When Pastor Sheri Lemming’s grandmother, “Nonna” Vaughn, first heard her preach, she told her, “Sheri, don’t ever refuse an invitation to speak.” Pastor Sheri heeded her exhortation and has never turned down an invitation since her charge that day. Years later, Pastor Sheri would go on to be invited to speak in Trinidad, Tahiti, and South Africa. Believers serve a God who wants them

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

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/SimchatvTorah 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.

LW Baptist will come together to celebrate the church growth in Europe at its Sunday worship service at 10 a.m.in Clubhouse 4. Thessalonica in Northern Greece, important in the First Century and strategic in the church’s outreach to Europe (Acts 17), is to this day Greece’s second-largest city and and a major transportation hub for Greece and southeastern Europe, notably through its seaport

Community Church has been studying an ancient translation of the Bible in Aramaic, which is considered to be the language of Jesus and the first disciples. This Aramaic version has been translated directly into English only recently and it yields all kinds of amazing insight. For one, Jesus talks about counsel instead of kingdom. It is a dramatic shift that means rather than waiting for God to act,

“The Lord invites You to” is the theme for Redeemer Lutheran Church’s Sunday service on Aug. 28 at 10:30 a.m. It will be the conclusionof Scriptural lessons from the book of Hebrews that emphasizes love, hospitality, entertaining angels unawares and seeking the Lord’s help in all situations and challenges in life. Redeemer Lutheran is located at 13564 St. Andrews Drive, across from the

Buddha Circle will meet on Saturday, Sept. 3, with Ven. Kusala in Clubhouse 3, Room 1, from 9:30-11 a.m. Ven. Kusala is well-known in the Buddhist community and presents Buddhism in a simple way. He teaches people how to suffer less and become happier. Donations are welcome and will support Kusala in his teachings. For more information, go to www.urbandharma.org or call (714) 468-6887.

The Hymn Sing, sponsored by LW Assembly of God Church, will be held this Sunday, Aug. 28, at 6 p.m. in the Clubhouse 3 Lobby. All residents are welcome to attend. People will be able to choose a favorite hymn to sing, and then make new friends at the ice cream social following the event.

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 The first verse in the book of Genesis ends

On Friday, Aug. 26, Congregation Sholom will hold a potluck dinner prior to services in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, at 5 p.m. A sign-up sheet has been sent to members. There will be a magic show presented by Edwin Smith following dinner at 5:45. Services conducted by Rabbi Mike Mymon will begin following the show at 6:30 p.m. and will also be available on Zoom. Hybrid services continue on Saturday, Aug.