Psalm 92:13 says, “Those who are planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God.” It is a promise from the Bible that states church attendance isn’t about ritual or obligation; it’s a part of God’s plan for believers. It brings intentional blessings and helps people flourish in this life. These blessings come from the growth of being planted in a church that teaches

Rabbi-Cantor Galit-Shirah conducts online services for Friday night and Saturday morning Shabbat services. The Friday, Feb. 24, service will begin at 5 p.m. and the Saturday, Feb. 25, service will begin at 10 a.m. Note that the Friday evening service begins earlier than last year, at 5 p.m. Beit HaLev LIVE! Interactive livestream services are on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom. us/j/9152434704?pwd=THJGT

This week is the first Sunday of the Christian season of Lent. In years past, the season of Lent has been a time of reflection and sacrifice. Amid the pandemic, Community Church has downplayed the Lenten focus on mortality and have instead focused on the transformative power of God in the life of a believer. This year, the Lenten series is titled “From Ashes to Glory” and Community Church

Both Christian and Jewish Bible teachers have noted Job’s prophetic faith that a heavenly kinsman-redeemer will arise for him in the distant future. LW Baptist’s service on Sunday, Feb. 26, at 10 a.m. will celebrates the kinsman-redeemer by singing “Before the throne absolved we stand/Thy love has met Thy law’s demand.” The Women’s Bible study meets on Monday, Feb. 27, at 10 a.m. in

Holy Family Catholic Church will hold Stations of the Cross at 11 a.m. on Fridays followed by fish fry lunch. Sign-ups for each fish fry lunch will be available after the Sunday mass or on Fridays after 8:30 a.m. Mass in the parish office. The suggested donation is $10 per person. Call 562-430-8170 for reservations. The church will hold a Lenten Retreat on Friday, March 3, starting at 8:30 a.m.

Congregation Sholom will hold a potluck dinner prior to services on Friday, Feb. 24, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, at 5 p.m. A sign-up sheet has been sent to members. The service, which will also be available via Zoom, will be conducted by Rabbi Eric Dangott will follow the dinner at 6:30 p.m. Rabbi Mike Mymon will lead the hybrid service on Saturday, Feb. 25, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, and via Zoom at 10 a.m.

them in the dumpster to keep waste fees low and keep the planet clean. This service is for Leisure World shareholders’ personal household batteries only; no business batteries. For more information, call Carl Kennedy at 661-810-9410.

OC REGISTRAR’S OFFICE Unofficial election results from the Orange County Registrar of Voters Feb. 8 show Seal Beach City Council candidate Nathan Steele, with 1,355 votes or 54%, has won the District 5 seat on the Seal Beach City Council. He beat Seal Beach Planning Commission Mariann Klinger, who had 1,163 votes, in a run-off election. District 5 encompasses Mutuals 2-9 and half of Mutual