First Christian Church
First Christian Church of Leisure World teaches from God’s word, the Holy Bible, verse by verse. It is a friendly church that welcomes all visitors.
Services
Each week during the month of December, joyful Christmas music will be sung at each service.
Saturday and Sunday services have the same message 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. This week, Pat will sing a solo rendition of “Go Tell.”
The Saturday service is contemporary, with Gregory Black leading in worship and guitar accompaniment from 9:30-10:45 a.m.
Friday prayer meetings are from 6-7 p.m. The weekly Bible study led by Jack Frost is on Wednesday mornings from 9:30-10:30. They are open to all interested.
The Message
In 1 Thessalonians 1:6-8, the apostle Paul commends the Thessalonian church for its steadfastness, despite much tribulation. This body of believers held so fast to Jesus Christ that word of their example had traveled to surrounding regions.
Paul writes 1 Thessalonians 2:2, “But even after we suffered before and were spitefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God in much conflict.”
The apostles Paul, Silas and Timothy were successful despite their treatment, much like the Thessalonians.
Just as the church at Thessalonica and the apostles did during difficult times, Christians are called to live out their faith even in difficult times. Some people might call it the ministry of Christian character.
Scripture of the Week
Upon learning of Mary’s pregnancy, Joseph thought of sending Mary away to protect her reputation (Matthew 1:19). However, “when he had considered this, behold an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, ‘Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife; for the child who has been conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son: and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save His people from their sins’” (Matthew 1: 20-21).
Announcements
The long-awaited church choir has regrouped under the direction of Janet Ray. They will periodically sing at the Sunday morning services.
Those who want to speak to someone at the church or have a need can call (562) 431-8810 and leave a message.
