Joy and Kindness Can Make a Difference

Excerpts from sermons to be delivered around Orange County this week:

FOCUS ON JOY: “Having joy is usually a matter of where we focus our thoughts. With all the terrible news reports, anyone can become discouraged. Jesus said, ‘Come unto me, all you that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn of me.’ ”

--Pastor Peter Caruso, speaking at 9 a.m. services Sunday at the Ark, 1040 N. Batavia St., Unit H, Orange. (714) 282-0496

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A KIND WORD: “Often there are people in our life who need encouragement. A simple kind word makes all the difference in the world. It may give them the little boost they need to continue to go on.”

--The Rev. John Turner, speaking at 6 p.m. services Sunday at Calvary Tabernacle, 6102 Stanton Ave., Buena Park. (714) 522-8282.

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WAITING FOR ANSWERS: “Sometimes the toughest thing in life is waiting! It seems that even God often answers our prayers [by saying] ‘Wait!’ How can we keep the right attitude while we wait for a solution to problems that seem to need immediate attention?”

--The Rev. David Bearden, speaking at 8 and 10:15 a.m. services Sunday at Sunny Hills Church of Christ, 2255 N. Euclid St., Fullerton. (714) 525-1221.

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The Message highlights excerpts from sermons to be delivered in the coming week. Submissions should be delivered by noon each Thursday to religion editor Jack Robinson.