“With you I am well pleased.” Isn’t that what every believer hopes to hear when it is their turn to come before Lord? Praise from a mother or father is a treasure; praise from the Lord who made every person is the ultimate affirmation. When Jesus presented himself to John the Baptist to receive baptism–washing away of the old life and initiation into a new life–the Spirit of God in a

LW Baptist’s Sunday worship service at 10 a.m. celebrates the blessed hope, Christ’s return. It is a topic Jesus addressed often. He said, “I go to prepare a place for you, and I will come again.” Christian believers share this hope but differ on the timing, a matter Jesus also addressed, saying, “No one knows the day or the hour, but be ready.” During passion week, Jesus’ foretelling

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. Services Saturday and Sunday services have the same message given by Pastor Bruce Humes. Sunday services are from 9:3010:45 a.m. and are traditional, with hymnal music featuring Pat Kogok at the piano. This week, the church choir

Congregation Sholom’s new board of directors will be installed during services on Friday, Jan. 7. Join Congregation Sholom as it thanks the outgoing board and President Carol Levine for their service and welcomes its new board and President Murray Pollack. Rabbi Mike Moshe Mymon will conduct the service. A dairy potluck will be provided by members. People should contact Jeff Sacks at jfsacks@gmail.com

Service/Gathering Times: Assembly of God meets Sunday at 10:30 a.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 2. Wednesday morning Bible study is at 10 in Clubhouse 3, Room 2. The Hymn Sing is held on the third Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Clubhouse 3 Lobby. Sermon for this week: Pastor Chuck Franco will begin a new “How To” series of sermons for believers to put in their tool belt to help them through

The brain is like a muscle. Every time a person learns something new, the brain makes a new connection. Learning enhances blood flow and activity in the brain. If someone goes for long periods without learning something new, the brain can start to struggle with memory and learning. With that in mind, LWers are should take advantage of Faith Christian Assembly’s midweek Bible study, which meets each

As always, those who have a need without another way to address that need may call the church office and leave a message at (562) 431-2503.

heaven, ‘You are my beloved son, in you I am well-pleased’” (Luke 3:21-22). Announcements Anyone who wants to speak to someone at the church or has a need should leave a message at (562) 431-8810. The call will be returned at the earliest opportunity.