“We Are Blessed Even If We Don’t Sneeze!” is the title of lay preacher Jerry Brady’s sermon for Redeemer Lutheran church’s worship service. The service will be held on Sunday, Jan. 29, at 10:30 a.m.. All are invited to be blessed by the word and Holy Communion in the sanctuary at 13564 St. Andrews Drive, across from the Administration building where ample parking is provided. Dee

Meetings for the Atherton Ward are held at 6500 E. Atherton Street in Long Beach. Sacrament service is held every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. This is followed in the second hour by Sunday School on the first and third Sundays, Relief Society and Elders Quorum meetings on the second and fourth Sundays. Primary classes for children are held every Sunday during the second hour. Members who are unable to attend

Congregation Sholom will hold a potluck dinner before services on Friday, Jan. 27, at 5:15 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 9. A sign up sheet has been sent to members. Rabbi Mike Mymon will conduct the services following the dinner at 6:30 p.m. The service will be also be available on Zoom. Rabbi Mymon will also lead the hybrid services on Saturday, Jan. 28, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9 and via Zoom at 10 a.m.

By faith, God’s people endure and persevere, even through suffering. What is their biblical shield of faith in affliction and doubt? It is God’s mercy. This understanding informs LW Baptist’s worship service on Sunday, Jan. 29, at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse 4. The Energizers will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 1, at 3 p.m., in Clubhouse 3, Room 1. The group will continue its Bible study of Psalms with

Buddha Circle will meet on Saturday, Jan. 4, in Clubhouse 3, Room 1, from 9:30-11 a.m. with Ven. Kusala, who presents Buddhism in a simple way. The group is interactive and people are encouraged to ask questions. Donations are welcome and will support Kusala in his teachings. For more information, go to www.urbandharma.org or call 714-468-6887.

Golden Rain Foundation committee and board meetings are open to Leisure World residents. The following is a tentative schedule. Thu., Jan. 26 GRF Administration Committee Conf. Rm A/virtual .......................... 1 p.m. Wed., Feb. 1 Physical Property Committee Conf. Rm B/virtual........................... 1 p.m. Thu., Feb. 2 GRF Board Executive Session Conf. Rm A .......................................

The Open Meeting Act allows boards of directors to establish reasonable time limits for the open forum and for speakers to address the board. (Civ. Code §4925(b).) Time limits are four minutes per speaker for 15 or fewer speakers; three minutes per speaker for 16-25 speakers; and two minutes per speaker for more than 26 speakers. To address the GRF Board of Directors, submit a request to the GRF