First Christian Church
First Christian Church of Leisure World teaches from the Holy Bible verse by verse. It is a friendly church that welcomes all visitors to join 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
In Genesis 20, Abraham goes on a journey and settles in Gerar. Upon arriving Abraham identifies Sarah, his wife, as his sister. And the king of Gerar, Abimelech, sent for Sarah and took her. Looking back to Genesis 12, it tells of another time Abraham lied about Sarah being his sister to the Pharaoh of Egypt. In both cases Abraham defends himself by saying he feared he would be killed if he let it be known Sarah was his wife. This same lie 20 years later is and indication Abraham still had a trust issue when it came to God. He did not have complete trust in God to protect him. Abraham had several excuses for his lie, but none justified his sin. God intervenes as only God can and brings resolution to this sin before it becomes a bigger problem.
This narrative should be a lesson for Christians today. In 2 Corinthians 13:5, the apostle Paul admonishes believers to “Examine yourselves as to where you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you—unless indeed you fail the test.”
The Psalmist wrote in Psalm 56:11, “In God I have put my trust, I shall not be afraid. What can man do to me?”
Weekend Services
Sunday services are traditional from 9:30-10:45 a.m. with hymnal music led by Janet Ray and Pat Kogak at the piano. This week, the choir will sing “What a Beautiful Day God has Given Us.”
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
The women’s Bible study, led by Melli Herrera, is held on Mondays from 10:30-11:30 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 Pastor Bruce Humes, meets from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Pastor Humes also leads the prayer and Bible study group on Fridays from 6-7 p.m.
All are welcome to attend. Scripture of the Week
“But as for me, I shall sing of Your strength; yes, I shall joyfully sing of Your lovingkindness in the morning, for You have been my stronghold and a refuge in the day of my distress” Psalm 59:16.
Contact
First Christian Church is located on Northwood Road behind Carport 125. For more information, call the church office line at 562-431-8810. The call will be returned at the earliest opportunity.
