By Norma Ballinger LW contributor Do you feel anxious these days and wonder if you are losing control of your life? There is really only one answer: we are not in control of our life circumstances, but we can relax and trust in God’s control when we turn everything over to him. Instead of striving for a predictable, safe lifestyle, seek to know God in greater depth and breadth. He longs to make

By Jim Greer LW contributor The worldwide pandemic has impacted our lives, whether we have become infected by the virus or not. And, one of those spiritual impacts is the closure of LDS temples throughout the world. In many addresses, articles, and videos, church leaders reiterate that temples have been closed as a commitment by the church to be good global citizens and slow down the virus’s

Holy Family Catholic Church, 13900 Church Place next to the St. Andrews Gate, will observe The 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time on Sunday, Aug. 23. The First Reading is Isaiah 22:19-23 and the Second Reading is Romans 11:33-36. The Gospel reading will be from Matthew 16:13-20. The Alleluia is “You are Peter and upon this rock I will build my church” Masses Father Juan’s initiative to celebrate

LW BAPTIST By Rolland Coburn Pastor During these difficult days, as we all have been praying for many things, my wife and I have come to realize that God is answering in ways we never imagined, and that the Bible promises such answers, “He is able to do far beyond all that we ask or think,” (Ephesians 3:20). The Bible is speaking of God’s matchless ability to answer prayer. This

The coronavirus has opened up a new method of communication for those who are sheltering in place, and Beit HaLev is excited to offer its services on Zoom. Anyone interested in joining the Beit HaLev Zoom community for services and Hebrew lessons can contact the rabbi at (562) 715-0888 for access and instructions on how to use Zoom. Beit HaLev is continuing to livestream on Facebook and YouTube

By Lisa Rotchford Reverend This pandemic has made us all focus on how we live day-to-day, from sunrise to sunset. In the past three columns I’ve talked about through Scripture how we are to love God with all of our heart, soul, mind and strength, and when we do so, we are never alone. God has given us these tools to live in this world and, at the same time, to live — abide — with God.

By Sheri Lemming Pastor There is something special about the old hymns of the Church. You don’t seem to find the rich theology and truths of the Scriptures in the newer songs. Colossians 3:16 tells us, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.”This

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS By Jim Greer LW contributor Sister Sharon Eubank, president of Latter-day Saint Charities, sees the world in a way that others can only imagine. In a recent blog post titled “Humanitarian = Ministering = Love,” she states, “As the world reacts to the coronavirus, this is a time to refine our generosity and tenderness toward one another.”

The coronavirus has opened up a new method of communication for those of us who are sheltering in place, so Beit HaLev is now providing services on Zoom. Anyone interested in joining the Beit HaLev Zoom community for services and Hebrew lessons should contact the rabbi at (562) 715-0888 for access and instructions on how to use Zoom. Beit HaLev is continuing to livestream on Facebook and YouTube

Rabbi Karen Isenberg will stream Friday night services at 6:30 on Aug. 14 on The Congregation Sholom of Leisure World Facebook page. To join, select the “Rooms” tab, then click on “Jewish Activities” and “Join to Restart.” Rabbi Isenberg will also be on Facebook for the Saturday morning services at 9:30 on Aug. 15. Join Congregation Sholom on Sunday, Aug. 16 at 2 p.m. for a safe, socially