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 1:12.

Pastor’s Message

Jeremiah 17:9 says, “the heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: Who can know it?”

Genesis 27:1-34 tells the story of the deceit between Rebekah and her son, Jacob. Then the older brother Esau hears from his father the truth of his brother’s deceit in a conversation that reveals what toll this action took on all the family and how it led to even more wickedness.

Genesis 27:33 states “Isaac trembled violently” when he discovered Jacob’s deceitfulness. Esau, after hearing and seeing his father’s reaction, “cries out exceedingly with a great and bitter cry” and begs his father to bless him as well.

The torture continues when Isaac describes the harsh life that will be Esau’s lot in life and of course the crux of it all is that he will have to serve his younger brother.

Esau’s wrath is so strong that he vows to kill his brother, Jacob, as soon as he can. Rebekah once again steps in and send Jacob away to safety.

These events do not go unnoticed by God. Proverbs 4:21 states, “The ways of a man are before the eyes of the Lord, and He watches all his paths.” Despite all the lies and anger from key participants, God continues with his plan to make Abraham the father of a great nation.

Weekend Services

Sunday services, held from 9:30-10:45 a.m., are traditional with hymnal music led by Janet Ray with Sherry Parmenter at the piano. This week Don Sunday will sing the special music.S Saturday services includes contemporary worship songs led by Gregory Black with guitar and vocal accompaniment from 9:30-10:45 a.m.

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 9:3010:30 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.

Scripture of the Week

“Oh, give thanks to the Lord, call upon his name; Make known his deeds among the peoples. Sing to him, sing praises to him, Speak of all his wonders” Psalm 105:1-2.

Contact

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

Those who want more information or have a need, may call the church at 562-431-8810.