Hearts and Hands United in Giving (HHUG) is a small, local nonprofit dedicated to helping the homeless in the LW community. HHUG accepts donations of clean, used towels, plus new, unopened, travel-size shampoo, soap or lotion. New socks are the only clothing donation that HHUG accepts. To donate, contact Linda Neer at (562) 430-3214 for pick up. Donations can also be left on her patio at Mutual

By Rolland Coburn Pastor Here is a special promise from God’s word: our physical bodies will be raised to life on earth restored and glorified (perfect), never to die again. The Bible gives this promise to those whose personal faith is in the Lord Jesus Christ for salvation, as seen in Romans 8:11: “If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead lives in you, he who raised Christ from

Jim Greer LW contributor “The Lord told us how with simple, but stunning, reassurance: If ye are prepared ye shall not fear,” declared President Russell M. Nelson at the women’s session of the October General Conference. “What a promise. It is one that can literally change the way we see our future.” Members of the church have known for years to store food and water and have financial

Holy Family Catholic Church, 13900 Church Place next to the St. Andrews Gate, will observe The 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time on Sunday, Oct. 25. The First Reading is Exodus 22:20-26, and the Second Reading is 1 Thessalonians 1:5c-10. The Gospel reading will be from Matthew 22:34-40. 40 Days for Life The Diocese of Orange is promoting “Help Save Lives” by praying for an end to

By Bruce Humes Pastor “And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you, but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all his ways and to love him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, and to keep the commandments of the Lord and his statutes which I command you today for your good” (Deuteronomy 10:12-13, NKJV). A question is asked of Israel: “What

Reformation Day will be celebrated at a combined service of Redeemer Lutheran and St. Theodore’s Episcopal churches at Redeemer Lutheran, 13564 St. Andrew’s Drive, on Sunday, Oct. 25. Wear red, if you like, for the celebration. There is an outdoor service from 8:45-9:15 a.m. and 9:30-10 a.m. Look for the crosses on the wall and red patio umbrellas along the north side of the church building.

Beit HaLev and Rabbi Galit Shirah invite everyone to attend the Zoom services every Shabbat evening and morning. Anyone interested in joining the Beit HaLev Zoom community for services and Hebrew classes can contact the rabbi at (562) 715-0888 for access and instructions on how to use Zoom. Beit HaLev continues to conduct livestream services on Facebook and YouTube as well. To attend, go to Rabbi

FALW The Filipino Association of Leisure World is preparing for the annual celebration of Simbang Gabi in preparation for the birth of Jesus Christ. Simbang Gabi is a traditional, nine-day devotion of masses practiced by the Filipino Roman Catholics. The series paves the way for the anticipation of the coming of Christmas, honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary and the birth of her son, Jesus Christ.

REPUBLICAN CLUB By Brian Harmon LW contributor This year, the three candidates the Republican club has been focusing on are Michelle Steel, Janet Nguyen and City Councilman and former Mayor Thomas Moore, who visited the Republican Club’s booth to meet and talk with club members last week. As always, the event was masked and held outside. Attendees were able to ask Moore questions about

DEMOCRATIC CLUB By Mary Larson LW contributor With less than two weeks to go before the Nov. 3 election, volunteers are winding up their campaign designed to ensure that every LW supporter of Democratic candidates votes. This effort has been taken in the form of letters, notes, phone calls, newsletters and personal one-onone visits during which everyone has worn masks and remained socially