Jesus’ promise that “I will build my church” forecasts the phenomenal growth of the Christian church even during intense persecution and shows the savior’s continuing superintendence at the father’s right hand. The resulting growth sets the theme for LW Baptist Church’s Sunday worship service at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse 4. The historian and apostle Luke, writing about AD 60, says, “Therefore

Congregation Sholom will hold a potluck dinner before services on Friday, May 27, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, at 5:15 p.m. A sign-up sheet has been sent to all members. Services conducted by Rabbi Mike Mymon will begin following the dinner at 6:30 p.m. The service will also be available via Zoom. Mymon will also conduct hybrid services on Saturday, May 28, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, and Zoom at 10 a.m.

Buddha Circle will meet in Clubhouse 3, Room 1, on Saturday, June 4, from 9:30-11 a.m., with venerable Kusala Bhikshu, who is well known in the Buddhist community. Those who attend the session are encouraged to ask questions after a short meditation. Donations are welcome and will support Kusala in his teachings. People can check out Kusala’s podcasts by searching for “Urban Dharma” on their

On Sunday, May 29, Community Church will remember those who gave their lives in service to the country. The event will be held in the fellowship hall. During the service, the congregation will look at John 17:20-26 and the prayer of Jesus that the world might all be one. Looking around the country and the world, people are seemingly more divided than ever. What might it take to sacrifice, take

Meetings for the Atherton Ward are held at 6500 E. Atherton St., Long Beach. A sacrament service is held every Sunday at 9 a.m. This is followed in the second hour by Sunday School on the first and third Sundays; 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 the

Leisure World Korean Community Church (LWKCC) will celebrate its 12th anniversary on June 5 with the Rev. Dr. Jang Young Yong, serving as senior pastor. LWKCC was established on Feb. 21 by Yong’s family, Ae Na Jun, Min Jung Kim, Won Il Lim and other members. It was first established in the Orange County area and became a nesting church of the Leisure World Community Church in June 2017. LWKCC

The Ascension of the Lord will be honored, and guest Pastor Lynda Elmer will preach “What Do We Do Now?” at Redeemer Lutheran’s Sunday worship service on May 29 at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary at 13564 St. Andrews Drive, across from the Administration building. Dee Sessa and Teresa Smith are this week’s greeters. Sharon Heck will play the organ and accompanying the choir. For more information