Community Church

By Johan Dodge

Reverend

Join Community Church for the 24-hour Day of Prayer beginning at noon on Nov. 14-. The theme is “Immersion of Gratitude,” with a focus on Psalm 100:4-5. This is an opportunity to outwardly express and share in our gratefulness to God during this unsettling season. Special cut-out leaves are available at the church office, where people are invited to come in and write out a personal note of thanksgiving that will be placed on a large paper tree. The “tree of thanksgiving” will be on display in front of the church office through Nov. 15.

The food drive will also take place on the patio on Nov. 15 in front of the church. Anyone in the Leisure World community is welcome to drop off non-perishable food items.

The new year has begun; it’s a year of good news!

Community Church is changing things up this year. Last Sunday was the first Sunday of the new Christian year. And for the season of Extended Advent (seven weeks instead of four) Community Church is looking at hope amid the season of expectation.

This week, we are looking at how hope shapes our understanding of risk. There have recently been a lot of talking heads telling us to be afraid of this or to be fearful of that. The hope that Christ teaches us to have, hold and use overcomes the fears of this world. If you have been living without hope, or you find yourself drifting toward hopelessness in this moment, Community Church would love for this Sunday to be the one that you join us for worship.

To hear this teaching as well as some worship music, tune in Sunday morning at 9:50 on Facebook live, @communitychurchleisureworld.

If you want to join us for virtual fellowship, call the church office or email leisurewccsue@yahoo.com. If you don’t have a computer or Facebook, call in to our phone system at (562) 431-2503 and listen to the message beginning Sunday evening Communion is served the first Sunday of the month at 1 p.m. in front of the church. The elements are pre-sealed for safety, and the liturgy is part of the morning worship on Facebook. Those who come must wear a mask and maintain distancing. The Communion table is an open table; all who want to receive Communion may come and participate. You do not need to be a member of the church.

As always, if you are in need without another way to address it, you may call the church office to leave a message at (562) 431-2503.