First Christian Church
This coming week First Christian Church will celebrate the death, burial and resurrection of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. All Leisure World residents are welcome to join in the celebration of the most Holy week of the year.
Pastor’s Message
This weekend, Christians around the world will celebrate what is known as Palm Sunday. It is when Jesus, having been throughout the land preaching, entered the city of Jerusalem. As he entered the great city the people aware of his coming spread palm branches in front of his path as a way of showing respect and honor. The crowds of people shouted “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest heaven!”
Most in the crowds did not know that coming into the city would mean that he would be arrested, tried before a court and ultimately would be crucified on the Cross in just a matter of days.
Why would Christians want to continue to celebrate the day the King of Kings entered into the city that would find him guilty of no crime, but sentence him to death anyway?
Believers and followers recognize that because of that death on the cross, the King of Kings would become the savior to any and all that believe and put all their trust in him. This Holy Week, Christians around the world commemorate that triumphant entry in recognition of the Savior that willingly died to save a world that was and is without hope.
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 week, Don Sunday will sing a song fit for a King titled “Because He Lives.”
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 on 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
“At the last supper when Jesus had taken some bread and given thanks, He broke it and gave it to them saying, ‘This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of me’” Luke 22:19.
Contact
First Christian church is located on Northwood Road behind Carport 125. For more information, call 562-431-8810. The call will be returned at the earliest opportunity.
