What's New at Downey Presbyterian

A Personal Story of Deliverance

First Presbyterian Church of Downey — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 23:24:36 -0800

A Personal Story of Deliverance
Sermon for Sunday, 29 January 2012 by Robert Camarena with Pastor Candie Blankman

The Midwifing God

First Presbyterian Church of Downey — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:38:50 -0800

The Midwifing God
Sermon for Sunday, 22 January 2012 by Pastor Candie Blankman

Operation Rescue

First Presbyterian Church of Downey — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 20:57:38 -0800

Operation Rescue
Sermon for Sunday, 1 January 2012 by Pastor Candie Blankman

Conspiracy Revealed

First Presbyterian Church of Downey — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 10:14:12 -0800

Conspiracy Revealed
Sermon for Sunday, 25 December 2011 by Pastor Candie Blankman

From Distraction to Main Attraction

First Presbyterian Church of Downey — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 21:47:29 -0700

From Distraction to Main Attraction
Sermon for Sunday, 9 October 2011 by Pastor Candie Blankman

Serving, Not Preserving

First Presbyterian Church of Downey — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 20:31:47 -0700

Serving, Not Preserving
Sermon for Sunday, 2 October 2011 by Pastor Candie Blankman

People of H.O.P.E.

First Presbyterian Church of Downey — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 20:30:39 -0700

People of H.O.P.E.
Sermon for Sunday, 25 September 2011 by Pastor Alfredo Delgado

Peculiar People

First Presbyterian Church of Downey — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 23:10:07 -0700

Peculiar People
Sermon for Sunday, 18 September 2011 by Pastor Candie Blankman

The Consequences of Generosity

First Presbyterian Church of Downey — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 23:08:52 -0700

The Consequences of Generosity
Sermon for Sunday, 11 September 2011 by Pastor Candie Blankman

Generations of Generosity, Part I

First Presbyterian Church of Downey — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 21:31:26 -0700

Generations of Generosity, Part I
Sermon for Sunday, September 4 2011 by Pastor Candie Blankman

Is It Right for You to Be Angry?

FPC Downey — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 22:50:41 -0700

Is It Right for You to Be Angry?
Sermon for Sunday, June 26 2011 by Pastor Alfredo Delgado

A Suprising Guest List

FPC Downey — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 22:48:59 -0700

A Surprising Guest List
Sermon for Sunday, June 19 2011 by Pastor Candie Blankman

Thy Kingdom or My Kingdom?

FPC Downey — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 23:16:10 -0700

"Thy Kingdom or My Kingdom?"
Sermon for Sunday, 5 June 2011 by Pastor Candie Blankman

"Amazing Benefits Package"

Tue, 10 May 2011 21:36:54 -0700

"Amazing Benefits Package"
Sermon for Sunday, 8 May 2011 by Pastor Candie Blankman

FPCDowney.com 125th Anniversary Edition is on its way!

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:15:16 -0800

"The Power of Scarcity"

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 23:14:50 -0800

"The Power of Scarcity"
Sermon for Sunday, 14 November 2010 by Pastor Candie Blankman

"Power to See"

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 22:48:43 -0800

"Power to See"
Sermon for Sunday, 7 November 2010 by Pastor Candie Blankman

"Words of Eternal Life"

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 22:48:01 -0800

"Words of Eternal Life"
Sermon for Sunday, 31 October 2010 by Pastor Alfredo Delgado

"Elemental Power"

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 22:47:09 -0800

"Elemental Power"
Sermon for Sunday, 24 October 2010 by Pastor Candie Blankman

"Not Just Lame Bodies"

Sun, 24 Oct 2010 23:22:56 -0700

"Not Just Lame Bodies"
Sermon for Sunday, 17 October 2010 by Pastor Candie Blankman

"Power of Story"

Sun, 10 Oct 2010 20:43:47 -0700

"Power of Story"
Sermon for Sunday, 10 October 2010 by Pastor Candie Blankman

"Transforming Power"

Sun, 03 Oct 2010 22:08:56 -0700

"Transforming Power"
Sermon for Sunday, 3 October 2010 by Pastor Candie Blankman

"The Power of Being Known"

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:26:40 -0700

"The Power of Being Known"
Sermon for Sunday, 26 September 2010 by Pastor Candie Blankman

