Community Church

By Johan Dodge

Reverend

This Sunday I will be speaking on strength as Paul understands and teaches it to the Christians in Rome during his lifetime. True Christian strength isn’t impossible for us to obtain, but it does often require that we make changes in how we conduct ourselves.

This is a time of tremendous change for so many of us and our first inclination is to hold fast to what we know, what is comfortable and familiar — that is my preference as well. What if, instead of giving into our selfish desires, we were to do as Peter did and “get out of the boat?” What if we were to begin to embrace strength as Jesus lived and Paul taught? How might we end the divisive culture that we find ourselves in? To hear this teaching as well as some worship music, I invite you to tune into worship Sunday morning at 9:50 on Facebook live, @communitychurchleisureworld. If you want to join the virtual fellowship you will need to call the church office or email

leisurewccsue@yahoo.com. If you don’t have a computer or Facebook, you can still call in to the phone system at (562) 431-2503 and listen to the weekly message beginning Sunday evening.

Community Church is offering Communion outside on the first Sunday of the month at 1 p.m. in front of the church. The elements are pre-sealed for safety and the liturgy is part of the morning worship on Facebook. If you plan to come and receive Communion, please mask and maintain distancing. The Communion table is an open table and all who wish to receive Communion may come and participate. You do not need to be a member of the church — all are welcome here.