The excitement of the Christmas season is evident at First Christian Church including the beautiful decorations, the beloved Christmas carols, and the anticipation of the birthday celebration of the Lord. Anyone who wants to experience the joy of the season is welcome to join in the celebration. Message From the Pastor This week’s message centers on self-imposed consequences people encounter

Service/Gathering Times: Sunday morning at 10:30 in Clubhouse 3, Room 2; Wednesday morning Bible study at 10 in Clubhouse 3, Room 2. The Hymn Sing is this Sunday, Dec. 18, at 6 p.m. in the Clubhouse 3 Lobby. Sermon for this week: Grandparents, great aunts and uncles, and other elder family members are often the best models of demonstrating unconditional love when it comes to gift-giving.

“Love Comes Down and Dwells Amongst Us” is the theme for Redeemer Lutheran Church’s worship service on the final Sunday of Advent, Dec. 18. As believers prepare for celebration of the birth of the Messiah at Christmas, Redeemer Lutheran prays: “God of the covenant, you call us to proclaim the coming of your kingdom. Give us the courage you gave the apostles, that we may faithfully witness to

Velvetones on Dec. 18 and New Year’s Eve The Velvetones Ballroom Dance Orchestra is Leisure World’s own professional big band, playing Big Band Swing and jazz standards. It will perform Sunday, Dec. 18, from 6-9 p.m. in Clubhouse 4. The Velvetones play regularly at LW Clubhouse 4 on the first and third Sunday evenings. This year, by popular demand, the band will play on New Year’s Eve in Clubhouse