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
“But Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord,” Genesis 6:8. God took notice of Noah, “Because I have seen that you are righteous before me in this generation.”
God instructed Noah to construct an ark for himself, his wife, sons and his sons’ wives, plus two of every living thing; one male and one female. God described the construction of the ark in detail. He gave Noah the type of wood to use, the dimensions for the inside and outside, and how to cover it inside and out with pitch: “Thus, Noah did; according to all that God had commanded him, so he did” Genesis 6:22.
Afterward, God said, “I am bringing the flood of water upon the earth to destroy all flesh under the heavens.” Then God told Noah he was establishing a covenant (promise) with him that would occur when Noah and his family entered the ark. The ark was a vessel that saved the righteous; those who had faith in the creator, God, from judgement.
Today, believers know that the ark is an Old Testament picture of the savior, Jesus Christ, that came to bring salvation to whosoever would believe in God. A future judgement of mankind will come, and to survive the judgement each individual has been given an opportunity through belief to get “on board” the New Testament Ark—the person of Jesus Christ.
In John 14:6 Jesus says “I am the way, the truth, and the life, no one comes to the father except through me.”
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.
First Christian Church Choir, led by Ray, will sing “Make Me a Blessing.”
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 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
“Jesus said ‘All that the father gives me will come to me, and the one who comes to me I will certainly not cast out. For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will, but the will of him who sent me,” John 8:37-38.
Contact
First Christian Church is located on Northwood Road behind Carport 125. Those who would like to receive more information can call 562-431-8810.
