First Christian Church
First Christian Church 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
“Thus, the heavens and the earth, and all the host of them, were finished. And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had done” (Genesis 2:1-2).
After the sixth day of creating the heavens and the earth, God saw that it was very good. The Bible says that “He rested on the seventh day.” Was God worn out? Was he so exhausted from his six days of speaking his creation into existence that he had to rest? Most likely that is not the case, but more likely that with regard to his marvelous creation work, it was complete. “It is finished.”
This statement by the almighty God brings to mind another time in Scripture when God said his work is finished. During Christ’s crucifixion in the Gospel of John 19:3 it reads “So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, ‘it is finished.’ And bowing his head, he gave up his spirit.”
Christ came to the Earth to fulfill countless Old Testament scriptures indicating that Christ was the sacrificial lamb and that whosoever believes in him would have all their sins forgiven or wiped out. The penalty for sin was finished right there on the cross. Then, three days later he rose from the dead bringing victory over the bondage of sin. The free gift 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 Choir will sing a hymn written by congregant Walt Trent titled “We Praise You.”
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
Melli Herrera leads the new 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.
Friday’s prayer and Bible study is from 6-7 p.m.
Scripture of the Week
“Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come” 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NASB).
Contact
First Christian Church is located on Northwood Road behind Carport 125. For information, call (562) 431-8810 and leave a message. The call will be returned at the earliest possible time.
