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. People are welcome to 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
This weekend, Pastor Gary Whitlach will preach from I Corinthians, Chapter 2. In this chapter, the apostle Paul reveals he did not come to the Corinthian church with superior speech or wisdom. He recognized he knew nothing except the crucified Jesus. Paul goes on to say he speaks God’s wisdom in a mystery. Pastor Gary will guide the church through questions such as are believers in this age able to understand the depths of that wisdom and uncover the mystery of revelation by the Spirit of God? Can believers be like Paul and have the mind of Christ? These verses are abundantly important to all believers who walk in faith and seek after Gods truth. Pastor Gary desires to open wide the mystery in this week’s message.
First Christian Church distributes the elements of the Lords Supper each service. This week, the holy Communion meditation will come from Psalm 116:12-17, “ I shall lift up the cup of salvation.”
Weekend Services
Sunday services from 9:30-10:45 a.m. are traditional, with hymnal music led by Pat Kogak at the piano. This week the First Christian Church Choir will sing “Since I Have Been Redeemed. Saturday services are more contemporary with Gregory Black leading in worship with guitar accompaniment. The Saturday service is held from 9:30-10:45 a.m.
Midweek Studies
Pastor Gary 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.
Friday’s prayer and Bible
Gary Whitlach study is from 6-7 p.m. All Leisure World residents are welcome to attend.
Scripture of the Week
“Rejoice in the Lord always; again, I will say, rejoice! Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. Be anxious for nothing but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your request be made known to God,” Philippians 4:4-7 (NASB).
Contact
First Christian Church is located on Northwood Road behind Carport 125. Those who want more information or have a need, can call (562) 431-8810.