"Word Power"

Sun, 19 Sep 2010 20:15:02 -0700

"Word Power"
Sermon for Sunday, 19 September 2010 by Pastor Candie Blankman

"Let Your Word Be Heard"

Sat, 18 Sep 2010 18:09:08 -0700

"Let Your Word Be Heard"
Sermon for Sunday, 12 September 2010 by Pastor Alfredo Delgado

"Family Inheritance"

Sun, 12 Sep 2010 21:43:28 -0700

"Family Inheritance"
Sermon for Sunday, 5 September 2010 by Pastor Candie Blankman

August Sermons Online

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 12:50:34 -0700

Sermons for 8 Aug 2010 through 29 August are now on the Downey Presbyterian Web site

Sermon Page updated

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 22:10:59 -0700

Sermon page updated with sermons from 11 Jul - 1 Aug 2010

"Can You Imagine?"

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 17:43:34 -0700

"Can You Imagine?"
Sermon for Sunday, 4 July 2010 by Pastor Candie Blankman

Music Ministry page updated

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 22:39:29 -0700

The past couple of months of music praise offerings is now online.

Sermon page updated

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 22:08:03 -0700

Sermons from May and June of 2010:

02 May -- "The Church As a Big Family"/Rev. Alfredo Delgado
09 May -- "Detour?"/Rev. Erin Dunagin
16 May -- "Workout for Mission"/Rev. Candie Blankman
23 May -- "Everyday Pentecost"/Rev. Candie Blankman
30 May -- "Everyday Pentecost Redux"/Rev. Alfredo Delgado
06 Jun -- "Behind the Bread"/Rev. Candie Blankman
13 Jun -- "What is in Your Hand?"/Rev. Candie Blankman
20 Jun -- "Just One Lunch"/Rev. Alfredo Delgado
27 Jun -- "In ? We Trust"/Rev. Candie Blankman

"Saving Grace"

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 21:38:20 -0700

"Saving Grace"
Sermon for Sunday, 11 April 2010 by Pastor Chineta Goodjoin

"Who Will Roll Away the Stone?"

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 23:44:07 -0700

"Who Will Roll Away the Stone?"
Sermon for Sunday, 4 April 2010 by Pastor Alfredo Delgado

"Triumphal Entry?"

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 01:21:36 -0700

"Triumphal Entry?"
Sermon for Palm Sunday, 28 March 2010 by Pastor Alfredo Delgado

"Where is Your Towel?"

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 01:20:53 -0700

"Where is Your Towel?"
Sermon for Sunday, 21 March 2010 by Pastor Alfredo Delgado

"There is a Purpose"

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:29:58 -0700

"There is a Purpose"
Sermon for Sunday 14 March 2010 by Pastor Roberto Colon

"Joshua's Turn"

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:35:32 -0700

"Joshua's Turn"
Sermon for Sunday, 7 March 2010 by Pastor Alfredo Delgado

"You Want Me? Why Me?"

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 09:32:28 -0800

"You Want Me? Why Me?"
Sermon for Sunday, 28 February 2010 by Executive Presbyter Rev. Steve Yamaguchi

"Strangers Wanted"

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:28:47 -0800

"Strangers Wanted"
Sermon for Sunday, 21 February 2010 by Executive Presbyter Rev. Steve Yamaguchi, followed by a wonderful tri-lingual benediction

"New Year New Self"

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:55:47 -0800

New entries in the "New Year New Self" series by Pastor Candie Blankman:

17 January 2010: "RePorn or Reborn?"
24 January 2010: "Greed or Grace?"
31 January 2010: "Me Myself and I"

2009 Retrospective

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:45:28 -0800

2009 Retrospective

A video retrospective of the year 2009 at the First Presbyterian Church of Downey.

"New Year New Self"

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:36:46 -0800

"New Year New Self"
Sermon for Sunday, 3 January 2010 by Pastor Candie Blankman

Christmas Concert 2009

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 10:53:09 -0800

Christmas by Candlelight presented 19, 20 December 2009 by the Music Ministry of the First Presbyterian Church of Downey

"God of Impossible Promises"

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 10:51:07 -0800

"God of Impossible Promises"
Sermon for Sunday, 27 December 2009 by Pastor Erin Dunagin

"God's Kingdom"

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 22:31:26 -0700

"God's Kingdom"
Sermon for Sunday, 4 October 2009 by Pastor Candie Blankman

"Experiencing God"

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:35:52 -0700

"Experiencing God"
Sermon for Sunday, 27 September 2009 by Pastor Alfredo Delgado

"Babel or Pentecost?"

