First Christian Church
First Christian Church of Leisure World teaches from God’s word, the Holy Bible, most often verse by verse. It is a friendly church that welcomes all visitors. People are welcome to worship and explore God’s word together.
The Message
1 Thessalonians 5:2 says, “For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night.” The day of the Lord is when God intervenes to judge his enemies, deliver his people, and set up his earthly kingdom. It will come when unbelieving folks least expect it, like a thief in the night. In verse 3 it says, “For when they say, ‘Peace and safety,’ then sudden destruction comes upon them, as labor pains upon a pregnant woman. And they shall not escape.”
The people in verse 3 are those who are in unbelief, living in relative peace, comfort and perceived safety, who have left themselves vulnerable.
How can one move from unbelief to light? John 12:46 answers, “I (Jesus) have come as a light unto the world, that whoever believes in me should not abide (live) in darkness.”
Weekend Services
Sunday services from 9:30-10:45 a.m. are traditional, with hymnal music led by Pat Kogak at the piano. Kogak will also sing a special selection for the congregation. Saturday services, from 9:20-10:45 a.m., are more contemporary, with Gregory Black leading in worship with guitar accompaniment.
Mid-Week Studies Pastor Gary Whitlach leads the Bible study held on Tuesdays from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Thursday’s Bible study, led by Elder Jack Frost, is held from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Friday’s prayer and Bible Study, led by Pastor Bruce Humes, is held from 6-7 p.m.
Scripture of the Week
“And they crucified him in the third hour. When the sixth hour came, darkness fell over the whole land until the ninth hour. At the ninth hour Jesus cried out and breathed his last. And the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. When the centurion, who was standing right in front of him, saw the way he breathed his last, he said, ‘Truly this man was the Son of God’” (Mark 15:25,33, 37-39; NASB).
Announcements
Those who want to speak to someone at the church or have a need, can call (562) 431-8810.
