First Christian Church

First Christian Church of Leisure World teaches from God’s word, the Holy Bible, 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.

Pastor’s Message

Ever wonder about the origin of the some 5,000 to 7,000 languages and/or dialects that the world has today? The answer is revealed in Genesis 11: God had instructed people to fill the earth. Up to this point, there was only one language spoken.

People moved east and settled in the plains of Shinar, where they began to build structures. As they built, they began to stray from God. Only 100 years had passed since the flood.

Genesis 11:4 describes the scene: “Come let us build ourselves a city, and a tower whose top is to the heavens; let us make a name for ourselves, lest we be scattered abroad over the face of the whole world.” God takes notice of their defiance and their desire to bring glory to themselves rather than to their creator. His response in verse 7 states, “Come, let us go down and confuse their language, that they may not understand one another’s speech.”

The Lord scattered the people all over the face of the earth; each with a different language.

God had disrupted their ability to communicate, which caused the dispersion of mankind throughout the world, just as he had instructed. These days the glory of God is known throughout the earth.

Weekend Services

Sunday services are traditional services from 9:30 a.m.10:45 p.m. with hymnal music led by Janet Ray and Pat Kogak at the piano. Janet will sing a solo hymn this week as well.

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 Whitlatch leads the Tuesday Bible Study group from 9:30-10:30 a.m.

The Thursday Bible Study group, led by Elder Jack Frost, meets from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Pastor Bruce Humes leads the prayer and Bible study group on Fridays from 6-7 p.m.

All are welcome to join.

Scripture of the Week

“Behold, God is my salvation. I will trust and not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and song” Isaiah 12:2.

Contact

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

For more information, call 562-431-8810.