On Sunday, July 27, the congregations of Redeemer Lutheran Church and St. Theodore of Canterbury Episcopal Church will celebrate the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost. Rev. Murray D. Finck will preside over the holy Communion service at 10:30 a.m. at 13564 St. Andrews Drive. Eric Nelson will be the guest organist. Residents are welcome to join. Fellowship will continue afterward in the Fellowship

On Sunday, July 20, Community Church will look at the things people focus on, if they are focused on the right things, what keeps them distracted, and the implications of those answers. The people at Community Church are focused on the “kindom,” building community, and living God’s love. Those who are experiencing hate or bitterness either in their own heart toward themselves or others could

Assembly of God’s current series “Living a REAL Christian Life” will wrap up Sunday, July 20, with a sermon titled “Loving Your Neighbor,” from 1 John 4:19-21. Sometimes it’s hard to gauge just how far that “neighbor” relationship extends and how much is required of those who profess to be following Christ. The question can’t be answered by a platitude or motto. The answer is

Leisure World Baptist Church meets for worship on Sundays at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse 4. The moon is a faithful witness in the night sky to the glory of God. But when daylight comes, the greater light of the sun outshines the moon, likewise pointing to the wisdom of the creator and savior. In a similar way, the Old Testament and New Testament of the Bible point to the Lord Jesus. The Old Testament

Congregation Sholom will meet Friday, July 18, on Zoom with Rabbi Mike Mymon at 6:30 p.m. Rabbi Mymon will also lead the hybrid service on Saturday, July 19, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, and on Zoom at 10 a.m. Saturday’s Torah reading will be Pinchas from the book of Numbers. Pinchas opens with God’s promise of a “covenant of peace” for the zealot Pinchas, followed by a census. The daughters of

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

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 The apostle Paul continues in his letter to believers in Rome

Redeemer Lutheran and St. Theodore of Canterbury Episcopal Church extend gratitude to those who helped set up and attended the July 4 potluck. Eight tables were filled with members and friends, enjoying delicious food and the wonderful fellowship, along with the celebration of the nation’s 249th birthday. On Sunday, July 20, the congregations will celebrate the sixth Sunday after Pentecost

“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.