Community Church

By Johan Dodge

Reverend

During the winter season, the days are short and the darkness seems to creep into our lives. It doesn’t help that we have returned to a stay-at-home order across the state. What does it mean for us to have hope amid the darkness that we find ourselves in right now? To answer that, we will look at a passage from the Gospel of Luke.

The word “Gospel” means good news, which the Gospel of Luke is filled with, but not all good news seems like good news at first. This week’s message is from Luke 1:26-38, a passage that answers the question: “Mary did you know?” The answer is, yes, she knew. Imagine having a divine encounter as a 13-year old girl.

Community Church will look at the words shared with Mary and her response. We won’t be asked to assume the same burden as Mary, but we are asked to serve in the name of love for all of creation. How we answer that call determines how much darkness is kept at bay around us.

To hear this teaching as well as worship music, tune in on Sunday morning at 9:50 on Facebook live, @communitychurchleisureworld. Those who want to join should call the church office or email leisurewccsue@ yahoo.com. Those who don’t have a computer or Facebook, call the phone system at (562) 431-2503 and listen to the weekly message beginning Sunday evening.

Community Church will hold an outdoor Christmas Eve service at 2 and 4 p.m. Now accepting reservations. Be aware that with current stay-at-home orders, this in-person worship opportunity may not be possible. In which case, it will be held on Facebook and Zoom. Contact the church office if you would like to participate in worship over Zoom.

If you are in need without another way to address it, call the church office to leave a message at (562) 431-2503.