By Lisa Rotchford Reverend The heat of the summer bears down in earnest on Southern California every September and we all seek shelter and refreshment. This year we have the extra task of staying cool while sheltering from a viral pandemic. We join with our biblical ancestors who faced many challenges of their own, when they too faced the desert heat and challenges of many kinds. King David writes

By Rolland Coburn Pastor We Christians sing, “Open my eyes that I may see.” Perhaps you as a Christian have noticed how the Bible’s promises mean a lot to you, but not to someone who is not a Christian. This difference is because God gives the Holy Spirit’s illumination only to believers, making what the Bible says plain and meaningful to you. Here is what God has done for us: “It

By Jim Greer LW contributor The inspiration behind the ‘Come Follow Me’ curriculum is that it is a universal, scriptural study guide that familiarizes everyone with the savior and his teachings. September’s study includes the book of Third Nephi containing the record of Christ’s visit to the Americas following his resurrection. This portion of the Book of Mormon is perhaps the most inspiring

By Brian Harmon LW contributor The Republican Club will be raffling off a glass framed, collectible photo of a western style jail house in Bodie State Park in Bridgeport, California, a gold mining town founded in 1876. The picture is valued at approximately $350. The donor of the photo, Jim M. Yoshioka, said, “The photo represents ‘law and order,’ one of the themes of the 2020 Republican

Long Beach Animal Care Services provides animal control services to Seal Beach. To report coyote activities or other animal control services, call the 24-hour animal services line, (562) 570-7387 or online at www.longbeach. gov/acs/wildlife/coyote-report.

Diana Harrison is still continuing to collect homemade fabric masks for the community. Those interested in donating or those who want to help make more masks can call Sharon Koln at (562) 596-1969.

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

By Mary Larson LW contributor The Democratic Club will hold its second Zoom meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 16. Participants will hear updates from Harley Rouda and Diedre Nguyen’s campaigns. The meeting will start at noon. Log in information will be sent to members by email before the meeting. Anyone needing help using Zoom can log on as early as 11:30. Kris Beard, running for election to the