Father’s Day is Sunday, June 21, and LW Baptist’s theme for its worship service is Jesus’ parable about the father’s love; the story also called “the Prodigal Son.” The church meets Sundays at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 2. Jesus taught his people to pray, “Our Father, who art in heaven.” He often speaks of the father’s love. God is called “Father” 15 times in the Old Testament,

Leisure World Assembly of God meets Sundays at 10:30 a.m. in the Clubhouse 3 Lobby. The concept of the kingdom of God is the focus of the parable studied this week. The kingdom of God is often perceived as exclusively spiritual. Is there a physical component to the kingdom of God? Pastor Chuck Franco will give a sermon titled “The Kingdom of God,” from Matthew 13:11 in the Sunday morning service

On Sunday, June 14, the congregations of Redeemer Lutheran Church and St. Theodore of Canterbury Episcopal Church will celebrate the Third Sunday after Pentecost at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Murray Finck will preside over Holy Communion service held at Redeemer Church on St. Andrews Drive. All are welcome. People can stay after service for fellowship in the Fellowship Hall with coffee, tea, cookies and

Meetings for the Atherton Ward are held at 6500 E. Atherton St., Long Beach. The 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 Elders Quorum meetings on the second and fourth Sundays. Primary classes for children are held every Sunday during the second hour. Members who are unable to attend Sacrament

Christ’s finished work will be the focus of Leisure World Baptist's Sunday worship at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 2. All are welcome. The Bible says, “Jesus is able to save forever those who draw near to God through him since he always lives to make intercession for them.” Jesus told the religious leaders of his day, “If you believed Moses, you would believe me for he wrote of Me.”

First Christian Church of Leisure World teaches from God’s word, the Holy Bible, 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 “God gave a command to the skies above and opened the doors of the heavens; he rained down manna for the people to eat; he gave them the grain of heaven” Psalm 78:23-25.

Congregation Sholom will hold a hybrid service on Friday, June 12, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, and on Zoom with Rabbi Karen Isenberg at 6:30 p.m. An Oneg for members will follow. Les Brown will sponsor the Oneg Shabbat in celebration of Max Smith’s 82nd birthday. Rabbi Isenberg will also lead the hybrid service on Saturday, June 13, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, and on Zoom at 10 a.m. To receive a Zoom

Faith Christian Assembly holds Sunday service time at 10:30 a.m. at the church, located outside the St. Andrews Gate. A midweek Bible study is at 11 a.m. on Wednesdays. For more information, contact the office at 562-598-9010 during business hours Tuesday through Friday or by email at contact@fcachurch.net. Visit www. FCAchurch.net to learn more and read past newsletters.