First Christian Church of Leisure World teaches from God’s word, the Holy Bible, most often verse by verse. It is a friendly church that welcomes all visitors. Message of the Week Pastor Bruce Humes returns to the study in 1 Peter. The apostle Peter wrote this letter to those Christians who were suffering because of their faith in Christ. Peter calls them “pilgrims of the dispersion” because

This is week six of the seven Sundays of Easter. Community Church continues its soft opening with a goal of being open for those who are vaccinated on Pentecost on Sunday, May 23. Community Church expects to be open for everyone beginning in July in line with national guidance. This week Pastor Johan Dodge will lead worship at church and preach from John 15:9-17, building off the message from

Join the Interfaith Council of Leisure World for a National Day of Prayer Service in Veterans Plaza today, May 6, at 9:30 a.m. This event gives all a chance to come together in prayer for the Leisure World community, nation and world.

Rabbi Eric Dangott will livestream services on Friday, May 7, at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 8, at 9:30 a.m. via Zoom. New members who want to watch the livestream should contact Jeff Sacks to receive a Zoom invitation. Text Jeff at (714) 642-0122, or email him at jfsacks@gmail.com. The link will have the meeting ID and password embedded. Those who want more details or need to practice can call

by Jim Greer LW contributor In his recent April General Conference address, Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf said, “When we feel insignificant, cast off, and forgotten, we learn that we may be assured that God has not forgotten us—in fact, that he offers to all his children something unimaginable: to become heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ. “It is so humbling to know that this magnificent

by Sheryl Franco Co-pastor Lionesses live and travel in community with other lionesses. They hunt, sleep, travel and raise their cubs together. If a young one needs care, correction, feeding or protection, and mother isn’t available, another lioness steps in without hesitation to fill the need. Believers are better, stronger, and more effective together. Jesus is the Lion of Judah, and as part