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).

Upcoming Events

First Christian Church will hold a movie night on Saturday, Sept. 10, at 2 and 6 p.m. in the church sanctuary.

The film that will be screened is titled “Is Genesis History?” It looks at the biblical, historical, and scientific evidence of creation and the flood. This movie is a perfect companion to the ongoing messages from Pastor Bruce Humes’ current series.

The new Women’s Bible Study begins on Monday, Sept. 12 at 10:30 a.m. Melli Herrera will lead the women in a weekly study of “David and the Psalms” at the church. Women are asked to bring Bibles and prepare to get exciting insight into the Psalms and the man who penned them. All women are invited.

Message From the Pastor

God continues to speak forth his creation in Genesis 1:14-15, “Then God said, ‘Let there be lights in the firmament of the heavens to divide the day from the night: and let them be for signs and seasons, and for days and years, and let them be for lights in the heavens to give light on the earth;’ and it was so.”

Genesis 1:16 says that “God made two great lights, the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night. He made the stars also.”

These verses reveal that God had a purpose for all his creation. Here the sun, moon, and stars provide light and help track time in days, months, years, and seasons.

It’s fascinating to contemplate the origin of all that exists, and the purpose and plans God had for it. Genesis 1:18b-19 says, “And God saw that it was good. So, the evening and morning were the fourth day.”

Weekend Services

Sunday services from 9:3010:45 a.m. are traditional, with hymnal music led by Pat Kogak at the piano. This week the First Christian Choir will sing “We’ll Understand It Better By and By.”

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 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 is from 6-7 p.m.

Scripture of the Week

“But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abundant in lovingkindness and truth,” Psalm 86:15.

Contact

First Christian Church is located on Northwood Road behind Carport 125.

For more information, call (562) 431-8810.