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:01:11 -0700

"Babel or Pentecost?"
Sermon for Sunday, 20 September 2009 by PCUSA immigration attorney Julia Thorne

"The Struggle of Sin"

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 19:46:47 -0700

"The Struggle of Sin"
Sermon for Sunday, 30 August 2009 by Pastor Candie Blankman

"What's Your Story?"

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:32:13 -0700

"What's Your Story?"
Sermon for Sunday, 23 August 2009 by Pastor Candie Blankman

"Discipleship Challenge"

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 23:23:21 -0700

"Discipleship Challenge"
Sermon for Sunday, 9 August 2009 by Pastor Candie Blankman

"New Life in Christ"

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:48:06 -0700

"New Life in Christ"
Sermon for Sunday, 2 August 2009 by Pastor Alfredo Delgado

"The Macedonian Challenge: Excelling in Generosity"

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 23:39:26 -0700

"The Macedonian Challenge: Excelling in Generosity"
Sermon for Sunday, 26 July 2009 by Pastor Candie Blankman

"Simply Profound"

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 23:38:12 -0700

"Simply Profound"
Sermon for Sunday, 19 July 2009 by Pastor Candie Blankman

"Wheat or Weed?"

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 23:33:24 -0700

"Wheat or Weed?"
Sermon for Sunday, 12 July 2009 by Pastor Candie Blankman

"The Power of Story"

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 23:32:32 -0700

"The Power of Story"
Sermon for Sunday, 5 July 2009 by Pastor Candie Blankman

"Love is a Decision"

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:22:04 -0700

"Love is a Decision"
Sermon for Sunday, 28 June 2009 by Pastor Alfredo Delgado

"Testimonies of Reconciliation"

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:55:55 -0700

"Testimonies of Reconciliation"
Sermon for Sunday, 21 June 2009 by Pastor Candie Blankman

"Domino Effect -- Reconciliation and Transformation"

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:55:08 -0700

"Domino Effect -- Reconciliation and Transformation"
Sermon for Sunday, 14 June 2009 by Pastor Alfredo Delgado

"Reconciliation and Prejudice"

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 22:46:32 -0700

"Reconciliation and Prejudice"
Sermon for Sunday, 7 June 2009 by Pastor Candie Blankman

"Reconciliation and Pentecost"

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:31:00 -0700

"Reconciliation and Pentecost"
Sermon for Pentecost Sunday, 31 May 2009 by Pastor Candie Blankman

Pentecost Musical Celebration

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:29:02 -0700

Our music ministry offered a Pentecost worship service filled with music.

"Reconciliation and Courage"

Tue, 26 May 2009 23:18:33 -0700

"Reconciliation and Courage"
Sermon for Sunday, 24 May 2009 by Pastor Alfredo Delgado

"Reconciliation and Character"

Sun, 17 May 2009 22:45:41 -0700

"Reconciliation and Character"
Sermon for Sunday, 17 May 2009 by Pastor Candie Blankman

"Reconciliation and Prayer"

Tue, 12 May 2009 23:02:53 -0700

"Reconciliation and Prayer"
Sermon for Sunday, 10 May 2009 by Pastor Alfredo Delgado

"Reconciliation and the Community of Faith"

Wed, 06 May 2009 23:28:26 -0700

"Reconciliation and the Community of Faith"
Sermon for Sunday, 3 May 2009 by Pastor Alfredo Delgado

"The Bottom Line of the Gospel"

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 22:14:47 -0700

"The Bottom Line of the Gospel"
Sermon for Sunday, 26 April 2009 by Pastor Candie Blankman

"Looking in the Spiritual Mirror"

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 21:16:26 -0700

"Looking in the Spiritual Mirror"
Sermon for Sunday, 19 April 2009 by Pastor Candie Blankman

"Raised to What?"

