Where is your faith? This is the question Jesus put to those who claimed to follow him. Jesus said people’s hearts are like four types of ground. Hard-ground people say, “I don’t understand God’s word.” Shallowground people say, “I tried God’s way once.” Crowded-ground people say, “I’m into other things now.” Healthy soil people say, “I want God’s Word to produce in my

dation laid by those who have preceded us. It’s not either/or; it’s and/ both. The pastors at Assembly of God look forward to growing with you.

Drive up to the front of the church, and a masked member of the Missions Team will greet you at your car. Food donations will benefit We Care and the Long Beach Rescue Mission. As always, if you are in need without another way to address it, you may call the church office to leave a direct message at (562) 431-2503.

home. If you have been in contact with anyone testing positive for the virus within the last 14 days, stay home. If you want to speak to someone at the church or have a need, please call (562) 431-8810 and leave a message, and someone will return your call. The church location is on Northwood Road behind Carport 125.

If you know of someone who needs to be added or removed from the misheberach list, let the rabbi know by Wednesday. Anyone who wants to participate in Congregation Sholom’s games, book club or livestreamed services on Zoom should call Ron Yaffee at (562) 430-7040.

The Lord promised special graces on Divine Mercy Sunday for those who receive Holy Eucharist in a state of grace and with trust. In addition, the church offers a plenary indulgence for those who meet certain conditions, according to the Decree on Indulgences attached to devotions in honour of Divine Mercy: “A plenary indulgence is granted under the usual conditions to the faithful who, on the Second

The Newport Beach Temple is now open for living ordinances by appointment only. Make appointments and add names to the prayer rolls through the Newport Beach Temple’s website at https://www. churchofjesuschrist.org/temples/details/newport-beach-californiatemple. For additional assistance, call the Temple at (949) 644-1820.