The “Sock it to ‘Em” sock drive starts this week
COMMUNITY CHURCH
By Johan Dodge
Reverend
Community Church is changing things up. This Sunday is the first Sunday of the Christian year. The Christian calendar doesn’t follow the Roman calendar that we use to tell time. The Christian calendar begins with Advent, a season of preparation for the birth of Jesus at Christmas. In recent decades, there has been a movement to begin Advent earlier — a seven week Advent, and because starting the year early means the current year ends sooner, it seemed like a good idea. The theme for this year is “Carved by Love: A year of Good News.” The first week of Advent is about gratitude. Gratitude can be difficult in the midst of COVID-19, but it is a discipline that is also life transforming.
To hear this teaching as well as some worship music, tune in Sunday morning at 9:50 on Facebook live, @communitychurchleisureworld.
To join the virtual fellowship, call the church office or email leisurewccsue@yahoo. com. If you don’t have a computer or Facebook, you can call (562) 431-2503 and listen to the weekly message on Sunday evening.
Communion is served the first Sunday of 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 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.
Community Church’s Missions Team is sponsoring the annual “Sock it to ‘Em” sock drive for veterans. Donations of new white men’s or women’s socks or cash/check donations toward the purchase of socks are accepted. The church office is open to receive donations Monday-Thursday from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Those who prefer to have someone pick up donations should contact the church office at (562) 431-2503. The socks will be delivered to the VA Hospital in Long Beach.
If you are in need without another way to address it, call the church office at (562) 431-2503.
