Congregation Sholom will hold services via Zoom with Rabbi Mike Mymon on Friday, Nov. 18, at 6:30 p.m. Rabbi Mymon will also lead the hybrid services on Saturday, Nov. 19, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, and via Zoom at 10 a.m. Saturday’s Torah portion 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.

Thanksgiving is a time to stop, reflect and give thanks to the Lord for the many blessings he has given. Even in the midst of challenging times, believers have much to be thankful for. The Bible has plenty to say about giving thanks: “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses

Redeemer Lutheran’s Scripture and worship service will encourage people to remember that “Christ is King” on Sunday, Nov. 20. Residents are invited to reflect, join the celebration and share the word and Communion at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary at 13564 St. Andrews Drive, across from the Administration building where ample parking is provided. The organist and choir will lift people’s

Buddha Circle will meet on Saturday, Dec. 3, in Clubhouse 3, Room 1, from 9:30-11 a.m. with Ven. Kusala, who presents Buddhism in a simple way. His teachings help people learn how to suffer less and become happier. Donations are welcome and will support Kusala in his teachings. For more information, go to www.urbandharma.org or call 714-468-6887.

Service/Gathering Times: Sunday morning at 10:30 in Clubhouse 3, Room 2; Wednesday morning Bible study at 10 in Clubhouse 3, Room 2; the Hymn Sing is held on the fourth Sunday of the month in the Clubhouse 3 Lobby at 6 p.m. Sermon for this week: “Thankful, Grateful, Blessed” has become a catch-phrase printed on everything from t-shirts to home décor, and even hashtags on social media.

LW Baptist Church will focus on Acts 27’s account of a shipwreck and its message of how it is never too late for believers to pray. The message will discuss where believers should turn to for shelter during emotional or spiritual storms. Residents are welcome to join LW Baptist’s service on Sunday, Nov. 20, at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse 4 . The men’s Bible study will look at God’s mercy

Meetings for the Atherton Ward are held at 6500 E. Atherton St., Long Beach. Sacrament service is held every Sunday at 9 a.m. This is followed in the second hour by Sunday School on the first and third Sundays. Relief Society and Elders Quorum meetings are on the second and fourth Sundays. Primary classes for children are held every Sunday during the second hour. Members who are unable to attend