By Norma Ballinger LW contributor The following is hopefully an encouragement in these troubled times to remember that God is in charge. He is the one who decides the destiny of nations; security is for God to grant. The 40th chapter of Isaiah truly brings this home. As Isaiah is offering comfort to the people of Israel in their time of bondage, God is offering us hope also. • Godiseternal(verse8):

By Lisa Rotchford LW contributor In this time of pandemic, along with wildfires and hurricanes, our prayers for others must include the courageous amongst us: first responders. “For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, Fear not, I am the one who helps you” (Isaiah 41:13). A prayer: “Almighty God, you lend your strength to all those who are there for

Rabbi Eric Dangott will stream Friday night services at 6:30 p.m on Sept. 4 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 Dangott will be on Facebook for Saturday services at 9:30 a.m. on Sept 5. On Sunday Sept. 6, Congregation Sholom will host a game night on Zoom. For an invitation

Pastor In Christ you have a brand new identity, a permanent one that lasts forever and can never change. “You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s treasured people,” 1 Peter 2:9. Asked who you are and you will probably answer with your name. You may also identify with your work, hobby or residence. Peter reminds us not to forget the most fundamental thing about us

By Mary Larson LW Contributor With so much going on politically at the national level, it might seem anticlimactic to address what is happening in our local area. Not so! Democratic Club members and their supporters recognize how important it is to work for the election or reelection of downballot candidates such as Harley Rouda, Diedre Nguyen, Paurvi Trivedi and Carole Damoci. Club members

SBTV-3 airs on TWC-Spectrum Channel 3, Frontier Fios Channel 37 and online streaming at sbtv3. org/ schedule. Have Roku? Go to http://roku. streamsource.tv/add/sbtv. The playback schedule is available at SBTV3.org. Thursday, September 3 4pm AlaskaFinalFrontier 4:08pm ArchieandEdithGetRescued 4:18pm SBACCwithBloopers/Outtakes 4:46pm Expo2018 5:30pm SuedeSoulDancers 6:05pm TommyWilliams

OC GREAT PLATES Pirchei Kosher is serving through Orange County’s Great Plates program Kosher meal delivery for those who qualify. This is a meal delivery service providing three meals a day for the duration of the program. To enroll, call Pirchei at (949) 215-9995. Other programs may be available for those who may not be able to qualify for this program. Contact us for more information

LW Community Church is hosting another low cost vet clinic on Sept. 17 from 9–11 a.m. at Community Church, 14000 Church Place. The low cost clinic wants to ensure the health and safety of all Leisure World residents’ cats and dogs. People must wear masks and stay six feet apart. Contact Elaine Miller for more information at (925) 997-3412.

The Genealogy Club is still active via emails and Zoom meetings. If you are a member who has not been receiving regular communications from the club, contact the club email account at LWgenealogy@gmail.com. The club is continuing to pay genealogy subscriptions, and members’ trees are all safe and waiting for them to come back to the library to resume research once the clubhouse reopens. In