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
“So God looked upon the earth, and indeed it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted their way on the earth” Genesis 6:12.
Earlier, in verse 3 God had set the length of a human life to last no more than 120 years. It was his love, patience and long suffering that gave humans time to repent and turn from their evil ways and seek him. Humans rejected the one who had given them life and went their own way and so sin ruled over humans. Evil, wickedness and unholiness was the rule of the day and God, in his sovereignty, brought judgement upon that which he had created.
“And God said to Noah, ‘the end of all flesh has come before me, for the earth is filled with violence, and behold, I will destroy them with the earth.’” God is describing a worldwide catastrophic flood in which only eight souls would survive. He instructs Noah and his family to “make themselves an ark of gopher wood; make rooms in the ark and cover it inside and out with pitch” Genesis 6:13-14.
That ark, built to carry the righteous through flood, is an Old Testament type of Christ who will be the one that saves the righteous from the next coming judgement that will come upon the earth. That is what the entirety of God’s word is about, the plan of salvation for mankind through his son, Christ Jesus.
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 Gregory Black will sing a special selection.
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 women’s Bible study 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
“Our soul waits for the Lord; He is our help and our shield. For our heart rejoices in him, Because we trust in his holy name. Let your loving kindness, O Lord, be upon us, According as we have hoped in you” Psalm 33:20-22.
Contact
First Christian Church is located on Northwood Road behind Carport 125.
Those who have a need or would to receive more information about the church can call 562-431-8810 at the earliest opportunity.
