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
Genesis 24:1 says, “Now Abraham was old, well advanced in age and the Lord had blessed Abraham in all things.” Abraham has one last thing to take care of before his earthly days are over: find a wife for his son Isaac. Abraham was concerned about where the wife may come from. The Canaanites he knew well, as he had lived among them. They were idol and pagan god worshipers, and Abraham wanted Isaac’s wife to come from his own land and his people.
In Genesis 24:2-4 says, “So Abraham said to the oldest servant of his house, who ruled over all that Abraham had, ‘Swear by the Lord, the God of heaven and the God of the earth, that you will not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites among whom I dwell; but you shall go to my country and to my family, and take a wife for my son Isaac.’” Marriages were handled differently back then, but parents can relate to Abraham’s concern. All parents want their children to wisely pick whom they marry.
The Apostle Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 6:14, “Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers.” This good advice unheeded can be the result of great spiritual disconnect between husbands and wives.
In the case of Isaac, the beautiful story that unfolds in the next few chapters reveals how God provided Isaac with a wonderful wife and soulmate as a result of the father’s concern, and the faithful servants prayers.
Weekend Services
Sunday services, from 9:3010:45 a.m., are traditional with hymnal music led by Janet Ray with Pat Kogak at the piano. Gregory Black will be the special singer this week.
Saturday services, from 9:30-10:45 a.m., include contemporary songs of worship, led by Black with guitar and vocal accompaniment.
Midweek Studies
The women’s Bible study group led by Mellie Herrera will be on hiatus until Jan. 8.
Pastor Whitlatch leads the Tuesday Bible study from 9:3010:30 a.m.
Pastor Bruce 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.
All are welcome to join any of the Bible studies.
Scripture of the Week
“Blessed be the Lord, because he has heard the voice of my supplication. The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped; therefore, my heart exults, and with my song I shall thank him,” Psalm 28:6-7.
Contact
First Christian Church is located on Northwood Road behind Carport 125.
For more information, call 562-431-8810.
