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 1:1.
Pastor’s Message
“Abraham breathed his last and died a good old age, an old man and satisfied; and he was gathered to his people,” Genesis 25:8.
The life of Abraham has concluded. This remarkable man, a pilar of faith, is remembered in the history of Jewish and Christian people as a father of nations. God chose Abraham and guided him throughout his 175 years on earth. Abraham’s role in history as a father of nations was not truly understood by Abraham in his lifetime, but Jewish people express their heritage as being a child of Abraham. Christians in the early church are described in Romans 9:6-8 as children of the promise to Abraham.
This truth is realized in Genesis 25 when twin sons are born to Isaac, the son of Abraham, and Rebekah. Rebekah’s twins struggled against each other within the womb, which prompted Rebekah to inquire of the Lord what the problem was. In response the Lord said to her, “Two nations are in your womb, two people shall be separated from your body; one shall be stronger than the other, and the older shall serve the younger.” Great conflict would persist between Isaac’s twin sons Esau and Jacob for a lifetime, which plays heavily on the continuing genealogy of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, and ultimately the birth of the longawaited Messiah. This impactful story of history will be explored in this week’s message by Pastor Bruce Humes.
Weekend Services
Sunday services, held from 9:30-10:45 a.m., are traditional with hymnal music led by Janet Ray with Pat Kogak at the piano. Beverly Sunday will bring the special music this week.
Saturday services are held from 9:30-10:45 a.m. and feature contemporary songs of worship led by Gregory Black with guitar and vocal accompaniment.
Midweek Studies
Mellie Herrera leads the women’s Bible study on Mondays from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Pastor Gary Whitlach leads the Tuesday Bible study from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Pastor Humes leads the Thursday morning Bible study from 10:30-11:30.
Pastor Humes also leads prayer and Bible study every Friday from 4-5 p.m.
All Leisure World residents are welcome to attend any of the services and Bible studies.
Scripture of the Week
“But for you Israel, Jacob whom I have chosen, Descendant of Abraham My friend, I have chosen you and not rejected you. Do not fear, for I am with you,” Isaiah 43:8-10.
Contact
First Christian Church is located on Northwood Road behind Carport 125. For more information, call 562-431-8810 and leave a message.
