First Christian Church
First Christian Church of Leisure World teaches from God’s word, the Holy Bible, verse by verse. It is a friendly church that welcomes all visitors.
Services
Saturday and Sunday services have the same message by Pastor Bruce Humes.
Sunday is a traditional service, with hymnal music provided by Pat Kogok at the piano from 9:30-10:45 a.m.
The Saturday service is contemporary, with Gregory Black leading in worship with guitar accompaniment from 9:30-10:45 a.m.
Friday prayer meetings are from 6-7 p.m. The weekly Bible study led by Jack Frost is on Wednesday mornings from 9:30-10:30. They are open to all interested.
The Message
1 Thessalonians 5:14-18 reads, “Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all. See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all. Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
Believers are instructed to “in everything give thanks.” No long to do lists, but in everything give thanks–why? Because it’s God’s will. It doesn’t speak of being thankful for a day or a season, but always and in all circumstances.
The Thanksgiving day national holiday is one we certainly look forward to each year for its a great time for family and friends to get together, reminisce and eat, but the Lord tells us to take that attitude with us each day. Let’s enjoy this Thanksgiving day, but let’s strive to carry our giving of thanks all year round.
Scripture of the Week
Even though the United States does not think of Thanksgiving as a religious holiday, many believers do. The origin of the holiday was to commemorate the pilgrims that were enduring hard times in the new land; despite the difficulties, they had a feast and thanked God for the provisions that the natives were bringing to them. This Psalm might have been one that came to mind on that day long ago: “Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song” (Psalm 95:2).
Announcements
Faith Christian Church will welcome Gary Whitlatch as the speaker for the Saturday, Nov. 27, and Sunday, Nov. 28, services. He is from Calvary Chapel of Downey. Those who want to speak to someone at the church or have a need, call (562) 431-8810 and leave a message. Your call will be returned at the earliest opportunity.
