By Bruce Humes Pastor In 1 John 4:16, the apostle John writes, “And we have known and believed the love God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in Him.” God is the personification of love, mercy and grace; the Scriptures clearly reveal this truth to us. 1 John 4:8-9 says, “He who does not love does not know God, for God is love. In this, the love of

By Jim Greer LW contributor In the October 2020 General Conference, Sister Sharon Eubank of the Relief Society described how we can come to a feeling of union and power with God. She recalled how the saints worked to build the Nauvoo Temple, as the prophet Joseph preached mercy to the Relief Society. He was preparing the sisters for the unifying covenants of the temple. “Supposing that

By Sheryl Franco Co-Pastor There are two kinds of people: planners and those who show up to party. You can identify a female planner by the lists on her refrigerator and the weight of her purse. A male planner usually has a well-organized garage or office, with lots of measuring tools and labels on containers and shelves. I think you’re either born to be a planner or you’re not. When visiting

Call only when you are ready for a ride. The bus will pick you up within 10 minutes of your call. Access/wheelchair bus service will be available by appointment only. This service will operate from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Reservations can be made up to three days in advance by calling (562) 431-6586, ext. 379, and requesting an appointment. Access bus pick-ups are made on the half-hour. Access

By Johan Dodge Reverend Some of the deepest questions, the ones we hold at the core of our being and that we fear to ask out loud for fear of judgement, are centered on the nature and existence of God. Does God exist? If God exists, how can God let things like the pandemic rage through humanity, killing so many? The story of Jesus is always good news— the word “Gospel” means good news. But

Grief Share is starting up again at Faith Christian Assembly. Grief Share is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. The program is designed to help you go from sadness to finding your joy. Rupert and Addie Penner host this wonderful ministry which begins on Wednesday, Feb. 17, at 5:30 p.m. in FCA’s Garden Room. Anyone who

By Lisa Rotchford Reverend Weary is a popular description of how we all are feeling at this point of the pandemic. Remember what Philippians 4:12-13 says: “In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” Lean into God’s strength, and God will sustain you in peace and safety.

a.m. It can be received by those who are going to have major surgery, those who are chronically ill and the elderly. Masses To receive a copy of the weekly parish bulletin, sign up at https:// ebulletin.jspaluch.com or https://www.jspaluch.com/Subscribe. The church is now open to public entry and can return to its regular Mass schedule. Saturday (Vigil Mass) is at 4 p.m., and Sunday Masses