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
This week Pastor Gary Whitlatch will return to 1 Timothy 1:12-20. Included in these verses is a clear message of God’s grace, mercy, salvation, strength, and a warning. The apostle Paul confesses his own sinful conduct as foremost of all sinners. He goes on to say he was shown mercy because of the Lord’s abundant grace.
All mankind before Jesus is no different than Timothy or Paul. The writer, Paul, twice in chapter 1, mentions having a good conscience. In a personal way, Pastor Whitlatch will share his own longing to emulate Paul’s heart and approach, and telling believers who they are and to what they are entitled. Namely the same grace and mercy in Christ. Secondly letting them know what they are to pursue in their walk with Christ and emphasizing verse 12 that so much can and will be accomplished by being found faithful in what can be done, and not being sidetracked by what cannot.
Weekend Services
Sunday services, from 9:30-10:45 a.m., are traditional with hymnal music led by Janet Ray with Pat Kogak at the piano. The choir will sing “There’s A New Song in my Heart” this week.
Saturday services, from 9:30- 10:45 a.m., include contemporary songs of worship, led by Gregory Black with guitar and vocal accompaniment.
Midweek Studies
Mellie Herrara leads the women’s Bible study every Monday from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
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
“Therefore, we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is decaying, yet our inner man is being renewed day by day. For momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison, while we look not at things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal,” 2 Corinthians 4:16-18.
Contact
First Christian church is located on Northwood Road behind Carport 125. For more information call 562-431-8810 and leave a message. The call will be returned at the earliest opportunity.
