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
Pastor Gary Whitlatch will bring the message this week from 1 Corinthians, Chapter 1. He will give an overview of why this letter was written, the problems that arise in churches and the gifts and working of the Holy Spirit in believer’s lives. Paul the apostle discovers that quarrels were causing division in the church amidst members. They were putting emphasis on who had been baptized into the faith rather than paying attention to the words of Christ. Paul reminded the church that following Christ is not according to the practices of men, but the wisdom from God. Boasting and claiming superior knowledge is foolish in God’s eyes.
There have been many men within that proclaim a superior truth, then a generation or two later evidence proves the depths of their shortsightedness. Putting trust in man is unstable footing for any church.
In the last verse, Paul reminds the church of Corinth that it is written in Jeremiah 9:23 to “Let him who boasts, boast in the Lord.”
Weekend Services
Sunday services from 9:30-10:45 a.m. are traditional, with hymnal music led by Pat Kogak at the piano. This week, Janet Ray will sing a special selection.
Saturday services are more contemporary with Gregory Black leading in worship with guitar accompaniment. The Saturday service is held from 9:30-10:45 a.m.
Midweek Studies
Pastor Gary 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
“The reverence of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. A good understanding has all those who do His commandments; His praise, zealously, endures forever,” Psalm 111:10.
Contact
First Christian Church is located on Northwood Road behind Carport 125.
Those who want more information or have a need, can call (562) 431-8810.
