Editor: In response to Earick Ward’s letter (June 26) giving the impression that Republican presidents do a better job on the economy than Democrats, if you Google “which party does a better job on the economy,” you get the same answer again and again. “Since World War II, according to many economic metrics including job creation, GDP growth, stock market returns, personal income growth,

An article about the difference between the Golden Age Foundation and the Golden Rain Foundation in the June 26 edition was incorrectly attributed to John Hlavac of Mutual 12. The article was submitted by GAF President Anna Derby.

To submit an update to the directory, email laurieb@lwsb.com. Assembly of God Sunday service, 10:30 a.m. Clubhouse 3, Room 2 562-357-4360 LW Baptist Church Sunday service, 10 a.m. Clubhouse 4 562-430-8598 Buddha Circle First Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. Clubhouse 3, Room 1 714-468-6887 LW Community Church Sunday worship, 9:50 a.m. 14000 Church Place 562-431-2503 Congregation Sholom

Pastor Chuck Franco will continue his series “Living a REAL Christian Life” with a sermon titled, “Evangelical Passion,” from Acts 8:26-35. Good news is hard to keep a secret. Those who claim Christ as their savior and Lord should exhibit a passionate desire to share the liberation and redemption they have obtained through Jesus. A true disciple tells others about their faith and relationship

Congregation Sholom will meet on Friday, July 4, with Rabbi Mike Mymon via Zoom at 6:30 p.m. Rabbi Mymon will also lead the hybrid service on Saturday, July 5, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, and on Zoom at 10 a.m. To receive a Zoom invitation, contact Jeff Sacks at 714-642-0122.Saturday’s Torah reading will be Chukat from the book of Numbers. Chukat (law of) opens by describing the process of burning the

Buddha Circle will meet on Saturday, July 5, in Clubhouse 3, Room 1, with Ven. Kusala from 9:30-11 a.m. Ven. Kusala is well known in the Buddhist community and presents Buddhism in simple ways. Buddha Circle does not collect membership fees, but donations are welcome. For more information, call 714-468-6887.

Meetings for the Atherton Ward are held at 6500 E. Atherton St., Long Beach. Sacrament service is held every Sunday at 10:30 a.m., followed in the second hour by Sunday school on the first and third Sundays and 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 Sacrament

The Christian Fun and Fellowship Club will host a summer reunion for former members on Tuesday, July 22, at 6 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 2. All former members are welcome. Entertainment will be provided by the club. People are encouraged to bring their favorite potluck dish and their own cutlery. Water and coffee will be provided. For more information, call 562-455-6218 or 562-277-2836.