Isaiah 43:7 says that humans were created for God’s glory and 1 Corinthians 10:31 confirms this, saying “Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” Believers seem to understand the importance of living for the glory of God better when they are sitting in church on Sunday. They may have the best intentions while listening to the sermon, but unfortunately

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). Message From the Pastor Genesis 1:6 reads, “Then God said, “Let

Service/Gathering Times: Sunday morning at 10:30 in Clubhouse 3, Room 2; Wednesday morning Bible study at 10 in Clubhouse 3, Room 2; the Hymn Sing is held on the fourth Sunday night of the month at 6 p.m. in the Clubhouse 3 Lobby. Sermon for this week: There are very few things those in the Leisure World generation grew up with that have remained unchanged. Technology changes at blazing speed.

Change is hard, especially when it is sudden. This week Community Church will look at a passage from the prophet Jeremiah, who describes God as an artist at the potter’s wheel who is forming the clay on the wheel as it spins. The beauty of the clay at this stage is that it can be smoothed and shaped into something new through the gentle touch of the artist’s hands. The prophet describes God’s

Congregation Sholom will hold services via Zoom with Rabbi Eric Dangott on Friday, Sept. 2, at 6:30 p.m. Rabbi Mike Mymon will hold hybrid services on Saturday, Sept. 3, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, and via Zoom at 10 a.m. To receive a Zoom invitation call or text Jeff Sacks at (714) 642-0122. This Saturday’s Torah portion is Shoftim from the book of Deuteronomy. Shoftim (Judges) discusses guidelines

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

In honor of Labor Day, the theme for Redeemer Lutheran’s service on Sunday, Sept. 4, at 10:30 a.m. is titled “Laboring in Love…in Retirement.” The themes of this week’s hymns and Scripture reading will include lifting the cross on high and walking daily with the Lord. Redeemer Lutheran Church, located at the heart of Leisure World’s intersection of St. Andrews Drive and Golden Rain

The High Holy Days will begin one month from now. Beit HaLev is preparing for live, in-person services for the first time since before COVID-19. All services will be held for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot and Shemini Atzeret/ Simchat Torah in Clubhouse 3, Room 4. • Erev Rosh HaShanah: Sunday, Sept. 25, at 5 p.m. • The First Day of Rosh Hashanah: Monday, Sept. 26, at 10 a.m. •

After a long hiatus due to COVID, the Schmooze Club will resume meetings on Tuesday, Sept. 13 in Clubhouse 3, Room 9. The meeting will begin with sign-ins, refreshments and schmoozing ( socializing) from 10-10:30 a.m. Rabbi Shmuel Marcus of the Chabad of Los Alamitios/Cypress will blow the shofar and present a program titled “A New Year! Four Lessons From The Shofar” from 10:30-11:30 am.