First Christian Church

First Christian Church of Leisure World teaches from the Holy Bible verse by verse. It is a friendly church that welcomes all visitors to join 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

The book of Genesis is a history book. The word “Genesis” means source, origin or beginning. The book is considered a progressive revelation, with the many layers of the progression of mankind recorded in it. Scientists and novelists have written volumes about the history of their versions of man’s beginning, but Genesis is the only book written by residents of those early years. The Bible spans from the development of mankind and the many sins of humanity to the day God sent his only son Jesus to live among the people to let them come to a closer understanding and relationship with their creator God.

Jesus, God in the flesh, walks among his people. He displays compassion, heals the sick and teaches over and over about what God truly wants from mankind. The message he delivers over and over is to love one another as yourselves, refrain from all behavior that leads to sorrow, sickness and death and to love the Lord.

This week Pastor Bruce Humes will finish Genesis 19. Within the chapter, people lived in the land that God had chosen for his people to dwell.

The Bible never tries to clean up history as evidenced by this chapter. The immorality recorded in this history account shows the result of three lone survivors of the destroyed cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. Even with the smell of the smoke of those cities rising up to the nostrils of those survivors, they refused to turn away from the sins that they left behind. Pastor Humes will share how the long-lasting effects of Sodom and Gomorrah continued to bring longstanding problems to Gods people for many years to come.

Weekend Services

Sunday services are traditional from 9:30-10:45 a.m. with hymnal music led by Janet Ray and Pat Kogak at the piano. This week Sherry Parmenter will play special music.Saturday services are more contemporary with Gregory Black leading worship with guitar accompaniment. The service is held from 9:3010:45 a.m.

Midweek Studies

The women’s Bible study, led by Melli Herrera, is held on Mondays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Pastor Gary Whitlatch leads the Tuesday Bible study group from 9:30-10:30 a.m. The Thursday Bible study group, led by Pastor Bruce Humes, meets from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

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

All Leisure World residents are welcome to attend the above services and Bible studies.

Scripture of the Week

“And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are call according to His purpose,” Romans 8:28.

Contact

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

For more information, call 562-431-8810.