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. Pastor’s Message Jacob had worked for his father-in-law, Laban, for 20 years. Through God’s providence, Jacob became prosperous in his flocks, which upset Laban. In Genesis 31:5

Sonora Smart Dodd was the first to bring up the notion of a day to honor dads because she wanted to honor her dad, who had raised her and her five brothers after their mother had died during childbirth. Faith Christian Assembly will honor fathers this Sunday, June 16, at 10:30 a.m. Guest speaker Pastor Gwyn Vaughn, an experienced father himself, will share a special message for the dads at the

All men present will be honored this coming Sunday, June 16, Father’s Day, at Assembly of God’s service. As seniors, the responsibilities unique to parenting young children have passed. If things went well, fathers in this stage of life are enjoying the benefits of having raised well-adjusted, productive, loving children, who are now repeating the pattern and successfully raising families of their

Congregation Sholom will hold services for Shavuot today, June 13, with Rabbi Mike Mymon in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, and on Zoom at 10 a.m. Yizkor will be recited at the service. Mymon will also lead services on Friday, June 14, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, and on Zoom at 6:30 p.m.; an oneg will follow services. Services continue on Saturday, June 15, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, and on Zoom at 10 a.m. To receive

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

On Sunday, June 16, the congregations of Redeemer Lutheran Church and St. Theodore of Canterbury Episcopal Church will celebrate the fourth Sunday after Pentecost and Father’s Day with Bishop Murray Finck presiding. The communion and worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. at 13564 St. Andrews Drive. Music is provided by Cedric Elmer and Nancy Anderson at the piano. As always, the congregations

The people of Israel had no GPS during their 40 years in the wilderness. That reality points to their faith in God. Faith is a great teacher. LW Baptist will focus on the lessons learned in Israel’s faith-journey, and through it all learning to depend upon God’s word on Father’s Day, June 16, in Clubhouse 4 at 10 a.m. For more information, call 562-430-8598.

Buddha Circle will meet on Saturday, July 6, 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. For more information, call 714-468-6887.