Imagine if there were no Christmas. What if the miracle of God sending Jesus to be the redemptive sacrifice once and for all had never occurred? Imagine the absence of hope. Imagine the absence of light. Pastor Chuck Franco asks the question “What if there was no Christmas?” in his message on Sunday, Dec. 12, at 10:30 a.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 2. LWers are invited to come and enjoy the message

First Christian Church of Leisure World teaches from God’s word, the Holy Bible, verse by verse. It is a friendly church that welcomes all visitors. Services Saturday and Sunday services have the same message by Pastor Bruce Humes. Sunday is a traditional service, with hymnal music provided by Pat Kogok at the piano from 9:30-10:45 a.m. This week, the choir will sing “What Child is This?”

There will be no services for Shabbat from Dec. 3-11 due to Rabbi Galit-Shirah being on vacation. Shabbat Services will resume on Friday, Dec. 17. Live, in-person services will begin in January. Beit HaLev and Rabbi Galit-Shirah are a part of the Union of Jewish Universalist Clergy and Communities. It is progressive in thought and traditional in liturgy. The services are joyous, meaningful and

“God is With You in All You Do” is the title of Pastor Lynda Elmer’s sermon and the theme for the Sunday, Dec. 12, service at Redeemer Lutheran. The main service is held inside the stained-glass sanctuary at 13564 St. Andrews Drive at 10:30 a.m. Dee Sessa and Maria Swift are this week’s greeters and Jerry Brady is the worship leader. In order to care for one another’s safety, Redeemer

As you begin to get into the holiday spirit and make plans to see loved ones, make sure to look out for these three popular holiday scams. Charity Scams Unfortunately, many scammers will take advantage of the kindness and generosity that flourishes this time of year by asking you to make a donation to a charity that does not actually exist. It’s important to verify the authenticity of any charity

SCHMOOZE CLUB Renowned jazz and klezmer clarinetist Leo Chelyapov will perform at the Schmooze Club meeting on Dec. 14 in Clubhouse 3, Room 9. All who attend must wear a mask for the safety of all. Rabbi Shmuel Marcus, from the Chabad of Cypress and Los Alamitos and friend of the Schmooze Club will attend as the Schmooze Club meets in person for the first time since the pandemic began.

The Y Service Club sells MiraFiber Cloths to raise funds to send kids to camp. A great fit idea for the holidays, the MiraFiber Cloths, plus water, will clean any surface without chemicals. They are guaranteed to last a long time, if directions are followed . The cost is $6 each or five for $25. For more information, call Glenna Hoff at (562) 296-5040.