Remarkably the Bible refers to Abraham, Moses and Job as “friends of God,” and Jesus extends this title to his followers. This personal intimacy with God involves several features, for example prayer or talking to God, and these elements of Christian fellowship will shape LW Baptist’s worship service on Sunday, May 7, at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse 4. The Women’s Bible Study group will meet Monday,

Congregation will hold services via Zoom with Rabbi Eric Dangott on Friday, May 5, at 6:30 p.m. Rabbi Dangott will also lead the hybrid service on Saturday, May 6, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, and via Zoom at 10 a.m. Saturday’s Torah portion will be Emor, from the book of Leviticus. Emor (Say) opens with laws regulating priestly behavior, working in the Mishkan (Tabernacle), and consuming sacrifices

Buddha Circle will meet with Ven. Kusala on Saturday, May 6, 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.

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

Beit HaLev and Rabbi Galit-Shirah conduct online livestream Shabbat services every Friday evening and Saturday morning. To join the Beit HaLev “Zoomagogue” interactive service, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/ 9152434704?pwd=THJGTE1O UXI5VXFDTWtuZHF4K3Vx-UT09. The meeting ID is 915 243 4704 and the passcode is RavGalit. People can also join on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ galityomtovOn

The Truth-filled Way of Life” is the theme at Redeemer Lutheran and St. Theodore Episcopal Church’s worship service on Sunday, May 7. LWers are invited to join the community and share the word with Communion and hymns at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary at 13564 St. Andrews Drive, across from the Administration building where ample parking is provided. As part of the church’s outreach mission,

meets from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Pastor Bruce Humes leads the prayer and Bible study group on Fridays from 6-7 p.m. All are welcome to join. Scripture of the Week “For what great nation is there that has a god so near to it as is the Lord our God whenever we call on Him” Deuteronomy 3:7. Contact First Christian Church is located on Northwood Road behind Carport 125. For more information,

Drop the ballot in a U.S. Mailbox as soon as possible. Your ballot must be received before noon on the business day BEFORE the annual meeting. You may also hand deliver your ballot to Clubhouse 4 on the day of the annual meeting. See instructions on your ballot for further information. Do not forget to sign the outside return envelope. I still have questions about annual meetings and elections. Who

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