By Lisa Rotchford LW contributor Redeemer’s “Pick up Your Spirits, with Prayer and Communion” continues every Sunday in September in the front and northeast side of the church (13564 Saint Andrew’s Drive) from 9:30–11 a.m. The musicians will play the organ with the church windows open so everyone outside the sanctuary can hear some favorite hymns. Check the outside message board for

Pastor By Bruce Humes “Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ”(1 Peter 1:13). The apostle Peter is writing to those early church Christians of the dispersion. In verse 1 he calls them the pilgrims of the dispersion, meaning sojourner. They were temporary residents in a foreign

Faith Christian Assembly is excited to announce that its Grief Share will begin meeting again on Sept. 18 at 2 p.m. Grief-Share is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences and is designed to help you go from sadness to finding your joy. Rupert and Addie Penner host this ministry in FCA’s garden room on Sept. 18 at 2 p.m.

Holy Family Catholic Church, 13900 Church Place next to the St. Andrews Gate, will observe The 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time on Sunday, Sept. 13. The First Reading is Sirach 27:30-28:7 and the Second Reading is Romans 14:7-9. The Gospel reading will be from Matthew 18:21-35. The Alleluia is “I give you a new commandment, says the Lord: love one another as I have loved you.” Masses The

FIRST CHRISTIAN By Bruce Humes Pastor In Matthew 11:28 Jesus says, “Come to me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” So what does it mean when Jesus says “Come to me?” Pretty simple word, for the most part it means “to be brought toward,” but scripturally it means much more. In John 6:35 Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. He who comes

Rabbi Eric Dangott will stream Friday night services at 6:30 on Aug. 21 on The Congregation Sholom of Leisure World Facebook page. To join, select the “Rooms” tab, then click on “Jewish Activities” and “Join to Restart.” Rabbi Dangott will also be on Facebook for the Saturday morning services at 9:30 on Aug. 22. Congregation Sholom and Sandy Geffner will host a special game afternoon

By Norma Ballinger LW contributor Do you feel anxious these days and wonder if you are losing control of your life? There is really only one answer: we are not in control of our life circumstances, but we can relax and trust in God’s control when we turn everything over to him. Instead of striving for a predictable, safe lifestyle, seek to know God in greater depth and breadth. He longs to make

By Jim Greer LW contributor The worldwide pandemic has impacted our lives, whether we have become infected by the virus or not. And, one of those spiritual impacts is the closure of LDS temples throughout the world. In many addresses, articles, and videos, church leaders reiterate that temples have been closed as a commitment by the church to be good global citizens and slow down the virus’s

Holy Family Catholic Church, 13900 Church Place next to the St. Andrews Gate, will observe The 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time on Sunday, Aug. 23. The First Reading is Isaiah 22:19-23 and the Second Reading is Romans 11:33-36. The Gospel reading will be from Matthew 16:13-20. The Alleluia is “You are Peter and upon this rock I will build my church” Masses Father Juan’s initiative to celebrate

LW BAPTIST By Rolland Coburn Pastor During these difficult days, as we all have been praying for many things, my wife and I have come to realize that God is answering in ways we never imagined, and that the Bible promises such answers, “He is able to do far beyond all that we ask or think,” (Ephesians 3:20). The Bible is speaking of God’s matchless ability to answer prayer. This