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.
Pastor’s Message
Every day followers of Christ are given the freedom by God to make their own choices. Observers take notice of the actions, which is referred to as a person’s witness. This witness has the possibility of leaving a good impression to observers or a poor impression, and often carries over to how observers think about God.
An example of this is in Genesis 2:22, where Abraham is told by Abimelech’s army commander, Phicol, “God is with you in all that you do.”
During the time Abraham had spent as a neighbor to these men they had seen Abraham’s witness and had observed Abraham’s way of living, how he dealt with others and how God was with Abraham, blessing him in all that he did.
Paul the apostle pointed out in 2 Corinthians 6:19-20, “Do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? For you were bought at a price; therefore, glorify God in your body and in your spirit which are God’s.”
Pastor Bruce Humes will share how this verse can strengthen today’s believers understanding of how followers of Christ should strive to live to give observers evidence that “God is with them in all they do.”
Weekend Services
Sunday services are held from 9:30-10:45 a.m. and are traditional with hymnal music led by Janet Ray with Pat Kogak at the piano. Kogak will also share special music this week.
Saturday are held from 9:3010:45 a.m. The services includes contemporary songs of worship, led by Gregory Black with guitar and vocal accompaniment.
Midweek Studies
Melli Herrera leads the women’s Bible study on Mondays from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Pastor Gary Whitlatch leads the Tuesday Bible study from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Pastor Humes leads the Thursday Bible study from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Humes also leads the prayer Bible study on Fridays from 6-7 p.m.
Scripture of the Week
“Great is the Lord, and highly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable. One generation shall praise your works to another and shall declare your mighty acts. On the glorious splendor of your majesty and on your wonderful works, I will meditate” Psalm 145:3-5.
Contact
First Christian Church is located on Northwood Road behind Carport 125.
For more information about the church or to receive prayer, call the church message line at 562-431-8810.
