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

Pastor Bruce Humes continues in Genesis 31, when Jacob and his father-in-law have each voiced their 20 years of grievances. Laban comes to understand that he must relent and allow his children to go to Jacob’s homeland.

In Genesis 31:44 Laban says, “So now come, let us make a covenant, you and I, and let it be a witness between you and me.” Jacob and Laban made the covenant and declared the heap of stones as a witness. They agreed that neither Jacob nor Laban could pass the stones with the intent of doing harm to the other. Genesis 31:55 states that “early in the morning Laban arose, and kissed his sons and daughters and blessed them. Then Laban departed and returned to his place.”

These sons and daughters, the children of Jacob by Leah, Rachel, Zilpah, and Bilhah will become the 12 tribes of Israel at the birth of Benjamin by Rachel.

Jacob returns to where the story started 20 years ago. He must prepare to deal with his twin brother Esau, who had sworn to kill him. Has 20 years healed the wounds of these twin brothers? In Genesis 32 this story will unfold beginning with Jacob meeting “The angels of God.”

Weekend Services

Sunday services, held from 9:30-10:45 a.m., are traditional with hymnal music led by Janet Ray and Sherry Parmenter at the piano. This week, Gregory Black will bring the special music.

Saturday services include contemporary worship songs led by 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.

Whitlatch 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.

Humes also leads the prayer and Bible study on Fridays from 4-5 p.m.

Scripture of the Week

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight,” Proverbs 3:5-6, NASB.

Contact

The church is located on Northwood Road behind Carport 125. To receive more information about the church, call 562-431-8810.