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 to join in worship and explore God’s word together.

Pastor’s Message

In Galatians 5:26 the apostle Paul says, “Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.” Genesis 26 reveals the effect of envy on the Philistines, where Isaac and his family dwelt. As Isaac and his family settle in the land of the Philistines under the protection of King Abimelech, they begin to prosper. Genesis 26:14 says “he had possessions of flocks and possessions of herds and a great number of servants. So, the Philistines envied him.”

The Philistines, out of envy, began to stop up the water wells Isaac’s father Abraham had made. Eventually King Abimelech tells Isaac, “Go away from us, for you are much mightier than we.”

Isaac moves, but not far enough. After moving two more times, he finally comes to the place God had intended for him and he spent 80 years peacefully dwelling there.

Weekend Services

Sunday services, held from 9:30-10:45 a.m., are traditional with hymnal music led by Janet Ray with Pat Kogak at the piano. This week Rob Illingworth will sing “The King is Coming.”

Saturday services includes contemporary worship songs led by Gregory Black with guitar and vocal accompaniment from 9:30-10:45 a.m.

Midweek Studies

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

Pastor Whitlach leads the Tuesday Bible study from 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Pastor Bruce Humes leads the Thursday morning Bible study from 10:30-11:30.

Pastor Humes also leads prayer and Bible study every Friday from 4-5 p.m.

Scripture of the Week

“This I recall to my mind; therefore, I have hope. The Lord’s loving kindnesses indeed never cease, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning,” Lamentations 3:21-23.

Contact

For more information about the church, call 562431-8810 and leave a message.