the phone on any call, at any time. • Government and Business Imposters: Don’t trust people who claim to be calling from the government or from a trusted business. The IRS will not call you directly, nor will the FBI to discuss the security of your laptop. The same is true of banks calling to confirm your bank information. Never give out your personal or financial information on a phone call.

Congregation Sholom will hold services via Zoom with Rabbi Mike Mymon on Friday, July 19, at 6:30 p.m. Mymon will also lead the hybrid service on Saturday, July 20, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, and Zoom at 10 a.m. To receive a Zoom invitation, contact Jeff Sacks at 714-642-0122. Saturday’s Torah reading will be Balak from the book of Numbers. Balak tells the story of the Moabite king Balak, who hires

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 to join in worship and explore God’s word together, “That we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine,” Romans 1:12. Pastor’s Message After meeting God face to face in a wrestling match, Jacob will

Meetings for the Atherton Ward are held at 6500 E. Atherton St., Long Beach. Sacrament service is held every Sunday at 9 a.m., followed in the second hour by Sunday school on the first and third Sundays. Relief Society and the Elders Quorum meetings are held on the second and fourth Sundays. Primary classes for children are held every Sunday during the second hour. Members who are unable to attend

Buddha Circle will meet on Saturday, Aug. 4, in Clubhouse 3, Room 1, with Venerable Kusala from 9:30-11 a.m. The interactive session aims to teach people how to suffer less and become happier. Questions are encouraged. Buddha Circle will host H.E. Khangser Rinpoche on Saturday, Aug. 3, in Clubhouse 3, Room 1, at 11 a.m. to discuss his new book, “A Monk’s Guide to Finding Joy.” At the

On Sunday, July 21, Holy Family Catholic Church will celebrate the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The first reading will be Jeremiah 23:1-6; the second reading is Ephesians 2:13-18 ; the responsorial psalm is Psalm 23 and the Gospel reading is Mark 6:30-34. This is a pivotal moment in both American history and the legacy of the Catholic Church. Tens of thousands of pilgrims will be at Lucas Oil

The Christian Women’s Fellowship and Bible Study group will meet on Monday, July 22, in Clubhouse 3, Room 6, at 10 a.m. The group is studying the book of James, reading through Elizabeth George’s book, “Growing in Wisdom and Truth.” All are welcome to attend this study. For more information, call Margie Singleton at 562-594-8100 or Joann Barsamian at 928-277-6408.

Salt is the unique little workhorse of seasonings. It enhances the flavor of anything, savory or sweet alike. Salt preserves food and can be used to cook succulent meat. Similarly, light is essential to the enjoyment of life. As the sun rises and bathes the landscape with light, the grays, blues and purples of night give way to the vast display of color in flowers, trees, sky and water. When

LW Baptist Church will thank God Sunday for his grace on Sunday, July 21, at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse 4. The Bible says the world is filled with sinful corruption, as it was in Noah’s day, and headed for eternal destruction. But Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord. Simply put, grace is mercy, plus God’s intervention on behalf of people deserving his righteous wrath for their sin. “America,

Assembly of God Sunday service, 10:30 a.m. Clubhouse 3, Room 2 562-357-4360 LW Baptist Church Sunday service, 10 a.m. Clubhouse 4 562-430-2920 Buddha Circle First Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. Clubhouse 3, Room 1 714-468-6887 LW Community Church Sunday worship, 9:50 a.m. 14000 Church Place, 562-431-2503 Congregation Sholom Friday service, 6:30 p.m. Saturday service, 10 a.m.