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.

Message from the Pastor

Chapter 6 of Genesis deals with the heart of God and the thoughts of man’s heart. In verse 3 the Lord said, “My Spirit shall not strive with man forever, because he also is flesh; nevertheless, his days shall be 120 years.” Man had been dwelling on the earth approximately 1,500 years and God had been striving long enough. God saw that the wickedness of man was great on the earth, and that every intent in men’s hearts was only evil.

The Lord grieved in his heart and was sorry that he had made man. God is holy, and in his holiness, sin cannot be tolerated and must be dealt with. In verse 7 the Lord said, “I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth, man and beast.

“But Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord.”

God’s plan developed in the remainder of the chapter and eventually led to a well known verse in John 3:16: “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life.” 2 Peter 3:9 also reveals that God is “longsuffering towards us, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.”

Weekend Services

Sunday services are held from 9:30-10:45 a.m. The service is traditional with hymnal music led by Janet Ray and Pat Kogok at the piano. This Sunday, Sandy Carlson will sing a solo.

Saturday services are more contemporary with Gregory Black leading worship with guitar accompaniment. The service is held from 9:30-10:45 a.m.

Midweek Studies

Melli Herrera leads the women’s Bible study Mondays from 10:30-11:45 a.m.

Pastor Gary Whitlach leads the Bible study held on Tuesdays from 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Thursday’s Bible study, led by Elder Jack Frost, is held from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Pastor Bruce Humes leads Friday’s prayer and Bible study from 6-7 p.m.

Scripture of the Week

“Praise the Lord, all nations; laud him, all peoples for his loving kindness is great toward us and the truth of the Lord is everlasting. Praise the Lord” Psalm 117:1-2.

Contact

First Christian Church is located on Northwood Road behind Carport 125.

Those who have a need or would to receive more information about the church can call 562-431-8810.