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 22:58:12 -0700

"Raised to What?"
Sermon for Easter Sunday, 12 April 2009 by Pastor Candie Blankman

"Gentleness and Self-Control"

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 23:26:54 -0700

"Gentleness and Self-Control"
Sermon for Sunday, 5 April 2009 by Pastor Alfredo Delgado

"Two G's and Two F's"

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:37:22 -0700

"Two G's and Two F's"
Sermon for Sunday, 29 March 2009 by Pastor Candie Blankman

"A Patient of Patience"

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 19:32:18 -0700

"A Patient of Patience"
Sermon for Sunday, 22 March 2009 by Pastor Candie Blankman

2009 Celebration Series Concerts: Knox Brass Ensemble

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 23:05:26 -0700

The Knox Brass Ensemble will perform at 7:15P on Saturday, March 28. Join us as world-renowned trumpeter Fred Mills guest stars in an evening of music from Brazil, Argentina, Italy, the US and more, including some original compositions. Tickets are $10 advance/$15 door. Tickets can be purchased at First Presbyterian Church of Downey, (562)861-6752, or online at www.brownpapertickets.com.

"War and Peace"

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 22:03:46 -0700

"War and Peace"
Sermon for Sunday, 15 March 2009, by Pastor Candie Blankman

Adios, 2008!

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 23:39:15 -0700

Adios, 2008!
A photographic review of 2008 in the life of the First Presbyterian Church of Downey

"The Great Reversal: The Gift of Joy"

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 23:37:05 -0700

"The Great Reversal: The Gift of Joy"
Sermon for Sunday, 8 March 2009 by Pastor Candie Blankman

"Winning the Battle Within: The Fruit of Love"

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 22:24:07 -0800

"Winning the Battle Within: The Fruit of Love"
Sermon for Sunday, 1 March 2009 by Pastor Alfredo Delgado

"Unwrapping the Presence/Presents of the Spirit"

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 20:41:33 -0800

"Unwrapping the Presence/Presents of the Spirit"
Sermon for Sunday, 22 February 2009 by Pastor Candie Blankman

"Life Without the Spirit"

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 18:44:31 -0800

"Life Without the Spirit"
Sermon for Sunday, 15 February 2009 by Pastor Candie Blankman

"Spirited Life"

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:24:18 -0800

"Spirited Life"
Sermon for Sunday, 8 February 2009 by Pastor Candie Blankman

"Free At Last"

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:23:38 -0800

"Free At Last"
Sermon for Sunday, 25 January 2009 by Pastor Candie Blankman

"Don't Turn Back"

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 22:49:05 -0800

"Don't Turn Back"
Sermon for Sunday, 18 January 2009 by Pastor Candie Blankman

"Under Law, or In Christ?"

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 07:48:43 -0800

"Under Law, or In Christ?"
Sermon for Sunday, 11 Jan 2009 by Pastor Candie Blankman
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Music Ministry Selections

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:08:03 -0800

Music Ministry selections for Sunday, 4 January 2009

"The Primacy of Promise"

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:22:24 -0800

"The Primacy of Promise"
Sermon for Sunday, 4 January 2009 by Pastor Candie Blankman

"Cruise Ship or Battleship?"

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 18:15:12 -0800

"Cruise Ship or Battleship?"
Sermon for Sunday, 28 December 2008 by Director of Student Ministries George Leiva-Ardon

"The Gift of Presence"

Sun, 28 Dec 2008 22:14:20 -0800

"The Gift of Presence"
Sermon for Christmas Eve, 24 December 2008 by Pastor Candie Blankman

"An Angel for the Interrupted"

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 11:08:34 -0800

"An Angel for the Interrupted"
Sermon for Sunday, 21 December 2008 by Pastor Candie Blankman

"An Angel for Those in Need of Grace"

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 22:33:46 -0800

"An Angel for Those in Need of Grace"
Sermon for Sunday, 7 December 2008 by Pastor Candie Blankman

"An Angel for Doubters"

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 23:40:23 -0800

"An Angel for Doubters"
Sermon for Sunday, 30 November 2008 by Pastor Candie Blankman

"Taking the Challenge, Part 3"

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:15:51 -0800

"Taking the Challenge, Part 3"
Sermon for Sunday, 23 November 2008 by Pastor Candie Blankman

Music Ministry Selections

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:18:22 -0800

A selection of music ministry offerings from the worship service of 7 December 2008

Taking the Challenge, Part 2

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:16:04 -0800

"Taking the Challenge, Part 2"
Sermon for Sunday, 16 November 2008 by Pastor Candie Blankman

Taking the Challenge

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 23:00:35 -0800

"Taking the Challenge"
Sermon for Sunday, 9 November 2008 by Pastor Candie Blankman

"Faith and Law"

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 20:54:50 -0800

"Faith and Law"
Sermon for Sunday, 2 November 2008 by Pastor Candie Blankman

"Hypocrisy"

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 23:28:14 -0700

"Hypocrisy"
Sermon for Sunday, 19 October 2008 by Pastor Alfredo Delgado

"What is Behind What I Do?"

