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.
Pastor’s Message
Jesus spoke these words to his disciples to explain the evil in mankind: “For out of the heart come evil thoughts, and murders. These are the things which defile the man,” (Matthew 15:19-20). Pastor Bruce Humes will show how Genesis 34 supports this scripture.
Dinah, the daughter of Jacob, has been defiled by Shechem the son of Hamor, the prince of Shechem. Shechem demanded his father get Dinah as a wife for him. Jacob and his sons met them with justice for Dinah in mind. When they find out Hamor was not there to discuss punishment for Shechem, but request that Dinah be given to his son in marriage, the sons of Jacob responded to them with, “this would be a reproach to us.” Jacob’s sons then propose a deceitful plot that all their males become circumcised, as they are, and then and only then would they agree to the plan. In verses 18-31 it is revealed what this deception looks like as it unfolds and reveals evilness on both sides of this crime. It’s a dark time in the history of the nation as Jacobs son’s carry out their murderous plot.
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, Pat Kogak will sing.
Saturday services include contemporary worship songs led by Gregory Black from 9:3010:45 a.m.
Midweek Studies
Melli Herrera leads the women’s Bible study on Mondays from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Pastor Whitlatch 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. Humes also leads the prayer and Bible study on Fridays from 4-5 p.m.
Scripture of the Week
“And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus,” Phillipians 4:7.
Contact
First Christian Church is located on Northwood Road behind Carport 125.
For more information, call 562-431-8810.
