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
Genesis 38 is a step away from Joseph and his journey in Egypt to an account of the sin and shame of Judah, the fourth son of Jacob by Leah. Many wonder why this chapter is even in the Bible but, by the Matthew 1, the reader is introduced to the genealogy of Jesus Christ. There are several recognizable names mentioned in Genesis 38 that are included in the genealogy of Jesus, so it is critical that it is part of the Old Testament canon of Scripture. This chapter is the account of Judah, whose line will be the kingly line among the tribes of Israel. Judah, despite his very questionable and sinful acts, is used by God in a powerful way to bring a sinless savior into a sinful world to redeem, reconcile, justify, and sanctify for himself a people who will but believe, trust, and have faith in Him. God uses imperfect people to bring forth a sinless savior.
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. Ray will sing “How Big is God” for the special.
Saturday services from 9:3010:45 a.m. include contemporary songs of worship, led by Gregory Black on guitar with vocal accompaniment.
Midweek Studies
Melli Herrera leads a Women’s Bible Study on Mondays
from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Pastor Gary Whitlatch leads the Tuesday Bible study from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Pastor Bruce Humes leads the Thursday Bible study from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
The Prayer and Bible Study, led by Pastor Humes, is on Fridays from 4-5 p.m.
Scripture of the Week
“Come to Me, all who are warty and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest,” Matthew 11:28.
Contact
First Christian Church is located on Northwood Road behind Carport 125.
For more information, call 562-431-8810.
