Pastor Johan Dodge returns to Community Church this week after a time of vacationing with his family. He will deliver a sermon titled, “Stepping Out in Faith,” focusing on the passages of Romans 10:5-15 and Matthew 14:22-23. LWers are invited to come, be encouraged, and take a leap of faith this Sunday, Aug. 13, at 9:50 a.m. There will be a time of food and fellowship after the service. Those

Congregation Sholom will hold a hybrid service led by Rabbi Eric Dangott on Friday, Aug. 11, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, and via Zoom at 6:30 p.m. An Oneg will follow the service. Hybrid services continue on Saturday, Aug. 12, with Rabbi Mike Mymon in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, and on Zoom at 10 a.m. To receive a Zoom invitation, call or text Jeff Sacks at 714-642-0122. This week’s Torah portion is Re’eh

Meetings for the Atherton Ward are held at 6500 E. Atherton St., in Long Beach. The sacrament service is held every Sunday at 10:30 a.m., followed in the second hour by Sunday School on the first and third Sundays, and Relief Society and Elders Quorum 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

First Christian Church of Leisure World teaches from the Holy Bible verse by verse. It is a friendly church that welcomes all visitors to join 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 reaffirming God’s everlasting covenant Abraham, the two angels went to Sodom and Gomorrah.

Pastor Chuck Franco will begin a new series titled, “The Emotions that Blind Us,” leading off with a sermon on anger, taken from 1 Samuel 20:25-34, this Sunday, Aug. 13. People can go from mild to wild in a flash when emotions are out of control. King Saul had an anger problem, causing him to seek to murder David and leading to his own ultimate downfall. Christians can learn from King Saul’s

Join Faith Christian Assembly for its weekly Bible study on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. Pastor Sheri Lemming, who leads the study, will continue the series on the Sermon on the Mount, from Matthew 5. On Sunday Aug. 13, after the 10:30 a.m. service, Faith Christian Assembly will hold a special church luncheon for all who attend the service. Note that there will be no evening Sunday service on Aug. 13.

The faith community is not a compartment of life. The oneness of Christ’s flock is the believer’s very life. The apostle Paul makes this clear to new assemblies of believers who had recently formed in response to the Gospel. They are part of the church on earth and in heaven, the bride of Christ, and will share heaven together forever. LW Baptist will meet on Sunday, Aug. 13, at 10 a.m.

The 2023 Amphitheater music festival will run until Sept.14, with a 12-show lineup promising an eclectic mix of country, rock, pop, soul and blues tribute performers at the 2,500-seat Amphitheater. Shows start at 7:30 p.m. The schedule is subject to change. Non-resident guests must be accompanied by a resident. Smoking is not permitted at the Amphitheater, which is located behind the LW News Office

Movies will be shown on the gigantic screen at the Amphitheater on Friday nights starting at 8:30 p.m. LW residents are invited to bring friends and family for a free movie night. The Minibus has “on call” service to movies beginning at 7:15 p.m. Call 562-4316586, ext. 379, and a bus will arrive within 10 minutes. A bus is available to take residents home after the movie. • Aug. 18—The