from others once we know them better. Watch for church publications and the website for more stories of sisters and brothers who struggle to feel they belong. These stories will inspire you to closely follow God’s two great commandments: to love him and to love all his children.

By Lisa Rotchford Reverend Remember, “Faith in God includes faith in his timing.” As we all wait and pray for the virus numbers to decrease so we can resume our regular worship service schedule outside, make sure to check Redeemer Lutheran’s front board for up-to-date information (13564 Saint Andrew’s Drive) or call (562) 598-8697. Be enouraged by the simple reminders of the “What

By Johan Dodge Reverend This week, the Gospel lesson is about Jesus calling the first disciples and telling them that he will teach them to fish for people. The question for us then, as those seek to follow the way of Jesus, is what does it mean to be caught by Jesus. What do we have to do to be caught by Jesus? Is he using a net? Is he using a fishing pole? What is your participation in being

Pastor Curt Cornelius will speak at Faith Christian Assembly this Sunday at the 5:30 p.m. service. Cornelius has recently been very involved in missions work in El Salvador. He has taken several groups to minster there as well. Out of an abundance of caution, all who attend services or events at Faith Christian Assembly will have their temperature taken at the door, be required to wear a mask before

the Golden West” and “Naughty Marietta.” These beautiful songs stayed with me and these songs, like most of the music I have ever heard, were securely deposited into my memory bank. I am still surprised when a song pops into my head the instant I open my eyes in the morning. “Oh, what a beautiful morning,” warbles the handsome Gordon MacRae in the movie “Oklahoma!” —and it really

On Jan. 18 and 19, a COVID-19 vaccine clinic provided the first round of shots to about 1,100 Leisure World residents. They will receive their second shots three weeks after the first ones. This exciting event came together as a result of hard work and dedication from Golden Rain Foundation employees and volunteers, the doctors and staff at the OptumCare at the Health Care Center, and Care Ambulance

Nevertheless, for the 4 million people who receive these genuine EIP prepaid debit cards, the money can be a lifeline in the pandemic. Here’s how it works. The EIP card arrives in the mail in a white envelope, prominently displaying the U.S. Department of the Treasury seal and the note “Not a bill or an advertisement. Important information about your Economic Impact Payment.” Along

and ramp closures. Demolition of the second half of the bridge will occur over two weekends, under full freeway closures and is set for late February. The Community Outreach Team will provide detailed schedule, closure, detour information in future alerts. Off-Ramp to Beach Boulevard is PERMANENTLY CLOSED The southbound I-loop off-ramp to northbound Beach Boulevard is permanently closed.