The apostle Paul wrote to the new Christian church in southern Greece to encourage them in their faith. This week, LW Baptist Church will look at his reminder to believers that faith becomes fragile when separated from its proper object, God and his written promises. Paul prays for the believers as they face the ups and downs of life in his letter. Amid these disturbances, Paul asks for the restoration

Sheep Gate Evangelical Church, led by senior pastor Young Kun Kim, holds a weekly worship service on Sundays at 1 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 2. The Thursday Bible study, which is a reading through the Bible together, is held at 1 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 4. Sheep Gate Evangelical Church is a place for Korean-speaking residents to find and live a joyful life in Jesus. For more information, call

First Christian Church invites all residents to join the service as the church focuses on the teachings of God, straight out of the Holy Bible. First Christian is a friendly church that welcomes all. Pastor’s Message In Romans 10:21 the apostle Paul quotes from the Old Testament in Isaiah 65:2 as God is speaking to Israel, “All day long I have stretched out My hands to a disobedient and

On Sunday, Jan. 4, the congregations of Redeemer Lutheran Church and St. Theodore of Canterbury Episcopal Church will celebrate Epiphany Sunday. This is the final Sunday of the Christmas season. Rev. Murray Finck will preside over the 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion Service at 13564 St. Andrews Drive. All are welcome to join. The churches thank everyone who has participated in the Advent and Christmas

On Sunday, Jan. 4, Pastor Johan Dodge will be back. The congregation will gather at the new worship time of 9:30 a.m. at Community Church. No prior church experience is required, with a special invitation to those who been hurt by the church in the past. Community Church is located inside Leisure World down by the St. Andrews Gate, 14000 Church Place. The topic will be John’s Gospel.

Leisure World Assembly of God celebrates the new year with a new location for Sunday worship service. The Clubhouse 3 Lobby offers a brighter, more spacious gathering place and opportunity for a fresh approach to the ageless presentation of the Gospel. Pastor Chuck Franco will preach a sermon titled “Starting the New Year Right,” from Romans 13:11-14. Challenges will surely come in the new

Meetings for the Atherton Ward are held at 6500 E. Atherton St., Long Beach. Starting Jan. 4, the sacrament meeting will begin at 9 a.m. with second-hour meetings held from 10:10-11 a.m. Sunday School is held on the first and third Sundays. Relief Society and Elders Quorum are on the second and fourth Sundays. Primary classes for children are held every Sunday. Members who are unable

Congregation Sholom will hold services via Zoom with Rabbi Karen Isenberg on Friday, Dec. 26, at 6:30 p.m. Rabbi Mike Mymon will lead the hybrid service on Saturday, Dec. 27, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, and on Zoom at 10 a.m. Saturday’s Torah reading will be Vayigash from the book of Genesis. Vayigash (He Approached) opens as Judah pleads with Joseph not to keep Benjamin as a prisoner. Joseph reveals

Community Church thanks those who attended its Christmas Eve service. Residents are invited to attend Community Church’s hymn sing on Sunday, Dec. 28, at 9:30 a.m. at 14000 Church Place. This service will be a great opportunity for people to visit the church for the first time. No prior church experience is required, and all are welcome who are welcoming to all. Join Community Church every Sunday