On Sunday, March 15, the congregations of Redeemer Lutheran Church and St. Theodore of Canterbury Episcopal Church will celebrate the third Sunday of Lent at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Murray Finck will preside over the holy Communion service at 13564 St. Andrews Drive. All are welcome to join. People can join after service for coffee, tea, cookies and snacks in the Fellowship Hall. The congregation

“For if we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and cleanse us from all unrighteousness,” 1 John 1:9. God forgives people by the sacrifice of Jesus, who broke the power of sin on the cross. That lesson is good for any time believers feel they need a fresh start. Join Faith Christian Assembly on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. The Bible study is every Wednesday at 11

Seal Beach Sarang Church meets on Sundays at 12:20 p.m. with a light lunch following. The Wednesday Bible study is at 6 p.m., and the early morning prayer meeting is held TuesdaySaturday at 6 a.m. For more information, call 310-749-0577.

James 4:1-12 is the basis for Pastor Chuck Franco’s sermon on March 15, titled “Conflict or Peace?” The message could be relevant to current world events, but the focus for this passage is on conflict between the spirit of God and fleshly motives and desires. James addresses Christians’ struggle to act upon pure motives and an undivided heart, humbly serving God and others, or yielding to

Congregation Sholom will hold a potluck dinner for members prior to services on Friday, March 13, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, at 5 p.m. A sign-up sheet has been sent to members. Services are conducted by Rabbi Karen Isenberg and will begin at 6:30 and will also be available on Zoom. Rabbi Mike Mymon will lead the hybrid service on Saturday, March 14, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, and on Zoom at 10 a.m. The

Holy Family Catholic Church is located next to the St. Andrews Gate. Masses are held Monday-Saturday at 8:30 a.m., Saturdays at 4 p.m. (Vigil) and Sundays at 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and noon. During Lent, Holy Family will have Stations of the Cross Devotion on Fridays at 11 a.m., followed by a Fish Fry lunch (now air fried). RSVP for lunch by calling the parish office at 562-430-8170.

Common wisdom is often the most applicable. Will Rogers said, “Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.” The wisdom in James 3 is not what one might obtain from study or discourse. It does not demand attention or respect, but is marked by humility and living honorably. Pastor Chuck Franco continues the study in James with a sermon titled “True Wisdom.”

Community Church will continue to walk through the season of Lent, looking at inverting the season’s focus from sorrow and lament to light and love. Many people are fearful for friends and loved ones and feeling incredibly discouraged and hopeless. The Hebrew scriptures this week remind believers that while there are times of testing and quarreling, those times can be marked and moved past. Community

Congregation Sholom will hold a service on Friday, March 6, at 6:30 p.m. with Rabbi Karen Isenberg on Zoom. Rabbi Mike Mymon will lead the hybrid services on Saturday, March 7, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, and on Zoom at 10 a.m. Saturday’s Torah reading will be Ki-Tisa from the book of Exodus. Ki-Tisa (When You Elevate) opens as God tells Moses to collect a half-shekel donation from all Israelites

LW Baptist meets for worship on Sundays at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 2. The Bible says that redeemed people are God’s special treasure. He calls them his chosen people, which is reason to worship and give thanks to God. Being God’s chosen people means being set apart to the Lord, receiving God’s love, experiencing God’s faithfulness and blessing, and learning to fear him and nothing