and assists in strategic planning, program oversight and evaluation of the Area Agency on Aging. The council will study, review, evaluate and inventory services available to older adults. It also promotes effective outcomes consistent with statewide goals, objectives and local performance measures. Since joining the council, Klinger was named to the Senior Citizens Engagement Committee. Members

Luke 10 tells the story of the well-known sisters and followers of Jesus, Mary and Martha: “Now it happened as they went that he [Jesus] entered a certain village; and a certain woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus’ feet and heard his word. But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she approached him and said, ‘Lord, do

Meetings for the Atherton Ward are held at 6500 E. Atherton St., in Long Beach. The 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, Relief Society and Elders Quorum on the second and fourth Sundays. Primary classes for children are held every Sunday during the second hour. Members who are unable to attend Sacrament services

First Christian Church of Leisure World teaches from God’s word, the Holy Bible 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 Pastor Gary Whitlatch has a two-fold message this week. Returning to Colossians

Pascal said that the human heart has a God-shaped vacuum fillable only by God revealed in his son, the Lord Jesus Christ. Loving God is relational, not merely intellectual, and it involves loving other people. The apostle John said, “This is the commandment we have from him: whoever loves God must also love his brother.” Personal friendship with God transforms worship, as the LW Baptist congregation

Psalm 104:31 says “You send forth your Spirit, and they are created; and so you renew the face of the earth.” “Happy Birthday, Living Church” is the theme for Redeemer Church’s Pentecost Sunday worship service at 10:30 a.m. on May 28. Residents are invited to join the community, wearing a touch of red if they would like to, and share the word and Communion in the sanctuary at 13564 St.

Congregation Sholom will have a potluck dinner prior to service on Friday, May 26, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, at 5 p.m. A sign-up sheet has been sent to members. Services led by Rabbi Mike Mymon will begin following the dinner at 6:30 p.m. The service will also be available on Zoom. Rabbi Mymon will also led the hybrid services for Shavuot on Saturday, May 27, in Clubhouse 3 Room 9, and via Zoom at 10

Buddha Circle will meet with Ven. Kusala on Saturday, June 3, in Clubhouse 3, Room 1, from 9:30-11 a.m. Ven. Kusala is well known in the Buddhist community and presents Buddhism in a simple way. The group is interactive and those who attend are encouraged to ask questions. Donations are welcome and will support Ven. Kusala in his teachings. For more information, call 562-431-7275.