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 “that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine” (Romans 1:12).

Message

In 1 Thessalonians 5:14-18, the apostle Paul exhorts the church in Thessalonica to do several things as they serve the Lord. He admonishes a warning to those who are unruly and reminds them to comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak and be patient with all. He goes on to say that rendering evil for evil is wrong, and then encourages them to always pursue what is good. He calls on them to “rejoice always, pray without ceasing, and in everything give thanks.”

Why does Paul tell the church to do these things? He gives his answer in Chapter 5, verse 18, which says “for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

It is God’s will for all believers in Christ to live lives in a manner that brings glory to him. The instructions from Paul and other Holy Spirit-filled writers of the Bible give believers a clear understanding of how they are to live their lives for Christ. In 1 Corinthians 10:31, Paul wrote, “Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”

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 one of her special selections this week.

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.

All Leisure World residents are welcome to attend.

Scripture of the Week

“Therefore, the Lord longs to be gracious to you, and therefore He waits on high to have compassion on you. For the Lord is a God of justice; how blessed are all those who long for Him” Isaiah 30:18.

Contact

First Christian church is located on Northwood Road behind Carport 125. For more information, call the church at (562) 431-8810.