Romans 15:13 says “I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.” Sometimes it can be easy to lose hope in a world full of negative headlines. But God, the very source of hope, has this promise in Romans of joy and peace for believers when they trust

Elijah was not a popular guy. As a prophet, at God’s direction, he publicly revealed people’s sin and rebellion against God and provided an opportunity for repentance. 1 Kings, Chapter 18, recounts the event on Mount Carmel, where Elijah challenged the prophets of Baal to prove that their god was as powerful as Jehovah, God Almighty. The scripture describes the abysmal failure and dramatic end

Congregation Sholom will hold a hybrid service on Friday, Oct. 17, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, and on Zoom with Rabbi Mike Mymon at 6:30 p.m. An oneg will follow the service. Services continue with Rabbi Mymon on Saturday, Oct. 18, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, and on Zoom at 10 a.m. The Torah portion for the week will be Bereshit from Genesis. Bereishit (In the Beginning), the first parashah in the annual

People unfamiliar with church sometimes wonder what Christian worship looks like. The congregation praises and asks God to bless their gathering with his presence. They sing songs of praise and thanks to God. They read together the Bible and listen to the teaching of God's word. Furthermore, Christians worship by giving a freewill offering of money for the support of God’s work locally and

1 Corinthians 12:27 says “All of you together are Christ’s body, and each of you is a part of it.” All believers are part of Christ’s body, the church. The Apostle Paul explains earlier in the same letter, “But now indeed there are many members, yet one body. And the eye cannot say to the hand, ‘I have no need of you;’ nor again the head to the feet, ‘I have no need of you.’ No,

Meetings for the Atherton Ward are held at 6500 E. Atherton St., Long Beach. Sacrament service is held every Sunday at 10:30 a.m., followed in the second hour by Sunday school on the first and third Sundays. The Relief Society and 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

On Saturday, Oct. 11, Congregation Sholom will host Pizza in the Hut in the Sukkot outside of Clubhouse 3 in Veterans Plaza. Pizza in the Hut is sponsored by Sukkot Across America and the Shabbat service before will be led by Rabbi Mike Mymon and in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, and Zoom at 10 a.m.. Pizza in the Hut will begin at noon. Sukkah is a temporary outdoor shelter built for the holiday of Sukkot, which

Is there a church for people who don’t like church? Over the decades, Pastor Johan Dodge has worked with countless groups who left church because they believed it was filled with closed-minded judgmental people. But the church is evolving. The understanding of God is evolving, but what is staying constant is the benefit of being in community. People are healthier and more joyful when they share life