The Hymn of Promise has the lyrics, “In the bulb there is a flower, in the seed an apple tree. In cocoons a hidden promise butterflies will soon be free.” This week, Community Church continues its celebration of the season of Easter with daffodils and other bulb flowers which spend much of their lives underground and seemingly dormant. These flowers can be a representation of Jesus in the

Congregation Sholom will hold services on Friday, May 20, via Zoom with Rabbi Eric Dangott at 6:30 p.m. Dangott will also lead the hybrid service on Saturday, May 21, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, and Zoom at 10 a.m. To receive a Zoom invitation, call or text Jeff Sacks at (714) 642-0122. This week’s Torah portion is Behar from the book of Leviticus. Behar (on the mountain) details the laws of the

Beit HaLev has livestream services on Facebook.com/galityomtov, YouTube.com (Beit HaLev LIVE! Channel) and Zoom. The livestream service for the Shabbat evening service is https:// us02web.zoom.us/j/85149315811?pwd=T3hOUkx5NUorR1M3Ul dWNS84d3RKQT09. The meeting ID is 851 4931 5811, and the passcode is RavGalit. For the Shabbat morning service, go to https://us02web.zoom. us/j/87999429979?pwd=eml5L09HL0d0Y3c2MUNFRGZZM05

“The Never-Ending Gifts of the 50 Days of Easter: Spirit and Peace” is the theme for Redeemer Lutheran’s service on Sunday, May 22, at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary at 13564 St. Andrews Drive. LWers can join the congregation in the taking of Communion. Dee Sessa and Teresa Smith are this week’s greeters, and Sharon Heck will play the organ accompanying the choir. For more information,

When there is doubt about LW policy or rules and regulations, residents should refer to their Occupancy Agreement, or direct questions to Mutual directors or GRF representatives.

Hands and Hearts United in Giving (HHUG) is a small, local nonprofit dedicated to helping the homeless in the community. HHUG accepts donations of clean used towels and new, unopened travel-size shampoo, soap, lotion and disposable razors. The only clothing accepted is new socks and new underwear for men and women. To donate, contact Susan Hopewell at (562) 430-6044 or Linda Neer at (562) 430-3214

making illegal turns, failure to yield to bicyclists or pedestrians and stop sign/red light running. Safety tips for drivers include: • Slow down and follow the speed limit. Be careful traveling through intersections. • Look carefully for bicyclists and pedestrians before making a turn or opening a car door near streets or bike paths. • Be patient when traveling behind a

The Leisure World Library will resume its AuthorSpeak program this summer. Each month from June-September, an author will give a presentation, followed by a question-and-answer period and book signing, at Veterans Plaza. Refreshments will be served. Events are from 11 a.m.-noon. On June 3, LW author Dave Silva will discuss his nonfiction book “Searching for Utopia”; movie producer and director

contributions from the students. This is where honest questions can be answered, experience is shared, and encouragement happens. Contact: More information can be found at www.lwassemblyofgod. com. Those who would like prayer, personal contact from a pastor, or a DVD of the Sunday morning sermon can contact pastors Chuck and Sheryl Franco by calling (562) 357-4360 or emailing pastorchuck@lwassemblyofgod.com.