by Jim Greer LW Contributor In a BYU devotional given Nov. 14, 2017, Elder M. Russell Ballard of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles spoke of a time when the Prophet Joseph Smith answered 20 questions. The answers to those questions were published in the church’s newspaper, the Elders’ Journal, in July 1838. One important question asked of the prophet was, “What are your religion’s

Rabbi Rachel Axelrad will stream Friday night services at 6:30 on Aug. 28 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 Dangott will also be on Facebook for Saturday morning services at 9:30 on Aug. 29. On Sunday, Aug. 30, Congregation Sholom will host an online Bingo game run

Holy Family Catholic Church, 13900 Church Place next to the St. Andrews Gate, will observe The 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time on Sunday, Aug. 30. The First Reading is Jeremiah 20:7-9 and the Second Reading is Romans 12:1-2. The Gospel reading will be from Matthew 16:21-27 Feast Day, Aug. 27 “She had smiles for the neighbors, though her husband found her religion and the charity it inspired annoying.

By Bruce Humes Pastor Many U.S. Presidents have made proclamations calling for a day of national prayer. On July 20, 1775, the Continental Congress issued a proclamation calling for a day of public fasting and prayer. In 1795, George Washington proclaimed a day of public thanksgiving and prayer. On May 9, 1798, John Adams declared the day as a day of solemn humility, fasting and prayer.

By Norma Ballinger LW Contributor Pastor Sam Pawlak continues to bring short, scripture-based devotions each Sunday at 10 a.m. on Facebook. This provides a meaningful way for the congregation and friends to stay connected. A Chinese Proverb I read that has stayed in my mind: “Life is an echo, what you send out comes back. What you sow, you reap. What you give, you get. What