The American Thanksgiving Day is derived from the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles commemorating Israel’s migration from Egypt to the promised land. It is about giving thanks to the Lord. The Bible says, “Praise the Lord for He is good.” LW Baptist Church takes this biblical command seriously at its next service on Sunday, Nov. 23, at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse 4. God is good to all his creation, all

Congregation Sholom will hold service via Zoom with Rabbi Mike Mymon on Friday, Nov. 21, at 6:30 p.m. Rabbi Mymon will also lead the hybrid service on Saturday, Nov. 22, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, and on Zoom at 10 a.m. Saturday’s Torah reading will be Toldot from the book of Genesis. Toldot (generations) opens with the births of Isaac and Rebecca’s twins, Jacob and Esau. Esau sells his birthright

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 the first five verses of Romans 9, it’s understood that

On Sunday, Nov. 16, the congregations of Redeemer Lutheran Church and St. Theodore of Canterbury Episcopal Church will celebrate the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost. The holy Communion service, led by Rev. Murray D. Finck, gathers on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. at 13564 St. Andrews Drive. All are welcome to join. The church office will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 19. Fellowship will be held after

“Hezekiah received the letter from the messengers and read it. Then he went up to the temple of the Lord and spread it out before the Lord. And Hezekiah prayed to the Lord,” 2 Kings 19:14-15a. The full context of this scripture includes an unsettling report that Hezekiah receives from the king. In a time when unsettling reports seem to come often, the lesson in this scripture is still as current

In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus says, “I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” On Sunday, Nov. 16, at 10 a.m., in Clubhouse 4, LW Baptist Church will meditate on how God teaches believers to depend on him, a lesson everyone must learn. Becoming dependent upon God does not come naturally, but must be recognized as the teaching

Community Church offers a free weekly discussion on the book “A Course in Miracles,” facilitated by Abby Stevens every Tuesday at 1 p.m. For more information on “A Course in Miracles,” visit www.acim.org. Community Church will host a Christmas market on Saturday, Nov. 29, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. People can come peruse the holiday wares, eat Christmas sweet treats, and start the season with cheer

On Sunday, Nov. 16, LW Assembly of God will welcome guest minister Caleb Christiansen, the campus staff minister for Inter-Varsity USA on the campus of University of California, Irvine. University is often where a young Christians faith is challenged for the first time. The availability of support, affirmation and community on the secular campus is key to strengthening the walk of young Christians,

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 attend

The Seal Beach Sa-Rang Church, led by Rev. John Lee, is inviting all residents of Leisure World to worship and celebrate together the church’s new worship site at the Redeemer Lutheran Church,13564 St. Andrews Drive. Sunday service begins at 12:20 p.m. The Wednesday service is at 6 p.m., and prayer meetings are held at 6 a.m. Tuesday-Saturday. For more information, call 310-749-0577.