08 November 2023

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Community   Church

Community Church


Extended Advent begins the new Christian year and creates a season of seven Sundays before Christmas. At the time of its founding, Christmas was appearing in stores earlier and earlier making it difficult to have a season of Advent—which is often characterized by a time of waiting for the return of Jesus. At Community Church, members approach Advent less as a time of waiting and more as a time

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Faith Christian Assembly

Faith Christian Assembly


There have been studies on the pervasiveness of loneliness and social isolation in the current culture. According to these studies, loneliness can have profound affects on our physical and mental health. The people at Faith Christian Assembly, want LWers know that they don’t have to be lonely. All are invited to join Faith Christian Assembly for Sunday services each week at 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

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Beit HaLev

Beit HaLev


The Beit HaLev community continues prayers for Israel, the Israel Defense Forces, the safe return of all hostages and a swift end to the Israel-Hamas war. The Torah reading this week is “Chayei Sarah” (The Life of Sarah) from Genesis 24:10-54; the Maftir (the end of the Parashah) is Genesis 25:16-18. Abraham’s beautiful wife and the mother of his beloved son, Isaac, has died. Abraham sends

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Redeemer Lutheran and St. Theodore’s

Redeemer Lutheran and St. Theodore’s


Bishop Finck will preside over Redeemer Lutheran’s service on Sunday, Nov. 12, with an inspiring message. The Gospel lesson on the 24th Sunday after Pentecost is from Matthew 25:1-13, where Jesus tells a parable about his own second coming, emphasizing the need for readiness at all times. The choir, under the direction of Sharon Heck, will sing “Come, We That Love the Lord.” The Congregational

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First Christian Church

First Christian Church


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 to join in worship and explore God’s word together, “That we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine” Romans 1:12. Pastor’s Message Genesis 22:1-12 is a story of how Abraham’s faith was tested

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Holy Family   Catholic Church

Holy Family Catholic Church


SANTA ANA LIFE CENTER Holy Family Catholic Church members celebrated life on Oct. 22. With the support of its parishioners and good friends, the church was able to put together baby supplies to donate to Santa Ana Life Center. Church members also enjoyed time together with a little reception outside the church, where the director of the Pro-Life Center and a mother came to receive the gifts.

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01 November 2023

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Renovations on the way for library, and more

Renovations on the way for library, and more


GRF BOARD HIGHLIGHTS by Ruth Osborn communications director The Golden Rain Foundation Board of Directors deferred a report on the 1.8-acre site, approved several capital projects and tweaked policy revisions in a marathon 3.5-hour meeting Oct. 24 in Clubhouse 4. Among the highlights was a report by Victoria Batistelli, the director of group operations at Optum, who told the board

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West Nile Virus detected in LW

West Nile Virus detected in LW


OC VECTOR CONTROL West Nile Virus has been detected in mosquitos in Leisure World. People may notice Orange Mosquito and County Vector Control District signs on their daily walks, reminding them how to mitigate mosquito production and protect themselves from infection. The District has collected six positive samples of West Nile virus in Seal Beach mosquitos so far this year, with no reports