This feature showcases original poems by members of the Creative Writers Club of Leisure World and other GRF members. Send poems to emmad@ lwsb.com. Poetry submissions will run as space allows. A Silent Sentinel When a woman sadly walked out of the ICU, Her heart ached at the sight of a loved one in pain. On her way home, a snow-white cashmere coat Wafts in the mall’s display window,

Biblical hope is more than wishing something will happen. People hope the weather will be good for their vacation plans, their investments will make a profit, or maybe that their gardens will yield bountiful flowers this year. Yet they have little to no assurance that these things will happen.“Biblical hope,” based on Romans 4:18-25, is exemplified by Abraham, who had a promise from God, and no

Community Church regularly has first-time worshippers attend its services and invites those who have not visited to come see what the “friendly church” is all about. This Sunday, Sept. 8, Pastor Lisa Williams share a message titled “Keeping Up With the Joneses” at 9:50 a.m., The service will be followed by a time of fellowship and light refreshment. Come early for a cup of coffee in the

Meetings for the Atherton Ward are held at 6500 E. Atherton St., Long Beach. Sacrament service is held every Sunday at 9 a.m., followed in the second hour by Sunday school on the first and third Sundays. Relief Society and the Elders Quorum meetings are held on the second and fourth Sundays. Primary classes for children are held every Sunday during the second hour. Members who are unable to attend

Isaiah 26:3 says, “You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.” This is about peace with God, peace of conscience, peace at all times and under all events. This peace comes to the one that has such confidence in God, that they will not be agitated by trials. Peace is dependent on a couple of things that fall under a believer’s responsibility.

The Bible says that the church is precious to God and should be precious to all believers. God calls the church his house, his temple, and believers are privileged to serve therein. People can learn more about the family of God at LW Baptist Church’s Sunday service at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse 4. For the church’s weekly schedule, call 562-430-8598.

First Christian Church of Leisure World teaches from God’s word, the Holy Bible, most often verse by verse. It is a friendly church that welcomes all visitors to join in worship and explore God’s word together “that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine,” Romans 1:12. Pastor’s Message The history of the Middle East region is deeply embedded in the

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First Christian Church of Leisure World teaches from God’s word, the Holy Bible, most often verse by verse. It is a friendly church that welcomes all visitors to join in worship and explore God’s word together. Pastor’s Message Pastor Gary Whitlatch will continue the study of 1 Timothy 4-5. Two principal issues will be examined. The first one is in 1 Timothy 4:16, “Take heed to yourself