In his book “The Generals,” Tom Ricks states that nations need generals who lead campaigns that win wars, and in peacetime generals who can prepare for the next war. Many are familiar with biblical characters who are religious leaders, farmers, shepherds or common people. But the Bible also presents examples of military leaders who demonstrate both winning and losing strategies. Pastor Chuck

This is a land divided. Fear has gripped hearts and caused people to strip the humanity of their neighbors. In this time of division and fear, the teachings of Jesus are meant to fall fresh upon believers’ ears and into their hearts. This week, Community Church will continue to walk through the good news of Jesus recorded in the book Matthew and Paul’s letter to the followers of Jesus in Rome.

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 The book of Genesis is a history book. The word “Genesis” means source, origin or beginning.

Faith Christian Assembly’s men’s and women’s ministries return on Sept. 21 after a brief summer hiatus. These fellowship groups will meet this week at 1 p.m. The men’s group, under the direction of Ruben De la Rosa and Gary Leming, gather in the sanctuary, and the women’s group, called Touch of Love, is under the direction of Linda Hernandez and meets in the Garden Room. These groups

Beit HaLev with Rabbi Galit-Shirah conducts online livestream Shabbat services every Friday at 5 p.m. To join the “Zoomagogue” and its interactive service, join the Zoom link at https://bit.ly/3qwK6U9or join on Facebook at www. facebook.com/galityomtov or YouTube: https:// www. youtube. com/@beithalevlive8816/ streams. Beit HaLev will conduct only online High Holy Day services this year;