“In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, David sent Joab out with the king’s men and the whole Israelite army, but David remained in Jerusalem” 2 Samuel 11:1. This verse exhorts believers to consider the position that God demands and to not be out of alignment with it. Those familiar with this story in 2 Samuel know that as king, David’s responsibility was to be with his

The Sholom Players will premiere the theatrical performance of “The Case of the Missing Ming Vase,” written and directed by Karen Sands, to benefit Congregation Sholom. The matinee performance is on Wednesday, July 30, at 2 p.m. in Clubhouse 2. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Tickets for the performance are $10 per person and can be purchased at the door or online at https:// shorturl.at/GumB0.

Buddha Circle will meet on Saturday, Aug. 2, in Clubhouse 3, Room 1, with Ven. Kusala from 9:30-11 a.m. For more information, call 714-468-6887.

The Christian Fellowship and Fun Club will host a summer reunion for former members on Tuesday, July 22, at 6 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 2. People are encouraged to bring their favorite potluck dish and their own cutlery. Water and coffee will be provided. For more information, call 562-455-6218 or 562-277-2836.

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 In Roman 4:13, the apostle Paul writes, “For the promise that

On Sunday, July 6, the congregations of Redeemer Lutheran Church and St. Theodore of Canterbury Episcopal Church will celebrate the fourth Sunday after Pentecost with Rev. Murray D. Finck presiding. The Communion and worship service gathers at 13564 St. Andrews Drive at 10:30 a.m. This week, there will be a duet of “In the Garden” sung by Hiroko Minei and Christina Paek during the Holy

God’s redeeming love motivates worship at Leisure World Baptist Church. The congregation meets to praise God together Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse 4. Not exempt from suffering, believers bring their burdens to the Lord. He delivers in answer to their joint prayers, and they multiply their thanksgiving and praises to God. Having experienced God’s grace personally, Christians know

Sometimes people can spend their whole lives looking for what’s right, while at the same time refusing to lay down what’s wrong. Although it may sound like this is relating to sin, which it can and does, it also refers to finding the right calling and God’s perfect will specifically for each of believer as individuals. Isaiah 30:21, says “Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your

On Sunday, June 8, Young Nak Church of Orange County held a dedication service for its newly launched Seal Beach campus in Leisure World. The worship service, attended by approximately 220 people, marked a significant new beginning for the church’s ministry in Leisure World. Senior Pastor Kyung Sup Kim delivered a sermon based on Matthew 5:13-16, titled “A Church That Transforms the World.”