Community Church

By Johan Dodge

Reverend

Our assumptions, our quick thoughts and our long held beliefs — even those beliefs passed down to us about how things work, how things simply “are”— can keep us from seeing what is God is doing around and even in us. The divine eye sees the world in a way that we cannot. We are children of God, and we have God in us, but we are not God on our own and our personal assumptions can keep us from experiencing the power and presence of God. This week, we will look at a passage from Matthew’s Gospel about workers in a vineyard. Their assumptions are crushed, but the world is more grace-filled because these assumptions are not met. Have you missed the opportunity for greater joy because you were holding on to your assumptions? How did you know? To hear this teaching as well as some exceptional worship music, tune in to 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 call in to the phone system at (562) 431-2503 and listen to the weekly message beginning Sunday evening.

Community Church offers Communion 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. Those who come and receive Communion must wear a mask and maintain distancing.The Communion table is an open table, 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.

If you are in need without another way to address that need, you may call the church office to leave a message at (562) 431-2503.