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 22:16:42 -0700

"What is Behind What I Do?"
Sermon for Sunday, 12 October 2008 by Pastor Alfredo Delgado

"Christ for the World"

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 22:45:33 -0700

"Christ for the World"
Sermon for World Communion Sunday 2008 by Pastors Candie Blankman, Tina Torres, and Alfredo Delgado (The Trifecta!)

"The Great Rescue"

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 22:48:07 -0700

"The Great Rescue"
Sermon for Sunday, 28 September 2008 by Pastor Candie Blankman

Grace Like Rain

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:19:58 -0700

Grace Like Rain
Offertory Anthem for Sunday, 21 September 2008 offered by our praise band, Given.

"Grace and Peace: The Impact of the Gospel"

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 23:46:31 -0700

"Grace and Peace: The Impact of the Gospel"
Sermon for Sunday, 21 September 2008 by Pastor Alfredo Delgado

"Eternal Trouble"

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 23:45:42 -0700

"Eternal Trouble"
Sermon for Sunday, 14 September 2008 by Pastor Candie Blankman

"Who Says So?

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 23:45:01 -0700

"Who Says So?"
Sermon for Sunday, 7 September 2008 by Pastor Candie Blankman

Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:11:30 -0700

Our praise band, Given, leads the Assurance of Pardon for Sunday, 31 August 2008.

"By What Spirit?"

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 23:42:11 -0700

"By What Spirit?"
Sermon for Sunday, 31 August 2008 by Pastor Candie Blankman

"Sin: Big S and Little s"

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 13:46:29 -0700

"Sin: Big S and Little s"
Sermon for Sunday, 24 August 2008 by Pastor Candie Blankman

At long last sermons for 17 Jul 2008 through 17 August 2008 have also been added. See: http://fpcdowney.com/media.htm#sermons

"God's Heart for the Lost"

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 22:59:42 -0700

"God's Heart for the Lost"

Sermon for Sunday, 13 July 2008 by Vinh Nguyen

"The Do's of the 10 Commandments"

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 17:42:24 -0700

"The Do's of the 10 Commandments"

Sermon for Sunday, 6 July 2008 by Pastor Candie Blankman

"What's In a Name?"

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:03:49 -0700

"What's In a Name?"

Sermon for Sunday, 29 June 2008 by Pastor Candie Blankman

"A New (Old) Call"

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 12:50:29 -0700

"A New Old Call"

Sermon for Sunday, 22 June 2008 by Pastor Alfredo Delgado
Unfortunately, technical difficulties resulted in loss of the audio today.

Hosanna

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:51:39 -0700

Our praise band, Given, leads the opening hymn for Sunday, 15 June 2008.

"Present In and For the World"

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:09:02 -0700

"Present In and For the World"
Sermon for Sunday, June 15, 2008 by Pastor Candie Blankman

"Wanted: Movers and Shakers"

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 20:21:50 -0700

"Wanted: Movers and Shakers"
Sermon for Sunday, June 8, 2008 by Pastor Candie Blankman

"Comfortable in Christ/Uncomfortable in the World"

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 21:29:59 -0700

"Comfortable in Christ/Uncomfortable in the World"
Sermon for Sunday, June 1, 2008 by Pastor Candie Blankman

"Sinners in the Hands of An Angry God?"

Mon, 05 May 2008 22:55:33 -0700

"Sinners in the Hands of An Angry God?"
Sermon for Sunday, May 4, 2008, by Pastor Candie Blankman

"I Am About to Do a New Thing"

Mon, 05 May 2008 22:55:25 -0700

"I Am About to Do a New Thing"
Sermon for Sunday, April 27, 2008, by Pastor Alfredo Delgado

Shout to the Lord

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:22:17 -0700

Our music ministry team's offertory anthem for Sunday, 20 April 2008.

