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 to join in 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
For his first message of 2023, Pastor Gary Whitlack has prepared a sermon for the saints to know about the love of God intimately. Pastor Gary will share from the 13th chapter in 1 Corinthians, known as the love chapter:“For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face; now I know in part, but then I will know fully just as I also have been fully known.” This great chapter on love describes Christ’s love for the saints and how they are to love in turn. It outlines what love is and what it is not, describing love as patient and unfailing. As a Christian matures, he or she should come to understand that God’s love for his children is even more than they can comprehend. The chapter ends with an edict to the followers of Christ that the greatest thing asked of them is love.
Weekend Services
Sunday services are held from 9:30-10:45 a.m. The service is traditional with hymnal music led by Janet Ray and Pat Kogok at the piano. This Sunday the First Christian Choir, led by Ray will sing “Jesus Is Coming Again.”
Saturday services are more contemporary with Gregory Black leading worship with guitar accompaniment. The service is held from 9:30-10:45 a.m.
Midweek Studies
Melli Herrera leads the new women’s Bible study on Mondays from 10:30-11:45 a.m.
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.
Pastor Bruce Humes leads Friday’s prayer and Bible study from 6-7 p.m.
Scripture of the Week
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come,” 2 Corinthians 5:17, NASB.
Contact
First Christian Church is located on Northwood Road behind Carport 125. For more information, call 562-431-8810.
