Community Church
This week, Community Church will study the Book of Isaiah’s strong words of encouragement to God’s people from the prophet: “Be strong, do not fear!”
The promise of what the world will be like is then shifted from future tense into present tense in Matthew’s Gospel as Jesus responds to the disciples of John who ask, “Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?” The answer is Jesus is the one John’s followers have been waiting for.
For centuries in the church the season of Advent—which leads to Christmas—has been described as a season of anticipation, a season of waiting, but Matthew’s Gospel states that the time of waiting is over. Today, it has been over for almost 2,000 years.
This year, Community Church will approach the season Advent not as a time of waiting, but a time of development. Believers are asked to learn how to accept and embrace God’s love for each person as they are. When people embrace God’s love, they are released from a hidden burden and can share that love with others. This accepting love that is shared between people rises together like a warm loaf of bread.
The word Gospel means “good news,” and Community Church’s
Pastor Johan Dodge mission is to spread the good news, both in person and online.
As a faith community in Leisure World, Community Church continues to celebrate its 60-year history here and the legacies of those who founded and grew the church. While the future remains a mystery, the members of Community Church are dedicated to celebrating each day that is given to them. All are welcome to join the church.
Entrances to the church may be found both at the front of the church and by the pedestrian gate near the shopping center.
The church no longer requires proof of vaccination in the sanctuary; masking is optional. Community Church also offers virtual worship on Zoom and Facebook for those who cannot attend in person.
Those who want more information about Community Church or are in need without another way to address it may call the church office at 562431-2503.
