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.

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

The work Jesus accomplished on the cross is as effective today as it was 2,000 years ago. It was once, for all people, covering all sin, for all time. There is nothing to add, nothing to adjust, nothing to change. Romans 3:23 states all have sinned and fallen short of God’s standard, and it would be a sad and hopeless story if that were the end of it. Pastor Chuck Franco will speak about the assurance

Congregation Sholom will hold services via Zoom with Rabbi Mike Mymon on Friday, Nov. 7, 6:30 p.m. Rabbi Mymon will also lead the hybrid service on Saturday, Nov. 8, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, and on Zoom at 10 a.m. Saturday’s Torah reading will be Chayei Sarah from the book of Genesis. Chayei Sarah (the life of Sarah) opens as Sarah dies and Abraham buys the Cave of Machpelah to bury her. Abraham