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.
The Message
First Christian Church will begin its study of 1 Thessalonians. At the conclusion of the study of 2 Peter in verses 2:15b-16a, the apostle Peter says that the “beloved brother Paul, according to the wisdom given him, has written to you as also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things.” In these verses, Peter validates Paul’s apostleship and writing.
On his second missionary journey, Paul made his way from Philippi to the Roman colony of Thessalonica. Acts 17:2-3 says, “Paul, as was his custom, went into them, and for three Sabbaths reasoned with them from Scriptures, explaining and demonstrating that the Christ had to suffer and rise again from the dead, and saying, ‘This Jesus, whom I preach to you, is the Christ.’” Some believed and some did not. Those who did not forced Paul to move on.
After a short stop in Athens, Paul moved on to Corinth. 1 Thessalonians was written from Corinth over a year later and is packed with essential Christian doctrines.
Services
Finally, the anticipated reopening of in-person services begins this weekend. The messages on Saturday, Nov. 6, and Sunday, Nov. 7, will be the same by Pastor Bruce Humes.
Sunday is a traditional service, with hymnal music provided by Pat Kogok at the piano from 9:30- 10:45 a.m.
The Saturday service is contemporary, with Gregory Black leading in worship and guitar accompaniment. Saturday service time is 9:30-10:45 a.m.
The Friday evening prayer meeting is from 6-7 The weekly Bible study resumes on Wednesdays from 9:30-10:30 a.m. ,with Jack Frost leading the study. Open to all interested.
Scripture of the Week
“We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all the saints” (Colossians 1:3).
Announcements
Those who want to speak to someone at the church or have a need can call (562) 431-8810 and leave a message.