"Good and Evil"

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:20:55 -0700

"Good and Evil"
Sermon for Sunday, April 20, 2008 by Pastor Candie Blankman

"Distorted Realities"

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:11:08 -0700

"Distorted Realities"
Sermon for Sunday, April 13, 2008 by Pastor Candie Blankman

"Tensions of Faith"

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:15:59 -0700

Isaiah 6:1-13/"Tensions of Faith"
Sermon for Sunday, April 6, 2008 by Pastor Candie Blankman

Amazing Love

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:04:11 -0700

Our praise band Given leads the gathering song "Amazing Love" during the Sunday morning service on 30 March 2008.

"Of Human Density"

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:54:55 -0700

Isaiah 9:6, Matthew 28/"Of Human Density"
Sermon for Easter Sunday 2008 by Pastor Candie Blankman

"What is Our Mandate?"

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 22:23:48 -0700

1 Corinthians 11:23-26/"What is Our Mandate?"
Meditation for Maundy Thursday, 20 March 2008 by Pastor Candie Blankman

"The Invitation of Palm Sunday"

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 19:05:06 -0700

Isaiah 53:1-6, Luke 19:28-44/"The Invitation of Palm Sunday"
Sermon for Sunday, 16 March 2008 by Pastor Candie Blankman

Sanctuary Rededication video

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 23:11:24 -0700

First shown on 13 January 2008 at our Sanctuary Rededication, this video celebrates our church's past as we look forward to our future as God's hands and feet in Downey, CA

"WWJW"

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 22:42:08 -0700

"WWJW"
Sermon for Sunday, 9 March 2008 by Pastor Candie Blankman

"When God Calls You"

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:44:18 -0800

Luke 5:1/"When God Calls You"
Sermon for Sunday, 2 March 2008 by Director of Multicultural Ministries Alfredo Delgado

"Little Worm, Powerful God"

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 15:04:59 -0800

Isaiah 41/"Little Worm, Powerful God"
Sermon for Sunday, 24 February 2008 by Director of Multicultural Ministries Alfredo Delgado

"Hope in the Darkness"

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 15:03:45 -0800

Isaiah 41/"Hope in the Darkeness"
Sermon for Sunday, 17 February 2008 by Pastor Candie Blankman

"Grabbing Opportunity by the Mane"

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 22:59:35 -0800

Esther 4:12–16, Colossians 4:5/"Grabbing Opportunity by the Mane"
Sermon for Sunday, 3 February 2008 by Pastor Candie Blankman

Overwhelmed

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 20:03:41 -0800

Our praise band Given, with Kendra Huff on vocals, offers "Overwhelmed" during Sunday morning service on 27 January 2008.

"Embrace Your Destiny"

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 19:23:54 -0800

Jonah 1:1-3/"Embrace Your Destiny"
Sermon for Sunday, 27 January 2008 by Director of Multicultural Ministries Alfredo Delgado

"Facing Your Fears"

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 19:22:39 -0800

1 Peter 1:13-15/"Facing Your Fears"
Sermon for Sunday, 20 January 2008 by Rev. Candie Blankman

"Reframing Your Past"

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 19:21:24 -0800

Psalms 51:1-13/"Reframing Your Past"
Sermon for Sunday, 13 January 2008 by Rev. Candie Blankman

"Unleashing the Lion Chaser"

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 19:21:33 -0800

2 Samuel 23:20-23/"Unleashing the Lion Chaser"
Sermon for Sunday, 6 January 2008 by Rev. Candie Blankman

"Prophetic Words"

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 23:24:56 -0800

"Prophetic Words"
Sermon for Sunday, December 2 by Rev. Candie Blankman

"What God Has Done for Us"

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 23:32:21 -0800

Ephesians 1:1-14/"What God Has Done for Us"
Sermon for Sunday, November 25 by Rev. Candie Blankman

"Who's On First?"

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 00:27:54 -0800

"Who's On First?"
Sermon for Sunday, November 4 by Rev. Candie Blankman

Pastors Blog is Live!

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 00:44:27 -0700

First Presbyterian Church of Downey enters the blogosphere!.

