From the Desk of the Pastor
In person worship Services continue to be temporarily cancelled. We have a written plan for the church reopening which will lessen the likelihood of exposure during services. Currently the Los Angeles County guidelines call for only live streaming services or taping of services with a number of 10 or less in attendance. We will continue to monitor the situation and will make notification to members when re-opening can begin.
Continue to pray for our nation, state and city and for the hearts of those to change their positions of authority in law enforcement.
"Bait & Bites" Fried Fish Lunch & Delivery
Friday, September 18
Text "FREE SAMPLE" to (310) 904-6144 or email (sample is crispy fish & fresh bread only). We fry with canola oil and spices resulting in crispy perfection with every bite. Order Online (www.baitandbites.com) or call 310-904-6144 Meal includes crispy fish, pico salad, fresh bread small water & a sweet treat for dessert (with ketchup, tartar sauce, and hot sauce). Serving Inglewood and Los Angeles Area. Offer Ends 9-26-2020. Only one sample order per establishment address
Holy Light BBQ - Saturday, September 26
Virtual Women’s Day Service - Sunday, September 27
Rehearsals for the Women’s Ensemble have been scheduled for Sunday September 13that 10:30am and Sunday September 27that 8:00am.
All ladies of Holy Light are encouraged to submit your assessment of $100.00 or whatever you are able to donate by the 2nd Sunday September 13th.
Facility Improvements
We continue to make improvements to our church facilities both indoor and outdoor.
This weekend installments of new windows and blinds to the church fellowship hall will take place.
We encourage members to continue to be faithful in their giving!
Sermon Sunday - September 13th, 2020
Sermon: An Unchanging God in a Changing World
Numbers 23:19-20
19 God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?
20 Behold, I have received commandment to bless: and he hath blessed; and I cannot reverse it.
This passage is an exchange between Balaam and Balak. It is one of the oracles issued by Balaam that God has directed him to give to Balak. Balaam is a seer that the Moabites hired to curse the Israelites. God intervened and Balaam had no choice but obey God.
God is different and separate from humans. He is transcendent beyond the realm of humanity with all of its tendencies toward falsehood, deceit, misfortune, and calamity. Therefore, he has no need to repent of any moral or ethical wickedness or misdeed. God is immutable, and his word conveys his incomparable integrity. On the other hand, Balaam and Balak were the antithesis of God, men of banal character. Balaam’s words were ineffective before God, for as the prophet often explained, “I can speak only what Yahweh speaks to me!” On the other hand, God’s word is entirely efficacious; what he says he will do, what he speaks he will accomplish.” His word is never uttered into the void and never fails to produce what he intends (Isa 55:11).
God doesn’t lie, so all His promises and covenants are sure; He doesn’t change, so His character remains the same. He isn’t weak but is able to fulfill what He promises; nobody can manipulate Him or control Him. God was with the people of Israel and reigned as their King.
The point of the verse is that God’s truthfulness and unchangeableness guarantee the blessings of God’s people. God does not lie nor change His mind (Numbers 23:19). God is not like man who sometimes does lie and change his mind.
God’s faithfulness guarantees the promises to His people. God speaks and acts; He promises and fulfills. When God says something He carries it through. He acts and does exactly what He says.
Sunday School Puzzle
Lesson 1 ANSWER: God Provides Manna and Quail (Exodus 16:2-15)
[ Job Prospects for Those That Have Been Furloughed or Laid Off ]
JVS SoCal is partnering with LA County CARES to immediately hire and train 200 Contact Tracers. Contact Us: 310-467-1931 Send Resume to: CARES@jvs-socal.org
Seeking persons with excellent customer services and interpersonal skills
Able to show empathy and handle confidential information
Full-Time 40 hours per week
Job assignment can last up to 11 weeks
Wages start at $21.65 per hour
Work Schedule is 8 hour per day,
Proficient in computer and data entry
Access to phone, computer and internet
[ Job Prospects for Those That Have Been Furloughed or Laid Off ]
This position provides customer service through assistance as an essential worker at County of Los Angeles WDACS Community Centers helping individuals and communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Start Date: September 8, 2020
Work Schedule: full- time, 4/40 schedule, 10 hours a day Monday,
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Wage: $18/per hour
Cities: Lancaster, Gardena, East Los Angeles, Florence-Firestone, San
Pedro, Santa Clarita, Watts- Willowbrook
Census 2020 "Your Response is Crucial"
California Voter Registration
Site Link Below- Please note that voting by mail will be available for each registered voter. Information on this was sent last week.