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

This week’s reading from Pastor Gary Whitlatch will be from 1 Timothy 2, where the apostle Paul, after describing himself as an appointed preacher of the Gentile, in faith and truth, urges that “prayers and thanksgivings be made on behalf of all men, including all who are in authority and in doing so a tranquil and quiet life will be obtained.” Jesus prayed persistently while he walked the earth and taught his disciples to do the same. His last prayer on the cross was to ask forgiveness for his persecutors.

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. The choir will sing “Jesus Cares Medley.”

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

Melli Herrera leads the women’s Bible study on Mondays from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Pastor Whitlach leads the Tuesday Bible study from 9:30-- 10:30 a.m. Pastor Bruce 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

“How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How vast is the sum of them! If I should count them, they would outnumber the sand,” Psalm 139:17.

Contact

First Christian Church is located on Northwood Road behind Carport 125.

For more information, call 562-431-8810.