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. People are welcome to worship and explore God’s word together “that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine” (Romans 1:12). Upcoming Events First Christian Church will hold a movie night

Reaching people with the Gospel will be the focus for LW Baptist’s service on Sunday, Sept. 11, at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse 4. Christ’s lighthouse in Ephesus and the surrounding province (now modern-day Turkey) so effectively evangelized the pagan world that Luke writes, “All the resi dents heard the word of the Lord, both Jews and Gentiles,” and the Christian history of the area continued unbroken

Faith Christian Assembly offers a weekly Bible study on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. It provides believers a time to dive deeper into the word of God each week. This year, Pastor Sheri Leming is teaching a series on essential doctrines from the Bible that will impact daily life. Pastor Sheri will present the Doctrine of Justification during services this month. King Solomon, the biblical king known for

Meetings for the Atherton Ward are held at 6500 E. Atherton St., Long Beach. 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 are on the second and fourth Sundays. Primary classes for children are held every Sunday during the second hour. Members who are unable to attend

remember what he did to them. All Beit HaLev services use special prayerbooks, “Lev L’Lev,” which include excerpts from the Reform Siddur, “Mishkan HaT’filah.” Printed versions of the prayerbooks will be available for sale at in-person services. To request a membership form, call Rabbi Galit-Shirah at (562) 715-0888 or email duets@icloud.com. Contributions to Beit HaLev are welcome

Summerlong Fest Winding Down: The 2022 Amphitheater music festival started June 30 with a 12-show lineup at the 2,500seat Amphitheater located behind the LW News Office in the GRF Administration compex. Non-resident guests must be accompanied by a resident. Smoking is not permitted at the Amphitheater. No parking is allowed in front of the Amphitheater on St. Andrews Drive along the southbound

At the Aug. 27 meeting of Saturday Social Bunco, Kay Hudnall had the most buncos; Rita Visloskie and Dina Navarro tied for most wins; Linda Payne had the most babies; Sue Holbrook had the most losses; and Susie Ralston was the door prize winner. The club will meet on Sept. 10 in Clubhouse 3, lobby. Signups begin at 1 p.m. Play begins at 1:30 p.m. The club meets the second and fourth Saturdays

Marcy Locy treated 48 cribbage club members to cake and ice cream Aug. 30. Candy Meyers and Carrie Kistner served refreshments. Jack O’Brien and Alma Zamzow shared first place, 842; Don Kramer was second, 840; Franca Yeske, third, 833 ; and Hoppy Hopkins, fourth, 831. Annual dues are $5. Members should arrive by 12:15 p.m. to ensure a place at the table. Partners are not needed. To learn