Join us as we read through the Bible in a year, starting Monday, 1 October 2007.

This blog will feature commentary on our daily reading by Rev. Candie Blankman and DMCM Alfredo Delgado.

"Jesus is Better"

Thu, 09 Aug 2007 21:23:58 -0700

Hebrews/"Jesus is Better"
Sermon for Sunday, August 5, 2007 by Rev. Candie Blankman

"On High Alert"

Thu, 09 Aug 2007 21:22:59 -0700

Mark 13/"On High Alert"
Sermon for Sunday, July 29, 2007 by Rev. Candie Blankman

"Who Put the Right in Righteousness"

Wed, 04 Jul 2007 23:47:05 -0700

2 Corinthians 5:21/"Who Put the Right in Righteousness"
Sermon for Sunday, July 1, 2007 by Rev. Candie Blankman

Ice Cream Social, Saturday, June 30, 1-5PM

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 21:53:04 -0700

Mark the calendar… tell a friend… and bring your lawn chair! We are celebrating the 121st anniversary of the founding of First Presbyterian Church of Downey. Plans are being finalized for the first in a series of events honoring our church heritage and promoting our future.

Let’s pass forward the “ice cream social tradition” to the newer families in Downey. The Fire and Police Departments are joining in, with a fire engine and squad car. Children’s safety will be highlighted with fingerprinting, fire safety info and summer safety tips. An inflatable jumper is being brought in for the kids (of all ages?).

Vintage and custom cars and motorcycles will be on display, and the sanctuary will be opened to showcase our beautiful windows from the inside out. There will be an assortment of live music throughout the day.
Guess what will make this event successful…

"The Acts of FPC"

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 21:50:38 -0700

"The Acts of FPC"
Sermon for Sunday, June 17, 2007 by Rev. Candie Blankman and friends

Featured Praise Song: "Father of Light"

Sun, 17 Jun 2007 22:56:54 -0700

Talip Peshkepia and our praise music team, GIVEN, lead the Father's Day Men's Chorus in a rollicking medley of "Father of Light" and "This is My Father's World."

"Triumph in Trouble"

Sun, 17 Jun 2007 22:39:48 -0700

Acts 28:1-30/"Triumph in Trouble"
Sermon for Sunday, June 17, 2007 by Rev. Candie Blankman

Featured Praise Song: "Forever"

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 22:33:33 -0700

Featured this update: "Forever", from our praise music team, GIVEN, additional friends (Elizabeth on vocals, Abraham on bass, and Derrick on tambourine), and congregation.

"Voices of Hope"

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 21:06:24 -0700

Mark 2:1-12/"Voices of Hope"
Sermon for Sunday, June 10, 2007 by Rev. Sharon Yagerlener

"God's Grace and Me"

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 20:57:56 -0700

Psalms 8, Romans 5:1-5/"God's Grace and Me"
Sermon for Sunday, June 3, 2007 by Rev. Oliver Lee

"Danger or Opportunity"

Wed, 30 May 2007 20:17:01 -0700

Acts 27:1-44/"Danger or Opportunity"
Sermon for Sunday, May 27, 2007 by Rev. Candie Blankman

"Loving Your God, Your Brother, and Sister In South Central"

Tue, 22 May 2007 22:11:42 -0700

"Loving Your God, Your Brother, and Sister In South Central"
Sermon for Sunday, May 20, 2007 by Pastor David Martinez

"God's Motherly Love"

Sun, 13 May 2007 21:55:07 -0700

"God's Motherly Love"
Sermon for Mother's Day by Rev. Candie Blankman

"Life in God's Hands"

Mon, 07 May 2007 20:25:46 -0700

Acts 24-26/"Life in God's Hands"
Sermon for Sunday, May 6, 2007 by Rev. Candie Blankman

Featured Praise Song: "Surrender"

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 19:32:04 -0700

Featured this update: "Surrender," from our praise music team, GIVEN, in minimal duet mode.

