It is a rare privilege to know someone who, when they make a promise, one is completely confident that the promise will be kept. Such confidence inspires unwavering trust. In Matthew 5:17-20, Jesus continues his teaching known as “The Sermon on the Mount,” promising that not the smallest detail of God’s law will disappear until its purpose is achieved. The Bible study continues the series

Community Church is a part of the United Methodist Church and shares the Common Lectionary—a three-year cycle of reading the Bible—with many other mainline denominations. In recent years, there has been a shift in the Common Lectionary to accommodate a season of creation. This Sunday, Aug. 4, is the first Sunday of the Season of Creation and the church will be at the Earth. South Side Jazz

Buddha Circle will meet on Saturday, Aug. 3, in Clubhouse 3, Room 1, with Venerable Kusala from 9:30-11 a.m. Buddha Circle will host H.E. Khangser Rinpoche on Saturday, Aug. 3, in Clubhouse 3, Room 1, at 11 a.m. to discuss his new book, “A Monk’s Guide to Finding Joy.” Rinpoche was recognized as the eighth reincarnation of Khangser Rinpoche. In 2023, Rinpoche came in line to one day become

The Wa-Rite Club meets on Friday mornings from 9-10 in Clubhouse 3, Room 1. Weigh-ins are from 8-8:45. Dues are $10 a year, plus 10 cents upon signing in. That dime goes to the person who lost the most weight that week. Leisure World ID cards must be shown. Female residents who want to lose at least 10 pounds are invited to stop by one of the meetings at 9 a.m.

Everyone is welcome to stop by, say hello and check out the Seal Beach farmers market every Tuesday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the parking lot at Seal Beach Boulevard and Westminster Boulevard. Small local businesses offer fresh fruits, baked goods, and great prices.

Meals on Wheels Orange County in partnership with the city of Seal Beach is hosting The Lunch Cafe at the North Seal Beach Center, 3333 St. Cloud Dr., Seal Beach, Monday-Friday, from 11 a.m.-noon. It is open to anyone 60 or older. Suggested contribution is $3. Guests under 60 can enjoy lunch for $5. Arrive 10 minutes before the start time as meals are served on a first-come, first-served basis.

Meals on Wheels of Long Beach, Inc., delivers freshly cooked meals for $10.50 per day Monday-Friday, between 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Deliveries include an 8-ounce carton of 1% milk. Contact Client Manager Caron Adler at 562-439-5000, ext. 1, or visit www.mowlb.org to complete the application or cancel a meal for the following day, before 9 a.m. the prior business day. Thursday, May 30 Beef stroganoff,