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Question: My children’s father and I divorced when Justin was 6 and Melody was 8 years old. While he was with us, he was a good father. He’s been good about keeping up with child support payments but not visiting them when he says he will. There have been days when the kids stand at […]

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Lutheran Church to Host Events Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) invites the community on Sunday, Sept. 8 to help assemble 100 school kits for children. This annual event at LCIF will be held in the church’s Fellowship Hall following the 10 a.m. worship service led by Pastor Rick Hall. The kits will be packed […]

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Lutheran Church to Host Events Lutheran Church in the Foothills is gearing up for a busy weekend of community and faith. On Saturday, Aug. 24, the church will host a men’s breakfast at 9 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Pastor Rick Hall will be taking on chef duties, preparing a delicious meal for attendees. The […]

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Question: I have an acquaintance who I have lunch with once a month. My challenge is she likes to gossip. I’ve told her many times I don’t need that information and she gets upset. I’ve tried often to steer the conversation away from gossip and she just keeps hammering away at it. I’m thinking I […]

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Lutheran Church to Host Events LCIF is launching a new support group specifically designed for widows. The Surviving Widows group will hold its inaugural meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 20 at noon. This gathering aims to provide a supportive space for women to share experiences, offer encouragement and find companionship during this challenging time. A nutritious […]

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Lutheran Church to Host Events Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) invites the community to a fun-filled evening of Bunco on Aug. 14 at 6 p.m. in the church’s Fellowship Hall. Bunco, a popular dice game known for its fast-paced and social nature, is a perfect way to connect with friends, old and new. The […]

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Lutheran Church to Host Events Lutheran Church in the Foothills is inviting the community to enjoy a night under the stars with a campfire and s’mores on Wednesday, Aug. 6. As part of its ongoing Wednesday Summer Fun program, the event will feature marshmallow roasting and a sing-along of classic camp songs. For location and […]

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Question: I’m planning to retire soon and move to Spain to live out my retirement. My wife and I had no children, and she passed two years ago. Now friends are trying to discourage me from the move. Whenever we meet for lunch or coffee they keep bringing up the subject. My mind is made […]

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Lutheran Church to Host Events Lutheran Church in the Foothills is keeping the summer fun going with its ongoing Wednesday Summer Fun and Fellowship programming. The church is inviting the community to join them for a special evening at Glendale’s Verdugo Park on Wednesday, July 31. Attendees are encouraged to arrive at 6 p.m., bring […]

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Lutheran Church to Host Events Lutheran Church in the Foothills is kicking off a backpack drive to support students in need. The church welcomes donations of new backpacks, which will be filled with essential school supplies and distributed to children this fall. To help ensure the backpacks are stocked with the most needed items, LCIF […]