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 From the Pastor
In 2 Thessalonians 2:9-10, the apostle Paul issues a strong reminder and vivid explanation to followers of Christ in Thessalonica about the deceitful antichrist: “The coming of the lawless one is according to workings of Satan, with all power, signs and lying wonders, and with all unrighteous deception among those who perish.”
The revealing of the lawless one, or the antichrist, will come with power, miracles and lying wonders according to the working of Satan. But the key is it will all be in unrighteous deception among those who perish. This display of power, miracles and lying wonders is used to lead an unbelieving world away from the saving grace of the true messiah, Jesus Christ. Verse 10 says, “because they did not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved.” Truth leads to life, deceptive lies lead to death.
Weekend Services
Sunday services from 9:30-10:45 a.m. are traditional, with hymnal music led by Pat Kogak at the piano. This Sunday the First Christian Choir will sing “Kneel at the Cross.”
Saturday services, from 9:20-10:45 a.m., are more contemporary, with Black leading in worship with guitar accompaniment.
Midweek 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, from 6-7 p.m. All Leisure World residents are welcome to attend.
Scripture of the Week
“Oh, thank God—He is so good! His love never runs out. All of you who have been set free by God, tell the world” Psalms 107:1-2 (The Message Bible).
Contact
First Christian Church is located on Northwood Road behind Carport 125. Those who want more information or have a need can call the church at (562) 431-8810.
