First Christian Church

First Christian Church of Leisure World teaches from God’s word, the holy Bible. 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

In conjunction with the ongoing Genesis study, the movie “Joseph” will be shown on Saturday, Jan. 18, from 2-5 p.m. at First Christian Church. This movie depicts the biblical account of Joseph, the 11th son of Jacob, son of Isaac. Sold by his brothers into slavery at the age of 17, Joseph, who God gifted with the ability to interpret dreams, ascended from a slave to Pharaoh’s most trusted aide, saving Egypt from seven years of famine.

When this widespread famine brought his brothers to Egypt in search of food, the result is a picture of redemption, forgiveness, and reconciliation as God uses Joseph, his 11 brothers, and his father Jacob in a powerful way. Some 400 years later, God’s servant Moses would lead the Israelites out of slavery and their bondage in Egypt to the land God had promised them.

Genesis 12:1-3 is the call of Abraham:“To get out of your country, from your family and from your father’s house to a land I will show you. I will make you a great nation; I will bless you and make your name great; and you shall be a bless from your father’s house, and I will curse those who curse you; and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”

Today the great nation of Israel and people, the Jews, are distant descendants of those who survived 400 years of slavery. These are the same people to whom the promised Messiah, Jesus, would come to, and, “having been made perfect, He became to all those who obey Him the source of eternal salvation,” Hebrews 5:9.

Weekend Services

Sunday services from 9:3010:45 a.m. are traditional services with hymnal music led by Janet Ray and Ruth Bonnema at the piano. This week, Ray will also sing a special solo.

Saturday services from 9:3010:45 a.m. include contemporary songs of worship, led by Gregory Black on guitar with vocal accompaniment.

Midweek Studies

Melli Herrera leads a Women’s Bible Study on Mondays from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

The Tuesday Bible study is suspended until further notice.

Pastor Bruce Humes leads the Thursday Bible study from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

The prayer and Bible Study, led by Pastor Humes, is on Fridays from 4-5 p.m.

Scripture of the Week

“Light is sown for the righteous and joy for the upright in heart. Rejoice in the Lord, Adoni, you righteous; and give thanks on recalling his holiness,” Psalm 97:11.

Contact

The church is located on Northwood Road behind Carport 125.

For more information, call 562-431-8810.