As sunny Southern California days lengthen into warmer spring days, Redeemer Lutheran Church will begin a season of Lent. The word is taken from the Old English word LENCTEN meaning “lengthening days of spring.” There is more light in the day, by which people can draw closer to God for the next six weeks as the holiest of days, Easter, approaches in mid-April. “Drawing closer to God by...!”

Faith Christian Assembly, in addition to its Sunday services, has a Wednesday morning Bible study at 11 a.m. This service is a time to take an even deeper dive into God’s word. The Wednesday morning gathering can be a great addition to your Sunday worship attendance. Currently, Pastor Sheri Leming is teaching a series on Christian doctrines. Doctrines are merely what scripture has to say about

Meetings for the Atherton Ward are held at 6500 E. Atherton St., Long Beach. The 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, with Relief Society and Elders Quorum meetings on the second and fourth Sundays. Primary classes for children are held every Sunday during the second hour. Masks are still required

of Seal Beach has offered the Seal Beach Bathroom Accessibility Program to help residents modify their bathrooms. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the administration of this program has changed slightly. There are no in-person workshops. Instead, individual appointments can be made via phone, FaceTime, Zoom or Google Hangouts to ask questions and get personalized advice on how to complete an application.

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Classified ads may be ordered over the phone by calling (562) 431-6586, ext. 383, or (562) 430-0534; emailed to debbiek@lwsb. com (staff will call back for payment information and ad confirmation) or in person at the LW Weekly office, 13521 St. Andrews Drive (two-story white building at the Amphitheater complex). The office is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Classified Rates Resident rate:

The director’s instructions were to sing “sweet and low” to enhance older voices. Thus, the name “Sweet and Low” was born. March 4, 1965— Community Church’s dome raised. “With all the excitement of a circus big top going up, the dome of the Community Church was raised into place Saturday morning in one of the final stages of construction.

CalFresh can help qualifying Leisure World residents receive healthy fruits and vegetables, among other groceries. Recipients receive a card similar to a debit card with money loaded every month to shop for healthy foods. CalFresh is funded by the USDA and administered through the Community Action Partnership. Requirements to Apply: • Applicants must have at least one citizen or legal permanent

The LW Library is open Monday-Saturday from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. People can bring their own devices or browse shelves for reading material, sit down and relax in air-conditioned comfort. Four computers are available for use with no appointments required. For more information, call (562) 598-2431, email LWLibrary@lwsb.com or visithttps:// www.lwsb.com/ lwcommunity/library/.