Author: Sue Baxter (Sue Baxter)

When it comes to communicating on matters related to the Coronavirus, the elders have been operating on a very basic philosophy.

This week, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health made it possible for us to begin planning to meet again – albeit with difficulty – at our La Mirada campus. The first gathering will take place only after all the necessary preparations have been made and precautions taken. As yet, no such gathering has been scheduled. In order to assist the Reopening Committee with its work, please fill out this brief survey. Your help in this way will make our reunion as warm and welcoming as possible!

As we will continue to see in this week’s passage of 1 Corinthians, spiritual pride and boasting are signs of spiritual immaturity and a sure sign that we are not seeing things with the proper perspective that only the lens of the gospel can give.

In times of crisis, our reflexive desire is to do and say the right thing. We want to stop the pain, alleviate the confusion, and return things to normal ASAP! But, what about prayer? Why isn’t that our reflexive desire in a time of crisis?

As we will continue to see in this week’s passage of 1 Corinthians, spiritual pride and boasting are signs of spiritual immaturity and a sure sign that we are not seeing things with the proper perspective that only the lens of the gospel can give.