summer for the Pathfinder Camporee. This is an opportunity to help and have a nice after-
One of the most important gifts a parent can give a child is the gift of that child’s uniqueness. Children’s parents are the very best people to let them know that they are different, that there are no others in the whole world who are exactly like them, and that their differences are part of what makes them special and lovable. When parents value their child’s uniqueness, that child can learn self-worth and the worth of others as well. - Presbyterian minister, Fred Rogers of Mr. Rogers Neighborhood
noon tea. The tickets are $10 per person. The Pathfinders are also accepting donations. There will be a special speaker and then the tea party. Come out and support the Pathfinders on May 4th at 1pm. =
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