By Rolland Coburn Pastor Church music offers this prayer, “I cast all my cares upon you; I lay all of my burdens down at your feet. And anytime I don’t know what to do, I cast all my cares upon you.” The words echo a Bible promise, “Casting all your cares upon him, for he cares for you” (1 Peter 5:7). Psalms prophecies the suffering savior inviting us to the Father’s throne, “Cast

By Norma Ballinger LW contributor Pastor Sam Pawlak drives his golf cart throughout Leisure World every Monday to deliver DVD’s of the services recorded each Sunday. Assembly of God, thanks Richard Ryals, who does the recording and

By Johan Dodge Reverend Community Church is celebrating holy Communion, the Lord’s Supper, Eucharist this week. The ritual has many names and almost as many different understandings. Whatever name or understanding you have for it, you are welcome to come receive the elements at 1 p.m. in front of the church. The elements are sealed cups with juice and a wafer. I will be leading liturgy every

By Lisa Rotchford Reverend Oct. 4 is a special day to thank God for all creation. St. Francis’ Feast day gives us a chance to be reminded of the work and wisdom of this 12th century saint whose life and ministry embodied a connectedness to God through creation. There are many quotes attributed to a personable man like Francis, but his words on how to be faithful to God is my personal favorite,

By Bruce Humes Pastor The 100th Psalm is a psalm (a poem set to music) of thanksgiving. Verse 1 begins with “Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands (literally means all the earth).We see three things in this first verse, how we are to worship (with a joyful shout); who we are to worship; (the Lord); and who is to worship (all the Earth). The second verse continues this thought,“Serve

Rabbi Karen Isenberg will stream Erev Sukkot services at 6:30 p.m on Friday, Oct. 2 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 Isenberg will be on Facebook for Sukkot services Saturday morning services at 9:30 on Oct. 3. On Oct. 4 at 4 p.m., Congregation Sholom will host a

Holy Family Catholic Church, 13900 Church Place next to the St. Andrews Gate, will observe The 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time on Sunday, Oct. 4. The First Reading is Isaiah 5:1-7 and the Second Reading is Philippians 4:6-9. The Gospel reading will be from Matthew 21:33-43. First Friday Devotion, Oct. 2 The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available on the first Friday of each month at 9 a.m.

Pastor Sheri Leming will lead Faith Christian Assembly’s Midweek Bible Study throughout October. Members of the group will be challenged to ask themselves“where do I go to find comfort, rest, and reassurance?” There are many different answers that people will give to this question. God wants to be the source of comfort, rest and assurance in our lives. People can find insights and examples to

Beit HaLev is conducting services on Zoom. Anyone interested in joining the Beit HaLev Zoom community for services and Hebrew lessons, contact the rabbi at (562) 715-0888 for access and instructions on how to use Zoom. Beit HaLev is continuing to livestream on Facebook and YouTube as well. To attend, go to Rabbi Galit Shirah’s website at galityomtov.com, Facebook. com/galityomtov or YouTube.com

By Jim Greer LW contributor Twice a year, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints convenes its semi-annual General Conference. The first of these conferences was held on June 9, 1830, shortly after the Church’s formal organization. Only 27 members were present at that first gathering. But on Oct. 3–4, as many as 16 million Latter-Day Saints worldwide will watch or listen in dozens