By Rolland Coburn Pastor Luke 4:14-30 records Jesus telling his mission to his hometown, clearly showing he was God’s anointed savior at age 30. Following Jesus’ baptism, the baptizer said, “He who sent me to baptize identified the Messiah as he on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain, and I have seen and testify that Jesus is the Son of God” (John 1:33-34). Jesus returned to

so that we can have abundant life. Opulent wealth is not guaranteed, but the things that prosper our spiritual well-being are. Psalm 37:11, Proverbs 3:10, Romans 15:13 and John 1:16 are a few Scriptures that speak of God’s promise of abundance. There is no lack in God’s kingdom. His will is to provide for his people well. God’s grace is sufficient. Pastor Chuck Franco and your friends at

Rabbi Karen Isenberg will stream services on Friday, Feb. 5, at 6:30 p.m, and Saturday, Feb. 6, at 9:30 a.m., via Zoom. New members who want to watch the livestream should contact Jeff Sacks to receive a Zoom invitation. Text Jeff at (714) 642-0122, or email him at jfsacks@gmail.com. The link will have the meeting ID and password embedded. Those who want more details or need to practice beforehand

Holy Family Catholic Church, 13900 Church Place, next to the St. Andrews Gate, will observe the Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time on Sunday, Feb. 7. The First Reading is from 7:1-4, 6-7, and the Second Reading is 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23. The Gospel reading will be from Mark 1:29-39. First Friday Devotion The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available First Friday at 9:15 a.m. Holy Mass

There will be a worship service on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17, at 10 a.m. on Zoom and Facebook. A Lenten resource is available in the church office with daily Scripture and weekly prayers. Contact the church office to have one sent to you, or you can pick up a copy at the office. To join the virtual fellowship, call the church office or email leisurewccsue@yahoo.com. Those who don’t have a computer

MIND BOOSTERS The Alzheimer’s Family Center (AFC) is offering its popular Mind Booster series every Tuesday for five weeks from 1-3 p.m. starting Feb. 16. The AFC offered this series at a cost last year, and the program filled to capacity. Now it is offering it for free over Zoom. The series includes a variety of experts giving information on how to stay cognitively healthy despite the rigors

MIND BOOSTERS The Alzheimer’s Family Center (AFC) is offering its popular Mind Booster series every Tuesday for five weeks from 1-3 p.m. starting Feb. 16. The AFC offered this series at a cost last year, and the program filled to capacity. Now it is offering it for free over Zoom. The series includes a variety of experts giving information on how to stay cognitively healthy despite the rigors

Second Vaccine Clinic is Jan. 30-31 In addition to the pre-registration call center, the GRF with OptumCare is hosting Leisure World’s second COVID-19 vaccination clinic this weekend at Clubhouse 6. Leisure World residents who will be getting the vaccine this weekend have already been notified. There will be future clinics for people who did not receive a notification. Names were randomly