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
Timothy 5:3-7 has much to say about widows. Paul’s letter is directed to pastor Timothy, with intention of directing the church to not neglect the poor among them. This was not a new instruction. It goes back thousands of years when God, through Moses, handed down the commandments for his people to follow.
Paul’s instruction directs the church today to see the heart of God for all his children. A woman whose husband has died is suddenly in a precarious situation. If she has no one to take her in likely will be destitute quickly.
Jesus said to his apostles, “Look at the birds of the sky, that they do not sow, nor reap, nor gather crops into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more important than they?” Matthew 6:26.
This week, Pastor Gary Whitlatch will highlight another verse, 1 Timothy 5:5, in which the widow is directed to fix her hope on God and to make entreaties and prayers to him night and day. Whitlatch will discuss the power, weight and fruitfulness that can be brought to fruition by a praying widow. The fullness of these verses tells us everyone has a part in Gods kingdom.
Weekend Services
Sunday services from 9:3010:45 a.m. are traditional services with hymnal music led by Janet Ray and Sherry Parmenter at the piano. Rob Illingworth will bring special music this week.
Saturday services from 9:3010:45 a.m. include contemporary songs of worship, led by Gregory Black on guitar and vocal accompaniment.
Midweek Studies
Melli Herrera leads a 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 Bible study from10:30-11:30 a.m.
The Prayer and Bible Study, led by Pastor Humes, is from 4-5 p.m.
All residents are welcome to attend services and studies.
Scripture of the Week
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose,” Romans 8:28.
Contact
First Christian church is located on Northwood Road behind Carport 125. For more information, call 562-431-8810.
