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, “That we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine” Romans 1:12.

Pastor’s Message

This week Pastor Bruce Humes will discuss an event that happened to Abram in Genesis 15. After God had shown Abram his descendants would be as plentiful as the stars, he goes on to tell him of the land that he and descendants would possess. God then instructed Abram to bring specific animals, a heifer, a female goat, ram, a turtle dove and a pigeon and then present them as a way of confirming the covenant between them. The sacrifices were then cut in two and lay separated. God then caused a deep sleep to fall upon Abram. God told Abram that his descendants would be strangers in a land that was not theirs, would be enslaved and oppressed for 400 years and ultimately a judgement would come upon the nation that had enslaved them and afterward God’s people would be freed.

During the dream God appeared in the form of a flaming torch passing between the sacrificed animals as his confirmation of the unconditional covenant between Abram, and his descendants.

What an incredible exhibition of God’s grace. The descendants of Abram, the Hebrews, went into the land of Egypt that was not their own for 400 years, but it was during that time that the nation and people grew to be a great nation as God had promised.

The prophet Isaiah put it like this in Isaiah 55:8-9, “‘For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways,’ says the Lord. ‘For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.’” Weekend Services

Sunday services are traditional services from 9:30-10:45 a.m. with hymnal music led by Janet Ray and Pat Kogak at the piano. Ray will also sing a special selection this week.

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

The women’s Bible Study, led by Melli Herrera, will be on summer break from July 3-24.

Pastor Gary Whitlatch leads the Tuesday Bible study group from 9:30-10:30 a.m.

The Thursday Bible study group, led by Elder Jack Frost, meets from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Pastor Bruce Humes leads the prayer and Bible study group on Fridays from 6-7 p.m.

All residents are welcome to join any of the studies.

Scripture of the Week

“The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart exults, and with my song I shall thank Him” Psalm 28:7.

Contact

First Christian Church is located on Northwood Road behind Carport 125.

Those who want more information or have a need can call the church message line at 562-431-8810.