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
There are many references to genealogy throughout the Bible. One of particular interest is the genealogy of Terah found in Genesis 11:27: “Terah begot Abram, Nahor and Haran. Haran begot Lot.” God would later change the name of Abram to Abraham. The lineage from Adam to Abraham is the lineage of the coming Messiah that was promised in Genesis 3:15.
In Genesis 12:1-3, the Lord had said to Abram, “Get out of your country, from your family and from your family’s house to a land that I will show you. I will make you a great nation; I will bless you and make your name great, and you shall be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you and I will curse those who curse you; and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”
Christians just celebrated the greatest blessing of all, the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus who died for all people on the cross to pay for the world’s sin. That momentous event opened the door for all people of every generation of every nation to become a part of the family lineage established by God through Abraham.
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. Beverly Sunday will present a special hymn this week.
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 “And Jesus said to his disciples, ‘And do not seek what you will eat and what you will drink, and do not keep worrying. For all these things the nations of the world eagerly seek; but your Father knows that you need these things. But seek his kingdom and these things will be added to you. Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has chosen gladly to give you the kingdom’” Luke 12:29-32.
Contact
First Christian Church is located on Northwood Road behind Carport 125. For more information, call 562-431-8810.