"God Controls the Whole Picture"

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 19:29:48 -0700

Acts 22:30-23:11/"God Controls the Whole Picture"
Sermon for Sunday, April 29, 2007 by Director of Student Ministries David Leckington

"Paul's Magnum Opus"

Sun, 22 Apr 2007 22:04:43 -0700

Acts 21:37-22:29, Romans 8:31-39/"Paul's Magnum Opus"
Sermon for Sunday, April 22, 2007 by Rev. Candie Blankman
with commentary on the events at Virginia Tech

"An Uproarious Welcome"

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 21:21:07 -0700

Acts 21:17-36/"An Uproarious Welcome"
Sermon for Sunday, April 15, 2007 by Rev. Candie Blankman

"Standing at the Empty Tomb"

Mon, 09 Apr 2007 20:55:43 -0700

Matthew 28:1-10/"Standing at the Empty Tomb"
Sermon for Easter Sunday, April 8, 2007 by Rev. Candie Blankman

"Palms & Fists"

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 22:38:35 -0700

Matthew 21:1-9, 27:15-26/"Palms & Fists"
Sermon for Palm Sunday, April 1, 2007 by Rev. Candie Blankman

Featured Praise Song: "Blessed Be Your Name"

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 00:12:32 -0700

Featured this update: "Blessed Be Your Name" from our praise music team, GIVEN. A lighter, gentler version with minimal instrumentation (guitar and electronic keyboards).

"Captive to the Gospel"

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 00:09:12 -0700

Acts 21:1-16/"Captive to the Gospel"
Sermon for Sunday, March 25, 2007 by Rev. Candie Blankman

"Review Time"

Sun, 18 Mar 2007 23:32:49 -0700

Acts 20:17-38/"Review Time"
Sermon for Sunday, March 18, 2007 by Rev. Candie Blankman

VNET 07 Trip Report

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 23:34:58 -0700

An illustrated travelog of our Viet Nam Exploration Team's trip to Viet Nam on January 13-26, 2007.

"Deadly Sermons"

Sun, 11 Mar 2007 22:36:28 -0700

Acts 20:1-12/"Deadly Sermons"
Sermon for Sunday, March 11, 2007 by Rev. Candie Blankman

"The Real McCoy"

Sun, 25 Feb 2007 22:11:36 -0800

Acts 19:8-20/"The Real McCoy"
Sermon for Sunday, February 25, 2007 by Rev. Candie Blankman

"A Winsome Witness"

Mon, 19 Feb 2007 20:07:00 -0800

Acts 18:24-28, 17:16-31/"A Winsome Witness"
Sermon for Sunday, February 18, 2007 by Rev. Candie Blankman

2006 in Review

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 22:27:37 -0800

View our video slide show highlighting events in the life of our church in 2006.

Originally presented at our annual congregational meeting and dinner of February 11, 2007, this retrospective is set to the song "Please Use These Feet," composed by our assistant worship leader Talip Peshkepia.

"When Religion Gets in the Way"

Sun, 11 Feb 2007 20:23:11 -0800

Acts 18:1-17/"When Religion Gets in the Way"
Sermon for Sunday, February 11 by Rev. Candie Blankman

Our Contact Page is Live...

Wed, 07 Feb 2007 23:46:59 -0800

Our Contact page (and, by extension, our Contact Us links) is finally up and running. Find our office hours, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of our church staff.

Featured Praise Song: "Your Grace is Enough"

Sun, 04 Feb 2007 23:00:42 -0800

An occasional sampling of praise music from our worship service or special music services.

Featured this update: "Your Grace is Enough" from our praise music team, GIVEN. In downloadable MP3 format.

"Religion or Relationship"

Sun, 04 Feb 2007 21:02:39 -0800

Acts 17:16-31/"Religion or Relationship"
Sermon for Sunday, February 4, 2007, by Rev. Candie Blankman

Vietnam Team Report

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 22:58:11 -0800

Prayer of Invocation, Confession of Sin, and Prayers of the People from Pastor Candie Blankman and members of the Vietnam Exploration Team from Downey Presbyterian.

"The Greatest Commandment"

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 23:00:57 -0800

Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Mark 12:28-34 /"The Greatest Commandment"
Sermon for Sunday, January 21, 2007 by visiting speaker Rev. David Chavez.

Pastor Candie Blankman's Welcome Video

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 23:02:24 -0800

A warm welcome from the Pastor of Downey Presbyterian, Rev. Candie Blankman.

The New FPCDowney.com is Live!

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 23:04:18 -0800

The newly redesigned Downey Presbyterian Web site is live! All to further our mission to know Christ, and to make Christ known.