First Christian Church
In this season, as Christians celebrate the birth of the savior, the pastors at First Christian Church extend an invitation to those seeking to honor the birth of the babe born in a manger. Throughout December, Christmas songs are sung with enthusiasm and joyfulness.
Pastor’s Message
Christmas is a great time for the giving of gifts, family gatherings, and fellowship around the table. But remember why Christmas is celebrated: to remember the birth of the savior who became flesh and dwelt among people.
The gospels of Matthew, Luke and John have incredible details of the miracle of Jesus’ birth that fulfills the prophesies from the Old Testament. In Isaiah 7:14 the prophet wrote, “Therefore the Lord himself will give a sign: ‘Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.’” Immanuel literally means “God with us.” The fulfillment of that prophecy is in Luke 1:26-27, “Now in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary.”
An angel appears to Joseph in Matthew 1, saying, “She, his wife, Mary, would bear a son; and you shall call his name Jesus for he will save his people from their sins.”
John 1:14 is a condensed version of the story, “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.”
The story continues after Jesus’ birth when the wise men sought him and brought gifts. And for 2,000 years people have continued to seek Jesus and acknowledge him as their savior.
Weekend Services
Sunday services, from 9:3010:45 a.m., are traditional with hymnal music led by Janet Ray with Pat Kogak at the piano. This week the choir will sing special music.
Saturday services, from 9:3010:45 a.m., include contemporary songs of worship, led by Gregory Black with guitar and vocal accompaniment.
Midweek Studies
The women’s Bible study group led by Mellie Herrera will be on hiatus until Jan. 8.
Pastor Whitlatch leads the Tuesday Bible study from 9:3010:30 a.m.
Pastor Bruce Humes leads the Thursday Bible study from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Humes also leads the prayer Bible study on Fridays from 6-7 p.m.
All are welcome to join any of the Bible studies.
Scripture of the Week
“Finally, brethren, rejoice, be made complete, be comforted, be like-minded, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you,” 2 Corinthians 13:11.
Contact
First Christian Church is located on Northwood Road behind Carport 125. For more information, call 562-431-8810.
